You can now download and install the full and final version of tvOS 18 on your Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.
tvOS 18 Final Released with InSight, Improvements to Home, 21:9 Projector Support and More – Install the New Update Today
tvOS 18 may not be that exciting, but the underlying changes make the update very important. With iOS 18 and tvOS 18 working together, you can now choose which Apple TV or HomePod you want to use as a Home hub. You are not limited to an automatic choice the system makes for you. You are now in total control.
Apart from that, a brand new InSight feature is now available for TV+ users, allowing them to see actor details and more right on the display. It’s like the Prime Video X-Ray feature, but for TV+. If you already know what I’m talking about, maybe I should just stop typing right here.
FaceTime with Continuity Camera now supports Live Captions, too. This is a great way to keep up with the conversation especially if you are in a noisy environment.
However, everything aside, let me show you how you can download tvOS 18 final update on your Apple TV 4K or HD right now:
Step 1. Turn on your Apple TV.
Step 2. Launch the ‘Settings’ app from the Home Screen.
Step 3. Scroll all the way down and open ‘System.’
Step 4. Once here, you’ll see ‘Software Updates.’ Open it.
Step 5. Now open ‘Update Software.’
Step 6. Simply download and install tvOS 18 final from here.
Compared to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia and other updates, tvOS 18 may not be exciting, but it is extremely important in the Apple ecosystem. If you rely on the Apple TV to keep you connected to your smart home setup, the core changes ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
It feels as though tvOS 18 is the last update before we see a major revamp to the platform. With rumors surrounding Apple working on a brand new tabletop robot running tvOS software-of-sorts, it will be interesting to see what tvOS 19 will have in store for us.
Right now, Apple hasn’t mentioned anything related to Apple Intelligence coming to Apple TV. There is a chance tvOS 19 and a bunch of new hardware will suddenly change that. But, will Apple wait that long to announce new hardware and software? It’s very hard to speculate.
