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Q: Airplay from Safari stops when iPhone/iPad sleeps

So I updated my iPhone and iPad to iOS 9. Ever since doing so, I have been having an annoying issue with AirPlaying videos from Safari to Apple TV. When I Airplay the video from Safari to ATV, it works, but as soon as I lock my iPhone/iPad the Airplay stops. Is it just me or anybody else with the same issue? I'm not really keen on leaving my iPhone on all the time, I would like the video to play through AirPlay from Safari on my iPhone even when it is locked.

 

Is this how it is going to be in iOS 9 now or it's a glitch.

 

Note: Apple TV is running on the latest iOS too.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 23, 2015 12:46 AM

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Q: Airplay from Safari stops when iPhone/iPad sleeps

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  • by ArtPHX,

    ArtPHX ArtPHX Oct 1, 2015 6:47 PM in response to akt1012
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    Oct 1, 2015 6:47 PM in response to akt1012

    I just updated iPad Air 2 to IOS 9.0.2 and same problem with Apple TV Airplay stops. Then on a lark while video was playing in Safari I did the 5 finger pinch - go to home screen, then I closed the protective case which puts iPad to sleep and the video continued to play on Apple TV. I didn't do a lot of testing but I tried it several times and it works.

  • by akt1012,

    akt1012 akt1012 Oct 1, 2015 9:17 PM in response to ArtPHX
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    Oct 1, 2015 9:17 PM in response to ArtPHX

    Thanks for your reply. I have one of those heavy-duty iPad case which doesn't have one of those covers which puts iPad to sleep. I'll buy one and see if it makes the difference. However, I tried it from Google Chrome and the video continued to play when my iPhone went to sleep. I have only tested this once, will do further testing and keep you posted.

  • by Steve075,Helpful

    Steve075 Steve075 Oct 6, 2015 7:38 PM in response to akt1012
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    Oct 6, 2015 7:38 PM in response to akt1012

    I have the same issues with my ipad air 2 and apple tv ;

    I confirm that airplay continues to play when device sleeps only when you use Chrome.

    So there's a problem with safari...

  • by adrian-polglase,

    adrian-polglase adrian-polglase Oct 25, 2015 7:16 AM in response to Steve075
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    Oct 25, 2015 7:16 AM in response to Steve075

    I am also experiencing this issue, but I have to admit, Steve075's workaround gets me through most of the frustration until Apple fix Safari... luckily works a treat.