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george.zed Author

Level 1

22 points

Remove Apple TV ‘now playing’ control panel shown on lock screen. iPhone 14 pro max

Whenever there is something playing on my Apple TV, the Control Panel for Apple TV automatically appears on iPhone and iPad lock screen. Usually I would change the Now Playing source to iPhone/iPad to clear the Controls from the lock screen however this method no longer works on iPhone 14 pro max. It does still work on my iPad Pro running iOS 16.

I believe that controls box is now part of live activities, and have tried a number of solutions, such as removing remote control from control centre, turning off live activities on Lock Screen however nothing I’ve tried has resolved the issue. I’m waiting for support to find a solution or whether this is by design. I would like to remove the control box when I don’t want to it there. With other live activities, you can swipe them off your screen and bring them back if needed.

Posted on Jun 4, 2023 2:45 AM

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mejack1

Level 1

21 points

Posted on Nov 22, 2023 12:30 PM

Open "Control Center" by swiping from top right. Press and hold "Now Playing" widget, click bottom "Control Other Speakers & TVs" Click the top "iPhone Not Playing". Exit and it should be gone from your Lock Screen now.

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Jun 4, 2023 3:07 AM in response to george.zed

You need to quit the Apple TV app, open the App Switcher, swipe right to find the app, then swipe up on the app. To reopen the app, go to the Home Screen (or App Library), then tap the app.

Quit and reopen an app on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)

Jun 18, 2024 2:50 PM in response to Paulette Clark1

I use my 2 HomePod minis in a paired stereo configuration to act as a "soundbar" and I was experiencing the same issue. This worked for me:

Go into the Home app
Press the HomePod mini button
Press the Settings (gear) icon in the bottom right corner
Scroll down until you see the Status and Notifications button and press it
Switch the Notifications toggle off

Jan 21, 2024 4:55 PM in response to mrMushi

I’ve tried this and it doesn’t work.

FFS Apple I do not want to see what shows my wife is watching on my phone and Apple Watch while I am in another room!

hwg7

Level 1

14 points

Jan 18, 2024 7:49 AM in response to george.zed

Nothing described here worked for me. It usually shows up after I have used AirPlay or CarPlay and then switch to a local app and play audio like in News app. What did work as a workaround was opening music app and playing song on iPhone speaker for second and then closing music completely. Lock Screen widget now gone. (Until next time I use airplay)

me666

Level 1

8 points

Nov 4, 2023 10:08 AM in response to csadrovitz

not always if i play something from the apple tv it doesnt give the iphone as a option

Nov 20, 2023 4:43 AM in response to BiteMeLLC

I agree!! what s going on

Nov 22, 2023 11:15 AM in response to george.zed

apple fix this ****????

Jan 7, 2024 2:30 PM in response to mrMushi

thx. Never is already set .still the same sorry but doesn't work

on my iPhone it shows what is playing from one of my apple tv's in another room.

I don't want to see this .

Mar 20, 2024 6:59 PM in response to jamesmcinerney

There are SO many more useless things in iOS over the last few years I’ve noticed that don’t make sense. I wonder why it’s even a thing! iOS definitely needs and overhaul and I used to work there. 😭

Nov 4, 2023 10:15 AM in response to me666

Correct , this doesn't work for me. I should have mentioned I have my apple home pod mini as the speaker source for my Apple TV. I never had this issue before until this new iPhone 15pro or maybe the iOS? when the Apple TV and accompanying, home pod is playing as the speak for said tv it show on my iPhone I DO NOT WANT that.

help anyone?

mrMushi

Level 1

8 points

Nov 22, 2023 11:27 AM in response to george.zed

well…. A couple of work arounds (horrible… not ideal but…)

1.- Turn off Bluetooth in your iPhone.

2.- Turn off airplay in your Apple TV.

Second one is what I did since I rarely use airplay to stream to my TV… but I have a couple of HomePods as stereo speakers(paired with the AppleTV) and I can’t reproduce music using “transfer to HomePod) feature… so yeah… one way or another it’s messed up 😂

iRBass

Level 1

8 points

Mar 20, 2024 6:30 PM in response to george.zed

This need to be fixed. I never had this issue before switching to my new 15 pro this is so f-ing annoying. I hate for mostly aesthetic reasons but i also dont want or think this should be on here. Who tf asked for this? A more productive use of time would be to fix the email app from immediately backing out of edit mode after one email action. 😡😤🤬😡😤😡😡😡😡😤

george.zed Author

Level 1

22 points

Jun 13, 2023 3:00 AM in response to george.zed

For anyone interested I contacted Apple support and after being sent to level two, I was told this is how it's designed, and iOS 17 will be fixing it.

george.zed Author

Level 1

22 points

Sep 21, 2023 9:04 PM in response to george.zed

No I’ve just tested it it’s been solved you just need to swipe it off the phone screen on iOS 17, iPhone 15, but should be the same for all my phones on iOS 17.

george.zed Author

Level 1

22 points

Jun 4, 2023 3:14 AM in response to SravanKrA

I’m watching the actual Apple TV box, not the app. The Apple TV app is not open on my phone.

Remove Apple TV ‘now playing’ control panel shown on lock screen. iPhone 14 pro max