Having spent more than three months in beta, the free tvOS 11 software update for the fourth-generation Apple TV and the upcoming Apple TV 4K is now available for public consumption.
To get the new firmware,head over to our Downloads webpage.
Moving from GM to public release
The tvOS 11 public release has the same build number (15J381) as thetvOS 11 GM.
Folks who installed the tvOS 11 GM on their Apple TVneedn’t do anythingbecause they’ve been running literally the same code as those who have just upgraded to the commercial tvOS 11 release.
If you’d like to stop receiving the tvOS betas and get commercial versions when they’re released, go toSettings → System → Software Updateand turn offGet Public Beta Updates.
This will let you update to the superseding public release (tvOS 11.x) when it becomes available.
How to install tvOS 11
To install tvOS 11, go toSettings → System → Software Updatesand selectCheck for Update. If an update is available, a message will appear. you’re able to then chooseDownload and Installto start downloading.
TUTORIAL:How to update Apple TV software
If the update does not show up, wait a few minutes or hours because these things take some time to propagate. You can set your Apple TV to automatically download and install software updates by selecting the optionUpdate AutomaticallyinSettings → System → Software Updates.
What’s new in tvOS 11
tvOS 11 includes minor improvements such as the ability to synchronize your Home screen layout across multiple Apple TVs via iCloud, automatic switching between Light and Dark mode based on local time, new background multitasking modes, notification support, custom sound support, layered image improvements, right-to-left language support and other tidbits.
And with a redesigned Control Center for iPhone and iPad with iOS 11, you can now control your Apple TV using the virtual tracked and other Apple TV controls built into Control Center.
Are you excited for tvOS 11
Are you excited for tvOS 11?
Although it’s not jam-packed with new features like iOS 11 and watchOS 4, what’s your favorite tidbit in tvOS 11 so far, and why? Share your thoughts with other readers in the comments section below.
