I recently updated to iOS 18, and I’m encountering a persistent notification on my lock screen. When I’m watching a video on Apple TV, a notification prompts me to access the Apple TV remote. After tapping on it, the Apple TV controls appear. However, I find this notification quite bothersome and would like to know how to disable it.
Additionally, I occasionally use the remote function for Apple TV, but only about twice a year. If I want to switch from controlling the Apple TV back to managing my iPhone’s media, what is the quickest way to do so with minimal taps? To address the first issue, the notification that appears on your lock screen can usually be disabled in your iPhone’s settings. Navigate to Settings, then go to Notifications.
Look for the Apple TV Remote within the list and turn off notifications. For your second concern, if you are using the remote function and wish to return to controlling your iPhone’s media, you can simply swipe down from the upper-right corner of the iPhone screen to access the Control Center. From there, if you tap on the media controls, you can cease controlling the Apple TV. Just ensure you’re not actively using the Apple TV remote at that moment, or it may still try to take precedence.
These steps should provide you with a smoother experience as you manage your media across devices.
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