Siri AI on Apple TV looks closer than ever, thanks to fresh code found in the latest tvOS 27.2 beta. The code references Apple’s foundation models and a new Siri messaging framework.
Both hint that the next Apple TV set-top box could get Apple Intelligence features, possibly as soon as October 13.
Siri AI on Apple TV shows up in tvOS 27.2 beta 3
Introducing Siri AI to Apple TV could transform the hardware from a box for streaming into a computer you talk to. Imagine asking Apple TV to find a movie based on a vague description, explain a confusing scene, or draft a quick reply to a message.
Instead of uttering simple commands using the Siri Remote, you’d be able to engage in an actual conversation with Siri AI — and expect the TV to understand your personal context and follow through with your requests. That could make the Apple TV far more useful as a shared household assistant, and give Apple a compelling new place to ensconce its AI beyond the iPhone, Mac and other personal devices.
The latest indication that this will happen came Monday, when Apple seeded the third developer beta of tvOS 27.2. Code in the build suggests Apple is adding an Improve Siri and Apple Intelligence toggle to the Settings app. Spotted by MacRumors, the toggle’s description asks users to let Apple use their text and audio interactions. That covers Siri, Dictation and Translate. The data would help improve Apple’s foundation models and Siri.
Other Apple Intelligence devices carry similar opt-ins. Devices without Apple Intelligence label the settings “Improve Siri & Dictation” instead. Also, the new code sits beside the existing Siri data-sharing code, meaning only compatible hardware will get it.
Siri AI isn’t available on any Apple TV device as of now. That makes the new toggle a strong hint that a new piece of hardware is coming soon.
Messages could land on Apple TV, too
tvOS 27.2 also includes a new Siri Messages UI framework. It means message content could appear on Apple TV down the line, with Siri reading messages sent to a linked iPhone. Chances are, it would also offer smart reply options on the big screen.
Siri on Apple TV cannot read or send messages today, and the framework is likely tied to Siri AI. How Apple handles privacy on a shared living room screen will be worth watching.
New hardware could power it
Previous tvOS 27 betas pointed toward Siri AI coming to Apple TV set-top boxes and HomePod smart speakers. As far back as June, rumors indicated new Apple hardware would arrive this fall.
The current Apple TV 4K hardware, the third-generation model released in 2022, is powered by the A15 Bionic chip (first used in the iPhone 13 lineup). That processor is not powerful enough to run Apple Intelligence.
However, a September leak pointed to an A19 chip in the next Apple TV model. That could either be the A19 or the A19 Pro. Either chip would likely come with 8GB or 12GB of RAM, meaning it would support on-device Siri AI features.
When could the new Apple TV with Siri AI arrive?
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported that Apple plans to launch a new Apple TV 4K on October 13. He also expects a second-generation HomePod mini and a smart home hub that day. But Apple has not yet announced an event to unveil these rumored products.
If the October 13 date holds, the wait won’t be that long — and Apple’s software already looks ready to bring Siri AI to Apple TV.
Anurag Chawake is a tech-focused writer specializing in smartphones, apps and consumer technology. His interest in computers began during the Windows 98 era, eventually leading him to explore everything from operating systems to mobile devices and PC hardware. Anurag previously contributed to The Indian Express, covering Apple, Android, gaming and the broader technology landscape.
