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
Regardless, to fully take advantage of new features, you have to get your
Here’s how to update your Apple TV
The steps to update your device are slightly different, depending on your version. The Apple TV HD (3rd generation) isn’t able to get tvOS 14, 15, or 16, but you will still get security updates.
For Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD
Open Settings
Select System
Select Software Updates
Select Update Software
If an update is available, select Download and install. Otherwise, it will show “Your Apple TV is up to date.”
For Apple TV (3rd generation)
Open Settings
Select General
Select Software Updates
Select Update Software
If an update is showing, download and install it
Your
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:
- Open the Settings app
- Select Apps
- 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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