Apple on Monday announced tvOS 27, the upcoming new software version for Apple TV. The new software will bring multiple new features, but unfortunately owners of some older Apple TV boxes will not be able to update.
Apple TV will get an updated Podcasts appm a new smart downloads features, performance improvements, new accessibility features, and more.
Apple has yet to launch a tvOS 27 preview page, so we may not yet know all of the new features that will come along for the ride.
We do know about the following new features:
- Redesigned Podcasts app
- Smart downloads on Apple TV
- AppleCare coverage details in tvOS Settings
- Faster AirPlay connections to Apple TV and HomePod
- More responsive Control Center, and smoother app launch animations
- Larger text size accessibility options
tvOS 27 is available as a developer beta, a public beta will be seeded in July, and we’ll likely see a public release in September.
Is tvOS 27 Compatible With All Apple TV Models?
Unfortunately, two Apple TV models that were compatible with tvOS 26 are no longer able to run tvOS 27. The new software is compatible the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple’s documentation.
That means the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017 are not compatible with tvOS 27.
Apple says tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer.
tvOS 27 Compatibility
- Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)
- Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)
A new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is expected to launch later this year.
