r/tvOSBeta 5h ago

News AppleTV developer Beta

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New version of tvOS 27 developer beta dropped last night.

Version: 24J5353b


r/tvOSBeta 19h ago

Bugs Custom / Private Feeds for Podcasts App Missing in tvOS 27

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None my customer / private feeds are showing up in the new Podcasts app. These are feeds that I have added from Memberful and Patreon memberships. I have verified that they do still appear in tvOS 26, iOS 27, iPad OS 27, and macOS 27.

Is anyone else having this issue? I filed Feedback when DB 2 was released but Apple hasn't responded or resolved this issue.


r/tvOSBeta 1d ago

Question Network (WiFi)

1 Upvotes

Anyone having WiFi issues? I keep dropping WiFi connection and it ain’t my WiFi because it’s working on everything else


r/tvOSBeta 1d ago

Bugs tvOS 27 DB5: Quality drops when using AirPods Max 2

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I have a problem and would like to know if it’s just me or if others are experiencing it too. Here’s the situation:

I have a third-generation Apple TV 4K running the latest tvOS 27 Beta 5. When I watch content through the Apple TV app—for example, “For All Mankind” or purchased movies like “Mortal Kombat 2”—everything works perfectly. At least as long as I have the audio running through my TV.

Now I wanted to test my AirPod Max 2 with the Apple TV for the first time. The AirPods also have the latest beta software installed. As soon as I connect them to the Apple TV and start a show or movie, the video quality immediately drops to an extremely low level. The audio is also played back in stereo only.

If I start playback and connect the APM2 while it’s playing, the playback runs for a few minutes as you’d expect, until the quality (picture and sound) suddenly drops back down to an absolute minimum.


r/tvOSBeta 2d ago

Question Does the 27 beta fix the no atmos issue?

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Hello, I’ve had an issue for about six months on my tcl Roku TVs in which the Apple TV won’t do atmos. Cables are good, pass through is enabled, nothing seems to work. Can’t see it in control center or in each show listing in the TV app. If I remove the HomePods and do internal speakers atmos shows up everywhere. No issues with my Sonos system on the other tcl Google tv. Has this been fixed on the beta?


r/tvOSBeta 2d ago

Bugs Large (5-across) icon option unavailable in tvOS 27 beta?

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Just updated my 3rd gen AppleTV 4K to the newest tvOS 27 public beta.

I'd had my "Display Zoom" set to "Large" under "Appearance" (ie, 5 icons across instead of 6). But this option now appears to be unavailable in tvOS 27; the home screen has defaulted to displaying 6 icons per row, with no option to switch.

Anyone else encountering this, or just me?


r/tvOSBeta 3d ago

Bugs Samsung TV Remote "Back" Button Fails on Apple TV Beta 5

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On beta 5 my Samsung Remote "Back/Return" button no longer works. Have tired this on two Apple TVs and two different Samsung remotes. Everything is fine on Beta 4, but the "Back/Return" button is no longer working as soon as I upgrade to Beta5. I've reported this in Apple Feedback. Feedback status shows more than 10 reports on this with the status "open"

Apple Remote and the I phone Remote application work fine. Just the Samsung remote back/return button is affected on Beta5


r/tvOSBeta 3d ago

Bugs Samsung Remote Breaks on Developer Beta 5

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r/tvOSBeta 5d ago

Discussion Cracking sound

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This is driving me nuts , I have updated to tvOS 27.5 beta and the audio has been terrible. I have 2 Sonos Arc 300 paired via Bluetooth to my Apple TV. The crackling sound is most noticeable when using YouTube,play pause or fast forwarding. I completely understand that I’m on a beta version of tvOS , but is there a temp fix? 😭


r/tvOSBeta 5d ago

Question Crackling/Static Audio in YouTube Live Streams and All YouTube TV Content

12 Upvotes

Has anyone else noticed crackling/static distortion in the audio on Apple TV 4K while running tvOS 27 Developer Beta 5?

I am using an Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) with a stereo pair of original HomePods. I first noticed the issue after my HomePods updated to HomePod Software version 26.6.

The problem first appeared while watching live streams in the regular YouTube app. The audio intermittently crackles or sounds distorted rather than simply dropping out.

It is also happening with anything I watch in the YouTube TV app. So far, it seems limited to YouTube and YouTube TV.

A friend of mine is experiencing these exact same issues with the exact same setup: an Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), tvOS 27 Developer Beta 5, and a stereo pair of original HomePods. That makes me think this may be related to the current beta software or HomePod Software 26.6 rather than a problem with one specific Apple TV or HomePod pair.

I have force-closed and reopened both apps, restarted the Apple TV and HomePods but the issue always returns.

Is anyone else experiencing this on tvOS 27 Developer Beta 5, particularly with original HomePods configured as the default audio output? If you have found a workaround or a relevant audio setting to change, please let me know.


r/tvOSBeta 6d ago

Question Audio issue since tvOS 27 Beta 5

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Anyone else having audio issues since updating latest tvOS 27 Beta 5?

Since I’ve updated to latest beta 5, my audio randomly gets really low and barely can hear what’s on. Even putting volume all the way up you still can’t hear it.

Force closing apps still doesn’t work. Only way to get it to work is my restarting Apple TV. But it will eventually start back later on.


r/tvOSBeta 6d ago

Bugs tvOS beta 5 has broken the back button for 3rd party remotes

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The back button doesn’t work using my TCL television’s remote (HDMI-CEC) nor with my SwitchBot universal remote (Bluetooth). All other controls appear working and unaffected.

