Update your Apple TV
Learn how to check for updates or set Apple TV to automatically update the software for you.
Update your Apple TV automatically
You can set your Apple TV to automatically install new updates when they're available. Go to Settings > System > Software Updates and turn on Automatically Update.
Update your Apple TV manually
Go to Settings > System > Software Updates and select Update Software.
If there's an update, select Download and Install.
Wait for your Apple TV to download the update. Keep your Apple TV connected and plugged in to power until the update is complete.
After the update has downloaded, your Apple TV will restart, prepare the update and then install it. When the update is complete, your Apple TV will automatically restart again.
Get help
If you can’t update your Apple TV, make sure that you’re connected to a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
If the progress bar for the update appears to be stuck or paused, and “Preparing Update” or “Applying Update” is displayed on your TV screen, allow more time for the update to be completed. If you've been waiting for more than an hour, contact Apple Support before you restart or unplug your Apple TV.
If the progress bar for the update appears to be stuck or paused below an Apple logo without any text, and you’ve been waiting for more than an hour, restart your Apple TV by unplugging and then plugging it back into a power source. If your Apple TV still won’t update, contact Apple Support.
If there is an issue during the update, you might see a message that asks you to Reset All Settings, Restore, or Restart. Try the Restart option first. If issues persist, try Reset All Settings followed by Restore.
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