How to Disable Screen Mirroring on iPhone [100% Certain]

Do you know how many ways to screen mirror iPhones to other devices? Three, overall.

• AirPlay, the official solution for devices compatible with the Apple ecosystem
• Third-party apps
• Wired methods like using HDMI adapter (Will not expand it. just unplug the cable to disable screen sharing.)

Don't get me wrong. The mention at the beginning is not for guidance on how to enable screen mirroring on iPhone, but, in contrast, to turn off its screen sharing. You can jump to the turn-off methods based on your needs.

Method 1: How to Disable AirPlay and Stop Screen Mirroring on iPhone?

AirPlay is a built-in feature in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. Many people use it to share the screen of iPhones with Apple TVs. You can find AirPlay through the Control Center (the main way). But to disable it, you need to go to Settings.

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff > Automatically AirPlay to TVs.

Step 2. Choose Never in the option list.

What happens after: Now you have turn off the AirPlay on your iPhone. It will no longer auto-connect to nearby Apple TVs or AirPlay-compatible devices. Instead, you need to manually select devices to start streaming/screen mirroring.

More Tips: How to disable screen sharing on iPhone completely? You can use Screen Time as a further step.

Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time > App Limits > Add Limit.

Step 2. Choose Entertainment, then select all.

(The software listed here supports AirPlay, like YouTube and Apple TV.)

Step 3. Tap Next and set a time limit for those apps.

What happens after: Apps will be locked after setting the screen time. The app icon will be grayed out to stop you from using it. In this way, these apps can no longer use AirPlay to stream or share content.

Method 2: How to Disable Screen Mirroring on iPhone by Blocking Third-party Apps?

Generally, you need to install apps in two terminals to start screen mirroring - one for the sender and another for the receiver. Due to this, if you want to disable screen mirroring on iPhone, particularly by blocking the third-party casting apps, you need to restrict them on both two terminals. Whether you’re using AirBeamTV, Kingshiper, or other apps, you can follow these steps.

Step 1: Go to Settings and find the app.

Step 2: Turn off the buttons of Local Network.

Step 3: Tap Wireless Data > Off.

Step 4: Go to Screen Time > App Limits > Add Limit > Creativity.

Step 5: Find the screen mirror app and then tap Next to set a time to limit its usage.

Screen mirror apps often require a Wi-Fi connection to establish a mirror link between devices. By disabling the network, you can prevent the app from working. More, to block th app entirely, you can use Screen Time to prevent it from launching. In most cases, completing the above steps is enough to disable screen mirroring on iPhone.

What if you need advanced steps to disable screen share completely? Follow the steps below.

Step 6: Go to Bluetooth and disable the button.

Step 7: Step 6: Go to AirDrop, and then select Receiving Off.

Bluetooth and AirDrop can also be used to establish connections for screen mirroring or file transfers. Disabling them will block third-party apps from initiating mirroring through the features.

Is that an end? Well, if you still have concerns, there is a way to add extra insurance. This may disable screen mirroring via third-party apps thoroughly.

The method is simple. Just make sure that both devices (the sender and receiver) are using different networks. You can:

Step 8: Log into your router settings by opening the web browser and typing in the router’s IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1). Then enter the admin credentials.

(Tips: you can find the username and password in your router device or modem.)

Step 9: Create a guest network, usually under the Wireless or Network Settings.

Step 10: Set an SSID and password.

Step 11: Enable Guest Isolation to ensure devices on the guest network cannot communicate with devices on the main network.

Step 12: Connect your iPhone to the guest network.

By doing this, your iPhone will no longer be able to see or connect to screen mirroring devices on the main network.

Bonus: How to make sure iPhone is not screen mirroring?

Sometimes, for the sake of security and privacy protection, you may need to ensure that your phone is screen sharing with other devices. Here is a guide.

Step 1.Check the control center and see if the Screen Mirroring icon is highlighted or not.

If a device name is shown, then your screen is actively mirroring. Tap the icon to stop mirroring.

Step 2.Check devices that are linked to your iPhone.

Go to Settings > Apple ID.

Those connected devices are listed at the bottom. To remove them, you need to tap the device name one by one and tap Remove from Account.

Step 3.Check devices that are connected via Buletooth.

Go to Settings > Bluetooth.

You will see a list of device names and their connection status. Tap the "i" button next to the device and select Disconnect.

Step 4.Check third-party app activities.

Go to Screen Time > See All Activity.

You will see if any apps are active on your phone. Tap the app name, and you can limit its usage.