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How do I restore the option to delete movies after watching on a Mac mini?

How do I get back the option to delete movies after watching back? I clicked the option once and it is no longer available. I have a Mac mini


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Mac mini, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 12, 2025 9:09 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2025 1:01 PM

Launch the TV app. Then go to File > Settings... > Files tab.

Check the box there for "Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows"

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How do I restore the option to delete movies after watching on a Mac mini?

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