Apple Vision Pro intermittent screen blanking when watching Apple TV+ movie

On Apple Vision Pro when watching a movie through Apple TV+ app I get intermittent blanking of the screen where the screen will go dark for several seconds and then come back on for a while

and then start blanking again. How can I stop this from happening?

Apple Vision Pro

Posted on Feb 7, 2024 10:05 PM

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Feb 8, 2024 04:32 AM in response to danielRPV

The intermittent screen blanking you're experiencing while watching movies on Apple TV+ on your Apple Vision Pro is definitely frustrating. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

Check your internet connection
Force restrat your Apple Vision Pro
Reinstall Apple TV+
Adjust brightness and auto-brightness
Check HDR settings

One of the above-mentioned fixes should get you going!

Vancouver22

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Feb 7, 2024 10:16 PM in response to danielRPV

Close the Apple TV App and restart AVP

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