What’s new in tvOS 15 for Apple TV
Here are some of the new features and enhancements in the latest version of tvOS. Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions.
Join Wi-Fi networks that require a web browser to sign in (tvOS 15.4) You can now enjoy your own Apple TV at hotels or other institutions with captive networks that require additional sign-in steps. Apple TV uses your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to complete the setup. See Change network settings on Apple TV.
Use an Apple device to sign in or make purchases (now with Apple Watch support for purchases in tvOS 15.4) Authorize purchases and subscriptions on Apple TV using an Apple Watch or using Face ID and Touch ID on an iOS or iPadOS device. You can also sign in to supported apps using an iOS or iPadOS device. See Use an Apple device to sign in or make purchases on Apple TV.
View live video from a camera in Picture in Picture mode (tvOS 15.4) Keep an eye on things while you watch the big game, movie, or TV show. See Use tvOS Control Center on Apple TV.
New Store screen in the Apple TV app (tvOS 15.2) Browse, buy, and rent the world’s best movies and TV shows from the new Store screen, your all-in-one destination in the Apple TV app. See Store in the Apple TV app.
Enhanced Memories in Photos (tvOS 15.2) Experience your Photos Memories all over again with interactive controls and Apple Music integration (subscription required). See Apple TV Photos app at a glance.
Apple Music Voice Plan (tvOS 15.2) Subscribe to the Apple Music Voice Plan, then use Siri on Apple TV to play any song, playlist, or station using just your voice. See Subscribe to Apple Music on Apple TV.
SharePlay (tvOS 15.1) Watch movies or shows with anyone, anywhere. Just start a FaceTime call on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad (requires iOS or iPadOS 15.1 or later), then choose something to watch together on Apple TV. SharePlay keeps everyone’s playback in sync, so you can watch on the big screen while you laugh, cry, scream, or sigh together on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. See Watch together using SharePlay on Apple TV.
Group Workouts in Fitness (tvOS 15.1) Group Workouts, powered by SharePlay, let you and up to 32 of your favorite people work out together (requires an Apple Fitness+ subscription for all participants and FaceTime on iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad with iOS or iPadOS 15.1 or later). Cheer each other on or talk smack face to face. See when someone closes an Activity ring. And during HIIT, Treadmill, Cycling, and Rowing workouts, you get a notification when someone moves ahead of the pack on the Burn Bar. See Work out together using SharePlay on Apple TV.
For All of You Browse a new category in the Apple TV app to find something that everyone in the house can’t wait to watch. See Manage recommendations that appear in Watch Now in the Apple TV app.
Shared with You Movies and shows shared through Messages appear in a new category in the Apple TV app. See Manage recommendations that appear in Watch Now in the Apple TV app.
New playback controls Enjoy easier access to info, subtitles, audio, and Picture in Picture with redesigned onscreen controls. See Control what’s playing on Apple TV.
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos Connect AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max to Apple TV 4K for a theater-like experience with sound that surrounds you. See Use Apple TV to play audio throughout your home.
Smart AirPods routing Get an automatic onscreen notification to magically connect your AirPods. See Use Apple TV to play audio throughout your home.
HomeKit camera enhancements View multiple cameras at the same time using your Apple TV as a home security hub to see what’s happening in the rest of your house. See Use tvOS Control Center on Apple TV.
Room-filling stereo sound Pair two HomePod mini speakers with Apple TV 4K and enjoy rich, balanced sound for everything you watch. See Use Apple TV to play audio throughout your home.
Control Apple TV using Siri on other devices Play music or start watching a movie or show with Siri commands from HomePod, or an iOS or iPadOS device. See Use Siri to control Apple TV from your HomePod, iPhone, or iPad.