Apple TV Software / tvOS

Living-room iTunes interface The original Apple TV software provided a remote-friendly interface for browsing movies, TV shows, music, photos, and podcasts on a widescreen television.

Direct movie rentals Apple TV gained direct iTunes movie rentals, including HD titles with Dolby Digital, without requiring a computer.

Redesigned interface Apple TV 3.0 introduced a redesigned main menu intended to make favorite content easier to reach.

Streaming-first experience The second-generation Apple TV shifted the platform toward streaming HD rentals and content rather than local media storage.

Control your Apple TV from Control Center Control your Apple TV from Control Center: You can now control your Apple TV (3rd generation) from Control Center on all of your iOS and iPadOS devices.

iTunes Radio on Apple TV Apple announced iTunes Radio as a personalized music experience directly on Apple TV for the fall 2013 software era.

Peer-to-peer AirPlay Apple TV software 7.0 enabled compatible third-generation Apple TV hardware to receive peer-to-peer AirPlay without first joining the same Wi-Fi network.

tvOS and App Store The new tvOS platform brought a dedicated App Store and an SDK for television apps and games.

Expanded Siri Siri gained broader movie-topic search and the ability to search YouTube by voice.

4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR) 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR): Enjoy a cinematic experience on your Apple TV 4K with sharp, crisp images and more true-to-life colors.

Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos: With Apple TV 4K and a Dolby Atmos–compatible sound system, you can enjoy three-dimensional audio that sends sound around and above you.

Home screen Home screen: Watch full screen previews for new movies, hit music, top-rated games, and more as you highlight apps on the top row. Swipe up to hear audio and make selections.

Share audio Share audio: Enjoy movies and TV shows with a friend without disturbing others around you. Connect two sets of AirPods or compatible Beats products to your Apple TV 4K to share a viewing experience with separate volume controls.

Apple TV app Apple TV app:1 Browse the For You or For All of You row to get recommended titles for everyone watching. Check the Shared with You to see the shows and movies your friends share in Messages.

Multiuser Enhancements that make it easier to add profiles for every member of your Family Sharing group, so each person gets their own Up Next watchlist and personalized TV, movies, music, and app recommendations.

FaceTime FaceTime on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later) enables you to spend time with family and friends on the big screen.

InSight InSight for Apple TV+ displays real-time information that complements what you’re watching onscreen. Swipe down when playing an Apple Original movie or show.

Design Liquid Glass introduces a more expressive experience across tvOS as it refracts and reflects content in real time, and brings even more focus to what you’re watching.

Video podcasts on Apple TV Apple Podcasts on tvOS adds video podcast playback, bringing creators’ video episodes to the big screen.