By default, the automatic app downloads feature in tvOS 10 is turned off. This feature enables the Apple TV to automatically download tvOS versions of apps that you’ve downloaded on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

It’s a pretty useful feature if you think about it. For example, you’ve downloaded an app or game on your iPhone and want it on your Apple TV. Now, instead of searching for it on the tvOS App Store, wouldn’t it be nice if it was already installed and ready to be used.

Turn on Automatic App Downloads on Apple TV

Before you turn on the feature, make sure that all your iOS devices and the Apple TV are all using the same Apple ID.

Now, on your Apple TV, navigate to Settings>Apps and turn on ‘Automatically Install Apps.’ And that’s about it.

Next time you download an app that’s also tvOS compatible, on your iOS device, it will automatically be downloaded on to the Apple TV. Also, whenever there are updates available for these apps, they’ll be installed automatically as well.

Another way this feature can be useful is when apps that aren’t compatible yet, become tvOS compatible in the future. The app will then automatically install, without you having to search for it on the tvOS app store.

If you don’t want the apps to be downloaded automatically, then you can switch off the feature and do it manually.

To do so, open the App Store, select Purchased, and then navigate to ‘Not on this Apple TV‘ section. Here, you will see all the apps that are installed on your iOS device, but not on your TV. Only the universal apps will be shown here, of course. Select install to download the app.

So there you have it. Now you know how to turn on automatic app downloads for the 4th gen Apple TV running tvOS 10.

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Apple recently released the public version of tvOS 10 for Apple TV 4 as promised and it includes some new and useful features. Here’s how to install tvOS 10 on your Apple TV.

tvOS 10 is only available for the fourth generation Apple TV, which is going to be disappointing for some. If you own an older Apple TV, it’s best you upgrade or continue using tvOS 9.2 for now.

The latest update includes several new features, improvements and bug fixes. Prior to releasing the software update, Apple released the new Apple TV Remote App. The app lets you control your TV using your iPhone as the remote. You can use your iPhone as a game controller as well.

The most important new feature in tvOS 10 is the ability to use Siri to control your Apple TV. You can launch apps, channels, search for videos and a lot more. With the new Siri Remote included in the Apple TV 4, it is super easy to search for a movie or a TV Show.

Apple has also included a new Dark Mode, which makes the background go dark and makes the movie/music posters and photos pop. There’s a new Single sign-on feature that lets you launch apps such as FXNow and HBO GO by using your credentials only for the first time. After that, it’ll automatically sign in.

Other changes with the update includes a new interface for Apple Music, which makes it easy to find music. tvOS 10 supports  HomeKit, allowing you to dim lights, lower temperature and control other HomeKit connected devices right from your Apple TV. There’s a new Memories section in iCloud Photos, which will show you new photos and videos that you haven’t looked at or forgotten about.

How to Install tvOS 10 on Apple TV 4

It’s quite easy to install the latest tvOS update on your Apple TV. If you own the latest 4th generation Apple TV and have automatic software updates enabled, then the update will be installed on its own.

If you haven’t enabled automatic updates, then you’ll need to download tvOS 10 manually. Here’s how to do it;

• Turn on Apple TV, open Settings and navigate to System.
• Now select Software Updates under Maintenance.
• Next, click on Update Software and select Download and Install when asked.
• Once the download is done, click on Update Now.

That’s about it. Wait for the update to finish and your Apple TV to reboot. You’ll now be on the latest software available for the Apple TV 4.

Let us know how you like the latest tvOS 10 software and what’s your favorite feature. 

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As of now, the latest version of tvOS available for the Apple TV is version 9.2.2. It was released late last month and includes several bug fixes and general performance improvements.

The latest beta for tvOS 10 doesn’t bring anything new to the table. If you’ve already got the previous beta running on your Apple TV, then you can simply update to the latest one. The tvOS 10 software is only available for the fourth generation Apple TV. Older gen Apple TV’s will have to be happy with the tvOS 9 software update.

tvOS 10 brings plenty of new features to the 4th gen Apple TV. Some of the main new features in tvOS 10 include, improved Siri capabilites, a Dark Mode, Single sign-on for cable Apps, and much more. There’s a new Apple TV Remote app as well, which was recently released to the public and works with tvOS 9.2.2.

It’s not an easy task to install the tvOS 10 beta on your Apple TV. First, you’ll have to connect your Apple TV to the computer. Then you’ll have to download the required software and use iTunes or Apple Configurator to install it on your Apple TV. After that’s done and the beta profile is installed, you can download the beta using the OTA feature. Here onwards, all the betas will be delivered to you over the air.

The new betas don’t really have any significant changes other than under-the-hood improvements. Mostly, Apple just listens to the feedback provided by the developers and fine tunes the software. In the tvOS 10 beta 5, there’s nothing that’s noteworthy.

Apple will release the final tvOS 10 update, which will be available for the public, in September.

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