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tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models

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The upcoming tvOS 27 update drops support for two Apple TV models.

Where is the New Apple TV Feature
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.

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 now, 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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Top Rated Comments

Dwalls90 Avatar
Dwalls90
3 weeks ago
A lot of people would upgrade their Apple TV 4K (1st generation, 2017) or older, if Apple actually released new hardware. No one is going to buy the 2022 model in 2026.
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
progx Avatar
progx
3 weeks ago
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.

I’ll still use them for now… but I really hope they release some new boxes soon. Would like to use my HomePod minis on my HDMI ARC so I don’t have to turn my old Harmon AVR. Don’t want to get the current ones if there’s an update ready to drop.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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tipoo
3 weeks ago
So the most substantive thing tvOS27 got was just dropping two models
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TVreporter Avatar
TVreporter
3 weeks ago
The “bells and whistles” of some AI features are not going to convince me to ditch a perfectly fine 2017 model. It streams video perfectly. I’ll save my money and the environment until they pull the plug on it and brick it.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Captain_Mac
3 weeks ago

Fared better than the AW S9
Apple confirmed series 9 is supported on watchOS 27, it was an error to leave it out of the list!
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
gleepskip Avatar
gleepskip
3 weeks ago

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.
It's almost like they take pleasure in leaving hardware neglected. ATV, APM, AVP, etc.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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