Apple has added a useful quality-of-life improvement in iOS 27 that makes updating your Apple TV much easier. Instead of turning on your Apple TV and navigating through settings to install the latest tvOS version, you can now start the update directly from the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
The new feature brings Apple TV software updates in line with HomePod updates. As a result, users can manage their smart home devices from one place while keeping their Apple TV up to date with the latest features, security improvements, and bug fixes.
This change is especially helpful for people who have multiple Apple TV devices around their home, since they can now check for and install updates without needing to access each device manually.
How to Update Apple TV From the Home App
- Open the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Select your Apple TV from the list of accessories.
- Check whether a new tvOS update is available.
- Tap Install Update to begin the process.
- Wait for the update to download and complete automatically.
The process is simple and closely matches how HomePod software updates work today, making it familiar for existing Home app users.
Apple recently released iOS 27 beta 2 for developers. The company plans to release a public beta in July, while the final version of iOS 27 is expected to arrive for all users later this fall.
Although this is a small addition, it removes an extra step from the update process and gives users a more convenient way to keep their Apple TV running the latest software.
