How to Disconnect iPhone from Apple TV

Connecting your iPhone to your Apple TV has several benefits. One of the main benefits is the ability to use the “Screen Mirroring” feature to display the contents of your iPhone’s screen on your TV. This can be useful for watching movies, TV shows, or other video content on a larger screen.

Another benefit is the remote app. If you lose your main remote, you can connect your iPhone to your Apple TV and use it as a substitute remote control.

How do you disconnect your iPhone from your Apple TV when you no longer need the connection? Let’s explore the steps.

How to stop iPhone from controlling your Apple TV

To stop your iPhone from controlling your Apple TV, you will need to disable the “Control Center” feature on your iPhone.

Here’s how to do it:

  • On your iPhone, go to the “Settings” menu.
  • Select “Control Center.”
  • Tap the toggle next to “Access Within Apps” to turn it off.

This will prevent your iPhone from controlling your Apple TV when using an app. If you want to disable the Control Center completely, you can also turn off the toggle next to “Access on Lock Screen.”

Alternatively, you can also disable the “AirPlay” feature on your Apple TV to stop your iPhone from controlling it. To do this, follow these steps:

  • On your Apple TV, go to the “Settings” menu.
  • Select “AirPlay & HomeKit.”
  • Turn off the “AirPlay” feature.

This will stop your iPhone from being able to control your Apple TV.

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How to Disconnect iPhone from Apple TV (Screen Mirroring and Airplay)

To disconnect your iPhone from your Apple TV, follow these steps:

  • On your iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center.
  • Tap the “Screen Mirroring” icon.
  • Tap the name of the device that you are currently connected to.
  • Tap “Stop Mirroring.”

Alternatively, you can also disconnect your iPhone from your Apple TV by turning off the “Screen Mirroring” feature on your Apple TV. To do this, follow these steps:

  • On your Apple TV, go to the “Settings” menu.
  • Select “AirPlay & HomeKit.”
  • Turn off the “AirPlay” feature.

Your iPhone will now be disconnected from your Apple TV.

How to Troubleshoot iPhone not Disconnecting from Apple TV

If you are having trouble disconnecting your iPhone from your Apple TV, here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

  • Ensure your iPhone and Apple TV are connected to the same WiFi network.
  • Restart both your iPhone and Apple TV.
  • Check for updates for both your iPhone and Apple TV.
  • Try disconnecting and reconnecting to the WiFi network.
  • Check that the “AirPlay” feature is turned off on your Apple TV.
  • Try disabling the “Control Center” feature on your iPhone. To do this, go to the “Settings” menu and select “Control Center.” Then, turn off the toggle next to “Access Within Apps” and “Access on Lock Screen.”

If none of these steps work, try resetting your iPhone and Apple TV to their factory settings and then setting them up again.

If you continue to have trouble disconnecting your iPhone from your Apple TV after trying these troubleshooting steps, you may want to try reaching out to Apple for further assistance.