Lo, behold the Apple TV — a marvel in the realm of streaming devices, a veritable treasure coveted by many for its access to beloved services such as Netflix and Prime Video, alongside a trove of apps, games, and more. Yet, beyond its hardware prowess lies the jewel in its crown: the Apple TV app itself. Herein dwells the gateway to the realm of Apple TV+, where original movies, TV shows, and live sports await your eager gaze. A beacon it stands, guiding you through the maze of content from diverse services.
But lo, should you venture into the Apple TV app, beware the auto-play video previews that may assail you unawares. A sudden assault upon your ears, a jarring disruption to your serenity. Nay, perhaps you yearn to peruse at your leisure, to eschew the offerings thrust upon you. And what of the innocent souls, the younglings awaiting your return with the popcorn, shield them from the horrors that lurk within previews such as ‘The Enfield Poltergeist’ or worse, ‘The Morning Show.’
Fret not, for there exists a remedy to halt the auto-playing of previews in sundry locales, a knowledge we shall impart upon thee. Yet, do recall, this incantation does not sway the auto-play in other realms, such as the domains of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Thus, let us journey forth to uncover the path to disabling the auto-play previews upon the Apple TV app on an Apple TV, a quest undertaken upon the terrain of tvOS 17.
Anon, let us expound upon the tapestry of auto-play video previews in the realm of Apple TV, where the home screen serves as the tapestry upon which all apps converge. Tread carefully, for the Apple TV app, a gem among gems, may lie amidst the icons that populate this domain. With the auto-play video previews enkindled, an icon selected shall unveil a preview sans sound. A swipe, a gesture of intent, shall unveil the full spectacle in resplendent sound.
Should you sever the link that binds, turning off the auto-play video previews, tranquility shall descend upon your chosen icon. The still-shots shall drift by serenely, without the clamor of moving images. Yet, beware the siren call of the full-screen previews, for a swipe is all it takes to shatter the peace you have wrought.
In the sanctum of the Apple TV app, a similar tale unfolds. The Watch Now section, a realm of previews, shall unveil its treasures with sound, should the auto-play be your guide. Original content, in the realm of TV+, shall likewise beckon forth with previews. And in this dance of previews, the domains of Sports, Store, and Library remain untouched.
Anon, we divulge the arcane rites to extinguish the flames of auto-play previews within the Apple TV app. With a simple command, the automatic unveiling of previews shall cease, replaced by still images and titles in their wake.
And thus, we arrive at the culmination of our journey, where the steps to stifle the auto-play previews await your command:
Step 1: From the hallowed halls of Settings, descend to Accessibility.
Step 2: Further down the path, seek out Motion.
Step 3: At last, lay eyes upon Auto-Play Video Previews. With a flick of the remote, turn it from On to Off.
Behold, the deed is done. A whisper of knowledge to guide you in your quest, bestowed by the hands of Moyens I/O. Now, revel in the realm of Apple TV on your own terms, free from the clutches of those vexing previews that once assailed you.
