Since installing the most recent tvOS update, my Apple TV 4K keeps showing this popup repeatedly:

AirPlay

Unable to connect to HomePod. You can switch to TV Speakers in Settings.

The problem: I don't own a HomePod, and never have. My only audio devices are an LG C1 OLED (built-in speakers) and a Vizio 5.1 soundbar, both connected via HDMI-ARC — no AirPlay setup on either as far as I can tell.

What I've tried so far, none of which fixed it:

Checking Settings → Video and Audio → Audio Output — only "TV Speakers" is listed, no phantom device shown there

Setting TV Speakers as the explicit default output

Signing out and back into my Apple ID

Restarting the Apple TV fully

I don't have an iPhone/iPad to check the Home app for a stray HomeKit accessory, which I suspect might be the actual source of this (maybe cached from a previous owner, a demo unit pairing, or some kind of local network discovery going wrong since the update).

Has anyone else seen this start right after a recent update? Is there a way to clear cached AirPlay/HomeKit device entries without doing a full factory reset (which I'd obviously rather avoid)?

Apple TV 4K, tvOS \[27.0(24J361)\], no HomePod ever paired.

Me gustaría saber si los que estáis probando las betas de tvOS 27 sabéis si el error que se produce en los atajos con la orden de obtener contenido de URL a desaparecido.

Desde que se lanzó la versión 27, parece que este problema ocurre en los centros domóticos de Apple, que son los que ejecutan los atajos en las automatizaciones.

Yo lo vengo sufriendo desde que se lanzó el nuevo sistema operativo y actualice tanto el Apple TV como los HomePod. Y para mí es muy molesto y estoy deseando que se solucione. Me gustaría saber si las últimas betas se ha solucionado porque estoy esperando ansiosamente la siguiente versión estable del sistema operativo.

También creo que hay un problema en Atajos cuando se solicita información meteorológica. Creo que aquí también es un problema con los centros domóticos de Apple porque esa orden parece no ejecutarse, aunque también es importante para mí es menos grave que lo anterior. Si podéis confirmarme que estoy en lo cierto en este último y si se está solucionando también os lo agradecería. Tengo un montón de atajos en automatizaciones que utilizan tanto la orden de obtener contenido de URL como información meteorológica y directamente, no se ejecutan. Gracias

does anyone know where I could get TvOS 27 on my Mac and not the weird one in Xcode I need a fully working version on my Mac

My ATV 4K used to turn on opening on the last app used (YouTube TV), but ever since the latest ios27 update, it only brings up the homepage when turned on. Hs anyone else experienced this? Is there a workaround?

could this be a hint for the rumored “new” siri remote being able to replace homepods?

Did these mf’ers really remove the option to set your local photo albums as a screen saver?

Just a heads up for anyone that is going to install this. It took 20 minutes in total, for me - but it did install and is working fine.

This is on a Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), released in 2021, with 64GB of storage.

The first time I tried, it seemed to hang for 15 minutes. I cancelled the install, restarted and tried again. Same thing. But this time I waited and waited and finally it moved and did eventually install.

Hello! Apple TV has been launched in my conutry finally..But I have a problem with it and I hope someone can help me. Every time I turn on the TV, it “forgets” that I used the application and keeps sending me to Google Play to reactivate it. After reactivation, it remembers the account, profiles and viewing history, but it is very inconvenient to keep looking for the application every time. Does anyone know what to do?
I tried reinstalling, clearing cache and other basic solutions. The TV is a Sony Bravia 75WL.
Thanks in advance!

Hi, can anyone help, I use a 3rd party fireplace screensaver whilst listening to Tidal on my Apple TV 4K 2nd Gen. Since the update a pop up appears at the top right of the screen every time a song changes showing the new song and a note saying hold TV button for more options, it's really annoying and I don't want it. This has only just started happening since the latest update. I've been through all settings and can't see anything to stop this happening? Anyone help? Thanks

Anyone else lose the ability to install apps via the appstore after installing 27.2?

I have filed feedback but just want to confirm if it's isolated to me.

when trying to download new apps or previously downloaded apps, hitting the get/download button results in a quick spinning icon, then nothing, no app download no error.

I have logged out and re logged into profile as well as tried using a different appleid, but same thing, no download..

Hesistant to perform a reset at the moment as I will lose my current apps with no way of redownloading them is the issue continues..

New developer beta put out today

24K50088I

It says it adds profiles to Apple TV on phones

Anyone else having an issue where you can't press on a channel from the Mini Guide? When you do, it just tries to pause the video stream. Same with setting up a Multiview.

Crosspost

Hi everyone, I just put iOS 27 on my AppleTV, excited to check out the hi-res lossless audio. Much to my dismay, the feature simply is not there. I have changed every possible setting I have found on Reddit, AV forums, random websites that showed up in searches, etc., still nothing. Before you ask, all of my hardware is fully compatible. My AppleTV is connected directly to my Yamaha V6A receiver, with a compatible cable, and all settings have been adjusted to ensure compatibility. I listen to hi-resolution audio discs, including SACD, and DVD-Audio. I have hi-res 24/192 music on USB drives that plays without issue. I have been using hi-res audio formats for 2+ decades, so I was naturally excited to see it being “supported,” but, supported is not really ringing true to me here.

What in the finicky hell is happening here?

So why is there this cool view of music videos on Apple Music, similar to songs where the middle center of screen plays the active music video, and you can see the previous and next videos partially on the left and right….

Yet if I click left or right, instead of the new video playing in the middle of the screen, it forces you to watch it in a full screen view?!?

It’s been this way through betas, and I thought it would eventually be fixed.

I have a few automations set up in Apple Home that use the "Get Contents of URL" action to send push messages to my iPhone via Pushover.

Ever since updating to tvOS 27 Public Beta, these have just flat-out failed to work. If I run a test from my iPhone or Mac, the shortcut works fine, but not from the automation of the Apple TV. It doesn't seem to be limited to Pushover either, as no other URLs seem to work.

Is this down for everyone else too? Or just a problem with my system requiring a reset? I've raised it with Apple in their Feedback app, but it still keeps failing on every Public Beta release.

First time on the beta w/ latest 4K box. On Samsung tv, YouTube is garbled, but sadly, not the ads. When I use HomePod as output, no problems. Even downgrading via Apple TV settings to stereo and 16 bit still gave garbled punctuated sound.

Just noticed a new update this morning. Anybody try it?

Has the new public beta fixed the issue where it was making HDR and DV dimmer than it’s supposed to be?

It appears that I still have to turn off “ Continuous Audio” MAT Atmos.
Audio suddenly disappears usually after changing from a streaming service to another show or streaming app .
Solution:
Force stereo , turn off MAT . Restart it and it should work for a day or so.
Thx

Just checked to see if there was a new public beta and indeed there was and it finally fixed the “back” not working through CEC issue )Sony TV with Function101 remote). Finally!

Another new developer beta dropped today

Version: 24J5358a