black screen on apple tv 4k

Why do I get a black screen for a few seconds when watching a show on Disney Plus or other services. It just randomly appears at times with no explanation?


Apple TV 4K, tvOS 16

Posted on Feb 2, 2023 9:19 PM

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Feb 5, 2023 2:03 PM in response to jeepislander1990

Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities jeepislander1990,


If a video on your Apple TV doesn't play, or an app becomes unresponsive, the following steps should help:


1: On the Siri Remote, press the TV button   twice quickly. 

Windows representing each of the open apps appear in a row on the screen.

Apple TV screen showing App SwitcherStream Cha Cha Real Smooth on the Apple TV app

2: In app-switching view, navigate to a different app in the center of the screen, then do either of the following:

• Force the highlighted app to quit: Swipe up on the clickpad or touch surface.

3: To leave app-switching view without changing apps, press the Back button  (Siri Remote 2nd generation or later) or Menu button button (Siri Remote 1st generation).


You can find these steps, along with additional information, here: Switch quickly between Apple TV apps


We hope this helps!

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