tvOS updates

From Updates, in the HARD wiki · Updated
This article is about security updates for tvOS. For every product, see Updates.

The latest version of tvOS is 27.2, which Apple released on 26 Oct 2026. It fixes 72 security flaws.[1] It fixes 72 security flaws, and attackers study each release to work out what it fixed.

Since June 2026, Apple has put out 3 tvOS security releases.

Should you update your Apple TV?

Yes, this week. tvOS 27.2 came out on 26 Oct 2026. None of its 72 fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Its page lists what each fix covers.

Older devices

Apple keeps fixing older versions for devices that can’t run the newest one. The newest release on each:

VersionReleasedFixes
tvOS 27.272
tvOS 26.6106

How to update

  1. Open Settings on the Apple TV.System → Software Updates → Update Software.
  2. Turn on automatic updates.In the same place, turn on Automatically Update.

To see which version you have: Settings → General → About shows the tvOS version.

Every release

Every tvOS security release since June 2026, newest first.

ReleaseDateFixesUsed in attacks
tvOS 27.272–
tvOS 27101–
tvOS 26.6106–

References

  1. ^ Apple. “Apple security releases”, each release’s notes.