# \#apple-tv-beta **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/apple-tv-beta/53.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Apple Player Update Beta Testing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-player-update-beta-testing/872121)
**Author:** [@hsousa](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hsousa)\ **Replies:** 1073\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-player-update-beta-testing/872121 "2026-09-29T22:14:23Z")
Hi everyone! We’ve been working hard on improving playback performance in our Apple TV client, namely when streaming high bitrate HDR content and/or using the latest 2022 (fanless) Apple TV. This is something that not … --- ## [OTA Live TV "Can't Reach Server" error on Channel Changes 2026.19.0 (2033)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ota-live-tv-cant-reach-server-error-on-channel-changes-2026-19-0-2033/943429)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/ota-live-tv-cant-reach-server-error-on-channel-changes-2026-19-0-2033/943429 "2026-09-29T14:44:26Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#:2026.19.0 (2033) Hi team, still seeing “Can’t Reach Server” errors on both iOS and tvOS when changing channels for OTA tv. I have a HD HomeRun tuner. If I clear the cache o… --- ## [Apple TV preview is not looking good](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-preview-is-not-looking-good/903123)
**Author:** [@oxjox](https://forums.plex.tv/u/oxjox)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/apple-tv-preview-is-not-looking-good/903123 "2026-09-27T15:17:53Z")
I am extremely dishearten to see the direction Plex is going. When I open Plex, I want to see my library. The Home menu should include my content. I should not have to dig down to find the content I own when I open the … --- ## [Do these bugs still exist in released version?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-these-bugs-still-exist-in-released-version/943515)
**Author:** [@cwoody222](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cwoody222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/do-these-bugs-still-exist-in-released-version/943515 "2026-09-27T12:17:39Z")
I’ve never had a problem with the legacy app. If I play a recording in progress I get a pop up to allow me to start from the beginning. That popup doesn’t appear in the new UI preview version. Or, I can always rewind t… --- ## [MAJOR Issue - Advertise as Player Absent from Plex Preview Experience](https://forums.plex.tv/t/major-issue-advertise-as-player-absent-from-plex-preview-experience/941327)
**Author:** [@hydro187](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hydro187)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 12:06am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/major-issue-advertise-as-player-absent-from-plex-preview-experience/941327 "2026-09-27T00:06:31Z")
This is severely disappointing. I just got one of the beta testflight slots and I rushed to check if we can still remotely control the Plex player. And we no longer have “Remote Control \> Advertise as Player” with the … --- ## [Plex for Mobile & TVs (Android, iOS, Android TV, tvOS) Beta Release Notes](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mobile-tvs-android-ios-android-tv-tvos-beta-release-notes/912796)
**Author:** [@PlexReleaser](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PlexReleaser)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-for-mobile-tvs-android-ios-android-tv-tvos-beta-release-notes/912796 "2026-09-25T13:24:33Z")
Plex for Android 2025.12.0 Plex for iOS 2025.12.0 NEW: Support for auto skip intro / credits. Review edit date on the review screen. Watch history onboarding re-prompt. Record action on Live TV OTA screens. FIXED: … --- ## [\[ATV\] Can you please keep updating the TestFlight-Preview version too?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/atv-can-you-please-keep-updating-the-testflight-preview-version-too/943141)
**Author:** [@Manujito](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Manujito)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/atv-can-you-please-keep-updating-the-testflight-preview-version-too/943141 "2026-09-24T13:01:57Z")
This is an issue I had with the phone version as well, and now it has come to my most used platform, Apple TV. You released the new version of the app publicly, and switched from the TestFlight “Preview” version to a ne… --- ## [Feedback regarding Pre-rolls](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feedback-regarding-pre-rolls/943216)
**Author:** [@VashTheStampede15](https://forums.plex.tv/u/VashTheStampede15)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feedback-regarding-pre-rolls/943216 "2026-09-22T20:03:19Z")
I have some feedback for the current production iOS and AppleTV 4K versions, as well as the current TestFlight version of the AppleTV 4k Plex app, but when I try to send the feedback via the TestFlight email, it bounces … --- ## [Awaiting invitation to Plex Experience because of Lag and lost signal](https://forums.plex.tv/t/awaiting-invitation-to-plex-experience-because-of-lag-and-lost-signal/942799)
**Author:** [@patrick\_kas](https://forums.plex.tv/u/patrick_kas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/awaiting-invitation-to-plex-experience-because-of-lag-and-lost-signal/942799 "2026-09-21T13:28:50Z")
Like the title says. Many people experience some issues on Apple TV Plex app. Both lag and also lost signal and failure to connect. There should be a solution inside a new BETA version of Plex Experience. However it is f… --- ## [Live tv randomly freezes and doesn’t recover](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-randomly-freezes-and-doesn-t-recover/943011)
