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Apple Releases tvOS 18.6

Apple today released tvOS 18.6, the latest version of the tvOS operating system. tvOS 18.6 comes 11 weeks after the launch of tvOS 18.5, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and ‌Apple TV‌ HD models.

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tvOS 18.6 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to the new version of tvOS automatically.

Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out.

Apple has also released a new version of the HomePod Software 18.6 for the ‌HomePod‌ and HomePod mini. ‌HomePod‌ software is based on tvOS. According to Apple's release notes, the ‌HomePod‌ software update includes performance and stability improvements.

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9 months ago
An update option for Apple TV in the Home app would be nice. I can do it whilst doing the home pods.
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9 months ago
HomePod updates worry me every single time. My OG’s don’t need fancy updates 😜 I’ll wait a week for me fellow enthusiasts to test the Sonic waters
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9 months ago
The HomePod Software updated very quickly, a very welcomed improvement :)
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