tvOS 18.4 Unleashed: Matter Support for Robotic Vacuums, Lossless Audio, and More

tvOS 18.4 introduces Matter support for robotic vacuums, lossless audio for AirPods Max users, and a streamlined Apple TV app interface.

2 months ago

Apple has released tvOS 18.4, introducing new features and updates to the Apple TV. Key highlights include:

Lossless Audio and Ultra-Low Latency: Enhanced audio quality for AirPods Max users.
Matter Support for Smart Home Devices: Users can control robotic vacuums and mops using voice commands.
Automatically Download In-App Content: Streamlines performance and reduces delays when accessing content.
ChatKit Framework: Suggests potential future support for messaging features on upcoming smart home devices.
Interface Updates: New tabs in the Apple TV app, including 'Add to Watchlist,' 'Info,' and 'Next,' along with a rebranded 'Clips' section.
System Update Instructions: Users can update their Apple TV by going to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software. HomePods can be updated via the Home app.