**Author:** [@cwoody222](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cwoody222)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-randomly-freezes-and-doesn-t-recover/943011 "2026-09-17T21:25:51Z")
using latest build on AppleTV (HomerunHD tuner) and after live tv has been playing for awhile (30+ mins) it consistently will just decide to freeze, requiring an app reboot as the on,y way to recover. --- ## [Can we get a roadmap for the new tvOS Plex beta app?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-we-get-a-roadmap-for-the-new-tvos-plex-beta-app/939365)
**Author:** [@daydreamingdude](https://forums.plex.tv/u/daydreamingdude)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/can-we-get-a-roadmap-for-the-new-tvos-plex-beta-app/939365 "2026-09-17T20:05:34Z")
EDIT: Now that the beta app has been approved, but with no roadmap, this post is now asking for a roadmap for the new app. Old post: I have been beating this drum in various tvOS beta app threads, but I want to make a… --- ## [Live TV and DVR still has major issues in latest (1992)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-and-dvr-still-has-major-issues-in-latest-1992/942717)
**Author:** [@cwoody222](https://forums.plex.tv/u/cwoody222)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-tv-and-dvr-still-has-major-issues-in-latest-1992/942717 "2026-09-09T23:27:16Z")
Live TV and DVR is still broken. - Beginning playback of a recording in progress does not prompt you to Start from beginning or Start from live - Beginning playback of a recording in progress does not allow rewind to a… --- ## [Beta 2026.18.0 (1992) - Captions Do Not Function for Live TV in iOS & tvOS](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-2026-18-0-1992-captions-do-not-function-for-live-tv-in-ios-tvos/942694)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beta-2026-18-0-1992-captions-do-not-function-for-live-tv-in-ios-tvos/942694 "2026-09-09T11:42:28Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.4.10903 Player Version#: 2026.18.0 (1992) Hi @Craig\_Holliday and @chris\_decker08, In today’s beta release for iOS and tvOS, I can no longer play captions on LiveTV. When I select the caption opti… --- ## [2026.13.0 - Combined Collections Across Libraries No Longer Show on a Collection Page](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2026-13-0-combined-collections-across-libraries-no-longer-show-on-a-collection-page/940558)
**Author:** [@veeejay](https://forums.plex.tv/u/veeejay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/2026-13-0-combined-collections-across-libraries-no-longer-show-on-a-collection-page/940558 "2026-09-09T11:04:18Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10793 Player Version#:2026.13.0 When viewing a collection on a device running 2026.13.0, a collection named the same from another library no longer shows on the collection page under the items. … --- ## [How to get a new invite for a Apple TV Beta?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-get-a-new-invite-for-a-apple-tv-beta/942578)
**Author:** [@doug.brown\_outlook.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/doug.brown_outlook.com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-get-a-new-invite-for-a-apple-tv-beta/942578 "2026-09-06T07:26:23Z")
Hi, I’ve been testing Apple TV Beta for years via TestFlight. I moved to a new AppleID so TestFlight requires a new invitation code. How can I request this? --- ## [Next TestFlight release?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/next-testflight-release/942314)
**Author:** [@Lazarus\_Long](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Lazarus_Long)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/next-testflight-release/942314 "2026-09-01T23:16:04Z")
Confused about when the next TestFlight release for Apple TV will be available? I’ve seen changelogs listed for the IOS/Android mobile version which includes a ton of changes for tvOS, but not seeing a new tvOS release … --- ## [tvOS TrueHD regression - loss of center channel](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-truehd-regression-loss-of-center-channel/939474)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-truehd-regression-loss-of-center-channel/939474 "2026-08-30T02:48:50Z")
@BigWheel @Craig\_Holliday Today’s tvOS beta 2026.11.0 (1767) has a regression where TrueHD audio does not output center channel audio when audio system is only stereo. It plays fine if using a 5.1 or 7.1 audio receiver,… --- ## [Weird Control Centre Popup](https://forums.plex.tv/t/weird-control-centre-popup/942262)
**Author:** [@Espiox](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Espiox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/weird-control-centre-popup/942262 "2026-08-29T22:57:17Z")
I just got into the “new experience” Testflight and the current Apple TV build is a big improvement compared to when I last saw it 18 months ago (aside from some side menu wonkiness) but there’s one big annoyance for me. … --- ## [User login page bug](https://forums.plex.tv/t/user-login-page-bug/941859)
**Author:** [@Lazarus\_Long](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Lazarus_Long)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/user-login-page-bug/941859 "2026-08-20T16:49:38Z")
When resuming Plex and it brings up the user selection screen, there’s artifacts showing from whatever screen the previous user was on. Assuming it’s not supposed to do that? Version 2026.16.0 --- ## [Please increase the Test Flight Users or kick out Idle people](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-increase-the-test-flight-users-or-kick-out-idle-people/940438)
**Author:** [@hydro187](https://forums.plex.tv/u/hydro187)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-increase-the-test-flight-users-or-kick-out-idle-people/940438 "2026-08-05T16:45:40Z")
I been refreshing the apple testflight URL everyday for too long and it’s always full. Apple allows 10k external users. If you’re not already set at 10k, please do so, or kick out people who are idle. I want / need to… --- ## [Dolby Vision in Current tvOS Beta - Profile 7 On the Fly Conversion?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-vision-in-current-tvos-beta-profile-7-on-the-fly-conversion/941089)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/dolby-vision-in-current-tvos-beta-profile-7-on-the-fly-conversion/941089 "2026-07-28T08:36:12Z")
