“Stream video from an iPhone to an iPad” can describe several different goals. You might want to watch a clip you recorded, review footage on a larger screen or show exactly what is happening on the phone. Choosing the goal first prevents a confusing search for one button that does everything.
For a recorded clip, sharing is often enough
If the video exists in Photos and you want a copy on a nearby iPad, Apple documents sharing through the Share menu, including AirDrop. Open the clip, choose the sharing option and select the intended recipient or device. Consult Apple’s photo and video sharing guide for the controls on your software version.
A transferred file can be watched independently of the phone. After receiving it, open the entire clip and confirm the sound and duration. If the material is for editing rather than casual viewing, also inspect the sharing options and resulting file before deleting the source.
AirPlay has specific receiving devices
Apple’s AirPlay instructions describe streaming from an iPhone or iPad to an Apple TV, compatible television or Mac. They do not present an iPad as a standard AirPlay receiver. Consequently, the presence of an AirPlay button on your iPhone does not mean another iPad will appear as a destination.
If a separate application promises live phone-to-tablet viewing, check its exact sender and receiver requirements. Test it with nonessential material and the intended network before depending on it for a demonstration.
Name the task clearly
Use “transfer a recorded video,” “watch a shared library” or “view a live camera feed” when comparing options. This refreshed guide explains the current distinction; it does not reconstruct an unverified 2010 product recommendation. The right workflow is the one that gets the video onto the iPad in the form you actually need.