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Frustrated by Apple TV Auto-Play? How to Easily Turn Off Next Episode & Recommendations on iPhone

Want More Control? How to Stop Apple TV’s Annoying Auto-Play on iPhone and iPad

Apple TV’s “Auto-Play Next Episode” and “Auto-Play Recommendations” features are designed to keep your viewing experience seamless. While these options can be convenient, they’re not for everyone-some users find the automatic playback disruptive or simply want more control over what plays next.

Frustrated by Apple TV Auto-Play? How to Easily Turn Off Next Episode & Recommendations on iPhone

Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to turn these features on or off directly from your iPhone or iPad.

What Do These Features Do?

  • Auto-Play Next Episode: Automatically starts the next episode in your series when the current one ends.
  • Auto-Play Recommendations: Suggests and begins playing new content based on your viewing habits after you finish a show or movie.

Both features are enabled by default, but you can easily adjust them to suit your preferences.

How to Turn ON Auto-Play Next Episode & Recommendations

If you enjoy continuous playback and personalized suggestions, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Apple TV app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap your Profile icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Scroll down to the AUTO-PLAY section.
  4. Switch ON both:
    • “Play Next Episode”
    • “Play a Recommendation”

How to Turn OFF Auto-Play Next Episode & Recommendations

Prefer to decide what to watch next without interruptions? Here’s how to disable both features:

  1. Open the Apple TV app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap your Profile icon in the top-right corner.
  3. Scroll down to the AUTO-PLAY section.
  4. Switch OFF both:
    • “Play Next Episode”
    • “Play a Recommendation”

That’s it! Your Apple TV app will now only play content you choose, putting you back in control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How do I stop Apple TV from autoplaying the next episode?

Answer: Open the Apple TV app, tap your profile icon at the top right, scroll to the AUTO-PLAY section, and toggle off “Play Next Episode.”

Take control of your Apple TV experience and enjoy watching your favorite content on your own terms! If you have any further questions or need help with other device settings, feel free to ask in the comments below.