Q: Airplay to speakers in iOS 10 is missing from Control Center!
In the past, when I wanted to hear an audiobook through my home speakers or through my car, all I had to do is go to Control Center > Airplay, and all my options would be displayed (Apple TV, Car, Home Speakers). Now, with iOS 10, if I want to listen to that same book, here's what I have to do: Open the book file > switch from Audible to iTunes > choose Songs > pick a song and hit play > tap the song to reveal the AirPlay option > select Speakers > pause the song > return to Audible > select the book > hit play. If I want to return the book to my phone, I have to do all of the above in reverse. Tell me, HOW IS THIS AN IMPROVEMENT?! The problem compounds every time I leave my car, particularly if I am listening to a book or, heaven forbid, on the phone. It takes 10 minutes just to switch the phone from the car speakers back to the iPhone. Can anyone explain if there's a way in iOS 10 to get AirPlay to display ALL of my airplay options, not just AppleTV (which I almost never use), but also my car, my speakers, my friend's speakers, etc.? Apple, if you're listening, please rescue your loyal customers from this nightmare and restore AirPlay to its previous wonderful flexibility. Believe it or not, not every customer uses Apple TV.
iPhone 6, iOS 10
Posted on Sep 19, 2016 8:49 PM

