Apple+ app on firestick buffering issue

We are experiencing frequent buffering and poor picture quality when using the Apple TV app on our Amazon fire stick. All other apps including Netflix are fine and there is no issue with our broadband speed etc.

Is there a solution to this?

thanks

FireTVStick(Gen2),

Posted on Nov 22, 2021 2:33 AM

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1 reply

Nov 23, 2021 6:31 AM in response to Maddyemmy12

Hi Maddyemmy12,

Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help with the Apple TV+ app. It sounds like the picture quality isn't what you are expecting.

Please see the steps here: If you can't watch or stream movies and TV shows in the Apple TV app.

If possible, you can also try isolating the issue further by testing the Fire TV Stick on another TV or network.

Have a fantastic day!

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