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Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward
Apple introduced a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI and an A19 chip.
Siri AI will also work on second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models.
The feature will be available in beta through a forthcoming tvOS software update for those older devices.
It will launch in English in eight countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The new Apple TV 4K starts at $299, while Siri AI support means some owners may not need to buy it for the feature.
Apple says Siri AI is available at launch in the listed countries, but the source does not give a date for the update to older models.
The newest hardware may run Siri AI better, according to the source.
Owners of supported older models can use the feature after the update.
Apple says Siri AI will support Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward.
The feature will be offered in beta with a tvOS software update.
Siri AI will bring conversational searches, follow-up questions and personalized recommendations to the television.
At launch, it will support English in eight countries.
Older models are compatible but lack the latest model’s built-in far-field microphones.
- Who
- Apple announced the compatibility. Owners of Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward can use Siri AI.
- What
- Siri AI will be available in beta on compatible Apple TV 4K models.
- When
- It is planned for beta with tvOS 27.2; the articles were published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Apple TV 4K devices. At launch, English support is listed for the United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
- Why
- Apple is bringing the upgraded assistant to older compatible models, so owners do not need the latest hardware to use it.
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- Compatible models
- Apple TV 4K, 2nd generation or later
- Beta software
- tvOS 27.2
- Launch language
- English
- Launch markets
- United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom
- Microphones
- The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K has three far-field microphones.
What people are saying
Siri AI is available as a beta on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later), and is available at launch in the U.S., Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK in English.
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