Siri AI coming to older Apple TV 4K models, here’s what’s compatible

Apple has announced that Siri AI will be available on select older Apple TV 4K models, expanding the compatibility beyond the newly released fourth-generation model. The new Apple TV 4K features a range of upgrades, including a more powerful A19 chip and Siri AI capabilities, but at a higher starting price of $299. Previously, it was believed that the Siri AI support in tvOS would necessitate the purchase of the newer hardware.

However, this is not the case, as Siri AI is now a beta feature available on Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onwards. The software update for tvOS is set to launch in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK, in English. This means that users of the last two generations of Apple TV 4K can also enjoy the benefits of Siri AI through a forthcoming software update.

While Siri AI is likely to perform better on the latest-generation hardware, the availability on older models is a welcome addition for those who already own them. Users' upgraded plans in light of this news can be shared in the comments section. For more Apple news, check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.