Where to find Apple TV notification settings

Apple TV sends notifications to your iPhone through the Notifications app and the Settings app. The fastest way to stop them is to open Settings on your iPhone, tap Notifications, scroll down to find Apple TV, and tap it. From there you can turn notifications off entirely or customize which types of alerts reach you.

If you want to keep some notifications but silence others, this same screen lets you choose what Apple TV is allowed to send. You can disable badges (the red numbers on the app icon), sounds, and banners while leaving other notification types on.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, tap Notifications, find Apple TV, and toggle off notifications to stop all alerts from the app.
  • You can silence notifications without deleting the app or signing out of your account.
  • If Apple TV does not appear in your Notifications list, the app may not have permission to send alerts yet, and you can skip enabling it.
  • Turning off notifications does not affect your ability to watch shows, access your library, or use any other Apple TV feature.

Turning off all Apple TV notifications at once

The simplest approach is to disable notifications completely. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap Notifications, scroll until you see Apple TV, and tap it. At the top of the screen, toggle off Allow Notifications. This stops every type of alert the app would normally send.

Once you turn off Allow Notifications, all the options below it (sounds, badges, banners) become grayed out and inactive. Your iPhone will no longer show any Apple TV alerts, and the app will not display a notification badge on its icon.

Keeping some notifications and silencing others

If you want to receive certain Apple TV notifications but not others, keep Allow Notifications turned on and customize the settings below it. You can toggle off Sounds to stop audio alerts, turn off Badges to remove the red number from the app icon, or disable Banners to prevent pop-up alerts from appearing on your screen.

You can also change how notifications appear by tapping Notification Style and choosing between Banners (temporary pop-ups that disappear), Alerts (pop-ups that stay until you dismiss them), or None (no visual notification). This gives you control over how intrusive the alerts are without turning them off entirely.

What to do if Apple TV is not in your Notifications list

If you open Settings and cannot find Apple TV in the Notifications menu, it means the app has not yet requested permission to send alerts. This is normal and nothing to worry about. You do not need to do anything — the app will not send notifications unless you manually turn them on later.

If you want to prevent Apple TV from ever sending notifications in the future, you can still set this up now. Open the Apple TV app, tap your profile icon in the bottom right, tap Settings, and look for notification options within the app itself. Some apps let you disable notifications from within their own settings rather than through the iPhone Settings app.

Notifications from Apple TV+ subscriptions

If you subscribe to Apple TV+, you may receive notifications about new releases, recommendations, or reminders about shows you are watching. These come through the same Apple TV app and are controlled by the same notification settings in your iPhone Settings app.

Some notifications also come from the TV app, which is separate from the Apple TV app. If you are seeing alerts you cannot find in Apple TV's settings, check the TV app's notification settings as well. Open Settings, tap Notifications, scroll to TV, and adjust those settings independently.

Turning notifications back on if you change your mind

You can turn Apple TV notifications back on at any time by following the same path: Settings > Notifications > Apple TV > toggle on Allow Notifications. Your previous customization choices (which types of notifications, which notification style) will be remembered, so you do not have to set them up again.

If you want to adjust notifications without turning them all the way back on, you can also toggle individual settings like Sounds or Badges without enabling Allow Notifications. This gives you flexibility to change your preferences as your needs shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off notifications stop me from watching Apple TV?

No. Disabling notifications only stops alerts from reaching your iPhone. You can still open the app, watch shows, access your library, and use every other feature normally. Notifications are separate from the app's core functions.

Can I turn off notifications for just one specific show or person?

The iPhone Settings app does not let you silence notifications from individual shows or people within Apple TV. You can only turn notifications on or off for the entire app. If you need more granular control, check the Apple TV app's own settings menu to see if it offers per-show notification options.

Why am I still getting Apple TV notifications after turning them off?

Check whether the notifications are coming from the TV app instead of the Apple TV app — they are separate apps with separate notification settings. Also verify that you toggled off Allow Notifications and not just individual settings like Sounds. If notifications persist, restart your iPhone to may support the setting change takes effect.

Do I need to sign out of Apple TV to stop notifications?

No. Signing out is not necessary and will prevent you from accessing your shows and account. straightforward turning off notifications in Settings is enough to stop all alerts while keeping your account active and your library accessible.