AirPlay Banner Missing on iPhone 16 Pro Max After Upgrade to iOS 18.3

I’ve encountered an issue where the AirPlay banner fails to appear when trying to stream content from my new iPhone 16 Pro Max to my Apple TV. This problem started immediately after upgrading from my iPhone 14 Pro Max, and despite all of the troubleshooting literally, it persists. I’d appreciate any advice or shared experiences!

Issue Details:

- When it occurs: Attempting to AirPlay from apps (e.g., youtube, apple music etc).

- Devices affected:

- iPhone 16 Pro Max (iOS 18.3)

- Apple TV 4K (3rd gen) (tvOS 18.3)

- Previously worked with iPhone 14 Pro Max on iOS 18.

-Network setup: Both devices on same Wi-Fi, Bluetooth enabled, no VPN.

Steps I’ve Tried:

1. Restarted iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple TV, and router. Also resetted Apple Tv and iphone. Then tested without restoring from icloud as a new device.

2. Verified Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and same network for both devices. Also tested on another wifi and tv. Tried with a other router. Checked router settings.

3. Updated iOS and tvOS to latest versions.

4. Reset network settings on iPhone 16 Pro Max.

5. Disabled/re-enabled AirPlay on Apple TV.

6. Tested with multiple apps (issue persists).

7. Confirmed no content restrictions or VPN interference.

- Has anyone experienced AirPlay issues after upgrading to iPhone 15/16 series or newer iOS versions? Any hints?

The issue began immediately after switching to iPhone 16 Pro Max. My old iPhone 14 Pro Max worked flawlessly. Very disappointing.

- Screen mirroring and manual playback destination change to airplay works though.

If anyone needs further details or logs, let me know. Thanks in advance for your help!

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