AppleTV not updating watched shows

AppleTV’s Continue Watching function does not update when shows are fully watched. I can only update them manually, one by one as watched. I have seen others post about this issue and I have tried restarting device, logging out/in of Apple ID and then checking for updates everyday. Nothing works. Any other ideas?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 18

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 12:53 AM

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btr410

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8 points

Mar 27, 2025 11:01 AM in response to SheriG808

Same issue. I have 2 Apple TVs and it only happens on one of them. Have tried all the above as well.

SheriG808 Author

Level 1

4 points

Mar 27, 2025 08:38 PM in response to btr410

I have 2 AppleTVs (one HD, one 4k) and neither of them update watched shows. So frustrating. Hopefully, Apple comes up with a fix soon!!

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