How to Turn Off AirPlay: Quick Steps for iPhone, iPad & Mac

AirPlay is a wireless technology in Apple devices that lets you stream music, videos, photos, and your device screen from an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac to compatible TVs and speakers wirelessly.

To learn how to turn off AirPlay on your device, go through this article and follow the steps.

Steps on How to Turn Off AirPlay From Your Device

The process of turning off AirPlay on iPhone and iPad is different from Mac. Check out the steps on how to turn off AirPlay on iPhone/iPad and Mac.

Steps to Turn Off AirPlay on iPhone and iPad

Navigate to device settings on your iPhone.
After opening settings on the device, click on General.
Tap on AirPlay and Continuity.
Tap on the Automatically AirPlay option.
Select Never.

Steps to Turn off AirPlay on Mac

Click on the Apple logo in the top left corner of your Mac.
After clicking on the Apple logo, a menu will appear; click on System Settings.
Click on General.
Head over to AirDrop & Handoff.
Toggle off the AirPlay Receiver.
After turning off the AirPlay receiver, it will ask for your Mac’s password. Enter the password, and you are done turning off AirPlay.

Final Thoughts

If you are a new Apple user, it can be a little overwhelming for you to turn off AirPlay. The above-mentioned steps can guide you smoothly to turn off AirPlay in just minutes.

Therefore, you can also figure out more such troubleshooting issues by following the GetAssist YouTube channel.

FAQ

Can I prevent someone else from using AirPlay on my device?

Yes, you can prevent someone else from using your AirPlay. You simply have to go to the AirPlay settings and choose who to show your device to.

Is there any other way by which we can turn off AirPlay temporarily?

Yes, as we know that AirPlay relies heavily on Bluetooth and local wi-fi. Turning them off will automatically turn off AirPlay as well.

What is the difference between screen mirroring and AirPlay?

In screen mirroring, the TV acts like an exact clone, showing bit by bit whatever you are showing on your screen. But AirPlay does this as well, and you can select a video from a particular app to stream and use another app as well.