Airplay stops when my iPhone screen locks up
I want to play movies on my phone and airplay it on my tv but when my phone turns off it stops airplay and it used to not do that…
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iPhone XR, iOS 15
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It sounds like there might be a setting or a connection issue causing this problem. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot:
- Your phone might be set to automatically lock after a certain period, which could interrupt the AirPlay connection. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, and set it to a longer duration or select "Never" to prevent the phone from locking during playback.
- Sometimes, an unstable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection can disrupt AirPlay. Make sure your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network and that the network is stable. Also, check if Bluetooth is enabled, as AirPlay sometimes relies on it.
- Restart your iPhone and the TV. This simple step can often resolve minor connection issues.
- Ensure both your iPhone's iOS and your TV's software are updated to the latest versions. Updates often include bug fixes that might resolve such problems.
- In iPhone settings, go to General > Transfer or Reset >Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN settings. Reconnect to your Wi-Fi network afterward.
- Try using different apps or services to AirPlay the movies. Sometimes, specific apps might have compatibility issues that cause interruptions.