AirParrot
AirParrot is a wireless screen mirroring and media streaming utility for macOS and Windows. It lets users mirror their Mac's display or stream audio and video to Apple TV, Chromecast, Reflector-compatible receivers, and other AirPlay-enabled devices on the same network. It is widely used in classrooms, boardrooms, and home entertainment setups where HDMI cables are inconvenient or unavailable. The app includes quick device discovery, the ability to stream media files directly from the Mac, and integration with a companion remote app for iOS.
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1 suggestionAirParrot 3 has received regular updates from Air Squirrels, with version 3.1.7 released in January 2025 addressing macOS 15.2 compatibility. The release notes from August 2021 (version 3.1.2) mention "improved compatibility with Apple Silicon Macs," though the vendor has not explicitly confirmed a full native build. You are running on Intel and the current latest version available is still working, but Apple will remove Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point an Intel-only AirParrot will stop launching. Contact Air Squirrels support at [email protected] to ask directly whether version 3.1.7 or a newer build is a fully native Apple Silicon binary, or when a guaranteed native build will be released. If you cannot get a clear answer, watch the release notes at airsquirrels.com/airparrot/release-notes/mac — the moment you see language like "native Apple Silicon" or "Universal Binary" in the changelog, that is your signal to update. In the interim, your current version continues to work, and keeping it up to date will buy you time to confirm native support before the September 2028 deadline.
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