TL;DR
Now:
- Miracast is available in Public Beta on Airtame 3
- AirPlay is available in Private Beta on Airtame 3
Coming soon:
- AirPlay in Public Beta on Airtame 3 and Airtame Go - July
Planned:
- Miracast on Airtame Go
- Google Cast, including media playback - on Airtame 3 and Airtame Go
Meanwhile: The Airtame apps (browser, mobile, and desktop) remain the fastest, most consistent way to connect.
Existing devices: Airtame 2 and Airtame Hub keep their current support for Miracast, AirPlay, and Google Cast (powered by AirServer); they are not affected by this change.
What are native protocols?
Native protocols are the built-in technologies many devices use to share their screen or media without installing extra software. The three most common ones are Miracast, AirPlay, and Google Cast — all of which let users connect to a display over the network using tools already included in their operating system.
Users can connect right away with the workflows they already know, whether they’re using Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or ChromeOS. Each technology also offers a few unique capabilities: Miracast and AirPlay support extended desktop mode for presenters who need to show one thing on the display and another on their laptop, while AirPlay and Google Cast allow media playback — streaming a video directly to the screen instead of mirroring it from the device.
What’s changing on Airtame 3 and Virtual Airtame?
Since 2017 we’ve supported native protocols through third-party integrations. On Airtame 3, we’re rebuilding Miracast, AirPlay, and Google Cast natively for better management, enablement of new features, and compatibility across the Airtame platform, including future Virtual Airtame deployments (on select third-party hardware).
This new implementation will roll out in stages to ensure quality and clear admin controls.
Availability on Airtame 3 and Airtame Go
| Protocol | Launch status - Airtame 3 | Launch status - Airtame Go |
| Miracast | Public Beta: now (requires firmware v7.1.0) | Public Beta: August |
| AirPlay | Private Beta: now Public Beta: July |
Public Beta: July |
| Google Cast | Public Beta: September | Public Beta: September |
Important: Exact feature scope will evolve during rollout. See the public release notes for each update.
What should I use today?
For the most consistent experience across Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, and Android, use the Airtame apps (browser, desktop, or mobile). We’ll continue improving app performance in parallel with native protocol releases.
What about Airtame 2 and Airtame Hub?
The AirServer-powered Miracast, AirPlay, and Google Cast integrations on Airtame 2 and Airtame Hub continue as they are.
Questions or feedback
If you have questions, compatibility issues, or want to share feedback on Miracast (Beta), contact Airtame Support. Clear details (device model/OS, network type, steps taken) help us resolve things faster.