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why did tv suddenly display an airplay code?

I was watching TV, not through Apple TV although it was on. Suddenly, the program I was watching on broadcast station disappeared and the TV screen said iPhone Air Play Code and a 4 digit code. After several minutes, that disappeared and the regular TV program returned. I have no idea what caused that, and looking all around at my iPhone, my Mac, etc. doesn't give me a clue.

Apple TV (4th generation), tvOS 11

Posted on Nov 17, 2017 6:13 PM

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WiseJD

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Posted on Nov 18, 2017 8:03 AM

My guess would be a neighbor with an iPhone or iPad was accidentally reaching your Apple TV when they were trying to use AirPlay. The Apple TV when engaged if allowed by the Settings on your TV could interrupt your TV, temporarily switching it to that HDMI Port.