tvOS 26.4 fixes an annoying audio issue on Apple TV 4K

tvOS 26.4 is offered now for Apple TV 4K, packing several new features and in addition a key repair for an annoying audio issue when transitioning between codecs. Here are the small print.

tvOS 26.4 improves sound transitions between completely different audio codecs

If you have got an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, there is a new software program replace accessible to put in.

You can go to Settings ⇾ System ⇾ Software Updates to search out the most recent replace: tvOS 26.4.

tvOS 26.4 comes with several new featuresheadlined by a ‘Genius Browse‘ device within the Apple TV app for locating your subsequent film or TV present.

Beyond new options, the replace additionally has a repair for an annoying audio issue.

From Apple’s official release notes:

This replace fixes an issue with audio playback on Apple TV 4K that may happen when sound transitions between applications with completely different codecs, like Dolby Atmos and stereo.

If you have ever seen these bizarre glitches when transitioning between content material in several codecs, tvOS 26.4 ought to hopefully make them a factor of the previous.

Speaking of audio points, tvOS 26.4 additionally launched an elective new ‘Continuous Audio Connection‘setting that could be of curiosity.

If you are still encountering audio issues in tvOS 26.4, strive enabling the brand new setting to see if that helps. It may be present in Settings ⇾ Video and Audio ⇾ Audio Format ⇾ HDMI Output.

What has your audio expertise been like in tvOS 26.4? Is it higher, worse, or the identical? Let us know within the feedback.

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