AirPlay is great for streaming music, videos, and screen mirroring. But sometimes, you just want to turn it off. Maybe you’re done watching a movie on your TV, or you accidentally connected to the wrong speaker. No worries! Here’s how to turn off AirPlay on different Apple devices.
How to Turn Off AirPlay on iPhone and iPad
Turning off AirPlay on an iPhone or iPad is super easy. Follow these steps:
- Open Control Center:
- On an iPhone with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner.
- On an iPhone with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom.
- Tap the Screen Mirroring or AirPlay icon.
- If you’re mirroring your screen, tap Stop Mirroring.
- If playing music or video through AirPlay, tap on your iPhone or iPad in the list.
That’s it! You’ve disconnected AirPlay from your iPhone or iPad.
How to Turn Off AirPlay on a Mac
Using AirPlay on Mac lets you mirror or extend your screen. Here’s how to turn it off:
- Click the Control Center icon in the top-right corner of your menu bar.
- Click on Screen Mirroring.
- Click Display Preferences if needed.
- Select Turn AirPlay Off or choose Off from the AirPlay menu.
If you were sending audio to an AirPlay speaker:
- Click the Volume icon in the menu bar.
- Select your Mac’s internal speakers.
Now AirPlay is off on your Mac!
How to Turn Off AirPlay on Apple TV
If someone is streaming to your Apple TV and you want to stop it, here’s what to do:
- Press and hold the TV button on your Apple TV remote to open Control Center.
- Select AirPlay.
- Choose Stop AirPlay.
If you want to prevent others from using AirPlay on your Apple TV:
- Go to Settings.
- Choose AirPlay and HomeKit.
- Set Allow Access to Off or limit access options.
How to Stop AirPlay from Automatically Connecting
If your device keeps connecting to AirPlay automatically, you can change this:
- On iPhone & iPad:
- Go to Settings → General → AirPlay & Handoff.
- Tap Automatically AirPlay.
- Select Never or Ask.
- On Mac:
- Go to System Settings.
- Click Displays.
- Find AirPlay Display and choose Off.
This will stop your device from randomly connecting to AirPlay destinations.
Final Thoughts
Knowing how to disable AirPlay is useful, especially if you’re accidentally streaming to the wrong device. Keeping control over when and where your devices connect can save a lot of frustration. Now, you’re the AirPlay master!