Apple has released tvOS 27.2.1, an update that brings its upgraded Siri AI features to older Apple TV 4K models. The update arrives nearly three weeks after the company rolled out tvOS 27.2 and adds Siri AI support for the second and third generation Apple TV 4K. It is available for all Apple TV 4K devices that are compatible with tvOS 27, so owners of supported hardware do not need to buy a new box to use the feature. Apple first announced the improved Siri experience for Apple TV together with its fourth generation Apple TV 4K, and a separate build of tvOS 27.2 enabled the feature on that newest model. Owners of older devices had to wait for the latest release, which now closes that gap and gives a wider group of users access to the same voice assistant.
Siri AI is a smarter version of the voice assistant from Apple, with improved responses and a broader set of useful features. Users can ask Siri to play content, get recommendations that are based on their personal context and receive answers to general knowledge questions. The assistant can also complete tasks through voice commands, which lets people control their television and find something to watch without typing or searching through menus. For households that use the Apple TV every day, a voice assistant that understands requests more naturally can make browsing quicker and reduce the time spent moving through apps and libraries with the remote.
There is one requirement that buyers should keep in mind. Using Siri AI on Apple TV needs a paired iPhone or another iOS device that is compatible with Apple Intelligence, and supported devices include the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. This means that owning an eligible Apple TV 4K is not enough on its own, and anyone who wants the feature must also have a compatible phone or tablet connected to the television. Users who are unsure whether their device qualifies can check the specifications of their iPhone before they install the update.
Installing tvOS 27.2.1 is straightforward. Apple TV owners can open Settings, go to System and then choose Software Update, after which the update can be downloaded and installed directly on the device. Keeping the box connected to the internet during the process helps the download finish without interruption, and the Apple TV may restart once the installation is complete. Alongside the Apple TV software, Apple has also released HomePod Software 27.2.1, which is available for both the HomePod and the HomePod mini. Owners of these speakers can expect the update to reach their devices through the usual software update process in the Home app, and Apple has not listed further details for this release in the information available so far.
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