Apple Releases tvOS 18.4

[MacRumors]

Apple today released tvOS 18.4, the latest version of the tvOS 18 operating system that came out last September. tvOS 18.4 comes two months after Apple released tvOS 18.3, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and the Apple TV HD models.

tvOS 18.4 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌Apple TV‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 18.4 automatically.

Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out.

Apple has also released a new version of the HomePod Software 18.4 for the HomePod and HomePod mini. HomePod software is based on tvOS.

Article Link: Apple Releases tvOS 18.4

 

[TJFDenver]

Let’s show tvOS 18.4 some love in the comments y’all

 

[turbineseaplane]

Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out.

That link shows this:

 

[sjsharksfan12]

Let’s show tvOS 18.4 some love in the comments y’all

I would love to. I just wish there was more to the update than this site usually reports.

 

[That70sGAdawg]

I need a new Apple Tv model released soon ...

 

[jrath1]

Did this update fix the appletv from picking the wrong audio format output when set to automatic?

 

[GuruZac]

I'd love a more compact Apple TV, with completely overhauled remote, and M series processor. My 2022 ATV 4K still works perfectly fine, but my parents Apple TV (2017) is showing it's age. I'll give them mine and get whichever one comes next. They don't care about whatever updates come on the next gen.

 

[tywebb13]

build is 22L255

here is the list of the builds of the other stuff released today

macOS 15.4 (24E248)
macOS 14.7.5 (23H527)
macOS 13.7.5 (22H527)
iOS 18.4 (22E240)
iPadOS 18.4 (22E240)
audioOS 18.4 (22L255)
visionOS 2.4 (22O238)
iPadOS 17.7.6 (21H423)
iOS 16.7.11 (20H360)
iPadOS 16.7.11 (20H360)
iOS 15.8.4 (19H390)
iPadOS 15.8.4 (19H390)
watchOS 11.4 (22T251) - pulled and re-released next day

 

[noanker]

Let’s show tvOS 18.4 some love in the comments y’all

Loving the fact that my 2015 4th gen Apple TV HD is still receiving updates almost 10 years later in 2025!

The A8 chip soldiers on!

 

[Jandalf]

Just one more thing….
drum roll

„Performance and stability improvements“ 🥱

 

[srbNYC]

I still want to know why software update is under “System” on Apple TV, and under “General” on every other Apple device.

 

[kirky29]

iCloud wallpapers fixed yet? Out of say 1000 pictures in an album, or favorites it likes to pick the same say 10 on loop.

 

[gk_brown]

I'd love a more compact Apple TV, with completely overhauled remote

Why does it need to be more compact? What is wrong with the current remote?

 

[GadgetVirtuoso]

WatchOS 11.4 appears to be have been pulled. Not showing for many people. I was able to update everything else but my AWU2.

 

[wolfshades]

Yeah but what’s new? “It’s an update stupid. Just install it already” 🙄

 

[benjo765]

Why does it need to be more compact? What is wrong with the current remote?

A little glowing apple orb, that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament. Resist if you can

 

[Crom!]

Wishing for DTS support.

 

[lotones]

iCloud wallpapers fixed yet? Out of say 1000 pictures in an album, or favorites it likes to pick the same say 10 on loop.

I think it's based on how much space you have on you Apple TV. As soon as I started offloading unused apps I started seeing different screensavers.

 

[dsaponaro]

Seems my Apple TV won’t update. I clicked update software and it goes through the motions. Downloads and prepares update all the way to the end of the progress bar…. Then nothing. I’ve tried several times now. Restarted the Apple TV too but no luck.

Any suggestions and or fixes?

 

[gaximus]

Where is my snoopy screen saver. This is the only feature that I was excited about.

 

[mario-64]

Did this update fix the appletv from picking the wrong audio format output when set to automatic?

Can you please elaborate on this issue? I’m trying to track down a problem with no LFE audio when ATV is routed through my G3 via eARC.

 

[kirky29]

I think it's based on how much space you have on you Apple TV. As soon as I started offloading unused apps I started seeing different screensavers.

Sadly I've tried a complete reset and removed all apps. All 3 Apple TV's in my household have the same issue. I now just use a remote folder on my old Mac Mini, it's just a bit annoying because I need to manually update it every so often.

 

[Mike_Trivisonno]

Honestly, the best thing about the current tvOS, is the Snoopy screen saver.

 

[Bistroengine]

Where is my snoopy screen saver. This is the only feature that I was excited about.

Apparently, he’s only available on 2nd Gen 4K Apple TVs and up. The Snoopy screensaver is somehow too complicated to work on 1st gen 4K Apple TVs 🤷🏽‍♂️

 

[GuruZac]

Why does it need to be more compact? What is wrong with the current remote?

If I have to explain what’s wrong with the remote then there’s no way you’d understand. It’s a big improvement over previous, but could be a lot better.