tvOS 14 is a version of the tvOS operating system from Apple Inc. Based on iOS 14, it was announced online on June 22 at the 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference.[1] It was released on September 16, 2020.
New features[]
Experience[]
- Smaller app icons with more rounded corners.
- New screen saver options.
- Redesigned Control Center.
- Adds Audio Sharing for simultaneously connecting two sets of AirPods on an Apple TV 4K.
- Supports full-resolution AirPlay sharing for 4K videos and photos on an Apple TV 4K.
- Adds picture-in-picture support for 3rd-party apps.
- Support for 4K YouTube videos on an Apple TV 4K, reportedly through VP9 support.[2][3]
Gaming[]
- Multiuser support for gaming.
- Support for Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller.
HomeKit[]
- Adds camera feeds and picture-in-picture monitoring for HomeKit-enabled security cameras.[4]
- Adds direct control of HomeKit accessories in Control Center.
Release history[]
| Version | Based on | Build | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tvOS 14.0 | iOS 14.0 | 18J386 | 2020-09-16 | Initial new features release. |
| tvOS 14.0.1 | iOS 14.0.1 | 18J400 | 2020-09-24 | General performance and stability improvements. |
| tvOS 14.0.2 | 18J411 | 2020-10-05 | General performance and stability improvements. | |
| tvOS 14.2 | iOS 14.2 | 18K57 | 2020-11-05 | Support for Dolby Atmos or Dolby Digital sound through HomePod speakers connected to an Apple TV 4K. |
| tvOS 14.3 | iOS 14.3 | 18K561 | 2020-12-14 | Added support for Apple Fitness+ and Apple One services. |
| tvOS 14.4 | iOS 14.4 | 18K802 | 2021-01-26 | General performance and stability improvements. |
| tvOS 14.5 | iOS 14.5 | 18L204 | 2021-04-26 | Initial release for Apple TV 4K (2nd generation). Support for Siri Remote (2nd generation). |
| tvOS 14.6 | iOS 14.6 | 18L569 | 2021-05-24 | Support for Dolby Atmos and lossless sound through Apple Music on Apple TV 4K. |
| tvOS 14.7 | iOS 14.7 | 18M60 | 2021-07-19 |
References[]
- ↑ 13 new innovative technologies and features unveiled at WWDC20, Apple Inc. 2020-06-22.
- ↑ Welch, Chris (2020-06-22). Apple TV 4K will at last play YouTube in 4K with tvOS 14 update (en). The Verge. Retrieved on 2020-06-23.
- ↑ Peterson, Mike (2020-06-23). iPhones, iPads can now stream 4K YouTube videos in iOS 14 (en). AppleInsider.
- ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (2020-06-22). Apple updates tvOS with Home support and picture-in-picture (en). Retrieved on 2020-06-23.
External links[]
- What’s new in tvOS 14 for Apple TV at Apple Support
- About Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD software updates
- About the security content of tvOS 14.0
- About the security content of tvOS 14.2
- About the security content of tvOS 14.3
- About the security content of tvOS 14.4
- About the security content of tvOS 14.5
- About the security content of tvOS 14.6
- About the security content of tvOS 14.7
- tvOS at Apple Developer
- AppleTV Firmware Download Locations at iClarified
- Firmware/Apple TV/14.x at The iPhone Wiki
- tvOS 14 at AppleInsider
- tvOS 14 roundup at MacRumors
- tvOS: tvOS 14 at Wikipedia
