Control podcast playback on Apple TV 4K
When you start playing a podcast, it appears in the Now Playing screen, where you can control playback, change audio settings, and get more information about an episode.
Control podcast playback in Now Playing
Go to the Podcasts app
on Apple TV 4K.Open the sidebar, then select Now Playing.
Tip: You can also access the Now Playing screen from Control Center. See Control podcast playback and audio output from Control Center.
Use your remote to do any of the following:
Play or pause the podcast: Press
, or press the center of the clickpad or touch surface.When an episode is paused, a timeline appears with elapsed and remaining time. Swipe left or right on the clickpad center or touch surface to scrub to a different point in the timeline, then press the clickpad center or touch surface to play from that point.
Continuously rewind or fast forward: During playback, press and hold left or right on the clickpad ring or touch surface. Press the clickpad center or touch surface to pause, then press again to resume playback.
Skip backward or forward 10 seconds: Press left or right on the clickpad ring or touch surface. Press again to skip another 10 seconds.
Tip: When you skip backward 10 seconds, subtitles are turned on automatically so that you can rewatch that section with subtitles.
Control podcast playback and audio output from Control Center
When a podcast is playing or paused on Apple TV 4K, you can open playback and audio controls from Control Center.
Press and hold
on the remote to open Control Center, then do either of the following:To control music playback: Select
, then select the song to open the Now Playing screen, or select a playback control.To change the audio output: Select
, then select a playback destination or destinations.You can listen to audio from Apple TV 4K on compatible AirPods or Beats headphones, AirPlay-enabled speakers, Bluetooth headphones or speakers, HomePod, or speakers you connect through the Home app.
Get information about podcasts
During playback, the Info button becomes available. Info gives you information about the podcast you’re watching.
On your remote, do either of the following:
Show playback controls, then swipe down on the clickpad center or touch surface.
Press down on the clickpad ring to go directly to the Info tab (silver remote only).
Select any of the following options:
Info: See more information and episode details.
From This Episode: Select a host or guest to see more info. If music information appears, select the song to add it to a playlist in Apple Music.
Turn on subtitles and closed captioning
You can enable subtitles or closed captioning (if available), customize their appearance, or turn them on temporarily if you happen to miss a moment of dialogue.
During playback in the Podcasts app, do any of the following:
Turn on subtitles or closed captioning: Show playback controls, swipe up on the clickpad or touch surface, select
, then choose the option you prefer.Change subtitle or caption styles: Show playback controls, swipe up on the clickpad or touch surface, select
, select Style, then choose the style you prefer, or choose Manage Styles to customize your subtitles and captions.Turn subtitles on for the previous 10–30 seconds: Press left on the clickpad ring or touch surface on your remote for each 10-second increment, up to three times for 30 seconds.
Turn subtitles on while audio is muted: Press
(silver remote only).
Change playback speed
During playback, show playback controls, then select
.Choose a playback speed from the pop-up menu.
Change audio options during playback
During playback, show playback controls, then select
.Choose an audio option from the pop-up menu:
Reduce Loud Sounds: Lower the overall sound level by reducing the dynamic range so that loud music and sound effects aren’t as loud as other sounds.
Audio Track: Turn on audio descriptions (AD), or choose a language you want to switch to.
Note: Available options depend on what’s playing, what speakers or headphones you’re using, and what model of Apple TV you have.
To close the pop-up menu, press
or 
on your remote.
Podcasts continue to play when you leave the Podcasts app, but stop if you begin playing video or audio in another app.