Should I update?
Pick your device and the version it runs. You get a plain answer built from Apple's security releases and release notes — and the rule behind it.
Latest tvOS updates
From Apple's security releases page, with each update's security notes and release notes. Choose your model above for a personal answer.
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tvOS 27
14 Sep 2026
89 security fixes (CVE)A new major release — see what changed in tvOS 27.
Available for: Apple TV 4K 2nd generation and later
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tvOS 26.6
27 Jul 2026
106 security fixes (CVE)This update includes performance and stability improvements.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26.5
11 May 2026
48 security fixes (CVE)This update includes performance and stability improvements.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26.4
24 Mar 2026
19 security fixes (CVE)This update fixes an issue with audio playback on Apple TV 4K that can occur when sound transitions between programs with different formats, like Dolby Atmos and stereo. iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps removed with all content and playback consolidated into Apple TV app. This update also includes performance and stability improvements.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26.3
11 Feb 2026
Apple: an issue may have been exploited 17 security fixes (CVE)This update includes performance and stability improvements.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26.2
12 Dec 2025
Apple: 2 issues may have been exploited 18 security fixes (CVE)This update makes it easier for everyone to create their own profile for the Apple TV app to enjoy their favorite movies and shows, and includes performance and stability improvements.
More from Apple's release notes
- Apple TV app profiles
- Profiles can now be added for family and friends without an Apple Account, enabling their own Watchlist and the ability to explore movies and shows just for them.
- Age-suitable content across video providers automatically appears for kid profiles.
- Restrictions can be set on kid profiles to limit access to age-appropriate content.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26.1
3 Nov 2025
31 security fixes (CVE)This update includes performance and stability improvements.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26.0.1
29 Sep 2025
No published security contentThis update addresses an issue where audio could be out of sync on certain video streaming apps and includes performance and stability improvements.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
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tvOS 26
15 Sep 2025
22 security fixes (CVE)A new major release — see what changed in tvOS 26.
Available for: Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
How Osnivo decides
- Update now — a newer update for your model and branch has published security fixes (marked urgent when Apple says an issue may have been exploited), or Apple's newer updates for your model are only on a newer major release.
- Update when convenient — newer updates exist, but Apple published no security content for them.
- You're up to date — you run the newest update Apple lists for your model on that branch. Moving to a new major release stays your call.
We cover updates released since 15 Sep 2025. Counts are the CVE entries on Apple's security notes; “No published security content” means Apple's security releases page lists the update with no published CVE entries.
Sources for this page
- 1 Apple security releases support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 27 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26.6 support.apple.com
- 1 About Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD software updates support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26.5 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26.4 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26.3 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26.2 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26.1 support.apple.com
- 1 About the security content of tvOS 26 support.apple.com