Apple seeded the fifth beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, releasing it two weeks after the fourth beta. The update can be downloaded through the Settings app on the Apple TV, and a free developer account is required. tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts app, larger text options, and a more responsive Control Center. AirPlaying from another Apple device is now faster, and apps and animations are smoother.

Users can also view AppleCare coverage details in the Settings app. More details can be found in the Apple TV roundup. This beta is part of a broader trend of Apple rolling out developer betas ahead of public releases for tvOS 27, watchOS 26.6, and visionOS 26.6.