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Apple released tvOS 27.2.1 on November 13, 2026. The update brings the new Siri AI to second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models. It also adds security fixes and bug fixes. Owners of older devices can now get the feature without buying new hardware.
Siri AI first launched with the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. Now older models get it too. Users can ask Siri to play a show or a movie and can also ask general questions. It can also handle simple tasks, so you spend less time clicking through menus.
Siri can use personal details as well. It pulls them from a connected Apple device. Say a friend texts a movie tip to your iPhone. Siri can use that message to help you find the film. The result feels more like a chat than a search.
There is one catch. You need a paired iPhone or iPad that supports Apple Intelligence. That means an iPhone 15 Pro or a newer model. Without one of these, the new Siri will not work on your Apple TV.
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This update is available at no cost and can be downloaded on any model of Apple TV 4K that supports tvOS 27.
Go to Settings on your Apple TV and select System > Software Update and let the device look for the update, after which you can start downloading it and don’t turn off the television during the update process.
Also, there was an update released by Apple for HomePod Software version 27.2.1, which works with both HomePod and HomePod mini.
With this update, more users will get access to the new Siri without buying any new product. If you have an older Apple TV 4K and a compatible iPhone or iPad, then this update is one that should be installed by you right away.
This will give you the benefit of having a smart voice assistant as well as many other benefits. It is not clear whether any more Siri features will be added to older devices from Apple.