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Use your Mac as a speaker
You can use AirPlay to Mac to stream audio or video from another Apple device to your Mac. Use AirPlay Receiver preferences to designate who can AirPlay to your Mac.
On your Apple device, open an audio or video app, such as Podcasts or Music, then choose the item you want to play.
Click the AirPlay button, which looks like
or
, depending on the app, then choose your Mac as your playback destination.
You may be asked to enter a four-digit code on your Mac. When your Mac is connected, the
icon appears in the menu bar. You can play, pause, or skip from your Mac.