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Apple will bring its new AI-powered Siri to older Apple TV 4K models. The second- and third-generation devices will get it with tvOS 27.2.1. Apple has not said when the update will come out. It could arrive today, November 13, but that is only an expectation. Apple has not confirmed it.
Apple's support page says tvOS 27.2.1 will add Siri AI to Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onwards. The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K already has the feature. It runs a custom version of tvOS 27.2 and comes with an A19 chip.
The new Siri can handle harder questions. It can also talk in a more natural way. You can ask about movies and TV shows, look for something to watch, and get tips that match your taste.
Until now, people had to buy the newest Apple TV to try these tools. This update changes that. Owners of older models can use the same Siri without paying for new hardware.
Updating your Apple TV alone won't turn on Siri AI. You also need a supported device close by, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or a newer model. The feature is still in beta, so what you get depends on your language and region.
Apple lists English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish as supported languages. Support differs by device and country, so check your settings once the update is live.
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The latest Apple TV 4K costs USD 299. For many owners, that is a lot to pay just to try a new voice assistant. This update gives them a free way in.
For now, owners of second- and third-generation models have to wait for tvOS 27.2.1. Once it arrives, they can install it, pair a supported iPhone, and start asking Siri new kinds of questions.