How to Stop the Apple TV Remote from Appearing on Your Lock Screen
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you noticed that every time you watch a video on your Apple TV, a persistent notification appears on your iPhone lock screen, prompting you to open the Apple TV Remote? While tapping the notification brings up the controls for your Apple TV, it can feel intrusive—especially if you don’t want or need to use your iPhone as a remote.
This automatic feature, designed to make controlling your Apple TV more convenient, can quickly become an annoyance for those who prefer using the physical remote or simply want to keep their lock screen uncluttered. Whenever you use a streaming app, its playback controls automatically show up on your lock screen. The good news is that you don’t have to live with it—there are ways to turn this notification off.
In this guide, I’ll explain how to disable it, so you can enjoy your Apple TV experience without unwanted interruptions on your iPhone. Let’s get started!
If you’re tired of the Apple TV Remote notification showing up on your iPhone lock screen, you can disable it by adjusting the AirPlay settings. Follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap General.
- Select AirPlay & Continuity.
- Tap Automatically AirPlay.
- Choose Never from the options.
This will stop your iPhone from automatically connecting to your Apple TV and prevent the remote notification from appearing on your lock screen.
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Hello Serhat,
I’ve followed your instructions on turning off ‘air play and continuity ‘ but I’m still getting that darn TV “ remote notification “ is still showing up on my home screen. Help.
Thanks!