The first and official public beta of tvOS 27 is now available for download on Apple TV with new features like video in Podcasts.
Take tvOS 27 Public Beta for a Spin on Your Apple TV 4K Today, Download and Install the Update for Free
Every single thing about tvOS 27 suggests that it is a surprise update, and that there’s definitely more to it as we get closer to the end of the year. But for now, we have beta updates to deal with subtle feature additions.
If you were holding back from testing out the tvOS 27 developer beta due to its complicated sign-up process, then the public beta should make things simpler for you.
Before you go ahead and try to install the new tvOS 27 public beta, there are a couple of things you need to do. First is the very obvious one – check device compatibility.
tvOS 27 Device Compatibility
tvOS 27 supports a handful of Apple TV models only, and Apple states that it is compatible with Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later). If you have anything older, it is not supported at all.
Sign up to Apple Beta Software Program
Unlike the Apple Developer Program, signing up to the Beta Software Program from Apple is simple and straightforward. Just open beta.apple.com in your favorite web browser, and then sign in using the Apple account you’re using on your Apple TV.
Enable tvOS 27 Public Beta on Apple TV
Once signed up to the Beta Software Program, you’re one step closer to testing out the public beta of tvOS 27. Follow these steps in order to start receiving tvOS 27 public beta updates on your Apple TV:
Step 1. Turn on your Apple TV.
Step 2. Make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi.
Step 3. Launch the Settings app from the Home Screen.
Step 4. Now open System.
Step 5. Here you’ll see Software Updates. Open it.
Step 6. Open Get Beta Updates and select tvOS 27 Public Beta from the list of options available to you.
Download and Install tvOS 27 Public Beta on Apple TV
Step 1. Launch the Settings app.
Step 2. Scroll down and open System.
Step 3. Now open Software Updates.
Step 4. Select Update Software and install the available tvOS 27 public beta update.
