Television apps use a focus position to determine which control a remote will activate. If the highlight is hard to see or moves unexpectedly, the issue may be navigation rather than playback. Test directional movement and the visible focus before repeatedly pressing select.
Start from a predictable screen
Return to the app’s main view using its normal navigation. Move one direction at a time and watch for a border, colour change or enlarged tile. Rapid button presses can skip past the intended control and make a slow interface feel more erratic.
Check the input method fit
A phone-first app may not provide a usable focus order on television hardware. A mouse workaround does not necessarily fix every menu. Use a documented remote-friendly build where available, especially if the login or stop control cannot be reached.
Describe a reproducible path
When reporting the issue, name the starting screen and the sequence of directional presses. For example, say that moving right from the last channel tile loses the highlight. This gives the app publisher something concrete to reproduce without seeing private account details.
