AirPlay icon keeps disappearing

Hi,
The AirPlay icon has disappeared from the control centre of my ipad and iPhone again. Last time resetting the Apple TV worked but it's long-winded and didn't help this time. All three devices have up to date software, fine connectivity on their own and are on the same wifi. It worked fine a couple of days ago and nothing has changed. I've tried the troubleshooting and there are no settings or messages for airplay not working, it just disappears with no explanation.
Has anyone else had this problem and fixed it? Thanks.
Ben

airplay does not work over the Internet so if your iphone and ipad is not using wifi it will not work
if they are then try restarting your wifi router

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