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Apple today released tvOS 15, the newest version of the tvOS operating system designed for the Apple TV 4K and the Apple TV HD.

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The tvOS 15 update 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 15 automatically.

Apple's tvOS updates are never as grand as its iOS updates, but tvOS 15 does introduce a few notable new features.

A new "Shared With You" section in tvOS will aggregate any content that people have recommended to you through the Messages app so you can check them out at your convenience.

When you use the Apple TV with your AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, there's now support for spatial audio for a theater-like surround sound experience. There's also a new feature for automatically connecting your AirPods through Smart AirPods routing.

Using Hey Siri commands, you can launch Apple TV+ shows in tvOS 15, and two HomePod mini speakers can now be paired with an Apple TV 4K for surround sound. Those with HomeKit cameras can view multiple cameras at the same time on the Apple TV.

When the SharePlay FaceTime feature launches later this year, the option that allows multiple people to watch TV shows or movies together will integrate with tvOS. There's even a new "For All of You" recommendation engine that will suggest content everyone might enjoy.

For more on tvOS 15 and the Apple TV, we have a dedicated roundup that outlines the new features. Apple has also released a 8.4.6 update for older Apple TV devices.

Article Link: Apple Releases tvOS 15 With Spatial Audio, Stereo Support Using Two HomePod Minis, Hey Siri Improvements and More
 
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RoboCop001

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Does "Hey Siri" mean that the Apple TV supports that by itself, or is that for when you say that command to your phone to tell it to play something on the TV?
 

moabal

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Can someone confirm if build number is the same as the GM/RC (19J346). For the iPhone / iPad there is a new update regardless if you were on the beta.

Edit: It is.
 
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Syk

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Ok which is it? Title says Stereo but article says two air pod minis do surround. I'm guessing like a emulated one some headphones do???
Ready to see if there's a different watching Netflix or movies using my AirPod Pros and spatial audio
 
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mnsportsgeek

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Well this was definitely the fastest update of the day so it's got that going for it. Still waiting for the iOS and iPadOS updates to finish.
 

Christoffee

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First time Apple TV owner here. Do I just wait for the update or do I need to hunt it down in the settings?
 

cerote

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Lets hope it fixed my remotes dying so fast. A few updates ago the battery on all of my Appletvs has sucked. Like only lasting a week or two at most. It is just odd all of them would do it over and over. I have old 1080p, first 4k, and new model and all of them have done it. New has been charged twice since I got it a month ago.

Before they all lasted months before charges.
 
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Gator5000e

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First time Apple TV owner here. Do I just wait for the update or do I need to hunt it down in the settings?
Depends if you have automatic updates turned on in settings. If yes, I imagine it will update automatically. If not, you will have to initiate the update. I believe the ATV comes with auto updates turned on. You can still check in Settings -> System anyway.
 
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sinsin07

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Does "Hey Siri" mean that the Apple TV supports that by itself, or is that for when you say that command to your phone to tell it to play something on the TV?
If you mean the phyical Apple TV black box, wouldn't have to have a microphone?
 

NARadyk

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I am struggling to update and I believe the issue may be that I have been on the public beta for TVos? Does anyone know how to fix this as I can’t see a profile within settings to remove the beta profile?
 

goneeuro02

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So I use my Samsung SmartTV apps to stream most of my services. I have a Samsung sound bar with a sub as well. I am thinking to switching fully to my appleTV to take advantage of the stereo homepod minis but still have some questions. Can you get an Xbox to play through them somehow or will that still need to be hooked to the sound bar? Just trying to consolidate the devices and remove the Sound bar. I am not in love with the way this one sounds.

What would be the benefit of switching to using my Apple TV full time over the Smart TV apps? If any.
 

MrPresident

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Ok which is it? Title says Stereo but article says two air pod minis do surround. I'm guessing like a emulated one some headphones do???
Ready to see if there's a different watching Netflix or movies using my AirPod Pros and spatial audio

Great question. Could this be cleared up? How do two mini’s achieve surround sound?
 

JoeShades

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Lets hope it fixed my remotes dying so fast. A few updates ago the battery on all of my Appletvs has sucked. Like only lasting a week or two at most. It is just odd all of them would do it over and over. I have old 1080p, first 4k, and new model and all of them have done it. New has been charged twice since I got it a month ago.

Before they all lasted months before charges.
Very strange, I get around 3 months on 1 charge
 
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Hoopsup07

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Both of my Apple TVs go to Step 1, then fail with a message "The update was not successful. Try again later." Anyone else seeing that?
 

siddavis

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I hope this improves the speed and responsiveness of the DirecTV Stream app. I doubt it as it has been a dumpster fire for about 9 months now. It improved a bit with the rebrand to DirecTV Stream, but I cannot believe they market this and allow such a terrible app on the ATV platform.
 
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