Apple TV Streaming Tips: Getting More from tvOS

Apple TV runs tvOS, a purpose-built operating system that behaves a little differently from Android-based streaming devices. A handful of its features are worth knowing about even if you've used one for a while.

Siri Remote shortcuts worth learning

• Press and hold the TV button to open Control Center for quick settings
• Swipe on the touch surface to navigate instead of pressing directionally each time
• Double-click the TV button to switch between recently used apps

Keeping tvOS itself current

Apple TV installs system updates automatically by default, but it's worth checking manually in Settings occasionally, especially if an app is behaving oddly — see our general guide on updating a Smart TV's software for why this matters.

Organizing your home screen

Apple TV lets you rearrange and group apps into folders, which helps once you have more than a handful installed — our guide on organizing apps on a streaming device's home screen covers the general approach.

Confirming Apollo Group TV support

Check our Devices page to confirm current platform support before relying on Apple TV as your primary streaming device.