Apple tvOS 16 official release: Apple TV supports Nintendo handles, cross-device connections, Matter protocols, etc.

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens soft Coal New Friends 1633, Alucard, South China Daniel Wu's clue delivery! CTOnews.com Sept. 13, Apple today released the official version of tvOS 16, version number (20J373), which is the latest version of the tvOS operating system for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.

TvOS 16 updates can be downloaded from the settings application on Apple TV via OTA by going to system-> software updates. Apple TV users with automatic software updates enabled will automatically upgrade to tvOS 16.

The scale of the Apple TV software update is much smaller than that of other platforms such as iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but there are some new features in tvOS 16 that require attention.

This update brings game console support to Nintendo Joy-Cons and Pro controllers. When the smart home protocol Matter is launched, Apple TV with tvOS 16 installed will support the protocol to improve the interoperability of smart home accessories from different companies.

CTOnews.com learned that tvOS 16 brings cross-device connectivity, a feature that allows developers to integrate Apple TV applications with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch applications to unlock new experiences on Apple TV. Multi-user profiles are also improved through the use of shared keychains, which means that users do not have to log in and select their profiles when starting Apple TV applications.

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