Disable Viewing History and Clear Play History on Your Apple TV: A Step-by-Step Guide

What You Should Know

• To disable viewing history on the Apple TV app, go to Settings > Playback > and toggle off ‘Use viewing history’.
• To clear your play history, navigate to Settings > Advanced > and select Clear Play History.

If you share your Apple TV Plus subscription with friends or family, you might prefer to keep your binge-watching habits a secret. By default, your watch history and app activity are available through the app’s settings, meaning that anyone using your Apple TV can view them. This also impacts the recommendations you see on your ‘Home’ page.

For a less personalized viewing experience, consider clearing or disabling this data periodically. Below, we outline all the steps you can take within the Apple TV app to cover your tracks.

Steps to Disable Viewing History on the Apple TV App

Start by opening the Apple TV app. Click on the three-dot icon located in the upper left corner and select Settings.

Next, select Playback.

Then, toggle off Use viewing history.

Once completed, your Home screen recommendations will no longer be affected by your watched content.

How to Clear Play History on the Apple TV App

Follow these steps to remove the information about what you’ve watched on the Apple TV app.

Click on the three-dot icon in the top left corner and navigate to Settings.

Then go to Advanced.

Next to ‘Clear what you’ve watched from your devices’, click on Clear Play History.

Note: This action will also remove Apple TV shows and movies from your ‘Up Next’ queue.

Regardless of whether you share your account, it’s advisable to regularly clear your play history and disable viewing history for your privacy.

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