Apple's tvOS 26 announced at WWDC requires second-generation Apple TV 4K devices and later, which means the company is excluding older

Apple revealed an update to its Apple TV operating system, tvOS 26, during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2025) on Monday, featuring a “Liquid Glass” aesthetic for Apple TV that offers a sleek and “unobtrusive” design, the company said.

WWDC conference today, Apple announced an alignment of their operating systems across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and TV. Unifying all of their devices with the same version number — 26 — keeps everything on par and will create a more cohesive experience across all of your Apple devices.