Error, cannot watch video while screen is being captured.

iOS 11.5.2, ipad purchased November 2017. Want to watch programs through Dish Anywhere app. Connected iPad to TV using Apple digital AV adapter and HDMI cable. Getting an error message: Cannot watch video while screen is being captured. The Dish app works when not connected to adapter and cable. Other video apps (HBOGO, STARZ) work with the adapter and cable. Dish network says this, “Regretfully its a restriction between our app and the device but to further assist you can contact your device manufacturer to see if they can remove the restriction.” My question to Apple is, is there a “restriction” on the iPad or adapter that is causing the issue? If yes, how to remove the restriction? Thank you.

iPhone 4S, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Feb 10, 2018 6:05 AM

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Feb 10, 2018 6:38 AM in response to lynn4950

Since other apps work there is no restriction on the device beyond what Dish has put there. If there was a. restriction on the device as a whole then your HBO go and others would not work.


Basically Dish will blame Apple, but the reality is Dish put those restrictions in place. they just direct you to apple to avoid admitting that they put the restriction in place.


This is a user to user forum, so you are not speaking to apple here. If you want to make an appointment at an apple store or authorized service provider you can take it in but they will likely tell you that it’s up to Dish to remove that restriction

Feb 10, 2018 8:21 PM in response to Anniebananny

Just got off the phone with DISH tech-support. Per their tech-support department DISH is blocking the ability to View from iPad on a separate device such as a TV. They couldn’t tell me when this went into effect but I believe it was probably the first part of February or last part of January when it started. That’s when I first started seeing the problem. Their rep was saying that it was due to a copyright issue for content. I don’t get it why this would be copyright infringement to view it on a large screen TV In my home. Since I have a smart TV I can get to the content and display it on my screen. It’s just easier to do it through my iPad. If anyone else is checking into this let me know you’re here if you’re hearing the same thing.

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