If you have an iPhone or iPad, you probably use Airplay to stream music and videos to speakers, TVs, or other devices on a regular basis. With the lock screen accessible with a simple swipe up from the bottom of the screen, it’s easy for anyone to access your device without your permission and play content without your knowledge. There are various ways to secure your iOS device from prying eyes and inquisitive fingers. However, if you don’t want people being able to play music or video directly from your lock screen, read on to find out how you can remove Airplay from it. Warning: Removing any app even one that is system-level like AirPlay from your lock screen could be a security risk. If you take this step and discover later that someone accessed your device while it was unlocked, there is no way to know whether they gained access through this (or another) removed the app.
How To Remove Airplay From Lock Screen
Disabling Lock Screen Music and Video
Another way to prevent people from listening to music and watching videos on your device when it’s unlocked is to disable the lock screen play controls for the Music and Videos apps. This will prevent people from pressing play on the lock screen, even if they are able to access the Airplay menu from the home screen. To do this, navigate to Settings and select “Control Center”. From there, select “Customize Controls” and remove the checkmarks next to “Music” and “Videos”. When you press the lock button on your device, the only controls that should appear are the “Clock” and “Camera” icons. This will prevent anyone from playing music or videos on your device by pressing play on the lock screen.
Blocking Apps with Guided Access
If you’re using Guided Access (a feature designed for people with special needs or children), you may not want people to be able to access certain parts of your device. You can prevent people from accessing the home screen, Control Center, Settings app, and other areas of the device. To do this, go to Settings and select “Accessibility”. From there, select “Guided Access” and toggle the Guided Access switch on. When you’re in the app, select “Set Touch Areas” and place your finger on the areas where you don’t want people to be able to go. Toggle the “Settings” and “Home” buttons to prevent people from accessing these areas if they are able to access the home screen.
Limiting Access with Touch ID or Face ID
If you’re using Touch ID or Face ID on your device, you can prevent people from accessing certain apps. To do this, select the apps you want to lock and select the “Lock” button on the bottom of the screen. If someone tries to open an app that’s been locked, they will be prompted to enter their fingerprint or scan their face to gain access. You can also disable Touch ID or Face ID for certain apps, then use your passcode to access them instead. Though this isn’t as secure as using Touch ID or Face ID, it’s better than leaving all apps unlocked.
Using a Passcode Lock
If you want to prevent people from accessing your device, but you don’t care about preventing them from accessing certain apps, you can use a simple passcode lock. To do this, navigate to “Settings” and select “Lock Screen”. Toggle the “Passcode” switch on and select “Turn Passcode Off After”. From there, select “Immediately” so that anyone who starts using your device will be prompted to enter a passcode after a few seconds of inactivity. This will prevent people from accessing your device, but they can still access certain apps.
Benefits Of Airplay
Share Your Screen
Airplay lets you stream a video, photo, or other media from your iPhone to an Apple TV, iPad, or Mac. If you have an Apple TV connected to your home network and have the same iCloud account on all devices, you can use Airplay to share content between them.
Play Music Together
You can also play music together with Airplay if you have the same iCloud account on all devices and have the right apps installed. You can play music from iTunes on your iPhone or iPad through Airplay and it will show up in iTunes on your Mac or PC. You can also play music from Spotify, Rdio, Pandora Radio, iHeartRadio and TuneIn Radio through Airplay as well.
Share Photos and Videos Between Devices
If you want to share photos from one device with another device over Airplay, simply open the Photos app on both devices and select “AirPlay”. From there, select “Start Sharing” then choose which device will be shown on the other screen using a touch gesture or passcode lock if necessary. Once it has been shared for a few seconds (or until you stop sharing), it will begin playing automatically without having to open the Photos app again on either device after sharing is complete. If you want to share videos from one device with another over Airplay, simply open the Videos app on both devices and select “AirPlay” on each of them. From there, select “Start Sharing” then choose which device will be shown on the other screen using a touch gesture or passcode lock if necessary. Once it has been shared for a few seconds (or until you stop sharing), it will begin playing automatically without having to open the Videos app on either device after sharing is complete.
Play Games Together
Airplay lets you play games together with two devices if they have the same iCloud account and have installed the same games. You can play games like Angry Birds together with an iPad and an iPhone over Airplay, no matter what iOS version you are using on each of them. If a game supports Airplay, it will show up in iTunes on your Mac or PC when you open your device’s iTunes app for syncing or when you connect your device to your computer for syncing or charging. You can also use Airplay to start playing certain games (like Bejeweled 2 or Draw Something 2) from one iOS device and see them appear in another iOS device over Airplay without needing to install the game on that other iOS device first.
Share Photos and Videos Between Computers
If you want to share photos from one computer with another over Airplay, simply open Photos in both devices and select “AirPlay” on each of them. From there, select “Start Sharing” then choose which computer will be shown on the other screen using a touch gesture or passcode lock if necessary. Once it has been shared for a few seconds (or until you stop sharing), it will begin playing automatically without having to open Photos on either device after sharing is complete.
Share Photos and Videos Between Mac and iOS Devices
If you want to share photos from one Mac with another over Airplay, simply open Photos in both devices and select “AirPlay” in each of them. From there, select “Start Sharing” then choose which Mac will be shown on the other screen using a touch gesture or passcode lock if necessary. Once it has been shared for a few seconds (or until you stop sharing), it will begin playing automatically without having to open Photos on either device after sharing is complete. If you want to share videos from one Mac with another over Airplay, simply open Videos in both devices and select “AirPlay” in each of them. From there, select “Start Sharing” then choose which Mac will be shown on the other screen using a touch gesture or passcode lock if necessary. Once it has been shared for a few seconds (or until you stop sharing), it will begin playing automatically without having to open Videos on either device after sharing is complete.
Conclusion
The lock screen is an important part of the user experience on iOS devices. It’s the first thing you see when you turn on your device and a gateway to access apps, settings, and more. If your lock screen is cluttered with buttons and controls, it may deter people from using your device. With Airplay, a music/video player, and other controls on your lock screen, you may turn people off from using your device. That’s why it’s important to know how to remove Airplay from the lock screen, as well as other controls that may be unnecessary or pose a security risk.
FAQs:
Q: How Can I Remove Airplay from the Lock Screen?
A: You can remove Airplay from the lock screen by using a third-party app, such as AirControl and WidgetLocker. These apps are available for free in the App Store and allow you to control your devices without having to unlock your device.
Q: Is It Possible to Remove Other Controls from the Lock Screen?
A: Yes. You can also remove other controls from the lock screen by using a third-party app, such as AirControl and WidgetLocker. These apps are available for free in the App Store and allow you to control your devices without having to unlock your device.
Q: Can I Remove Photos and Videos From the Lock Screen?
A: Yes. You can also remove photos and videos from the lock screen by using a third-party app, such as AirControl and WidgetLocker. These apps are available for free in the App Store and allow you to control your devices without having to unlock your device. You may also use other methods outlined below if they are more convenient or easier for you.
