Apple shares tvOS 27.2 release notes with list of new features

tvOS 27.2 was released Monday for the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, but the Apple TV doesn’t show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple regularly updates a support document describing what’s 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 some FaceTime improvements, as well as the ability to cycle through different screen saver categories. Additionally, the Find My app now supports Siri Remote (2nd generation) and later, but Precision Finding is limited to Siri Remote (4th generation). The update also contains bug fixes and security fixes.

Here are Apple’s full release notes for tvOS 27.2:

This update brings new ways to stay connected with FaceTime, personalize your screensaver, and locate your Siri Remote with Find My, as well as bug fixes and security updates for your Apple TV 4K.

FaceTime

FaceTime links make it easy to join calls directly from your Apple TV.

Sign language interpreter and closed captioning support allow you to add third-party services to your calls.

Screen savers

Customize Photos lets you use your iPhone to choose specific photos for your screensaver without sharing your entire library with Apple TV.

The Shuffle option lets you enjoy different screen saver categories as your Apple TV cycles through them.

Find my

Find My assistance 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 feature is not yet enabled on those models on tvOS 27.2. The new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) launches on Friday, November 13, and Siri AI is one of its main new features, so perhaps the feature will be available on older models by then.