How to Fix iPhone Casting Issues: Missing Local Network Permission on iOS 26

Enabling Local Network Permissions for Casting Apps

• 💡 When casting from your iPhone to a TV, ensure that the specific app you're using (like YouTube or Netflix) has local network access enabled within its settings.
• 📌 Navigate to your iPhone's Settings, then Privacy & Security, and under Local Network, verify that all casting apps have permission toggled on.

Configuring AirPlay and Wi-Fi Connections

• ✈️ For AirPlay, go to Settings > General > AirPlay & Handoff and set Automatic AirPlay to 'Ask' or 'Automatic', not 'Never'.
• 📶 Confirm that both your iPhone and your TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network to ensure seamless casting.

Troubleshooting App and Device Issues

• 🔄 Reinstalling the casting app can often resolve persistent issues; uninstall it completely and then download it again.
• 📱 Restarting your iPhone can also fix temporary glitches. Press and hold the power button along with the volume down button until the Apple logo appears.

Resetting Network Settings

• ⚙️ As a last resort, reset your iPhone's network settings by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
• ✅ After resetting, you will need to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network. Subsequently, when you open a casting app, iOS should prompt you to 'Allow access to devices on your local network' – make sure to select 'Allow'.