Apple Releases tvOS 11.2 for 4th and 5th Generation Apple TV Models

[MacRumors]

Apple today released tvOS 11.2, the second major update to the tvOS operating system designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models. tvOS 11.2 comes just over one month after the release of tvOS 11.1, the first tvOS 11 update.

tvOS 11.2 can be downloaded over the air through the Settings app on the Apple TV by going to System --> Software Update. Apple TV owners who have automatic software updates turned on will be upgraded to tvOS 11.2 automatically.

According to release notes provided during the beta testing period, tvOS 11.2 enables a new AVDisplayManager feature for developers, which is designed to allow the device to automatically switch video display modes to match the native frame rate and dynamic range of video content.

tvOS 11.2 brings a new Sports section to the dedicated TV app, which offers up access to live sports games through integration with the ESPN app. The Sports app can be accessed through a new "Sports" tab at the bottom of the app, and it offers up custom content based on team preferences and current sports seasons.

The update also includes support for switching the Apple TV 4K display output to SDR for apps that are GPU-bound when running in HDR and it re-introduces the Unwatched category in Home Sharing for Movies, TV Shows, and Home Videos.

Article Link: Apple Releases tvOS 11.2 for 4th and 5th Generation Apple TV Models

 

[Applebot1]

I just don’t see the value anymore for the ATV here in the UK. Have a few gen 2 and 3’s just to watch iTunes movies I bought over the years. I’m slowly moving away to Amazon for my media.

 

[Mufasa804]

Awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing updates from Apps like Infuse 5 to take advantage of this update. Just got an LG OLED TV too....

 

[errol]

Excellent news. Hopefully the team can now focus on improving audio pass-through and high-res audio.

 

[anticipate]

This is a major update for ATV 4K users with 4K TVs especially those with HDR sets. Now you can specify in the menu for the ATV to respect the DR and frame rate of the content, and let the TV do the scaling/conversion instead of the ATV. It's a small thing but a huge, necessary update so the TV isn't forced to display incorrect mismatched colors and frame rates for non-compliant content.

 

[munpip214]

Awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing updates from Apps like Infuse 5 to take advantage of this update. Just got an LG OLED TV too....

Already implemented in 5.6.2. Just need to update the apple tv!

 

[Mr. Donahue]

Don’t know if I want any of those features. The way Apple updates I’m afraid to update anything anymore.

Hope they also focus on stability.

 

[JackieTreehorn]

Do we have a build number? I am on TVOS Beta’s and it is not showing up (15K5105A is my build).

Edit: Figures - just showed up.

 

[kagharaht]

The stuttering was fixed from the previous update. I am hesitant to update again since Apple track record lately has been terrible.

 

[mlabonte21]

Apologies if this has been answered before:

If you have an Apple TV 4K and a 1080p TV, can you do 24hz @ 1080 with the latest update?

 

[zapmymac]

bummer the 4th gen aTV doesn't get the frame rate adjustment options. My 1 year old Roku Premier+ can...
Mt public beta build says I'm current with : 11.2 15k5105a

 

[Bryan Bowler]

I’m also afraid to update anymore as well. With every update, comes more bugs. After the cycle of updates are through sometime in April to July, I will cease updating all of my Apple products until 12 months later after they’ve worked out all of their quality control issues.

I used to love Apple. Unfortunately, I no longer trust them.

 

[mrantonyc]

Awesome!!! Looking forward to seeing updates from Apps like Infuse 5 to take advantage of this update. Just got an LG OLED TV too....

They’ve already upgraded infuse

 

[Gorms]

Anyone know if “the TV app” is available in the UK now on this release?

 

[DNichter]

I just don’t see the value anymore for the ATV here in the UK. Have a few gen 2 and 3’s just to watch iTunes movies I bought over the years. I’m slowly moving away to Amazon for my media.

Well the apps brought to the Apple TV 4 and now the 4K are where the value is. Works really well for any platform apps that I use on a regular basis. Plex, Infuse, Playstation Vue, Sling TV, Netflix, Hulu, etc. all are great on my Apple TV 4K. Yea, the older ones are really only good for iTunes movies and AirPlay. Amazon won't provide you with anything more that the current Apple TV does, but to each their own.
[doublepost=1512413325][/doublepost]I think HDR kinda looks like crap, too dark. I turned it off, love my Apple TV 4K besides that though.

 

[martinm0]

Apologies if this has been answered before:

If you have an Apple TV 4K and a 1080p TV, can you do 24hz @ 1080 with the latest update?

Yes, it appears so. Just moved my ATV4k to my 1080p 120Hz TV and it offers 24Hz 1080p in both HDR and SDR. Will check ATV4 and see if it offers same.

UPDATE - no luck with the ATV4. Only supports 50Hz and 60Hz settings, nothing less and no 24Hz.

 

[puckhead193]

can apple please work on this single sign on that they promised.

 

[Futhark]

Anyone know if “the TV app” is available in the UK now on this release?

Not for me it isn’t.

 

[Marco123]

As much as I love my ATV4, the new terminator 2 release looks amazing on it.
There’s still a bug were When reduce motion is turned off, the multi-tasking menu icons in the top left are messed up.
Reduce motion turned off on this and the iPhone X are a mess.

 

[Chris The Bipolarbear]

Anyone know if “the TV app” is available in the UK now on this release?

Sorry Not yet, however having used it is not that good I prefer the old way as you have it still in the UK

 

[Gorms]

Not for me it isn’t.

Typical.
[doublepost=1512414714][/doublepost]

Sorry Not yet, however having used it is not that good I prefer the old way as you have it still in the UK

Hmm, maybe i’ll stop crossing my fingers for it

 

[vipergts2207]

Good, looking forward to enabling the automatic dynamic range and frame rate switching.

 

[UnusedLoginID]

Anyone know if “the TV app” is available in the UK now on this release?

You’re not missing much. It’s just an aggregator of stuff you can’t watch anyway unless you subscribe to it or have it in your iTunes account.
Siri integration is much more useful to find stuff.
I’m curious about that sports section. If it only pulls from ESPN then it will be another worthless addition.
Too bad Steve Jobs is in the grave and didn’t tell us how he “cracked it”.

 

[mrklaw]

You’re not missing much. It’s just an aggregator of stuff you can’t watch anyway unless you subscribe to it or have it in your iTunes account.
Siri integration is much more useful to find stuff.
I’m curious about that sports section. If it only pulls from ESPN then it will be another worthless addition.
Too bad Steve Jobs is in the grave and didn’t tell us how he “cracked it”.

In the UK in theory it might be a bit better as we have free catch uk services for all the main broadcasters - don’t know if they’re all on Apple TV though (iPlayer is)

 

[azentropy]

can apple please work on this single sign on that they promised.

Tell me about it... not only that but it seems every update there are certain apps that then make you have to sign in all over again... So frustrating to go use an app that I hadn't used in a while to watch something and it makes you have to authenticate again (which also may mean going to a computer to do). Kills the mood.