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Can I fix Apple TV intermittent blinking

Apple TV 4K blinks and goes black then plays for 15 seconds then goes black

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Posted on Jul 25, 2023 7:11 AM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2023 7:50 AM

Try to Reset Video Settings. That would adjust several video settings to optimize based on the currently detected screen.

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Dec 17, 2023 8:47 PM in response to Pjfulton12

I had this problem, driving me nuts on my Samsung TV that is 4k capable with Apple TV 4K. Finally tried something that seems to have fixed it: change on Apple TV under settings, video and audio, change “Format” to 4K SDR from HDR.


Even though both work, HDR seems to be the setting causing intermittent black screens and pic quality still seems great. Hope this helps and saves you some time…

Can I fix Apple TV intermittent blinking

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