tvOS 27

Where tvOS 27 Stands Today

The current version is tvOS 27.2, released October 26, 2026 as build 24K122. 2 tvOS 27 releases have shipped since September 14, 2026.

Every tvOS 27 Release

Each version, its build number, the day it shipped and the gap before it. Taken from Apple's release feed within minutes of each one and kept permanently — the gaps are measured, not estimated.

Which Devices Run tvOS 27

2 models run tvOS 27, and 2 that ran the previous version did not make the cut. Every point release under tvOS 27 reaches the same list — Apple does not drop devices mid-cycle.

The full list across every platform, or check one device.

• Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)
• Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)

Stopped at the previous version: Apple TV 4K (2017), Apple TV HD (2015).

The tvOS 27 Beta Cycle

11 pre-release builds of tvOS 27 are on record, each with its own page and Apple's notes for it where they were published. The build history lays out every platform side by side.

tvOS 27 betas are still arriving for the next point release — the install guide covers joining, and leaving is as simple.

How to Install tvOS 27

Open Settings → System → Software Updates → Beta Updates on the Apple TV. A shipped release needs nothing beyond that — no file, no profile, no account beyond the one already on the device.

Coming from an older version, the device installs the newest tvOS 27 release directly; there is no need to step through the ones in between. If nothing appears, this guide covers the three usual causes.

Frequently Asked Questions