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Siri AI Coming to Older Apple TV 4K Models in tvOS 27.2.1
Apple says tvOS 27.2.1 will bring Siri AI to older Apple TV 4K models.
The update is intended for the second- and third-generation models, while the fourth-generation model can run Siri AI on a special build of tvOS 27.2.
Siri AI on Apple TV requires a nearby paired device that supports the feature, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
The software update for older models has not been released yet, and Apple has not given a release date.
The change means owners of older Apple TV 4K models will be able to use Siri AI after installing the update, provided they have a compatible nearby device.
Owners will need to wait for Apple to release tvOS 27.2.1 before they can use the feature on those older models.
Apple says tvOS 27.2.1 will bring Siri AI to the second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K.
The update has not yet been released, and Apple has not said when it will arrive.
Apple appears to have a special tvOS 27.2 build that enables Siri AI on the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
Siri AI on Apple TV requires a nearby paired device that supports Siri AI, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or later.
- Who
- Apple says the update will bring Siri AI to older Apple TV 4K models.
- What
- tvOS 27.2.1 will support Siri AI on second-generation and later Apple TV 4K models.
- When
- The release date has not been announced.
- Where
- On Apple TV 4K models.
- Why
- Not stated.
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It comes with tvOS 27.0.
Users are prompted to update the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K to tvOS 27.2.
Reviewers tested Siri AI on review units running tvOS 27.2.
- Supported models
- Apple TV 4K, second generation and later
- Upcoming software
- tvOS 27.2.1
- Fourth-generation model software
- Ships with tvOS 27.0; users are prompted to update to tvOS 27.2
- Nearby device requirement
- A paired Siri AI-enabled device, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or later