You can use AirPlay on your Apple TV to stream media from your iPhone or iPad to your TV screen. To ensure everyone can share their screens, you can also Add an AirPlay password to your Apple TVHere are the top 5 fixes for Apple TV stuck on AirPlay screen.
However, some users complain that their Apple TV gets stuck on the AirPlay screen, sometimes even before the home screen appears after turning it on. If you're experiencing this issue, this post contains the best solutions to fix an Apple TV stuck on the AirPlay screen. Most of these solutions also apply to the Apple TV 4K.
1. Disable meeting room display
Conference Room Display is a feature that allows anyone with an Apple device to easily share their screen using Apple TV. As the name suggests, this feature is designed for use in office spaces during meetings. If your Apple TV is locked to the AirPlay display, this is the Conference Room Display feature you see on your TV. Here's how to turn it off to fix the issue.
Step 1: Open Settings On the Apple TV home screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and select AirPlay and HomeKit.
2. Use screen mirroring on iPhone
If you can't exit the conference room screen on your Apple TV, you can use the Screen Mirroring feature paired with the Apple TV Remote app on your iPhone. Here's how.
Step 1: On a device iPhone Your, swipe down from the top right corner to reveal Control Center Check the box Screen Mirroring (Two consecutive rectangles).
Step 2: Locate Apple TV model name Your from the list of devices.
Step 3: After screen mirroring has started, go back to Control Center and tap the icon. Remote application.
Step 4: After connecting the application Remote On your Apple TV, double-click the Home button to launch Application windows In the background on Apple TV.
Step 5: Select a window main screen Then go to Settings.
Step 7: Locate Meeting room view.
3. Restore Apple TV
You can set a PIN for Conference Room Display to prevent unauthorized access to your Apple TV for screen sharing. If you use a PIN for this feature but don't remember it, you'll need to recover your Apple TV to bypass Conference Room Display. The steps below will work if you have an Apple TV HD with a USB-C port or an Apple TV (3rd generation) with a micro USB port.
You'll also need a Mac or Windows computer with iTunes installed. Make sure you're signed in to your Apple account on iTunes.
Step 1: unplug Apple TV Your Apple TV and connect it to your Mac or Windows PC using the appropriate cable depending on your Apple TV model.
We recommend not using a Lightning to USB cable with your Apple TV.
Step 2: Connect the cable energy Model specific Apple TV Yours and turn it on.
Step 3: Open Finder On a Mac or iTunes on a Windows PC.
After the process is complete, connect your Apple TV again, and you should no longer see the meeting room display.
4. Link your remote to your Apple TV again.
Reconnecting your Apple TV is also a reliable troubleshooting method if your Apple TV is still frozen on the AirPlay screen. We've listed the steps for all different Apple TV remote models.
Relink Apple TV Remote (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation)
Press and hold the left navigation and menu buttons simultaneously for five seconds. You'll see a notification on your TV screen that the remote has been unpaired.
To relink the remote, long press the right navigation and menu buttons simultaneously.
Reconnect Siri remotely
The Siri remote cannot be unlinked. However, you can reset the remote by long-pressing the volume down button and the back button simultaneously for five seconds.
You'll see an unpair notification in the top-right corner of the Apple TV screen. The Siri Remote will restart and automatically pair with your Apple TV again.
5. TVOS Update
After closing the meeting room screen, we suggest updating the tvOS version on your Apple TV model.
Step 1: Go to Settings On the Apple TV home screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and select the system.
Step 3: Go to Software updates.
Step 4: Locate upgrade software Install the update if available.
Don't stumble
When your Apple TV keeps getting stuck on the AirPlay screen, it can ruin the experience of the video or stream you're watching. Fortunately, these solutions will help fix the problem of your Apple TV getting stuck on the AirPlay screen. You can also Using FaceTime on Apple TV 4K To connect with your friends, family and colleagues via video calls.
