Like many Apple devices, your Apple TV works pretty well right out of the box. You plug it in, download your favorite streaming services, and you're off—while much of your data stays put. But while this is a perfectly fine way to watch shows and movies, there are things you can (and should) change to make your Apple TV work even better. Here are 10 such hacks every Apple TV owner should consider using:
Disable the fullscreen profile selector
Credit: AppleIf you’re in the same boat, you can disable this screen from Settings > Profile and Accounts. Here, disable the Choose Profile on Wake option. Disabling this feature doesn’t delete the profiles: You can still switch between them using the Power button.
Remotes and Devices > TV Button, and switch to Home Screen. Now, pressing the TV button will take you home instead.
Disable auto-playing videos in all your apps
Accessibility > Motion > Auto-Play Video Previews > Off.
Player and turn the Autoplay video and live events feature Off.
Go to Settings > Remote and Devices > Clickpad, and switch to Click Only. Now, the center button will operate as a regular Click or “OK” button, but you won’t be able to use it as a touchpad, which should cut down on some confusion.
Control Apple TV from your iPhone or Apple Watch
Credit: Khamosh PathakIt’s the same story on the Apple Watch too, but here, it’s a dedicated app. Open the Remote app from your Apple Watch, select the Apple TV around you, and start controlling it.
Use HomePods or any AirPlay speakers as the default output
Credit: AppleTo set this up on your Apple TV, go to Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Output and then choose the HomePod or the stereo pair as the default output. If you have two HomePods, you’ll first need to set them up a stereo pair from the Home app on your iPhone (follow Apple’s instructions here).
Use AirPods with your Apple TV
Credit: AppleRemotes and Devices > Bluetooth first.
The next time you put them on, you’ll see a suggestion from Apple TV to connect to your AirPods automatically. From here, press and hold the TV/Home button, and they'll connect. You can also use Control Center to quickly switch audio output to AirPods or any Bluetooth audio source. Open Control Center using the Power button, then select the audio output button.
Force quit apps that are bothering you
Credit: AppleApple TV is a powerful piece of hardware, but if you’re using an older one, sometimes it can start to lag. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Notion and enable the Reduce Motion feature to speed up animations. This way, at least the Apple TV will feel snappier, as you won’t have to wait for elaborate animations.
Disable annoying notifications when you’re watching something
Credit: Khamosh PathakNotifications, then disable alerts for any and all apps. If you don't want to turn off notifications entirely, you can always press the Power button once to open Control Center and flip on Do Not Disturb.
Phone > Calls on Other Devices and disable the Apple TV option.
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