To close applications on your Apple TV, especially when an app becomes unresponsive, you can quickly access the multitasking view and quit the problematic application. This method helps to resolve issues like an app ignoring input, such as pause or back button commands.
Steps to Force Close an App
Closing an application on Apple TV involves using the remote to bring up the app switcher and then swiping the app away.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
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Double-Click the TV Button: On your Apple TV remote, quickly press the TV button twice. This action will bring up a horizontal list of all applications currently running in the background.
- Practical Insight: This gesture is similar to accessing the multitasking view on an iPhone or iPad, allowing you to see and manage open applications.
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Navigate to the App: Scroll through the horizontal list of apps until you locate the specific application you wish to close. For instance, if an app like Peacock stopped responding to input, you would navigate to its preview in this list.
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Swipe Up to Close: Once the desired app is highlighted, swipe up on your remote's touch surface. This action will force quit the application, removing it from the running processes.
- Benefit: This can often resolve issues where an app is frozen or not responding correctly.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage and close unresponsive applications, improving your Apple TV's performance and resolving common app-related issues. For more general troubleshooting and support, you can often find resources on the official Apple Support website.
