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    How to Switch Between Streaming Apps on Smart TV

    Learn how to move between Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other apps on your TV.

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Press the Home button
    2. 2.Select a different app
    3. 3.Use recent apps (if available)
    4. 4.Closing an app completely
    1

    Press the Home button

    ~15s
    On your TV remote, press the Home button (it usually looks like a little house). This takes you back to the main screen where you can see all your apps.
    2

    Select a different app

    ~15s
    Use the arrow buttons on your remote to highlight the app you want to open. Press OK or Enter to open it. The previous app will close or pause in the background.
    3

    Use recent apps (if available)

    ~19s
    Some smart TVs and streaming devices let you see recently used apps. On Fire TV, press and hold the Home button. On Roku, press Home twice quickly. This shows your recent apps for quick switching.

    Quick Tip

    The Home button is your best friend. Anytime you get lost or stuck, press Home to go back to the main screen.

    4

    Closing an app completely

    ~15s
    If an app is acting slow or frozen, you can force close it. Go to Settings, then Apps, find the app, and select "Force Stop" or "Close." Then reopen it from the home screen.

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