Apply TV App Pixelated Playback

I had this same issue on my Sony Bravia with built in Chromecast and tried nearly everything. As a last resort, I checked to make sure the software for my TV was running the latest version. It was not.

Once I updated the TV software, the pixelation issue disappeared ... at least so far. Fingers crossed that it will remain issue free.

We were plagued by this issue as well and tried many solutions which did not work. Finally came across something that worked for us - give it a try! You need to do a software update from the Bravia settings.... once this was complete, the TV restarted and AppleTV was pixel-free. Good luck.

TV software update worked!!!!!

Salutations carlton3rd, 

Here are the steps recommended via Apple’s articles - If you can't watch or stream movies and TV shows in the Apple TV app

Update to the latest version of the Apple TV app

Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, macOS, or tvOS.

If you're using a compatible smart TV, streaming device, or gaming console that's connected to the internet, the Apple TV app should update automatically. If you need help, you can contact the manufacturer or learn how to get the Apple TV app on your device.

If the video quality is bad or it stops playing

1. If multiple people on your network are using the internet, your connection speed might slow down. Ask them to temporarily pause their internet activities.

2. If you're using a smart TV or streaming device, turn it off and back on again. If you're using an Apple device, restart it.

3. Tap or click the download button to try downloading the movie or TV show instead.*

* You can't download movies or TV shows to Apple TV, smart TVs, or streaming devices. You can download HDR content only to certain iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models. You can't download 4K video content to any device.

Also, if you haven’t already, and can connect your TV via ethernet, instead of Wi-Fi, test that connection as well. 

Thanks. 

Yeah this app is trash.