Hard to see selection in Apple TV 4K top row on tvOS 26.3.

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Hard to see selection in Apple TV 4K top row on tvOS 26.3.

Hard to tell what is selected in Apple TV 4K top row on tvOS 26.3. Not outlined or magnified. Is there a way to highlight the selection?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 26

Posted on Feb 16, 2026 3:58 PM

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Urquhart1244

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Feb 22, 2026 9:20 AM in response to Ybot60

Not outlined or magnified. Is there a way to highlight the selection?

I see the highlighted app/folder tile on the Home Screen enlarged (612>500px for 4K; 306>250 for 1080p) on mine in tvOS 26.3. It is more subtle for the Top Shelf, but you should see a movement and a simulated reflective shine over the highlighted tile there, more obvious if you go back and forth ⇄.

Outlining is an accessibility option, if you prefer that. Settings﹥Accessibility﹥Display﹥Focus Style﹥High Contrast

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Feb 16, 2026 5:21 PM in response to Vancouver22

Yes, the home screen. Before installing the latest version 26.3, it did enlarge the App icon slightly, now eat app below the top line displays the App name when you scroll over it. However, the top row only creates a barely visible shadow underneath the icon. If the background is dark or a “busy” one the shadow is not visible and is not enlarged. Essentially there’s no visible difference.

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Vancouver22

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Feb 16, 2026 4:31 PM in response to Ybot60

If you’re referring to the Main Home Screen?

It’s not outlined but as you swipe left or right , each app is enlarged as well as displaying content previews right above which makes it easy to see which App you are selecting

For within the Apple TV App: Adjust Apple TV app settings on Apple TV 4K - Apple Support

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