AirPlay stops when phone is locked

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AirPlay stops when phone is locked

So i’ve been having this annoying problem, when i AirPlay a video from photos app to my Samsung Smart TV the video works fine but when i lock my phone the AirPlay stops or sometimes the video gets paused and the only way to continue watching is to unlock the phone, and I can’t keep my phone on throughout the whole video/movie, i tried to let the phone automatically lock according to some people who had this problem but it didn’t fix it, any help? Or is it supposed to pause/stop AirPlay when my phone is locked, if it is, is there’s a way where i can play a video from the phone the TV without facing this problem? Also just to let you know im using an iPhone 12 Pro, Thanks.

Posted on Jun 30, 2021 10:27 AM

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chris_g1

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Jul 1, 2021 11:27 AM in response to iiianas

Hello iiianas,

We understand that AirPlay stops when the screen locks on your iPhone. Are you using AirPlay in Control Center to mirror the screen? If so, this is expected behavior. If the iPhone screen goes black, so will the AirPlay content. This support article may help: Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Take care.

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Jul 3, 2021 9:05 AM in response to chris_g1

No, i go to the video i want to AirPlay in Photos app then click on the share button then AirPlay, i tried Screen Mirroring from the Control Center and it’s the same problem, can i ask why this happens? Why I can’t just AirPlay something and turn off the phone ?

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chuck_3rd

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Jul 4, 2021 12:30 PM in response to iiianas

Thanks for following up with us. Since the TV is being mirrored through your device, the screen goes black because the phone's screen goes back. Whatever is being shown on the phone, will be shown on the TV.

All the best!

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AirPlay stops when phone is locked

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