tvOS 18: Intelligent ​Features and Enhanced Home App

Apple’s latest tvOS 18 update introduces a range of intelligent‌ features, including InSight, which provides real-time information on actors, characters, and songs from Apple TV+ live-action shows and movies. Dialogue Enhancement has also been improved, utilizing machine learning and computational audio to ​deliver‌ crisp, clear speech. Additionally, closed ‌captions now automatically⁢ appear when the audio is muted.

The Home app has been updated with a ‌new “Guest Access” feature, allowing users to grant​ guests‌ control over locks, garage doors,‌ and other security systems. Permissions can⁤ be scheduled on an individual basis or based on ⁤the time of entry to the smart lock-equipped home. Users ⁢can also view guest activity history.

Additional Features of the Home App

• Home guests can share music playback controls from⁢ HomePod ⁤and HomePod mini​ using‌ SharePlay and‍ Apple Music.
• AirPlay adds location-based audio to provide an immersive audio experience when streaming ⁢audio ‌from iPhone and iPad to HomePod and compatible ‍third-party audio devices.
• tvOS 18 supports 21:9 aspect ratio, allowing users to play movies or programs through the projector.
• New‍ screensavers, including “Snoopy,” ⁢have been launched.
• Cleaning and ‌vacuuming robots are now available with the Home app, and can be ⁤used with ⁢automation and scenes.

Key Features of ⁤tvOS 18

• InSight: Real-time information on actors, characters, and songs⁣ from Apple⁢ TV+⁢ live-action shows and movies.
• Dialogue Enhancement: Improved ⁣speech clarity using machine learning ‍and computational audio.
• Closed Captions: Automatically appear‌ when‌ audio is muted.
• Guest Access: Grant guests ‌control over locks, garage doors, and other ⁢security systems.