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How to Disable Apple TV's New Profile Prompt on Wake

A settings option in tvOS 26.2 lets devices skip the chooser, preserving stored histories.

Overview

  • Starting with tvOS 26.2, Apple TV displays a profile selection screen each time it wakes from sleep.
  • Users can disable the prompt by opening Settings, selecting Profiles and Accounts, and toggling off Choose Profile on Wake.
  • After the toggle is off, the device goes straight to the Home Screen and continues with the last active user.
  • Turning off the prompt does not delete profiles or their watch history and recommendations.
  • MacRumors published the how-to guide, which was republished by MacMegasite and reinforced by coverage from iPhone in Canada.