tvOS 16

The tvOS 16 is an operating system that was designed and developed by Apple in 2022. The system has been released on September 12, 2022, and was preinstalled on the currently sold Apple TV 4K 2022. This software gets the latest update (16.3) on January 24, 2023.

Key features in tvOS 16
tvOS 16 brings to Apple TV support for multiple languages, Buddy Controller, My Sports, Hover Text, support for personalized Spatial Audio, and lots of other new features and enhancements.

Fitness+ on Apple TV now features key moments in the workout Intensity Metrics to motivate and encourage users to give their best. Apple TV app now supports HDR10+ and video previews.

Apple TV with tvOS 16 is now supporting more controllers to play games. Supported controllers include Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons, Pro Controllers, and any Bluetooth and USB game controllers.

Today tvOS 16 is 18 months old!

tvOS 16
Source: apple.com – tvOS 16

tvOS 16 – General information

IntroducedSeptember 7, 2022
ReleasedSeptember 12, 2021
Original PriceFree
System RequirementsApple TV HD
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K 2021
Apple TV 4K 2022
DistributionOver-the-Air

Versions

VersionsBuildRelease Date
tvOS 16.020J373September 12, 2022
tvOS 16.120K71October 24, 2022
tvOS 16.1.120K80November 15, 2022
tvOS 16.220K362December 13, 2022
tvOS 16.320K650January 24, 2023

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