Apple's new Siri AI is coming to Apple TV 4K models dating back to 2021, letting existing owners get the upgraded assistant without buying the $299 hardware. The new Siri AI beta will work on Apple TV 4K models dating back to the second generation, so owners won't need the latest device to use it.
The feature brings a more conversational version of Siri to the television, with natural-language searches, follow-up questions, and personalized recommendations. It also introduces a full-screen interface for exploring movies and TV shows. Viewers can ask which Apple TV shows won Emmy Awards, request recommendations, or ask questions about what they are watching.
Responses appear in a compact overlay during playback, so viewers can keep watching without interrupting the screen. Siri AI will be available in beta with tvOS 27.2 on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later). The feature requires the home owner to have an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone or iPad running the latest software, with Siri AI enabled in a supported language.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K adds three far-field microphones for hands-free commands, even while audio is playing. Older models also support Siri AI but lack those built-in microphones. At launch, Siri AI will support English in eight countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing