Apple recently announced macOS Monterey at WWDC 2021 with an updated version of Safari, significant FaceTime improvements, Universal Control, Live Text, Focus, and a ton of enhancements to Messages, Notes, Apple Maps, and Privacy.
One of the most useful features of this update is the ability for users to send content to their Macs from iPhone, iPad, or even another Mac. via AirPlay. AirPlay works both wirelessly and wired using USB.
Additionally, Macs can now function as third-party AirPlay 2 speakers, allowing users to play music or podcasts to their device or use the machine as a secondary speaker for multiroom audio.
AirPlay to Mac is available on the following models:
- 2018 or later MacBook Pro
- 2018 or later MacBook Air
- 2019 or later iMac
- 2019 or later iMac Pro
- 2019 or later Mac Pro
- 2020 or later Mac mini
macOS Monterey is currently available for developers to test out. The official releases of these operating systems are expected to roll out this fall in addition to the release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.
Read more:
- What is iCloud+ Private Relay in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, and how does it work?
- iOS 15 and macOS Monterey to simulate Spatial Audio for non-Dolby content with new option called ‘Spatialize Stereo’
- Notes created on devices running iOS 15, macOS Monterey incompatible with earlier versions of iOS and macOS
- macOS Monterey improves experience of iOS apps on M1 Macs with full-screen support, Apple Pay and more
- macOS Monterey offers ‘erase all contents and settings’ option to wipe a Mac without having to reinstall its operating system
