Apple TV remote

The stop/pause “button” on my Apple TV remote is not working on the ESPN app. It works on the MLB app. Do the apps control this feature?

Posted on Sep 3, 2022 12:11 PM

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Rudegar

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Posted on Sep 4, 2022 02:01 AM

yes

the app can choose how to or if it will respond to the remote buttons

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Rudegar

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Sep 4, 2022 02:01 AM in response to BKPSL

yes

the app can choose how to or if it will respond to the remote buttons

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