airplay icon does not come up on itunes

Hi Pb1947!

It sounds like AirPlay is missing from your iTunes app on PC. We've got your back!

For this issue, our link here should be resolved: If AirPlay or screen mirroring isn’t working on your device

If those steps don't resolve the issue, then Contact Apple Support

Wishing you the best, take care!

I had the same issue on a new PC . This is what I have found that works on my computer (Dell

XPS 8930):

1.      Verify that airplay icon visible and functioning

on other PC wired to home network

2.      Run BIG-IP Client in background (this is the VPN I have installed for work); client is running but not connected to VPN

3.      Verify that airplay is working as it is supposed

to on iPhone (play something)

4.      Disconnect PC from local network

5.      Connect back to home network using iPhone

hotspot

6.      Open iTunes on PC (still won’t see airplay);

then close iTunes

7.      Disconnect PC from hotspot and turn off hotspot

8.      Log PC back onto home network

9.      Verify iPhone can still see airplay devices

10.  Reopen iTunes on PC – hopefully airplay icon

will be there; test speaker connection

11.  This whole process may have to be repeated every

time the PC is rebooted for whatever reason

I have no idea why this works but I have found that it works repeatedly. I do NOT have to disable IPV6 as many older posts suggest. If someone out there can explain why this works or have a suggestion how to tweak the system to accomplish the same thing on a permanent basis, I'd love to here it.