Apple TV's tvOS updated to 10.1 with new 'TV' app, single sign-on, bug fixes

In conjunction with the full releases of iOS 10.2 and watchOS 3.1.1, Apple has made available the full tvOS 10.1 release for the fourth-generation Apple TV, giving users of the set-top box access to the new "TV" app, as well as single sign-on support for cable subscribers.

The update is now available to all fourth-generation Apple TVs through Software Update in the native Settings app. It can also be installed through a connection to iTunes with a USB-A to USB-C cable.

The previous 10.1 betas, and this release, now includes the previously-announced single sign-on. The feature lets people enter their cable, satellite, or streaming TV credentials once, and have them automatically entered into third-party apps that require subscription account information. Early AppleInsider testing shows fewer instances of the Apple TV "forgetting" the password, requiring user re-entry.

Also included with tvOS 10.1, is Apple's new "TV" app. The app is designed with discovery in mind, making it easier for users to find content across providers, including the user's own library of media.

Results from Siri searches now allow users to jump straight into live streams, as long as the supporting apps are installed.

Apple has not as of yet provided a change list for the system software update.

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16 Comments

eightzero

said about 7 years ago

This update enables 4k video, right? RIGHT?

ready go

flashfan207

said about 7 years ago

Haven't checked mine yet, but I read that single sign-on wasn't available in Canada

shakes169

said about 7 years ago

I have tried several times to use single sign in for my Directv account. I have ATT combined billing and neither of the 2 user id's or passwords work. Does anyone have similar troubles? I updated to the new TVOS which has the TV app but it still does not work.

Metriacanthosaurus

said about 7 years ago

Hopefully it won't be long before DirecTVNOW is included. Doesn't like there should be anything holding this back...you can already authenticate in a dozen apps manually using it.

focuspuller

said about 7 years ago

Shakes169, YES. First of all, every time AT&T merges or buys another company, CHAOS ensues. I have been through Cingular, Pacific Bell, and now DirecTV mergers and Its always the same. And yes, I have combined billing and neither passwords worked and it took about a ver tedious hour on the phone to get things right. DirecTV and AT&T maintain separate webpages and neither knows what the other is doing. Good luck.