How to Update the Apple TV

The Apple TV, like most other electronics devices, includes software that allows you to control what is happening on the device. As new bugs or features are added or discovered, then Apple will occasionally release updates that improve the Apple TV. Many new features are not available on the Apple TV until an available update is installed, so it’s helpful to know how to install an Apple TV update if you want to use that feature.

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If you want to be able to have some of the same features as the Apple TV on another television, but you don’t want to spend the money, then check out the Google Chromecast on Amazon.

Install an Update on the Apple TV

If you have the option enabled on your Apple TV that installs updates automatically, then you may be surprised to find out that you might have an update available. Automatic updating on the Apple TV doesn’t always occur immediately when it is released, so a brand new feature may be accessible more quickly if you follow the steps below to manually install an Apple TV update.

Step 1: Turn on the Apple TV and your television, then switch the television to the Apple TV’s input channel.

Step 2: Press and hold the Menu button on the Apple TV remote control to return to the main Apple TV menu.

Step 3: Navigate to the Settings icon and select it.

select the settings option

Step 4: Select the General option.

select the general option

Step 5: Scroll down and select Software Updates.

choose the software updates option

Step 6: Select the Update Software option.

select the update software option

Step 7: Select the Download and Install option.

how to update the apple tv

You can then wait until the update is downloaded, prepared and installed. This typically takes a few minutes, but large updates can take longer.

The Roku 1 on Amazon is another streaming video option that is similar to the Apple TV. It also costs about half the price of the Apple TV, and offers access to a wider range on content.

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