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# tvOS 7 (iOS 7)

![https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/blob/master/Graphics/tvOS/TvOS.svg](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/blob/master/Graphics/tvOS/TvOS.svg)

( **Predecessor:** [tvOS 6 (iOS 6)](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/tvOS-6/) | **tvOS 7 (iOS 7)** | **Successor** [tvOS 8 (iOS 8)](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/tvOS-8/)

_For versions 4 to 8 of tvOS, it was just called iOS. This article has the name tvOS 7 to prevent duplication of names._

( [Click/tap here to view the history of tvOS from versions 4 to 8](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/tvOS-early-version-history/) | [Click/tap here to view the history of tvOS from version 9 to 16](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/tvOS-version-history/) | [Click/tap here to view the complete history of tvOS from version 4 to 16](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/tvOS-complete-version-history/) )

## iOS 7

On September 20, 2013, Apple TV (second generation) onwards received the iOS 7.0 software update, with iTunes Radio and AirPlay from iCloud.

Table of versions: iOS 7.x – Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generations)

iOS version 	Apple TV Software 	Build 	Release date 	Features

7.0.1 / 7.0.2 	6.0 	11A470e/11A502 	2013-09-23 	

iTunes Radio

Create user radio stations and listen to them ad-free with iTunes Match (United States and Australia only).

iTunes Store

Browse, purchase, and play music directly from the iTunes Store.

iCloud Photos

Adds support to play video from a shared Photo Stream and view Photo Streams from multiple contributors.

AirPlay from iCloud

Apple TV will play content from iTunes In The Cloud instead of user AirPlay device when possible (needs iOS 7 on AirPlay device).

Podcasts

Sync user podcasts and podcast stations across Apple TV and all user iOS devices.

iMovie Theater

Stream user iMovie creations instantly in high definition from iCloud (needs latest version of iMovie for iOS or Mac and an iCloud account).

Subtitles & Captioning

Automatic subtitle selection based on Apple TV language setting, with customizable closed caption style.

Conference Room Display

Lock Apple TV into Conference Room Display (for business and education environments) and show onscreen instructions for using AirPlay.

Software update

Keep Apple TV always updated by automatically installing software updates when available.

Setup

Use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with iOS 7 to automatically transfer network settings, user Apple ID, and language preferences to Apple TV (3rd generation) (not available on iPhone 4 or iPad 2).

Third-party US-only content added on September 26, 2013, without a software update: Major League Soccer (MLS) and Disney Junior.

iMovie Theater app was added on October 22, 2013, without a software update.

7.0.3 	6.0.1 	11B511d 	2013-10-25 	

Stability and performance

Includes general performance and stability improvements.

7.0.4 / 7.0.6 	6.0.2 	11B554a/11B651 	2013-11-14 	

Stability and performance

Includes general performance and stability improvements.

Security (11B651 build only)

Provides a fix for SSL connection verification.

7.1 	6.1 	11D169b 	March 10, 2014; 7 years ago 	

Main menu

Includes ability to make hiding channels easier

AirPlay

Security option for iOS devices or Macs to require verifying via a one-time, onscreen code before using AirPlay (needs iOS 7.1 or later on an iOS device, or OS X 10.9.2 or later on a Mac).

Adds support to allow an AirPlay device to discover Apple TV over Bluetooth in environments where multicast or Bonjour traffic is blocked on the network or the AirPlay device is on a different subnet.

Remote app

View purchased TV Shows and Movies in the Remote app and tap to play them instantly on Apple TV.

Create and play iTunes Radio stations (needs Remote app version 4.2 or later).

Stability and performance

Bug fixes, general performance and stability improvements.

7.1.1 	6.1.1 	11D201c 	April 22, 2014; 7 years ago 	

Stability and performance

Includes general performance and stability improvements.

7.1.2 	6.2 	11D257c 	June 30, 2014; 7 years ago 	

Stability and performance

Includes general performance and stability improvements.

iTunes Extras

Added ability to explore deleted scenes, photos, cast and crew, and more with select iTunes movie purchases. (Only available for HD purchases)

6.2.1 	11D258 	September 17, 2014; 7 years ago 	

Final release on Apple TV (2nd generation)

As of May 2015, the YouTube app only works on newer Apple TVs that have software 7.2 or later due to an API change implemented by Google.

Stability and performance

Includes general performance and stability improvements.

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## Sources

[Wikipedia - tvOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TvOS/)

Other sources are needed, and this article needs LOTS of improvement and original work to prevent it from being half a copy and paste from Wikipedia.

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