Q: My AirPlay icon (on iPhone and iPad) has disappeared.  I need it to stream videos.  Where did it go?

What version is your Apple TV? If ATV 4, what software?

Have you checked the AirPlay settings on your ATV?

Have you made any changes to your network: router, WiFi repeater, etc.?

Try power cycling the ATV. Disconnect power for 30 seconds, then reconnect.

Try the following steps, check whether things are working after each step where appropriate, before trying the next.

1. Check AirPlay is turned on on the Apple TV (turn it off and on if it already is)
2. Check that both devices are on the same network (Settings > Wifi, on the mobile device and Settings > General > Network, on the Apple TV).
3. Restart the Apple TV (Settings > General > Restart).
4. Restart the Apple TV by removing ALL the cables for 30 seconds.
5. Restart your router. (Also try removing it’s power cord for at least 30 seconds)
6. Restart your mobile device.

If you are still having problems, the following article(s) may help you.

Troubleshooting AirPlay

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

Recommended Wi-Fi settings

Wifi Diagnostic Software (for Mac users)

You may also find some help on this page, where I’ve collected some of the more unusual solutions to network issues.

When making adjustments to your network for better optimisation, you may find some of the points mentioned on this page helpful.

I also have the same issue but then i find that by activating the Bluetooth on the iphone then the AirPlay will be shown on screen. I am using iOS 9.3.3.