3 Best Ways to Turn Off Airplay on Your iPhone

In the past, if you weren’t using an iOS-supported device, it was difficult to share content with other devices. With the Apple AirPlay, you can stream and share media (photos, video, audio, etc.) from your iPhone to other devices. You can cast media from your iPhones to an AirPlay-supported device, including Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPlay-supported smart TV, and audio-video receivers.

AirPlay supports screen mirroring from your iPhone to a smart TV. At the same time, you can AirPlay music from your iPhone to speakers. If this is your first time using AirPlay, it can be difficult to get the hang of it. Users can mostly access AirPlay from their control center. However, you can also turn off AirPlay. Here are the best three ways:

1. Turn off AirPlay from settings on iPhone

When you want to make changes to your iPhone, the first place to visit is the Settings. From the Settings app, you can turn off your iPhone’s AirPlay completely. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Tap the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down below the settings options and tap on General.

Step 3: In General Settings, tap on AirPlay and Handoff.

Step 4: On the new page, tap ‘Play to TVs automatically.’

Step 5: From the three options, tap Never or Ask:

Selecting the Ask option means that when your iPhone is within range of a smart device, it will ask for your permission to connect to the device. However, if you never choose, your AirPlay remains completely off regardless of whether you’re near a smart device.

2. Turn off AirPlay from Control Center

When you stream a video to a display, your iPhone uses AirPlay to mirror the display. The Control Center of your iPhone gives you instant access to some of your device’s settings. One of the settings you’ll find there is your Wi-Fi. Since AirPlay is enabled by Wi-Fi technology, it seems practical to have the switch available in the control center as well. If your AirPlay is currently active, you can turn it off from the Control Center. Here’s how you can do it.

Step 1: Depending on your iPhone model, swipe up from the bottom edge or down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center.

Step 2: On the Control Center page, look for the screen mirroring icon represented by two darkening rectangles and it will be highlighted if AirPlay is in use.

Step 3: Tap the screen mirroring icon to launch a new menu.

Step 4: On the new menu, you’ll see the device to which content from your iPhone is mirrored. Tap Stop Mirroring at the bottom of the menu to disable it.

After you tap Stop Mirroring, the media will stop playing on the smart device. However, it will continue to play on your iPhone until you pause or stop it.

3. Turn off AirPlay from your iPhone’s lock screen

You don’t necessarily need to unlock your iPhone to turn off AirPlay. If you have media streaming from your iPhone to another device, it should appear on your iPhone’s lock screen. You can turn off AirPlay from your iPhone’s lock screen. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Press the Power button of your iPhone or shake it to see your lock screen.

Step 2: Your current media should be displayed on your lock screen. Tap the AirPlay icon next to it and it will launch your AirPlay menu,

Step 3: On your AirPlay menu, you should see your list of nearby AirPlay devices as well as active ones. Tap iPhone to stop your active AirPlay.

Tapping on iPhone should disconnect whatever device you’re streaming from while the media should continue playing on your iPhone.

Fix AirPlay not working on your iPhone

Apple introduced AirPlay with iOS 4.2. With the modern iOS updates, the AirPlay will work without hiccups. Where AirPlay isn’t working, you’ll need to check your device settings like Wi-Fi and Apple ID. If your Wi-Fi is disabled, AirPlay will not work.