If you don’t want TikTok videos to automatically play together with someone else’s device or appear through SharePlay, you may be wondering: how do you turn off SharePlay on TikTok? SharePlay is mainly an Apple feature that lets people share and watch content together during FaceTime or other supported experiences.
TikTok’s available SharePlay controls can vary depending on your iPhone, iOS version, and TikTok version. Here are the main ways to stop or limit it.
What Is SharePlay on TikTok?
SharePlay allows supported content to be shared during a FaceTime call or other compatible Apple experiences.
With SharePlay, people can potentially:
- Watch content together
- Keep playback synchronized
- Control shared playback
- Switch between shared content and their own content
If you don’t want TikTok to participate in SharePlay, you can check your iPhone’s SharePlay settings.
How to Turn Off SharePlay on iPhone
Step 1: Open Settings
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Go to General
Scroll down and tap General.
Step 3: Select AirPlay & Continuity
Tap AirPlay & Continuity.
Step 4: Check SharePlay
Look for the SharePlay settings available on your iPhone.
Depending on your iOS version, you may see options related to automatically starting SharePlay or sharing content during FaceTime.
Turn off the relevant SharePlay option if available.
How to Stop SharePlay During a FaceTime Call
If TikTok starts participating in SharePlay while you’re on a FaceTime call, you can stop the current SharePlay session.
Step 1: Open the SharePlay Controls
While on the FaceTime call, open the SharePlay controls.
Step 2: Stop Sharing
Choose the option to Stop SharePlay or Stop Sharing.
This ends the current shared session without necessarily ending your FaceTime call.
How to Prevent TikTok From Automatically Starting SharePlay
If TikTok keeps trying to start SharePlay when you’re using FaceTime, check your iPhone’s SharePlay settings.
Go to:
Settings → General → AirPlay & Continuity → SharePlay
If your iPhone provides an option for automatically starting SharePlay, turn it off.
The exact menu wording may differ depending on your iOS version.
What If You Don’t See a SharePlay Setting for TikTok?
TikTok may not provide a dedicated Turn Off SharePlay switch inside the TikTok app.
In that case, SharePlay is generally controlled through Apple’s system settings rather than TikTok’s normal privacy settings.
Try:
- Update TikTok.
- Update iOS.
- Restart your iPhone.
- Check Settings → General → AirPlay & Continuity → SharePlay.
- Check the SharePlay controls during your FaceTime call.
Can You Turn Off SharePlay Completely?
Yes, depending on your iOS version, you can disable the relevant SharePlay functionality through Apple’s settings.
However, turning off SharePlay at the system level can affect other apps and services that use SharePlay, not just TikTok.
Does Turning Off SharePlay Affect TikTok?
Turning off SharePlay doesn’t normally prevent you from using TikTok.
You can still:
- Watch videos
- Like and comment
- Follow accounts
- Share videos normally
- Send TikToks to friends
It simply limits the ability to use SharePlay for compatible shared viewing.
What If TikTok Videos Still Appear During FaceTime?
If TikTok continues to appear during FaceTime after changing your settings:
- Close TikTok completely.
- End and restart the FaceTime call.
- Restart your iPhone.
- Make sure iOS is updated.
- Check your SharePlay settings again.
If the problem continues, it may be related to the specific TikTok or iOS version you’re using.
How to Stop Someone From Sharing TikToks With You
If your concern is that someone keeps sending you TikTok videos rather than SharePlay itself, turning off SharePlay won’t necessarily stop them from sharing TikToks with you.
You may instead need to adjust your TikTok messaging and privacy settings or restrict the person from contacting you.
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