Yes, Apple TVs need to be updated ! Just like other Apple devices, each Apple TV is powered by proprietary Apple software, in this case tv, and os. As of May 24, 2021, the latest Apple TV software version is tv, and os 146.
This begs the inquiry “Should I update apple tv software?”
You can update Apple TV (3rd generation) by going to Settings > General > Software Updates and selecting Update Software from the list. Updates can be downloaded and installed if they are available. The update will be downloaded to your Apple TV after you wait. You should not disconnect or unplug your Apple TV until the update is complete.
If there is a new firmware available, it’ll be downloaded in the background and the remote will be updated later when your Apple TV and the Siri Remote are not in use. The remote firmware update process can take from 10 to 30 minutes.
Go and update your Apple devices, right now. That’s the message from Apple, delivered to its vast userbase on September 13, 2021. So if you haven’t already, you really should go and update your i, phone, i Pad, Apple Watch, or Mac computer, as Apple isn’t messing around with this one.
How do I update the software on my Apple TV?
Software Update: Keep your Apple TV up-to-date with automatic installation of available software updates. Setup: Use an i, phone, i Pad, or i. Pod touch with i. OS 7 to automatically transfer network settings, your Apple ID, and language preferences to Apple TV (3rd generation). This isn’t available for i. Phone 4 and i, and pad 2.
If there’s an update, select Download and Install. Wait for your Apple TV to download the update.
What do I do if I can’t set up my Apple TV?
Restart your Apple TV or Air. Play 2-compatible smart TV. If you lost or don’t have the remote that came with your Apple TV, unplug your Apple TV, then plug it back in. If you still can’t set up the Apple TV Remote, contact Apple Support.
Can Apple TV replace cable TV?
To use Apple TV, you need to have Internet access, and you’ll have to connect your Apple TV to your home Wi-Fi network or router via Ethernet cable. Connection to Wi-Fi is pretty easy as long as you know your Wi-Fi password. I’ve owned an Apple TV for some time now. My conclusion is that it doesn’t replace cable, but it does have good content.
Yet another inquiry we ran across in our research was “How does Apple TV work with my TV or receiver?”.
If your TV or receiver supports HDMI-CEC, Apple TV uses the HDMI connection to allow it to be controlled by your TV or receiver remote. For more information, see the Apple Support article Control your TV or receiver with your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote.
What is the latest version of tvOS for the Apple TV?
The latest version of tv. OS is 15.1.1. Learn how to update the software on your Apple TV. The latest version of watch. OS is 8.1. Learn how to update the software on your Apple Watch.
Note that tv. OS is only available on Apple TV 4K (2017) and Apple TV 4th generation (2015). Older Apple TVs have their own software, called simply Apple TV Software, but this isn’t updated very often.
The Apple TV 3 models run version 7.2.2 currently. It now includes the Apple TV app, which suggests that the new TV+ subscription content will be available for owners of the Apple TV 3. Older Apple TV models run 7.2.2, but don’t have the TV app. You can find a list of available software updates for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TVs here.
But perhaps the most anticipated change is Apple TV’s new Siri Remote. The redesigned remote is bigger, making it less likely to get lost between your couch cushions, and completely ditches the touchpad that previously made up the top half of the remote. The revamped design also comes with some new buttons, and added functionality.
Can I use my iPod Touch as a remote for TV?
Set up the Apple TV Remote on your i, phone, i Pad, or i, and pod touch. With the Apple TV Remote app or the Apple TV Remote in Control Center, you can control your Apple TV or Air. Play 2-compatible smart TV with your i, phone, i Pad, or i, and pod touch.