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AirPlay security configuration

AirPlay Security prevents unauthorized streaming to Apple TV via AirPlay. Administrators can thus control who can connect to Apple TV via AirPlay functionality. Either an AirPlay password can be set or the connection of devices in another network to the TV can be restricted. AirPlay Security can be used on Apple TVs running tvOS 11 or later.

Add the configuration

The configuration is created in the Relution portal via Devices → Policies → {tvOS policy} → Add → AirPlay Security → Add details. Configurations can only be added to a draft version of the policy. AirPlay Security is only available in tvOS policies and can be added once per policy.

Available AirPlay security settings

  • Access (default: Devices on any Wi-Fi network) - Defines from which network an AirPlay-supported Apple device can connect to an Apple TV via AirPlay. The following options are available:
    • Devices on any Wi-Fi network: Allows Apple TV to connect to AirPlay-supported Apple devices on different networks.
    • Devices on the same Wi-Fi network: Allows connection between AirPlay-supported Apple devices and Apple TV that are on the same network (same Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  • Security (default: First-time passcode) - Defines how the connection is secured. The following options are available:
    • First-time passcode: When an Apple TV connects to an AirPlay-supported Apple device, a passcode appears on the TV screen. This passcode is entered on the AirPlay-supported Apple device to start streaming. The passcode is not required when the same devices connect again.
    • Passcode: Every time a device tries to stream content via AirPlay, a passcode is displayed on the TV screen. This passcode is entered on the AirPlay-supported Apple device to start streaming.
    • Password: Requires a fixed AirPlay password when an AirPlay-supported Apple device connects to the Apple TV. When this option is selected, the required Password field appears in the configuration, in which the AirPlay password is stored; without a password, the configuration cannot be saved. As of Relution 26.5.5, a saved password is no longer displayed but only indicated by *****. If the field is left unchanged, the saved password remains in effect; to change it, the new password is entered. When a connection is made, the device connected to the Apple TV is prompted for this password; once the password from the policy is entered, streaming starts. Unlike First-time passcode, no code is displayed on the TV.

Then the policy must be published to assign it to devices.

tvOS devices in Relution →

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