A large catalogue becomes easier to use when the first screen contains the channels you actually watch. Start with a modest list instead of trying to reorganise everything. The goal is a fast route from opening the player to starting your usual programme.
Choose recognisable entries
Where several versions of a channel appear, test the preferred regional and quality version before saving it. Include only the entries you can distinguish easily. If the player supports custom ordering, group your most-used channels in the sequence that matches your routine rather than the catalogue’s default order.
Test with the normal remote
Close playback and find the favourites again from the main screen. Ask another household member to try the same path. If getting to the list is complicated, a shorter list or a different supported player layout may help more than spending time on elaborate category organisation.
Understand where preferences live
Favourites may be stored in the app on one device rather than on the subscription account. Before clearing data or changing players, check whether the app supports an export or account sync. Do not assume the list will automatically appear on every television just because the credentials are the same.
Your checklist
- Save the tested channel version.
- Keep the initial list short.
- Check persistence before resetting or switching apps.
What to take away
A useful favourites list reduces decisions. Build it around everyday viewing and preserve it before changes that may reset local preferences.