Apple Releases tvOS 18.2.1 With Data Syncing Fix

A minor software update for the Apple TV was released today.

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tvOS 18.2.1 is now available for all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models. It can be installed on the Apple TV by opening the Settings app and selecting System → Software Updates. It is a minor update with a data syncing bug fix.

According to Apple's release notes, the tvOS 18.2.1 update "addresses an issue where data may not sync correctly across devices."

The update has a build number of 22K160.

Apple also released iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 with "important bug fixes" earlier this month.

tvOS 18.2.1 follows tvOS 18.2, which was released in December with a Snoopy screen saver option on the second-generation Apple TV 4K and newer, along with support for ultra-wide 21:9 content with a home theater projector on the third-generation Apple TV 4K.

Next up is tvOS 18.3, which is currently in beta and likely to be released in late January. The update might introduce robot vacuum support in the Home app by time it is released, but otherwise it is shaping up to be a very minor update.

Apple reportedly plans to release the next Apple TV in the later months of 2025, with an Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that could add Wi-Fi 6E support to the streaming device. The current Apple TV 4K was released in October 2022.

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IAhawk10 Avatar
14 weeks ago
I still can’t believe they haven’t fixed the bug where the keyboard on your phone goes away and clears what you are typing every couple of seconds. It’s terrible on the YouTube app but getting worse on Disney Plus and a few other apps. It’s almost impossible to search. I’ve tried resetting my Apple TVs multiple times and starting over. Appears to be a common issue in the forums.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MattyD22201 Avatar
14 weeks ago

I still can’t believe they haven’t fixed the bug where the keyboard on your phone goes away and clears what you are typing every couple of seconds. It’s terrible on the YouTube app but getting worse on Disney Plus and a few other apps. It’s almost impossible to search. I’ve tried resetting my Apple TVs multiple times and starting over. Appears to be a common issue in the forums.
This!!! It's been going on for a couple years now. It's so frustrating on YouTube. If I type really slow, it seems to stay but I shouldnt have to do that.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Scooby_Snacks Avatar
14 weeks ago
Apple has introduced so many bugs on the latest versions of AppleTV it's nearly unusable for me now. Is anyone else experiencing "Connect Apple TV to [which ever app the show is on]" when you try to go to to a show in your playlist, only to click on the connect button and nothing happens, it just spins forever until you press menu to exit?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Trey M Avatar
14 weeks ago

Reintroduce the AirPort Extreme into the Apple TV, and put a 24-core GPU in it for developers to create games that can complete with Playstation and XBOX. Then rename it Apple Hub.
That would be a reason to upgrade, nothing else.
Don't hold your breath. Apple is clearly not positioned to compete with PS and Xbox and their gaming demos are pure marketing ploys. I don't know a single person who regularly games on their Apple TV. Not saying there aren't any, but it's a minuscule niche in the overall market and they would need to invest billions to truly compete in any sense in this space.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ikramerica Avatar
14 weeks ago

hopefully it fix where my tv randomly goes louder for no particularly reason
Never experienced that with any ATV + TV combo, even at hotels. Maybe your tv is the issue.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
GIZBUG Avatar
14 weeks ago
Downloading
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