Find out what’s new in tvOS 10 for the new Apple TV, including Siri upgrades, watching live TV, signing in to your favorite TV apps, and more. This is a look at the new tvOS update coming to your Apple TV this year.
After unveiling the new Apple TV with major updates last year, Apple is focusing on solving some of the usability issues with the Apple TV and ending the pain points of using the Apple TV as your primary hub for entertainment.
The new tvOS 10 update is available for developers to test today, but it won’t arrive in your living room until later this year. Apple has announced the tvOS 10 release date in the fall. This will likely appear around the same time as iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, and near the iPhone 7.
What’s new in tvOS for 2016.
You won’t need to buy a 2016 Apple TV to use these features, but you will need the latest Apple TV that arrived last fall. If you plan on playing a lot of games on your Apple TV, this Apple TV is $149 for the base version and $199 to double the storage.
On stage, Apple showcased a variety of new Apple TV features and highlighted that you can already play games like SketchParty TV on your Apple TV using the iPad as a controller.
Here’s what you need to know about the new tvOS features coming to Apple TV this fall.
Siri tvOS 10 Upgrades
Do more with Siri on tvOS this fall.
Apple offers a faster, smarter Siri that can do most of the things you want on Apple TV.
You can already use Siri to find a TV show, but now you can combine it to search for college comedies from the 1990s or similar combinations of subject and time.
Another really useful feature is the ability to search for videos on YouTube. For example, you can say “Show me Go Pro Live It videos on YouTube” and Siri turned on will open the results on your Apple TV.
Siri can now help you watch Live TV quickly. Say “Watch ESPN 2” and Apple TV will open the WatchESPN app and start broadcasting that video.
Simplified Login to Streaming Apps
Sign in to all your TV apps faster with Single Sign-on.
Signing into every TV app is a pain, and by the time you sign in you’ve probably visited 10 different web pages, entered your password 13 times, and entered too many six-digit strings to remember.
With the new tvOS update, you will be able to use Single Sign-on to sign in once to your cable or satellite provider and automatically sign in to apps that work with your provider.
Better still, when you sign in you’ll see options to access apps that work with your current cable subscription.
Dark Mode on Apple TV
Use the new Dark Mode when you dim the lights.
There’s a new Dark Mode for Apple TV. This allows you to better suit a low-light media room and choose a light-colored background when the lights are on and everyone is trying to decide what to watch.
Photo Upgrades in tvOS 10
Use Photos Memories in the new tvOS update.
iOS 10 includes a great new Memories photo feature that will collect your photos in a visually appealing slideshow with music.
With tvOS installed this fall, you’ll be able to see these moments on the big screen and share them with everyone in your home.
Apple Music Upgrades
In line with the overhaul of Apple Music in iOS and macOS Sierra, there’s a new tvOS interface that looks better and helps you find the music you want faster.
New Apple TV Remote App
Enjoy a new Apple TV app with the tvOS update.
This fall, Apple will update the Apple TV Remote app for iPhone to give you more control over Apple TV.
You can use it to activate Siri on your Apple TV, play games, and show your photos and videos on the big screen.
Automatic App Downloads
Many iPhone and iPad apps now include an Apple TV app that lets you play the game or watch something on your TV.
Instead of searching for the app on your Apple TV, you can now set the Apple TV app to automatically download when you download or purchase an app on your iPhone or iPad.
Better Control of Your Home
Apple TV is already a hub for your HomeKit accessories, but it’ll get more control with the tvOS update this year.
You’ll be able to control your lights, temperature, and more using Siri on your Apple TV.
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