The forthcoming tvOS 27 update will no longer support two older Apple TV models. The Apple TV HD from 2015 and the first-generation Apple TV 4K from 2017, both compatible with tvOS 26, will not be supported in this new update. Instead, tvOS 27 will be compatible with the Apple TV 4K second generation from 2021 and newer models. The update introduces a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother app launches and animations, and support for larger text across the interface. While Apple did not spotlight tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote, further features and enhancements are expected to be unveiled. The first developer beta of tvOS 27 is available now, with a public beta slated for July. The official update is anticipated to launch in September, coinciding with the expected release of a new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K later this year.
Which Apple TV Models Are Losing Support with tvOS 27?
