Apple AirPlay comes to smart TVs with lock screen controls, Siri and more

During CES 2019, companies like LG, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio announced that they'd be working with Apple to integrate iTunes movie and TV shows, along with AirPlay 2 support into their smart TVs.

AirPlay 2 support will allow users to stream video, audio, photos, and more directly from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to supported smart TVs. HomeKit support is also coming to many of these TVs, enabling users to control volume, playback, and more using Siri or the Home app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Following that news, Apple has updated their AirPlay page with additional information on how the feature will be implemented on TVs. The company has also shared a list of AirPlay 2–enabled TVs announced to date:

• LG OLED (2019)
• LG NanoCell SM9X series (2019)
• LG NanoCell SM8X series (2019)
• LG UHD UM7X series (2019)
• Samsung QLED Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 8 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 7 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 6 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 5 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Samsung 4 Series (2019 and 2018)
• Sony Z9G Series (2019)
• Sony A9G Series (2019)
• Sony X950G Series (2019)
• Sony X850G Series (2019 85", 75", 65" and 55" models)
• Vizio P-Series Quantum (2019 and 2018)
• Vizio P-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
• Vizio M-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
• Vizio E-Series (2019, 2018 and 2017)
• Vizio D-series (2019, 2018 and 2017)

Samsung additionally announced that its smart TVs will be getting an exclusive iTunes TV and movie app for accessing content. This aligns with Apple's plans to launch its own streaming service later this year.