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Apple today released tvOS 18.4, the latest version of the tvOS 18 operating system that came out last September. tvOS 18.4 comes two months after Apple released tvOS 18.3, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models.

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tvOS 18.4 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 18.4 automatically.

Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out.

Apple has also released a new version of the HomePod Software 18.4 for the ‌HomePod‌ and HomePod mini. ‌HomePod‌ software is based on tvOS.

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srbNYC
14 months ago
I still want to know why software update is under “System” on Apple TV, and under “General” on every other Apple device.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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noanker
14 months ago

Let’s show tvOS 18.4 some love in the comments y’all
Loving the fact that my 2015 4th gen Apple TV HD is still receiving updates almost 10 years later in 2025!

The A8 chip soldiers on!
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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gk_brown
14 months ago

I'd love a more compact Apple TV, with completely overhauled remote
Why does it need to be more compact? What is wrong with the current remote?
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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That70sGAdawg
14 months ago
I need a new Apple Tv model released soon ...
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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sjsharksfan12
14 months ago

Let’s show tvOS 18.4 some love in the comments y’all
I would love to. I just wish there was more to the update than this site usually reports.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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turbineseaplane
14 months ago

Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document ('https://support.apple.com/en-us/106336'), which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out.
That link shows this:



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