Starting & closing the Telus TV app on Firestick

After doing some research, these are other options I'm seeing.

 Use a "Background Apps" Killer

Since navigating the settings menu every day is tedious, many Firestick users install a utility app like Background Apps and Process List (available for free in the Amazon Appstore).

Opening this utility gives you a list of all running apps.

You can quickly select Telus TV+ and hit "Force Stop" in one or two clicks rather than digging through layers of Fire TV settings.

3. Clear the Cache Periodically

If the "freeze and jump" behavior is getting worse, it’s likely that the app's cache is bloated with old session data.

In the same Manage Installed Applications menu mentioned above, select Clear Cache (do not select "Clear Data" unless you want to log in again).

Doing this once a week can reduce the "handshake" time when the app tries to verify your profile on launch.

4. Adjust Firestick Sleep Settings

If you find the Firestick goes to sleep too quickly, causing the app to "zombify" while you're just grabbing a snack:

Go to Settings > Display & Sounds > Screensaver.

Adjust the Start Time to a longer duration. This won't fix the overnight issue, but it prevents the app from freezing during short breaks.