How to switch between apps on Apple TV 4K

You can switch between apps on Apple TV 4K without returning to the Home Screen, much like app-switching on iPhone or iPad.

Last updated: October 22, 2026 12:47 pm

By Kevin Shaw - Editor

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You can quickly switch between apps on Apple TV 4K without having to return to the Home Screen. App-switching on Apple TV 4K is very similar to app-switching on iPhone or iPad. Windows representing each of your open apps appear in a row on the screen, so you can pick the one you want to switch to. And if you change your mind, you can leave app-switching view without changing apps.

Here’s how to jump between open apps on your Apple TV 4K.

On the remote, press the TV button twice quickly.
Go to a different app. Then select the one you want to switch to.
To leave app-switching view without changing apps, press the Back button or the Menu button on your remote.

Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions or on all Apple TV hardware models.

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Kevin Shaw is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it's been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.