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tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models

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The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models.

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The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017.

tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation.

tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother app launches and animations, support for larger text across the interface, and more. Apple did not give tvOS 27 much attention during its WWDC 2026 keynote, so we are still in the process of learning what other new features and enhancements are included in the update.

tvOS 26 Compatibility
  • Apple TV HD (2015)
  • Apple TV 4K (1st generation, 2017)
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)
  • Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)
tvOS 27 Compatibility
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)
  • Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)
The first tvOS 27 developer beta is available today, and a public beta will follow in July. The update will be released later this year — likely in September.

A new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is expected to launch later this year.

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I bought my Apple TV HD in 2015. Can’t believe it made it 10 years with full software support. I have two Apple TV 4K boxes that are the 2017 generation too.

Really hope they release some new boxes soon. Don’t want to get the current ones if there’s an update ready to drop.
 
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progx said:
I bought my Apple TV HD in 2015. Can’t believe it made it 10 years with full software support. I have two Apple TV 4K boxes that are the 2017 generation too.

Really hope they release some new boxes soon. Don’t want to get the current ones if there’s an update ready to drop.
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I still got my Apple TV HD here. I am waiting for new one come out to upgrade and I now need thread border router included in Apple TV (HD doesn't have that).
 
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Astuces iOS said:
damn it took so long, is the HomePod 1 still supported?
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Not looking like it. Can't find a beta profile anywhere on developer site. Not surprising seeing how it's running the same hardware as the now unsupported Apple TV HD, and it hit the vintage list earlier this year...
 
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TV boxes like this should have lengthy support, there's really not much to change in them besides new codecs and such. The only thing that'd get me to upgrade from the 2021 model is AV1 support.
 
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The latest Apple TV 4K 3rd they sell currently is 4 years old. FOUR. (Or very close to that).

When is the new one coming out? I am NOT upgrading one of my ATVs to a one that is 4 years old.
 
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Dadcelo said:
I get that. But no update on Apple's site about it. Do we have an official Apple statement?
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Apple newsroom article:
“Apple Intelligence and Siri AI in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 are available on iPhone 16 models or later, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad models with M1 or later, MacBook Neo (A18 Pro), Mac with M1 or later, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch Series 9 or later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, and Apple Watch SE 3 when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone nearby.”

www.apple.com

Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more

Today, Apple previewed its upcoming software releases that will deliver the next generation of Apple Intelligence and introduce Siri AI.
www.apple.com
 
Manatlt said:
The latest Apple TV 4K 3rd they sell currently is 4 years old. FOUR. (Or very close to that).

When is the new one coming out? I am NOT upgrading one of my ATVs to a one that is 4 years old.
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It's almost like they take pleasure in leaving hardware neglected. ATV, APM, AVP, etc.
 
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