Apple tv doesnt remember where i left off firestick

Q: Why does Apple TV not start where I left off?

Verify that Use Viewing History (or Use Play History) isnt deactivated for your account on any of your devices. If it is not working for you as it should, then try toggling the setting for Use Viewing History off and then on again. Or use the Clear Play History option, if that is on your device.

Q: Does Apple TV have history?

Information about what youre watching will include what content youre playing, when you played it, the device you played it from, and where in the content you paused or stopped watching. We also collect a detailed history of all playback activity for Apple TV channels and Apple TV+.

Q: How do I fix my Apple TV with FireStick?

Step 1: Go to Settings on your Fire TV Sticks home screen. Step 2: Select My Fire TV from the list of options. Step 3: Select Restart from the list of options. After your Fire TV Stick restarts, open the Apple TV app to check if you can stream content easily.

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How Do I Resume a Movie or TV Show on Apple TV?
What to Do if You Can’t Resume an Episode on Apple TV
Reader Interactions
Why does Apple TV not start where I left off?
How do I Resume left off on Apple TV?
Does Apple TV have history?
How do I fix my Apple TV with FireStick?

If you’re new to Apple TV, you may need a couple of days to get familiar with the UI and the features available on the platform. But even long-time users may sometimes have trouble finding specific settings and options. For example, many users have complained that Apple TV doesn’t have a straightforward resume option. If you pause a video on Apple TV, you often have to start over, you can’t continue where you left off.

Let’s explore if there’s a specific setting you need to enable to continue from the paused sequence.

Contents

How Do I Resume a Movie or TV Show on Apple TV?
- What to Do if You Can’t Resume an Episode on Apple TV
- Conclusion

How Do I Resume a Movie or TV Show on Apple TV?

To resume a movie or TV show on Apple TV, select the Up Next option in the Watch Now tab. The Apple TV app stores your viewing history and progress online linking this information directly to your Apple ID account. The episodes you already watched have a checkmark next to them.

As you can see, Apple TV doesn’t have a straightforward resume option similar to that available on Roku, Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime.

Unfortunately, the Up Next option may sometimes stop working, to users’ despair. For example, if you watch Apple TV on Roku and pause an episode, you only have the “Play this episode” option when you go back. You then need to start over from the beginning and fast-forward to where you left off.

What to Do if You Can’t Resume an Episode on Apple TV

Go to iPhone Settings, select Apple TV settings, and then sign into Home Sharing. The option is available at the bottom of the screen.
Delete the Apple TV app, restart your media streaming device, reinstall the app, sign back in, and check the results.
Navigate to iPhone Settings, select Apple TV, and turn on Use Play History.
Then, sign out of iTunes, and enable Airplane Mode. Wait for 30 seconds, go back online, and sign back into your account. Check if all your movies and TV shows are synced up.
Update the software on your iPhone, streaming device, and smart TV to the latest version. Install the latest Apple TV app version, and check the results.

Conclusion

To resume an episode on Apple TV, go to the Watch Now tab, and select Up Next. If the feature is not working, go to iPhone Settings, and enable Use Play History. Additionally, delete the Apple TV app, restart your media streaming device, and reinstall the app.

Do you think Apple should add a user-friendly resume option to Apple TV? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Reader Interactions

I'm using Apple TV on the roku. Apple TV won't automatically resume a show I have been watching. I do have the option set to auto resume. Do I have to reset the whole app to fix this?

I reset the app and resume is working for now

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This happens on Apple TV 4K box on other apps too. It would resume from an earlier point of the show I have already watched, or when opening a new episode it will play from the middle of the episode. Very strange!

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We have the same problem. Although the resume works most of the time. It’s inconsistent. Apple TV on the Roku seems buggy.

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Yes, been happening to me a lot

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Happens constantly on my LG TV and Chromecast device. Very frustrating.

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Most of the time I can't even get an Apple TV video to load on my Roku. The app is horrendous. It's the only channel I have with this problem.

Why does Apple TV not start where I left off?

Verify that Use Viewing History (or Use Play History) isn't deactivated for your account on any of your devices. If it is not working for you as it should, then try toggling the setting for Use Viewing History off and then on again. Or use the Clear Play History option, if that is on your device.

How do I Resume left off on Apple TV?

Scroll down to Viewing History and select one of your recently viewed videos. You will then see the video's page where you have an option Resume the video. Select Resume to begin playing the video from your last saved point in the video.

Does Apple TV have history?

Information about what you're watching will include what content you're playing, when you played it, the device you played it from, and where in the content you paused or stopped watching. We also collect a detailed history of all playback activity for Apple TV channels and Apple TV+.

How do I fix my Apple TV with FireStick?

Step 1: Go to Settings on your Fire TV Stick's home screen. Step 2: Select My Fire TV from the list of options. Step 3: Select Restart from the list of options. After your Fire TV Stick restarts, open the Apple TV app to check if you can stream content easily.