How to turn off screen mirroring iphone

Stop sharing your screen when your stream is over

Updated on February 6, 2022

What to Know

• On the Mac desktop, select Mirroring > Turn Mirroring Off.
• On a mobile device running iOS, open Control Center > Music or Screen Mirroring > Stop Mirroring or Stop AirPlay.

This article shows how to turn off AirPlay on most iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

How to Turn Off AirPlay on a Mac

From the top menu bar on your Mac desktop, select the Mirroring icon indicated by a rectangle with a triangle at the bottom. In the Mirroring menu that opens, select Turn Mirroring Off.

If you don't see the Mirroring icon, select the Apple icon from the menu bar, followed by System Preferences > Displays. In the lower left corner. Check the Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available checkbox.

How to Turn Off AirPlay on an iPhone or iPad

1. Open Control Center.

   • iPhone X & iPad iOS 12: Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
   • iPhone 8, or iOS 11, and earlier: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

2. Select either the Music widget or the Screen Mirroring widget.

3. Select the option to Stop Mirroring or Stop AirPlay.

If you're looking to reclaim control of your Apple TV from a different AirPlay host, select the Menu button on your Apple TV remote or in the Remote app on your iPhone.

How Does AirPlay Work?

AirPlay detects devices via one of two possible methods. If you're using Apple AirPort Express as your wireless router then it will connect all of your Apple devices without any additional equipment or setup required.

Alternatively, compatible devices will recognize each other when they're on the same Wi-Fi network. As long as each of your devices is using the same Wi-Fi network then they will be able to communicate via AirPlay. That means your iPhone or iPad or will detect your Apple TV, AirPlay-enabled speakers, or other Apple devices you may own.

How to Turn on AirPlay on a Mac

FAQ

• How do I remove AirPlay from my phone?

  You can’t remove or uninstall AirPlay. The closest you can get to removing AirPlay is to turn it off. To turn off AirPlay on your iPhone, open Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, and then tap Stop Mirroring.

• Where are the AirPlay settings on my iPhone?

  When you want to change the settings for your AirPlay devices, use the Apple Home app. You can use the Home app on your iPhone to turn AirPlay on and off, limit access to AirPlay, change the names of your devices, assign a device to a room, and allow others to project their device screen to your Apple TV or other smart TV.

• Where is the AirPlay button?

  You’ll find the AirPlay button in the app you use to cast media (for example, the YouTube app). The AirPlay button is the rectangle with the upward pointing arrow. It’s usually found at the bottom of the app screen.

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Last Updated on Oct 7, 2022

The screen Mirroring on iOS devices comes new layout and easy control option within customized control center on iPhone and iPad. Let’s see how to turn on or Connect Screen Mirroring from iPhone or Apple TV and other compatible devices. The Airplay Screen Mirroring must have useful components for Apple’s Tv and more. The new Apple TV is such a hit!! And the new Airplay mirroring effect is more stable and faster in the 4th generation, and it is such a helpful one.

For the enablement of the screen-playing effect, you must have to follow the following steps so you can enjoy Mirroring between support devices.

Note: Airplay mirroring was renamed to Screen mirroring in iOS.

• Steps for Setup and use Screen Mirroring in iOS/iPadOS: iPhone, iPad
  • Turn Off or Stop Screen Mirroring on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
  • Unable to connect or use Airplay Mirroring in iOS 16
  • Restart the System 
  • Airplay or Screen Mirroring doesn’t work on Apple TV

Steps for Setup and use Screen Mirroring in iOS/iPadOS: iPhone, iPad

• Step 1: Open the control center on no home button iPhone by swiping Down it from the Home screen or lock screen. and Swipe up on home button iPhone. If you have a 3D touch, you have to touch the button firmly, and then you have to bring it up from the device list.

On iPhone X or later: Swipe Down from the top right corner of the screen, Near top notch.

Turn on the Mirroring device, which will be displayed on the list inside the popup.

• Enable/Disable Control center on the lock screen.

Step 2: Tap on Device on that you want to see your full screen.

Then you have to tap the DEVICE on which you want to mirror your iPhone or iPad device, and if you have set up a password, then you also have to enter it so you can enjoy it.

Turn Off or Stop Screen Mirroring on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

#1: Swipe up on Screen and Open control center.

#2: Tap on Screen Mirroring, Again Tap on Stop Screen Mirroring – See Above picture

• Airplay missing in control center

Unable to connect or use Airplay Mirroring in iOS 16

If you can’t find the AIRPLAY option, then you have to follow the following steps to solve it.

Restart the System 

First of all, you have to restart your devices both iOS and AppleTV. If your AppleTV uses ETHERNET, then you have to check the cable connection with the WiFi router.

Then you have to go to the SETTINGS app and then you have to select the WiFi and then you have just to check that the WiFi network on which your device is connected and to the TV’s connection.

On your TV make sure that your Airplay is turned on.

Another thing is putting all the devices on the same network and enabling Bluetooth makes Airplay much easier to work. So whenever you are going for Airplay, then make sure you enable Bluetooth and set the same Wi-Fi for better results.

For turning on the Airplay on your Apple’s TV,

• Go to the SETTINGS on Apple TV and then tap on Airplay.

Enter correct passcode

When you try to connect your iPhone to Apple TV via Screen Mirroring, you need to Authentication passcode before screen sharing starts. Enter the correct password for Apple TV In your iOS device.

Airplay Mirroring from Apple Watch to iPhone, TV

Swipe up or Force touch on Airplay Supported apps like apple music. See an Airplay option and Tap on it for more Options to Mirror music on iPhone, Apple TV or Other music systems.

Airplay or Screen Mirroring doesn’t work on Apple TV

For that, you have to follow the following steps and again start the Airplay and enjoy it.

For this, you can do first thing is Turn Off the cable Modem, router, and WiFi. Another thing you can do is on the Apple TV is turning off all the running apps.

You can also restart the Apple TV.

On the iPhone/iPad turn off all the running apps and start again. Then turn on the cable modem, router, and Wi-Fi. Enable turn On the Bluetooth on iPhone/iPad.

If you know iOS device has custom screen orientation and aspect ratio (iPhone Display zoom out). That helps to fill the Apple TV screen with mirrored iOS device screen.

Change Apple TV’s Zoom and Aspect ratio.

• Apple TV 4th Gen: Settings > AirPlay > AirPlay Display Underscan
• Apple TV 2nd and 3rd Generation: Settings > Audio & Video > Adjust for AirPlay Overscan

The most important thing that to keep in mind is you have to make sure that all the devices are running on the same network and you must update your all apps for reducing such problems, so this is some of the steps which help you out in error in screen mirroring effect in iOS devices.

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