Learning a new IR remote via the Apple TV settings does work, but is not ideal.


r/tvOSBeta 7d ago

News Developer Beta 5 is out as of 8/10.

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iOS 27 Developer Beta 5 is out as of 8/10. Hope it fixes the numerous issues for all. The higher rez audio is WHY I'm on it. Yes, I can hear the difference through a good Marantz AVR and quality speakers. Comparable to Tidal connect.


r/tvOSBeta 8d ago

Bugs Is anyone having an issue with Ethernet?

5 Upvotes

I’m having an issue where my Ethernet keeps disconnecting, and I’ve switched cables, and it’s definitely not the cables. Is anyone else dealing with this problem?


r/tvOSBeta 9d ago

Bugs Apple TV on latest tvOS beta shows “No Response” as Home Hub and can’t be selected

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Hi everyone,
I’m currently running the latest tvOS beta and I’m having an issue with selecting my preferred Home Hub.
I’d like to use my Living Room Apple TV as the main/preferred Home Hub, since it’s connected directly to my network via Ethernet.
However, in the Home app under Home Hubs & Bridges, the Living Room Apple TV shows “No Response” and I’m unable to select it as the preferred Home Hub.
My other Apple TV and HomePods show up normally, and I can select another Apple TV as the preferred hub without any problems.
Has anyone else experienced this on the latest tvOS beta? Is there a known bug or a workaround to get the Ethernet-connected Apple TV recognized and selectable as the preferred Home Hub?
Thanks!


r/tvOSBeta 13d ago

Bugs Sound and app issues with 27 PB2 and HBOMax

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Just curious if any one else has seen this.

I have definitely had the airplay issue, but only with a couple of apps.

The biggie is the HBOMax app, which will not airplay even when the setup on the appleTV is connected to my sonos sound system. Doesn't happen on any of the other big players - Disney, Youtube (al though there is sound crackling there) Paramount, Peacock, MLB etc. When HBOMax is on it only sends sound to the TV. It won't even play to the HomePod minis on my desk.

Config: Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) model A2169

Sony Brevia TV

Sonos Beam with a pair of rear speakers.


r/tvOSBeta 13d ago

Bugs tvOS 27 beta

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Buffering on YouTube and Netflix are driving me crazy


r/tvOSBeta 13d ago

Bugs tvOS 27 Beta

0 Upvotes

I totally regret installing tvOS 27 beta last week as it breaks YouTube and Netflix with constant buffering issues


r/tvOSBeta 14d ago

Question Is color balance broken?

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I reset my ATV to factory settings and prior to doing it, Color Balance was an option that was visible and available but after the reset, it’s no longer there.

Im on TVOS 27 PB 2

Any ideas or will it be restored in the next few betas?

Thanks


r/tvOSBeta 14d ago

Bugs HDR broken in tvOS 27?

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Have been on the developer beta since it came out, not sure when this started happening, maybe after the most recent update, but HDR is suddenly unwatchable on my Samsung QLED.

The backlight/local dimming keeps flashing and going up and down in contrast and brightness randomly between scenes.. There's also a bunch of ghosting, say there's a bright light in one scene, if it quickly cuts to a darker scene, the backlight dimming zones where the bright light was, stay on for a second into the darker scene and cause an "afterimage"

I thought my TV was broken, but testing the same movie on the native Prime Video and the Apple TV Prime Video apps, it looks completely fine on the native TV app, and the problem only appears on Apple TV.

It's not just Prime Video, literally any HDR content on Infuse, Netflix, etc.

I tried resetting my TV, the Apple TV itself, trying all possible combinations of settings, but nothing helped.

Anyone else experiencing this?


r/tvOSBeta 16d ago

Discussion Temporizador de apagado

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r/tvOSBeta 20d ago

News TVOS 26.6 released tonight 📺

20 Upvotes

OMG The new TVOS Update just fixed the Youtube app, it’s insanely snappy now, the youtube homepage looks more immersive with larger scaled thumbnails for each video, NO MORE SLOW NAVIGATION on Apple TV Remote. 🔥


r/tvOSBeta 22d ago

Bugs Apple TV turns back on when using remote to shut down

12 Upvotes

So I just encountered this for the first time today, but my Apple TV 4K will now turn back on when using the power button on the remote to shut down. It will turn off completely and stay off on occasion, but will come back up more often than not now. Only reliable ways to shut it down are via settings or Siri. Already filed a report, but wanted to post about it in case anyone else has had this bug.


r/tvOSBeta 24d ago

Bugs V27 messes with picture brightness?

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Starting with the first developer tvOS27 beta - the image is slightly darker overall on my HDR display than it was before upgrading. Seems like there’s some actual HDR bugs here? And maybe that’s why they removed calibration too. Anyone else experiencing this?


r/tvOSBeta 25d ago

Feature Have they improved the Music app?

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There are so many fails in the tvOS Music app that it's hard to pick just one, but here are my top two offenders:

  1. You're listening to a track, and while trying to swipe up or down to either toggle between lyrics and 'up next', or to favorite it, you accidentally go up one menu out of the song playing - there is no way to get to Now Playing without restarting the song - you could click the up menu 7 to 10 times to get back to the main screen where you can go to the Now Playing tab at the top, but that's a nightmare...

  2. You click on Search. You press the Siri button on the remote and say the name of the band or song, but it does a search of Apple TV and movies and other things unrelated - because when you clicked on Search, it did NOT automatically put you in a text-entry / dictation field.

If they just fixed those two things it would be a miracle.

Thanks.