Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 11.1 to Developers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 11.1 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after releasing tvOS 11 to the public.

Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 11.1 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode.

It's not yet clear what new features or changes might be included in the tvOS 11.1 update, but it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements and could perhaps offer up some outward-facing design changes and feature tweaks.

tvOS 11 was something of a minor update, introducing features like full support for AirPods, automatic switching between light and dark mode based on local time, Home screen syncing options designed to keep multiple Apple TVs in a single household in sync, and new background modes and notification support.

We'll update this post when we find out what's new in the tvOS 11.1 beta.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 11.1 to Developers

 

[benji888]

Looking for AirPlay 2...if any devs get this, please let us know

 

[tedmonson]

ditto what benji888 said.

 

[mxmgodin]

automatic switching between light and dark mode based on local time

Just reminded me I forgot to turn that on!

 

[hmbtnguy]

Hopefully they will add the ability to play content in its native frame rate and dynamic range for the Apple TV 4K. At the very least they should be working hard to fix issues with the auto SDR to HDR conversion.

 

[umzyi]

Wonder if the update supports auto framerate switching?

 

[Supacon]

Does this fix iCloud shortcut syncing??? It has been hinted that it finally does.

 

[Hanterdro]

Wonder if the update supports auto framerate switching?

yes.... and auto switch HDR/SDR... but I don't think Apple will do this... because they think they know better what we want.

 

[DaveOP]

Trying to figure out how I get the profile onto my AppleTV 4k, since there is no longer a port to connect with.

 

[Juicy Box]

tvOS 11 was something of a minor update, introducing features like full support for AirPods, automatic switching between light and dark mode based on local time, Home screen syncing options designed to keep multiple Apple TVs in a single household in sync, and new background modes and notification support.

I was hoping that tvOS 11 updated added a better way to handle multiple users. The way it is right now really sucks, especially if you use the TV app or Siri-search to find stuff to watch.

 

[Hodar1]

I'm waiting for DirectTV Now to allow Single Sign On. Seems silly that this service doesn't allow the single sign on - so the only way to stream HBO is through the hopelessly buggy DirectTV Now app.

 

[attohs]

Trying to figure out how I get the profile onto my AppleTV 4k, since there is no longer a port to connect with.

https://developer.apple.com/support/beta-software/install-tvos-beta/ Has been updated for the Apple TV 4K

 

[whyamihere]

I'm waiting for DirectTV Now to allow Single Sign On. Seems silly that this service doesn't allow the single sign on - so the only way to stream HBO is through the hopelessly buggy DirectTV Now app.

I agree DTVNow single sign on would be nice. But you can still stream HBO without opening the DTVNow app. Just download HBO Go, it lets you authenticate with your DTVNow login.

 

[DaveOP]

https://developer.apple.com/support/beta-software/install-tvos-beta/ Has been updated for the Apple TV 4K

Thank you!!!

 

[McFreggle]

Does this fix iCloud shortcut syncing??? It has been hinted that it finally does.

On tvOS??

 

[mmm1345]

Why do you all keep sleeping on the best new TV OS feature? The total revamp of HomeShare? Guess I'm the only one who uses that.

 

[Dlanod]

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 11.1 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after releasing tvOS 11 to the public.

Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 11.1 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode.

It's not yet clear what new features or changes might be included in the tvOS 11.1 update, but it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements and could perhaps offer up some outward-facing design changes and feature tweaks.

tvOS 11 was something of a minor update, introducing features like full support for AirPods, automatic switching between light and dark mode based on local time, Home screen syncing options designed to keep multiple Apple TVs in a single household in sync, and new background modes and notification support.

We'll update this post when we find out what's new in the tvOS 11.1 beta.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 11.1 to Developers

 

[cerote]

Hopefully there are fixes for remote issues. Been terrible on mine since 11 update. And remote app barely even works anymore.

 

[Dlanod]

Let’s hope it fixes the irritating earpiece crackle! Anyone able to confirm?

 

[Scubadiver]

Let’s hope it fixes the irritating earpiece crackle! Anyone able to confirm?

You AppleTV has an earpiece?

 

[dvdlovr24]

Why do you all keep sleeping on the best new TV OS feature? The total revamp of HomeShare? Guess I'm the only one who uses that.

It would be a lot better if it would roll over to the next episode instead of going back to the selection screen. I'm tired of having to create playlist in order for this to occur.

 

[roth91]

Let’s hope it fixes the irritating earpiece crackle! Anyone able to confirm?

I have been complaining to Apple about this issue. VERY ANNOYING! I am experiencing constant cracks and pops when listening with earpods with the Apple TV 4K. I returned it thinking it was a hardware issue. The second Apple TV had the same problem so it is a software bluetooth issue. Several people I know have reported this to Apple. Hopefully they will fix it soon.

 

[KazKam]

Why do you all keep sleeping on the best new TV OS feature? The total revamp of HomeShare? Guess I'm the only one who uses that.

What did they do to Home Sharing? Please tell me they didn't screw it up. I was finally just about to switch from ATV 3s, and the main thing I use them for is home sharing.

 

[jshramek]

Is anybody else having problems with the Apple TV updating to 11.1?
It keeps telling me that there is no update...?

Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 11.1 update to developers for testing purposes, one week after releasing tvOS 11 to the public.

Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the tvOS 11.1 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode.

It's not yet clear what new features or changes might be included in the tvOS 11.1 update, but it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements and could perhaps offer up some outward-facing design changes and feature tweaks.

tvOS 11 was something of a minor update, introducing features like full support for AirPods, automatic switching between light and dark mode based on local time, Home screen syncing options designed to keep multiple Apple TVs in a single household in sync, and new background modes and notification support.

We'll update this post when we find out what's new in the tvOS 11.1 beta.

Article Link: Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 11.1 to Developers

 

[nwcs]

Maybe they’ll listen to my feedback on the feedback page and add a configuration to auto-play the next episode (or not — it needs to be configurable). Hope so. It’s such an easy thing for them to add.