How to turn off AirPlay on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Here’s how to turn off AirPlay on different Apple devices:
iPhone and iPad
- Open Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen.
- Tap Screen Mirroring: This will bring up a list of available devices.
- Stop Mirroring: Tap the “Stop Mirroring” button.
Mac
- Open System Preferences: Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences.“
- Select Displays: Click on the “Displays” icon.
- 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:
- Go to Settings: Use your Apple TV remote to navigate to Settings.
- Select AirPlay and HomeKit: Go to the AirPlay and HomeKit settings.
- 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.