Today Apple introduced a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with Siri AI, and A19 chip, and more. But the company also shared welcome news for current Apple TV users: Siri AI is compatible with select older models too.
Siri AI supported on Apple TV 4K 2nd and 3rd generation
The new Apple TV 4K is packed with a variety of upgrades, but it also has a higher $299 starting price.
While it’s previously been expected that the rumored Siri AI support in tvOS would require the new hardware, it seems that’s not the case.
In Apple’s press release, it says:
Siri AI is available as a beta on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later), and is available at launch in the U.S., Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK in English.
This means users of the last two generations of Apple TV 4K can benefit from Siri AI too with a forthcoming software update for tvOS.
Siri AI will almost certainly perform better on the latest-generation hardware, but it’s great to see it supported on some older models too.
Does this news change your upgrade plans? Let us know in the comments.
Best Apple TV 4K accessories
- AirPods Pro 3 (now only $199, down from $249)
- Anti-slip silicone case for Siri Remote, AirTag compatible
- TotalMount for mounting Apple TV
- iPhone Continuity Camera mount for Apple TV
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