How to turn off AirPlay on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV

Here’s how to turn off AirPlay on different Apple devices:

How to turn off AirPlay on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV

iPhone and iPad

  1. Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
  2. Tap Screen Mirroring: This will bring up a list of available devices.
  3. Stop Mirroring: Tap the “Stop Mirroring” button.

Mac

  1. Open System Preferences: Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences.
  2. Select Displays: Click on the “Displays” icon.
  3. Disconnect Display: Click the “Disconnect Display” button.

Apple TV

Note: You can’t directly turn off AirPlay on an Apple TV. However, you can prevent devices from connecting to it by following these steps:

  1. Go to Settings: Use your Apple TV remote to navigate to Settings.
  2. Select AirPlay and HomeKit: Go to the AirPlay and HomeKit settings.
  3. Adjust AirPlay Settings: Choose whether to require a code for every device or always allow devices.

By following these steps, you can effectively disable AirPlay on your Apple devices and prevent unwanted connections.