These are the full tvOS 17.2 release notes for Apple TV. The tvOS 17.2 software update was released on December 11, 2023.
This update enhances the FaceTime, Fitness, and Apple TV apps, streamlines voice search in supported apps, adds new support for Siri, and includes performance and stability improvements.
● The new sidebar makes it easier to navigate and find something great to watch.
● All your subscribed channels and connected apps can now be found under Channels & Apps in the sidebar and in Home.
● iTunes movies and shows have moved to the Apple TV app. Buy and rent from the Store, and find your purchases in the Library.
● Watch Now is now called Home, where you can browse movies and TV shows.
● Ability to answer calls directly on your Apple TV 4K.
● Support for FaceTime audio calls on Apple TV 4K.
● Calls can now move from your Apple TV 4K to your iPhone or iPad.
● FaceTime is supported on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later).
● Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital surround sound formats are now available while watching something together with SharePlay.
● Audio focus lets you choose to hear more of what motivates your workout, whether it's the trainer's voice or the music.
● Onscreen search can start from anywhere inside supported apps like TV and Music. Press the Siri button to dictate a search.
● Now includes language support for Arabic in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, Malay in Malaysia, and Turkish in Türkiye to help you find shows, music, and more using just your voice.
What's new in tvOS 17.2
This update enhances the FaceTime, Fitness, and Apple TV apps, streamlines voice search in supported apps, adds new support for Siri, and includes performance and stability improvements.
Apple TV app
● The new sidebar makes it easier to navigate and find something great to watch.
● All your subscribed channels and connected apps can now be found under Channels & Apps in the sidebar and in Home.
● iTunes movies and shows have moved to the Apple TV app. Buy and rent from the Store, and find your purchases in the Library.
● Watch Now is now called Home, where you can browse movies and TV shows.
FaceTime
● Ability to answer calls directly on your Apple TV 4K.
● Support for FaceTime audio calls on Apple TV 4K.
● Calls can now move from your Apple TV 4K to your iPhone or iPad.
● FaceTime is supported on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later).
SharePlay
● Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital surround sound formats are now available while watching something together with SharePlay.
Apple Fitness+
● Audio focus lets you choose to hear more of what motivates your workout, whether it's the trainer's voice or the music.
Voice search
● Onscreen search can start from anywhere inside supported apps like TV and Music. Press the Siri button to dictate a search.
Siri
● Now includes language support for Arabic in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, Malay in Malaysia, and Turkish in Türkiye to help you find shows, music, and more using just your voice.