tvOS 6

tvOS 6 (iOS 6)

( Predecessor: tvOS 5 (iOS 5) | tvOS 6 (iOS 6) | Successor tvOS 7 (iOS 7)

For versions 4 to 8 of tvOS, it was just called iOS. This article has the name tvOS 6 to prevent duplication of names.

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iOS 6

On September 24, 2012, Apple TV (2nd generation) onwards received the iOS 6.0 software update, with Shared Photo Streams, iTunes account switching, better AirPlay functionality, and Trailers searching, among other smaller improvements.

Table of versions: iOS 6.x – Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generations)

iOS Version Apple TV Software Build Release date Features

6.0 5.1 10A406E (5201) 2012-09-24

Shared Photo Streams: Accept invitations for Shared Photo Streams, browse photos and comments, and receive notifications of new content.

AirPlay: Send audio content from Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers/devices (including AirPort Express and other Apple TVs). Also includes the ability to require an onscreen code to use AirPlay with Apple TV.

iTunes account switching: Save multiple iTunes accounts and switch quickly between them.

Trailers: Search for movie trailers. In the United States, see show times for local theaters.

Screen savers: New Cascade, Shrinking Tiles, and Sliding Panels screen savers.

Main menu: Reorder icons on the second page by holding down the select button on the remote.

Subtitles: SDH support for the hearing-impaired; improvements to viewing and selecting subtitles.

Network configuration: Support for setting up advanced network options using configuration profiles.

Stability and performance: Includes general performance and stability improvements.

6.0.1 5.1.1 10A831 (5433) 2012-11-29

Adds support for Up Next with iTunes 11 or iTunes Match.

Includes performance and stability improvements with the iTunes Store, AirPlay, Netflix, iTunes Match, and wired ethernet connections.

6.1 5.2 10B144b (6010.96) 2013-01-28

Initial release on Apple TV (3rd generation Revision A).

Bluetooth keyboards: Adds support for some Bluetooth keyboards (including Apple Wireless Keyboard).

iTunes in the Cloud: Browse and play purchased iTunes music directly from iCloud.

Airplay: Send stereo audio from video content on Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers/devices (including AirPort Express and other Apple TVs).

Stability and performance: Includes general performance and stability improvements.

6.1.3 5.2.1 10B329a (6025) 2013-03-19

Hulu Plus app: Completely redesigned, adds support for closed-captioning.

iTunes in the Cloud: Adds support for Music in the Cloud in Japan and Israel.

Stability and performance: Including improvements for software update, subtitles, and general performance.

Security Fixes.

6.1.4 5.3 10B809 (6105) 2013-06-19

Third-party content: Adds support for Crunchyroll, ESPN, HBO GO, Qello, and Sky News (some sources depend on country).

iTunes Store: Improves reliability of signing into the iTunes Store and playing purchased content.

Further channels added on August 27, 2013, without a software update: Vevo, Weather Channel, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Smithsonian Channel (some sources depend on country)