Apple Extends Siri AI to Second and Third Gen Apple TV 4K Models

Apple has confirmed that second and third generation Apple TV 4K devices will support Siri AI features. This capability arrives via a forthcoming tvOS 27.2 software update, which is currently available in beta. The announcement follows the introduction of the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, which includes an A19 chip and native Siri AI support.

Which devices support the new AI features?

The Siri AI functionality is compatible with Apple TV 4K models from the second and third generations. Users of these older devices do not need to purchase the new fourth-generation hardware to access the feature. The new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K starts at $299, while the existing models remain supported through software updates.

What hardware is required to use Siri AI?

Enabling Siri AI on an Apple TV 4K requires a paired compatible device. The Home app’s home owner must possess an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. That device must be running the latest software version. Additionally, Siri AI must be enabled on the paired device and set to a supported language.

Where is the feature available at launch?

Siri AI is launching in English only. Supported regions at launch include the United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. The feature adds conversational entertainment searches, follow-up questions, and personal context through the paired device.

What else was announced alongside this update?

Apple also unveiled a new Siri Remote priced at $59. It supports Find My and Precision Finding features, allowing users to locate the remote using directional arrows on a compatible iPhone. Precision Finding requires an iPhone Duo, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 or later, excluding the iPhone 17e.

Questions to ask your suppliers

Teams usually review software update policies to understand how feature rollouts affect existing hardware lifecycles. Check whether your organization’s device management tools can restrict beta software installations on shared or public-facing devices. Determine who inside the organization needs to be told about changes to voice assistant capabilities and data processing requirements. Verify that paired mobile devices meet the necessary security standards before enabling new AI features.

What to do and how to stay safe: Apple

• Review tvOS update settings to ensure beta versions do not install automatically on production devices.
• Verify that paired iPhones or iPads are running the latest security patches before enabling Siri AI.
• Monitor official vendor communications for the release of the stable tvOS 27.2 update.
• Assess whether personal context features align with your organization’s data privacy policies.

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Frequently asked questions

Can first generation Apple TV 4K use Siri AI?

No, Siri AI is supported on second and third generation Apple TV 4K models and the new fourth-generation model.

Is Siri AI available in languages other than English?

At launch, Siri AI supports only English in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK.

Does the new Siri Remote work with older Apple TVs?

Yes, the new Siri Remote is compatible with all Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models released since 2015.