Hi team, I’ve noticed that all DoVI profiles are triggering “Dolby Vision” on my LG OLED when using the New Experience beta on on tvOS. Is the current tvOS beta doing on the fly Profile 7 conversion where it rewrites s… --- ## [Anyone else having trouble streaming Plex on smart TV?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anyone-else-having-trouble-streaming-plex-on-smart-tv/940094)
**Author:** [@PnPSlayer](https://forums.plex.tv/u/PnPSlayer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/anyone-else-having-trouble-streaming-plex-on-smart-tv/940094 "2026-07-14T14:43:00Z")
Is anyone else having trouble using Plex on their tv atm? It’s working phone from devices but not TV which is weird. It’s going super slow also. --- ## [Live OTA fails to function during internet outage](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-ota-fails-to-function-during-internet-outage/940174)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/live-ota-fails-to-function-during-internet-outage/940174 "2026-07-01T03:33:09Z")
@BigWheel @Craig\_Holliday Hi team, Had an internet outage this evening and attempted to view OTA Live TV on the new tvOS experience client (version 2026.13.0 (1812)). The Home page of the client shows only live TV cha… --- ## [tvOS Beta - 2026.13.0 - Selecting Item Won't Intiate Playback](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-beta-2026-13-0-selecting-item-wont-intiate-playback/940154)
**Author:** [@veeejay](https://forums.plex.tv/u/veeejay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-beta-2026-13-0-selecting-item-wont-intiate-playback/940154 "2026-06-30T16:11:00Z")
This was also happening in 2026.12.0, but I never got around to reporting it. When selecting an item to play, the page just resets back to the description and never initiates playback. You can long press the item and in… --- ## [Changing LiveTV captions restarts content from beginning](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-livetv-captions-restarts-content-from-beginning/939475)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/changing-livetv-captions-restarts-content-from-beginning/939475 "2026-06-29T17:03:46Z")
In today’s tvOS beta 2026.11.0 (1767), when I am attempting to change LiveTV captions (to get around the bug noted in LiveTV Unable to Disable Captions - 2026.10.0 (1743), when I select the caption option, playback of th… --- ## [Beyond Frustrated](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beyond-frustrated/939920)
**Author:** [@wakkedoff](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wakkedoff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/beyond-frustrated/939920 "2026-06-25T21:48:34Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10768 Player Version#: ATV & PS5 So PMS was updated a few hours ago. I know it’s been a little bit since the last update. With each & every update I have hope that we’ll get steady playback on t… --- ## [tvOS Beta - On-screen menu controls unable to be used when “hide seasons” is enabled](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-beta-on-screen-menu-controls-unable-to-be-used-when-hide-seasons-is-enabled/939983)
**Author:** [@veeejay](https://forums.plex.tv/u/veeejay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/tvos-beta-on-screen-menu-controls-unable-to-be-used-when-hide-seasons-is-enabled/939983 "2026-06-24T21:11:55Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.3.10768 Player Version#: 2026.12.0 For single season shows, I have the library option set to “hide seasons”. As a result, when viewing the shows main page, I am unable to utilize the on screen con… --- ## [LiveTV Unable to Disable Captions - 2026.10.0 (1743)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/livetv-unable-to-disable-captions-2026-10-0-1743/939032)
**Author:** [@dklein](https://forums.plex.tv/u/dklein)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/livetv-unable-to-disable-captions-2026-10-0-1743/939032 "2026-06-08T13:14:10Z")
Server Version#:1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: 2026.10.0 (1743) There’s been a bug for awhile now where Captions have been automatically enabled for LiveTV on the New Experience Client, even if the setting showed it set… --- ## [Please add deinterlace support to the new Apple TV app](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-add-deinterlace-support-to-the-new-apple-tv-app/939039)
**Author:** [@prekratic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/prekratic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/please-add-deinterlace-support-to-the-new-apple-tv-app/939039 "2026-05-21T19:52:37Z")
Hello Plex Team, Could you please add a deinterlace option to the new “New Experience” beta app on Apple TV? I tested the older Plex app (v8.45) and my ripped DVDs are properly deinterlaced there, while in the new beta… --- ## [What happened to the Plex Experience TestFlight for Apple TV?](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-happened-to-the-plex-experience-testflight-for-apple-tv/939016)
**Author:** [@Brontcrab24](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Brontcrab24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/what-happened-to-the-plex-experience-testflight-for-apple-tv/939016 "2026-05-21T16:48:34Z")
There has been a number of build releases so far this year up until 2026.9 I believe, indicating active development. However, these appear to have been stopped with the following message. Can we expect the TestFlight to … [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/apple-tv-beta/53.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=apple-tv-beta)