The upcoming tvOS 27 update, introduced today, removes support for two Apple TV models.
The two Apple TV models compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the 2015 Apple TV HD and the 2017 Apple TV 4K (1st generation).
tvOS 27 is compatible with 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 on the interface, and much more. Apple didn’t give much attention to tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote, so we’re still learning what other new features and improvements 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, probably in September.
A new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is expected to launch later this year.
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