You can now download and install the new tvOS 26.1 public beta update on your Apple TV over the air for free.
Apple’s Latest tvOS 26.1 Update is Now Available to Download for Public Beta Testers on Apple TV
The first developer beta of tvOS 26.1 was released on Monday. Today, the first public beta of tvOS 26.1 is available for download.
Those who are eager to test out the new public beta can do so right away, and you can start things off by enrolling yourself in the Apple Beta Software Program. Head over to beta.apple.com and sign up using your Apple Account.
Once that is done, you can just follow the tutorial posted here on how to download and install the new tvOS 26 public beta.
Though it’s early days, you can expect the new tvOS update to improve the stability and performance of your Apple TV once the final version is released in a couple of months. For now, test out the new software and see what Apple is hiding under the covers.
