Change General settings in the Apple TV app on Mac
In the Apple TV app on your Mac, use General settings to set whether your movies and shows are downloaded, are available across devices and more.
To change these settings, choose TV > Settings, then click General.
Option | Description | ||||||||||
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Always check for available downloads | Automatically check for items you previously purchased from the iTunes Store but didn’t download. | ||||||||||
Automatic Downloads | Automatically download purchased movies or TV shows (or both) to your computer. | ||||||||||
Tickboxes in library | Display tickboxes next to each item in your library (in list view). Only items with selected tickboxes are automatically synced in your library. | ||||||||||
Up Next Display | Choose the type of art you want to see in your Up Next watchlist: a still frame or poster art. | ||||||||||
List Size | Choose an option (Small, Medium or Large) to control the size of the font when the library is set to list view. | ||||||||||
Auto-Play Next Video | Automatically start the next episode or trailer when playback ends. | ||||||||||
Show Sports Score | Display live sports scores in the Apple TV app. | ||||||||||