Apple today released watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2, the latest major update for its Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro headset, respectively. The releases come one month after the X.1 updates.
Apple’s full release notes for watchOS 26.2 are below.
This update includes improvements and bug fixes, including:
– Refinements to sleep score classifications and notification controls
– An issue where the Music app fails to advance to the next song
– Enhanced Safety Alerts can inform you about imminent threats such as floods, natural disasters, and other emergencies, with rich information like a map of affected areas and links to additional safety guidance (available in the US)For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:
https://support.apple.com/100100
watchOS 26.2 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to “General” -> “Software Update.” The Apple Watch needs to have at least a 50% battery charge, needs to be on a charger, and needs to be in the range of the iPhone.
tvOS 26.2 is compatible with the original Apple TV HD from 2015 as well as all Apple TV 4K models. Liquid Glass requires the second-generation Apple TV 4K or later.
tvOS 26.2 adds support for creating a profile without an Apple Account, and includes a dedicated Apple TV app kids mode that’s available for children’s profiles.
The tvOS 26 update can be downloaded via the Settings app on the Apple TV by going to “System” -> “Software Update.” If you have automatic software updates turned on your Apple TV will be upgraded to tvOS 26 automatically.
Apple’s release notes for the update are below.
This update expands Travel Mode to cars and busses, adds support for hand-drawn content with spatial accessories, and includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Apple Vision Pro.
– Travel Mode lets passengers use Apple Vision Pro on cars and busses in addition to airplanes and trains
– Support for hand-drawn content with spatial accessories like Logitech Muse in Notes, Freeform, and any PencilKit-enabled app
– Tables in Freeform can hold text, images, documents, and drawings, with cells that intelligently resize to fit, bringing structure to the content of your board
The visionOS 26 update can be installed by opening the Settings app on the Vision Pro and going to the “General” section and selecting “Software Update.” The Vision Pro headset will need to be removed to install new software, and a progress bar will be available on the front EyeSight display.