Airplay popup while using another app

While watching TV using the Spectrum app on my appletv I get a popup suggesting I can use airplay and it moves around the screen and blocks and disconnects the spectrum app. It does this repeatedly. Also when I turn on the TV the popup appears before I can select the app for spectrum or any other app. This just started to happen.

Apple TV HD, tvOS 16

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 07:31 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2023 02:51 PM

Hi brianfromnewbury park,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand an AirPlay popup is getting in the way of using your apps. You may consider adjusting your AirPlay settings which may help stop this from happening. This article explains more about this: Use AirPlay to stream audio and video on Apple TV.

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Adjust AirPlay and HomeKit settings

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV.
  2. Select AirPlay and HomeKit, then do any of the following:
    • Turn AirPlay on or off: Select AirPlay to turn it on; select it again to turn it off.
    • Allow access to Apple TV: Select Allow Access, then see “Set who can use AirPlay to stream content to Apple TV” below.
    • Turn Conference Room Display on or off: See Stream to a conference room display.
    • Fix a cropped AirPlay display: If your AirPlay display appears cropped on Apple TV, turn on AirPlay Display Underscan to show the entire image. If you see black bars around the image, turn this setting off.
    • Select a Room: Select Room, then choose the room where you keep your Apple TV. For more information, see Set up Apple TV to stream audio to AirPlay 2–enabled devices.
  • Turn doorbell notifications on or off: Doorbell cameras you’ve connected with HomeKit appear in a list under Notifications. Select a camera to turn it off; select it again to turn it on.


Set who can use AirPlay to stream content to Apple TV

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV.
  2. Select AirPlay and HomeKit, then select Allow Access, and choose any of the following options:
    • Everyone: Everyone can stream content to your Apple TV. 
    • Anyone on the Same Network: Anyone connected to your home network can stream content to your Apple TV.
    • Only People Sharing This Home: Only people you’ve added to Home Sharing can stream content to your Apple TV.
    • Require Password: A password is required to AirPlay to your Apple TV.
    • Also Allow Nearby to AirPlay: Anyone close to your Apple TV can stream content to it.

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Take care.




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Jan 19, 2023 02:51 PM in response to brianfromnewbury park

Hi brianfromnewbury park,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand an AirPlay popup is getting in the way of using your apps. You may consider adjusting your AirPlay settings which may help stop this from happening. This article explains more about this: Use AirPlay to stream audio and video on Apple TV.

"

Adjust AirPlay and HomeKit settings

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV.
  2. Select AirPlay and HomeKit, then do any of the following:
    • Turn AirPlay on or off: Select AirPlay to turn it on; select it again to turn it off.
    • Allow access to Apple TV: Select Allow Access, then see “Set who can use AirPlay to stream content to Apple TV” below.
    • Turn Conference Room Display on or off: See Stream to a conference room display.
    • Fix a cropped AirPlay display: If your AirPlay display appears cropped on Apple TV, turn on AirPlay Display Underscan to show the entire image. If you see black bars around the image, turn this setting off.
    • Select a Room: Select Room, then choose the room where you keep your Apple TV. For more information, see Set up Apple TV to stream audio to AirPlay 2–enabled devices.
  • Turn doorbell notifications on or off: Doorbell cameras you’ve connected with HomeKit appear in a list under Notifications. Select a camera to turn it off; select it again to turn it on.


Set who can use AirPlay to stream content to Apple TV

  1. Open Settings  on Apple TV.
  2. Select AirPlay and HomeKit, then select Allow Access, and choose any of the following options:
    • Everyone: Everyone can stream content to your Apple TV. 
    • Anyone on the Same Network: Anyone connected to your home network can stream content to your Apple TV.
    • Only People Sharing This Home: Only people you’ve added to Home Sharing can stream content to your Apple TV.
    • Require Password: A password is required to AirPlay to your Apple TV.
    • Also Allow Nearby to AirPlay: Anyone close to your Apple TV can stream content to it.

"

Take care.




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