tvOS 27.2 is coming next week, bringing several new features to Apple TV 4K users, including some screen saver upgrades. Here's what's new.
The first change is a Shuffle option for screen savers. tvOS offers a variety of screen savers across categories including Aerials, Memories & Slideshows, Portraits, and Snoopy, but users have historically had to choose just one category. In tvOS 27.2, the new Shuffle option cycles through all available screen savers, regardless of category, throughout the day. Aerials fans can keep enjoying Apple's selection while also benefiting from the other categories.
Second, the Apple TV app now supports sign language for select movies and shows. Viewers can toggle sign language options inside the player controls. Per Sigmund Judge, tvOS 27.2 Beta 3 confirms upcoming options for both American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL), expanding accessibility for content in the app.
Third, users can curate custom screen savers from their Photos library. When setting up screen savers in the Memories & Slideshows or Portraits categories, they can manually select which content from their iPhone or iPad is included. This means they can enjoy Photos-based screen savers without giving Apple TV access to their full library.
The new Apple TV 4K (4th gen) arrives on November 13 with support for Siri AI and a four-speaker HomePod surround sound setup. Siri AI is also coming to the 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TV 4K, but it is not yet available in tvOS 27.2. tvOS 27.2 is now in release candidate form and is expected to ship next week to all users.
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