Apple recently launched tvOS 27.2 which contains a swath of new features for existing Apple TV 4K users. The new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K carries a hefty price tag, which is why the new tvOS 27.2 update is so welcomed. Existing users get several new features without buying a new box.
Many features are available now, though one big one is just around the corner. A quick and easy way to upgrade existing Apple TV 4K is by picking up one of the newly-upgraded Siri Remotes, supported with tvOS 27.2. The new Siri Remote has a built-in tone generator so when you lose your remote, you can have it play back a chime.
Even buried in the couch cushion you could hear the chirping from across the room. If you're too far away or the remote is too deeply buried, the remote supports Precision Finding. Similar to an AirTag, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to get directional guidance to where the remote is located within inches.
If you keep your existing Siri Remote, tvOS 27.2 finally brings it into the Find My app. That means you won't have to open the Remote app, go to the top drop-down, and hit find. Instead, you'll venture to the Find My app where all your other trackable items are housed.
Screensavers Apple has been expanding the screensavers for Apple TV 4K outside of its usual Aerial ones. There are no new ones here, but there is a new way to choose between them. A new shuffle option for Apple TV 4K screensavers lets you turn on random.
Every time your Apple TV 4K goes into sleep mode it will choose one of the available options including your photos, Aerial, Snoopy, and more. On the photo and memories screensavers, you can customize these using your iPhone or iPad. Profiles for the Apple TV app are supported on iPhone and iPad with iOS 27.2, which is great for parents who may hand their device to a child to watch something.
Profiles will make sure they don't see age-restricted content and what they watch won't impact your Watch Next queue. New animated profile options for Apple TV allow users to choose animated characters from some of Apple's shows, including Snoopy, Stillwater, and Frog and Toad. The Apple Music app on Apple TV 4K has a new icon matching the rebrand across Apple's other platforms with a black background and white music note.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing