What’s new in tvOS 26 for Apple TV 4K
Here are some of the new features and enhancements in the latest version of tvOS. Not all features and content are available in all countries or regions or on all Apple TV hardware models.
Apple TV+ is now Apple TV (tvOS 26.1). Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity. See Apple TV app at a glance.
A beautiful new design. tvOS 26 on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later) features a stunning new design with Liquid Glass—making every interaction more vibrant and seamless. Bringing depth and detail to the edge of every icon, Liquid Glass complements the action without distracting from what’s playing.
Redesigned Apple TV app. Movies and shows are now displayed as cinematic posters, giving you more at a glance. See Apple TV app at a glance.
Sing with your iPhone mic on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation). Pair your iPhone and use it as a mic with Apple Music Sing to sing along with the songs you love. See Use Apple Music Sing on Apple TV 4K.
Lyrics translation and pronunciation. Understand a song’s meaning and follow along in other languages. See View a song’s lyrics.
Updates to FaceTime on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later). Call your friends and family with new Contact Posters, and turn on Live Captions to follow along in more languages. See Start or join a FaceTime call from your Apple TV 4K.
Call notifications. See notifications on Apple TV 4K when you get incoming phone or FaceTime audio calls, then answer them on connected HomePod speakers or on your iPhone. See Manage incoming iPhone calls on Apple TV 4K.
Wake up to profiles. Choose your profile when Apple TV 4K turns on to get back to your movies, shows, and music. See Adjust settings for user profiles and accounts on Apple TV 4K.
Aerial screen saver updates. Pick the Aerial screen savers you want to see on Apple TV 4K, including new breathtaking landscapes from India. See Activate or change the screen saver on Apple TV 4K.
Default AirPlay speakers. Choose any AirPlay-enabled speaker as the default for your Apple TV. See Set HomePod or AirPlay-enabled speakers as your default audio output.
More plans in Apple Fitness+. With new made-for-you and custom plans you create on your iPhone, you can keep your fitness goals on track and work out seamlessly between Apple TV 4K and your iPhone or iPad. See View and manage Fitness+ plans on Apple TV 4K.