These are the full tvOS 18 release notes for Apple TV. The tvOS 18 software update was released on September 16, 2024.
This update introduces InSight for Apple TV+, adds a new Portraits screen saver, brings improvements to Enhance Dialogue and Subtitles, lets you do more with iPhone and FaceTime, and makes Apple Fitness+ and Music more engaging on the big screen. This update also includes performance and stability improvements.
InSight
● InSight for Apple TV+ displays real-time information that complements what you're watching onscreen. Swipe down when playing an Apple Original movie or show.
● Actor details appear as their character shows up in a scene.
● Song information appears while the song plays in a scene. You can add the song to your Saved Songs playlist on Apple Music.
● InSight is also available on iPhone when you use it as a remote for Apple TV.
Requires Apple TV+ subscription.
Screen savers
● Portraits—a new category of screen savers—frames your favorite photos with stunning color effects and playful clocks.
● Switch between categories by swiping up while viewing screen savers.
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Enhance Dialogue
● Enhance Dialogue gives you the option to hear speech more clearly over background sounds using real-time audio processing and machine learning. Select Audio Options in Settings to turn on the Enhance Dialogue.
Available on TV speakers, HDMI-connected receivers or speakers, and Bluetooth-connected devices, including AirPods. Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Subtitles
● Subtitles appear when you mute audio or when you skip back, up to 30 seconds.
FaceTime
● Live Captions turn spoken conversations into text in real time when the Apple TV primary language is set to English (U.S.) or English (Canada) and callers speak English.
● Dedicated Continuity Camera lets you keep an iPhone connected so it's always available for FaceTime calls and more. Turn on in Settings > Remotes and Devices.
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Apple Fitness+
● New design makes it easier to navigate and find workouts and meditations to stay motivated.
● For You showcases helpful and relevant recommendations that are personalized from the start.
● Search helps you find workouts and meditations based on activity, trainer, duration, or type of music.
● Explore highlights new offerings, from specialized workouts to Artist Spotlights or programs to help you get started.
● Library stores your saved workouts and meditations, Stacks, and Custom Plans.
Available on Apple TV 4K (1st generation and later).
Apple Music
● SharePlay lets everyone add their favorite songs and control playback with their iPhone when listening together. Select SharePlay while listening on Apple TV, then scan the QR code that appears.
Siri
● Audio from your Siri requests are processed on Apple TV and never leave the device.
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
● tvOS 17.5.1 Release Notes
● tvOS 17.2 Release Notes
● tvOS 17 Release Notes
You can find links to download the latest version of tvOS here:
● Where to Download tvOS
What's new in tvOS 18
This update introduces InSight for Apple TV+, adds a new Portraits screen saver, brings improvements to Enhance Dialogue and Subtitles, lets you do more with iPhone and FaceTime, and makes Apple Fitness+ and Music more engaging on the big screen. This update also includes performance and stability improvements.
InSight
● InSight for Apple TV+ displays real-time information that complements what you're watching onscreen. Swipe down when playing an Apple Original movie or show.
● Actor details appear as their character shows up in a scene.
● Song information appears while the song plays in a scene. You can add the song to your Saved Songs playlist on Apple Music.
● InSight is also available on iPhone when you use it as a remote for Apple TV.
Requires Apple TV+ subscription.
Screen savers
● Portraits—a new category of screen savers—frames your favorite photos with stunning color effects and playful clocks.
● Switch between categories by swiping up while viewing screen savers.
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Enhance Dialogue
● Enhance Dialogue gives you the option to hear speech more clearly over background sounds using real-time audio processing and machine learning. Select Audio Options in Settings to turn on the Enhance Dialogue.
Available on TV speakers, HDMI-connected receivers or speakers, and Bluetooth-connected devices, including AirPods. Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Subtitles
● Subtitles appear when you mute audio or when you skip back, up to 30 seconds.
FaceTime
● Live Captions turn spoken conversations into text in real time when the Apple TV primary language is set to English (U.S.) or English (Canada) and callers speak English.
● Dedicated Continuity Camera lets you keep an iPhone connected so it's always available for FaceTime calls and more. Turn on in Settings > Remotes and Devices.
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Apple Fitness+
● New design makes it easier to navigate and find workouts and meditations to stay motivated.
● For You showcases helpful and relevant recommendations that are personalized from the start.
● Search helps you find workouts and meditations based on activity, trainer, duration, or type of music.
● Explore highlights new offerings, from specialized workouts to Artist Spotlights or programs to help you get started.
● Library stores your saved workouts and meditations, Stacks, and Custom Plans.
Available on Apple TV 4K (1st generation and later).
Apple Music
● SharePlay lets everyone add their favorite songs and control playback with their iPhone when listening together. Select SharePlay while listening on Apple TV, then scan the QR code that appears.
Siri
● Audio from your Siri requests are processed on Apple TV and never leave the device.
Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Related Release Notes
● tvOS 17.5.1 Release Notes
● tvOS 17.2 Release Notes
● tvOS 17 Release Notes
Download tvOS
You can find links to download the latest version of tvOS here:
● Where to Download tvOS