adding an existing app to the sidebar "channel and apps" in Apple TV

I have an existing app that I downloaded and is available on my Apple TV. I would like this app to show up under the sidebar "channel and apps" on the main screen. How do I add this app. Using Apple TV gen 1

Apple TV (1st generation)

Posted on Feb 3, 2024 9:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2024 6:37 PM

Apps must support that, else it won’t connect. These apps have registered with Apple to support this: Availability of supported apps in the Apple TV app - Apple Support

It is a new listing in the sidebar, but not really much of a new feature. The same apps were connectable before, for Up Next, Watch Now (now: Home), and Search.


Using Apple TV gen 1

I suppose you meant Apple TV 4K (1st generation) [A1842]. There were four generations before that, and only one of them can run tvOS 17.2.

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Feb 3, 2024 6:37 PM in response to rkurumada

Apps must support that, else it won’t connect. These apps have registered with Apple to support this: Availability of supported apps in the Apple TV app - Apple Support

It is a new listing in the sidebar, but not really much of a new feature. The same apps were connectable before, for Up Next, Watch Now (now: Home), and Search.


Using Apple TV gen 1

I suppose you meant Apple TV 4K (1st generation) [A1842]. There were four generations before that, and only one of them can run tvOS 17.2.

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