With the launch of the new Apple TV 4K, the company has confirmed that an upcoming tvOS update will add new features including a full redesign of Siri on Apple TV.
- "Siri support on Apple TV has expanded to Chile, Finland, and South Africa, and will launch in Denmark, Luxembourg, and Singapore later this year, bringing Siri on Apple TV to 30 countries and regions," announced Apple.
Apple TV will soon get a Siri redesign. Photo: Apple
Redesign of Siri
At the same time, tvOS will get a redesigned Siri user interface that can recognize each family member's voice.
- "Siri on Apple TV features a complete redesign, and will be able to recognize each user’s voice, so they can easily access their movies, shows, music, games, and apps, and pick up where they left off. By using the Siri Remote and asking “What should I watch?” users can get tailored recommendations," said Apple.
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"Hey Siri" will work with Apple TV while using AirPods. Apple's headphones already support Spatial Audio on Apple TV when the audio source is in 5.1, 7.1 or Dolby Atmos.
In addition, the tvOS update will add iCloud Shared Photo Library to let families view their pictures on the big screen and turn Apple TV into a Matter hub for the connected home.
- "Apple TV 4K is also an essential building block for Matter, the new smart home connectivity standard that enables a wide variety of accessories to work together seamlessly across platforms, helping to fulfill the true vision of a smart home. When viewing a HomeKit camera, Apple TV users can control nearby accessories — such as turning on the outdoor lights — or display multiple cameras at the same time on the TV screen for a more complete view. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video uses the on-device intelligence of Apple TV 4K to privately analyze the video to detect people, animals, cars, and package deliveries," said Apple. "With Thread networking support, Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi + Ethernet) connects compatible Thread-based smart home accessories reliably and securely."
Apple said that the tvOS update will be released later this fall.
