Apple has released tvOS 27.2.1, an update to the tvOS 27 operating system that adds Siri AI support to older Apple TV 4K models. The update arrives nearly three weeks after the release of tvOS 27.2 and follows the tvOS 27 release that launched in September.
tvOS 27.2.1 rollout and device support
tvOS 27.2.1 enables Siri AI on 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models, and is available for all Apple TV 4K models that support tvOS 27. Apple previously introduced Siri AI when it debuted the 4th-generation Apple TV 4K; a separate tvOS 27.2 build activates Siri AI on that newest set-top box, while older Apple TV 4K units require the tvOS 27.2.1 update to gain access.
Siri AI is a more capable version of Siri that can play content, use personal context to make suggestions, answer general knowledge questions, and complete tasks. Using Siri AI on Apple TV requires a paired Apple Intelligence–compatible iOS device, which the company says includes the iPhone 15 Pro and later.
Apple TV users can install tvOS 27.2.1 by opening Settings > System > Software Update. Apple has also issued HomePod Software 27.2.1 for the HomePod and HomePod mini.
