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 24 months old!
tvOS 16 – General information
| Introduced | September 7, 2022 |
| Released | September 12, 2021 |
| Original Price | Free |
| System Requirements | Apple TV HD Apple TV 4K Apple TV 4K 2021 Apple TV 4K 2022 |
| Distribution | Over-the-Air |
Versions
| Versions | Build | Release Date |
| tvOS 16.0 | 20J373 | September 12, 2022 |
| tvOS 16.1 | 20K71 | October 24, 2022 |
| tvOS 16.1.1 | 20K80 | November 15, 2022 |
| tvOS 16.2 | 20K362 | December 13, 2022 |
| tvOS 16.3 | 20K650 | January 24, 2023 |