How to update Apple TV

Your Apple TV is easily one of the best streaming devices ever made. With all that wonderful content to experience, it’s worth keeping the streaming device up-to-date.

Apple doesn’t often add new features to tvOS outside the major numbered change every year. With the release of tvOS 15, we got SharePlay and better handling of HomeKit-enabled cameras.

Additionally, recent Apple TV updates added some cool Spatial Audio features if you have compatible content and headphones.

Regardless, to fully take advantage of new features, you have to get your Apple TV streaming box up to date. We’ll walk you through the process below.

Here’s how to update your Apple TV

Your Apple TV will download the update, install it, and reboot. Once completed, your Apple TV software update is complete, but what about your apps?

How to update Apple TV apps

If you want to make sure your Apple TV apps are up-to-date, you can set everything to automatically update:

1. Open the Settings app

2. Select Apps

3. Set Automatically Update Apps to On

That will keep your device’s apps on the newest versions.

Apple TV updates give you access to all the latest features

Now you’ve got your Apple TV updated to the latest version of tvOS. Apple doesn’t add new features as often as its other devices, but they continuously improve speed and stability.

On top of that, you now know how to keep your apps automatically updated, as well. This means you’ll always have the latest features and can feel confident knowing you aren’t missing out on anything.

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