These are the full tvOS 18.2 release notes for Apple TV. The tvOS 18.2 software update was released on December 11, 2024.
This update introduces Snoopy as a new screen saver, brings ultra-widescreen support for playing movies and shows, adds HomePod support for recent Enhance Dialogue improvements, and includes performance and stability improvements.
Screen savers
● Snoopy and Woodstock take over the screen with delightful animations that adapt to the day, weather, and holidays.
○ Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Enhance Dialogue
● HomePod (2nd generation) support for hearing speech more clearly using real-time audio processing and machine learning.
○ Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Cinematic playback on compatible projectors and displays
● Support for 21:9 and other cinematic aspect ratios enhances the home theater experience when watching movies and shows.
● Ultra-widescreen viewing for FaceTime calls.
○ Available on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) with compatible content in supported apps.
● tvOS 18 Release Notes
● tvOS 17.5.1 Release Notes
● tvOS 17.2 Release Notes
● tvOS 17 Release Notes
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This update introduces Snoopy as a new screen saver, brings ultra-widescreen support for playing movies and shows, adds HomePod support for recent Enhance Dialogue improvements, and includes performance and stability improvements.
Screen savers
● Snoopy and Woodstock take over the screen with delightful animations that adapt to the day, weather, and holidays.
○ Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Enhance Dialogue
● HomePod (2nd generation) support for hearing speech more clearly using real-time audio processing and machine learning.
○ Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later).
Cinematic playback on compatible projectors and displays
● Support for 21:9 and other cinematic aspect ratios enhances the home theater experience when watching movies and shows.
● Ultra-widescreen viewing for FaceTime calls.
○ Available on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) with compatible content in supported apps.
Related Release Notes
● tvOS 18 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