tvOS 27.2 was released on Monday for the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates, and the release notes for tvOS 27.2 are now available.
Note that Apple never released a tvOS 27.1 version, so tvOS 27.2 is the first Apple TV software update since tvOS 27 was released in September.
Apple says tvOS 27.2 includes a few FaceTime enhancements, plus the ability to shuffle through different screen saver categories. In addition, the Find My app now supports the Siri Remote (2nd generation) and later, but Precision Finding is limited to the Siri Remote (4th generation). The update also contains bug fixes and security patches.
Here are Apple’s full tvOS 27.2 release notes:
This update brings new ways to stay connected with FaceTime, personalize your screen saver, and locate your Siri Remote with Find My, along with bug fixes and security updates for your Apple TV 4K.
FaceTime
FaceTime links make it easier to join calls directly from your Apple TV.
Sign language interpreter and captioning support lets you add third-party services to your calls.
Screen Savers
Photo personalization lets you use your iPhone to choose specific photos for your screen saver without sharing your full library with Apple TV.
Shuffle option lets you enjoy different screen saver categories as your Apple TV cycles through them.
Find My
Find My support lets you locate your Siri Remote (2nd generation) or later using your iPhone.
Apple said Siri AI will be available on the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, but this functionality is not yet enabled on these models on tvOS 27.2. The new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) launches on Friday, November 13, and Siri AI is one of its headline new features, so perhaps the feature will come to older models closer to then.Related Roundup: Apple TV
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