tvOS 12
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Table of versions: tvOS 12.x – Apple TV (4th and 5th generations)
tvOS version iOS version based on Build Release date Features
12.0 12.0 16J364 September 17, 2018; 3 years ago
Audio
Adds support for Dolby Atmos E-AC3 passthrough on Apple TV 4K, up to 7.1.4 channels
Experience
Adds support for Zero Sign-On automatic television app authentication with supported cable providers.
Adds password AutoFill from iPhones and iPads running iOS 12 or newer.
Adds new aerial screensavers.
Developer tools
Adds support for home control systems that include Control4, Crestron, and Savant.
Adds support for third-party remotes including Siri support.
12.0.1 12.0 16J380 September 24, 2018; 3 years ago Bug fixes and improvements
12.1 12.1 16J602 October 30, 2018; 2 years ago Bug fixes and improvements
12.1.1 12.1.1 16K45 December 5, 2018; 2 years ago Bug fixes and improvements
12.1.2 12.1.3 16K534 January 22, 2019; 2 years ago Bug fixes and improvements
12.2 12.2 16L226 March 25, 2019; 2 years ago Siri and Apple TV Remote improvements
12.2.1 12.2 16L250 April 10, 2019; 2 years ago Bug fixes and improvements
12.3 12.3 16M153 May 13, 2019; 2 years ago
Adds redesigned TV app
GUI changes in video player
12.4 12.4 16M568 July 22, 2019; 2 years ago Bug fixes and improvements
12.4.1 12.4.1 16M600 August 26, 2019; 2 years ago Final update for tvOS 12.
Security fixes
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