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Apple today released tvOS 17.1, the first major update to the tvOS 17 operating system that initially came out in September 2023.

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tvOS 17.1 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌Apple TV‌. Go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 17.1 automatically.

The Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1, though the HomePods will also need the ‌HomePod‌ 17.1 software that came out today.

tvOS 17.1 also includes a new favoriting option in the Music app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌, along with some other minor Music changes.

tvOS updates tend to be minor in scale, focusing on small features and bug fixes rather than notable outward-facing changes. Apple's notes for tvOS 17.1 can be found in its tvOS support document.

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bozzykid
33 months ago

Only these two things:

The Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original HomePod and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1, though the HomePods will also need the HomePod 17.1 software that came out today.

tvOS 17.1 also includes a new favoriting option in the Music app on the ‌Apple TV‌, along with some other minor Music changes.
Not true. It also includes a new option for showing the On-Screen Volume Display.
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B/D
33 months ago

i don’t see anything different…
Only these two things:

The Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original HomePod and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1, though the HomePods will also need the HomePod 17.1 software that came out today.

tvOS 17.1 also includes a new favoriting option in the Music app on the ‌Apple TV‌, along with some other minor Music changes.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Heat_Fan89
33 months ago
I'm pleasantly surprised that my ATV 4 from 2015, is still getting OS updates. I've been looking for excuses to buy a new ATV but as long as my ATV is still receiving support, i'll hold off on the purchase.
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KimaniB
33 months ago

Maybe this will fix the Twitch app. The video goes black randomly on VODs. Might be a Twitch issue... might be an OS playback issue. Really annoying either way.
I hope this is fixed, about to update it now
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mnsportsgeek
33 months ago
I hope this fixes the bug I have where thumbnails of live events appear blank in my "up next" list.
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B/D
33 months ago

Maybe just affecting UK, but I'm missing the Trailers app! Can they now be accessed via ATV app?
Yes, the trailers app is no more, worldwide.
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