After updating my Apple TV to tvOS 18, it is not playing well with YouTube

Experiencing multiple issues with YouTube Premium (AdFree) Subscription since the IOS18 update. When paused on YouTube & the Apple screensaver comes on (as normal), the YouTube video that was paused automatically comes back on, but audio only while the screensaver is still rolling. Some of the other issues I am experiencing are, getting a black screen when selecting a vid, then it switches back to the thumbnail screen (sometimes multiple times) OR finally starts playing the video (that I have yet to view) & starts playing it about 3/4 of the way in OR kicks me out completely to the account screen, where I then have to reselect my account, which at that point, puts said video in my history as already completely viewed!!! The issue with the black screen seems to be an issue when its trying to switch back & forth form Dolby Vision? Running an AppleTV A2843 on an 86" LG Mini-LED model 86QNED85UQA & yes television software has been updated as well!

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Apple TV 4K, tvOS 18

Posted on Oct 3, 2024 5:02 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2024 7:20 AM

Switching off “Match Dynamic Range” did indeed help! Thank you Philly310! I had initially switched to 4K HDR thinking that would solve the issue, but ended up switching back to Dolby Vision (which I realize not all television brands are compatible with) and got the same message others are getting: "Apple TV is having trouble maintaining a stable HDMI connection. Check your connections and make sure you're using an ultra high-speed HDMI cable." I got that message even though prior to OS18 I never had any “HDMI connection” issues. Finally, after turning off “Matching Dynamic Range” it has seemed to help with smoothing out YouTube compatibility. It has even eliminated the flash of a black screen when starting a YT video, which always happened even prior to the OS18 update. Lastly, even though I got the “HDMI Connection” message, I see no discernible degradation in picture quality. Hope this is helpful!

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After updating my Apple TV to tvOS 18, it is not playing well with YouTube

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