AirPlay icon had disappeared
The AirPlay icon no longer appears on my iPad. I believe it is because I have upgraded to 8.3. My wife's iPad still works as she has not upgraded yet.
Any advice would be appreciated. thanks
iPad 2, iOS 8.3
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pedro d
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Hello there, Joelifisgh.
When the AirPlay icon is not appearing on your iOS device, the following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps for troubleshooting your issue:
Get help using AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
These initial steps is a great place to start:
Try these steps first
- Make sure that you have the latest software on your iOS device and Apple TV.
- Make sure that both devices have Wi-Fi turned on.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Network.- If you're trying to use peer-to-peer AirPlay, make sure that both devices have Bluetooth turned on.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Bluetooth.
If you don't see AirPlay in Control Center
When an AirPlay-enabled device is available, you'll see AirPlay in Control Center on your iOS device.
If you don't, try these steps:
- Restart your iOS device and Apple TV.
- Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
On your Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Network. If your Apple TV is connected using Ethernet, make sure that it’s plugged in to the router you're using for Wi-Fi.- On your Apple TV, make sure that AirPlay is turned on. Go to Settings > AirPlay.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.
