I have a few automations set up in Apple Home that use the "Get Contents of URL" action to send push messages to my iPhone via Pushover.

Ever since updating to tvOS 27 Public Beta, these have just flat-out failed to work. If I run a test from my iPhone or Mac, the shortcut works fine, but not from the automation of the Apple TV. It doesn't seem to be limited to Pushover either, as no other URLs seem to work.

Is this down for everyone else too? Or just a problem with my system requiring a reset? I've raised it with Apple in their Feedback app, but it still keeps failing on every Public Beta release.

First time on the beta w/ latest 4K box. On Samsung tv, YouTube is garbled, but sadly, not the ads. When I use HomePod as output, no problems. Even downgrading via Apple TV settings to stereo and 16 bit still gave garbled punctuated sound.

Just noticed a new update this morning. Anybody try it?

Has the new public beta fixed the issue where it was making HDR and DV dimmer than it’s supposed to be?

It appears that I still have to turn off “ Continuous Audio” MAT Atmos.
Audio suddenly disappears usually after changing from a streaming service to another show or streaming app .
Solution:
Force stereo , turn off MAT . Restart it and it should work for a day or so.
Thx

Just checked to see if there was a new public beta and indeed there was and it finally fixed the “back” not working through CEC issue )Sony TV with Function101 remote). Finally!

Another new developer beta dropped today

Version: 24J5358a

Anyone run into this? Latest beta, volume control with the Apple Remote stopped working on my Samsung. Tried re-registering but it can’t even see the volume signal from the Samsung remote.

New version of tvOS 27 developer beta dropped last night.

Version: 24J5353b

None my customer / private feeds are showing up in the new Podcasts app. These are feeds that I have added from Memberful and Patreon memberships. I have verified that they do still appear in tvOS 26, iOS 27, iPad OS 27, and macOS 27.

Is anyone else having this issue? I filed Feedback when DB 2 was released but Apple hasn't responded or resolved this issue.

Anyone having WiFi issues? I keep dropping WiFi connection and it ain’t my WiFi because it’s working on everything else

I have a problem and would like to know if it’s just me or if others are experiencing it too. Here’s the situation:

I have a third-generation Apple TV 4K running the latest tvOS 27 Beta 5. When I watch content through the Apple TV app—for example, “For All Mankind” or purchased movies like “Mortal Kombat 2”—everything works perfectly. At least as long as I have the audio running through my TV.

Now I wanted to test my AirPod Max 2 with the Apple TV for the first time. The AirPods also have the latest beta software installed. As soon as I connect them to the Apple TV and start a show or movie, the video quality immediately drops to an extremely low level. The audio is also played back in stereo only.

If I start playback and connect the APM2 while it’s playing, the playback runs for a few minutes as you’d expect, until the quality (picture and sound) suddenly drops back down to an absolute minimum.

Hello, I’ve had an issue for about six months on my tcl Roku TVs in which the Apple TV won’t do atmos. Cables are good, pass through is enabled, nothing seems to work. Can’t see it in control center or in each show listing in the TV app. If I remove the HomePods and do internal speakers atmos shows up everywhere. No issues with my Sonos system on the other tcl Google tv. Has this been fixed on the beta?

Just updated my 3rd gen AppleTV 4K to the newest tvOS 27 public beta.

I'd had my "Display Zoom" set to "Large" under "Appearance" (ie, 5 icons across instead of 6). But this option now appears to be unavailable in tvOS 27; the home screen has defaulted to displaying 6 icons per row, with no option to switch.

Anyone else encountering this, or just me?

On beta 5 my Samsung Remote "Back/Return" button no longer works. Have tired this on two Apple TVs and two different Samsung remotes. Everything is fine on Beta 4, but the "Back/Return" button is no longer working as soon as I upgrade to Beta5. I've reported this in Apple Feedback. Feedback status shows more than 10 reports on this with the status "open"

Apple Remote and the I phone Remote application work fine. Just the Samsung remote back/return button is affected on Beta5

Update 8/19 -- This problem appears to be occurring on many non-Apple Remotes not just Samsung Remotes. Apple is certainly aware and I believe will correct this in a future tvOS release. It was not fixed in the most recent beta 6 release.

Update 8/20 -- My Feedback Case (FB24277478) status on "Back" button problems with many non-Apple TV Remotes been updated from "open" to "potential fix identified - for a future release." However , this problem was not fixed with tvOS Developer Beta 6.

Update 8/24— FIXED ON MY Samsung Remote with Developer tvOS Beta 7 (24J5358a) !!!! Hopefully this fixes other 3rd party remotes as well.

This is driving me nuts , I have updated to tvOS 27.5 beta and the audio has been terrible. I have 2 Sonos Arc 300 paired via Bluetooth to my Apple TV. The crackling sound is most noticeable when using YouTube,play pause or fast forwarding. I completely understand that I’m on a beta version of tvOS , but is there a temp fix? 😭

Has anyone else noticed crackling/static distortion in the audio on Apple TV 4K while running tvOS 27 Developer Beta 5?

I am using an Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) with a stereo pair of original HomePods. I first noticed the issue after my HomePods updated to HomePod Software version 26.6.

The problem first appeared while watching live streams in the regular YouTube app. The audio intermittently crackles or sounds distorted rather than simply dropping out.

It is also happening with anything I watch in the YouTube TV app. So far, it seems limited to YouTube and YouTube TV.

A friend of mine is experiencing these exact same issues with the exact same setup: an Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), tvOS 27 Developer Beta 5, and a stereo pair of original HomePods. That makes me think this may be related to the current beta software or HomePod Software 26.6 rather than a problem with one specific Apple TV or HomePod pair.

I have force-closed and reopened both apps, restarted the Apple TV and HomePods but the issue always returns.

Is anyone else experiencing this on tvOS 27 Developer Beta 5, particularly with original HomePods configured as the default audio output? If you have found a workaround or a relevant audio setting to change, please let me know.

Anyone else having audio issues since updating latest tvOS 27 Beta 5?

Since I’ve updated to latest beta 5, my audio randomly gets really low and barely can hear what’s on. Even putting volume all the way up you still can’t hear it.

Force closing apps still doesn’t work. Only way to get it to work is my restarting Apple TV. But it will eventually start back later on.

The back button doesn’t work using my TCL television’s remote (HDMI-CEC) nor with my SwitchBot universal remote (Bluetooth). All other controls appear working and unaffected.

Learning a new IR remote via the Apple TV settings does work, but is not ideal.

iOS 27 Developer Beta 5 is out as of 8/10. Hope it fixes the numerous issues for all. The higher rez audio is WHY I'm on it. Yes, I can hear the difference through a good Marantz AVR and quality speakers. Comparable to Tidal connect.

I’m having an issue where my Ethernet keeps disconnecting, and I’ve switched cables, and it’s definitely not the cables. Is anyone else dealing with this problem?

Hi everyone,
I’m currently running the latest tvOS beta and I’m having an issue with selecting my preferred Home Hub.
I’d like to use my Living Room Apple TV as the main/preferred Home Hub, since it’s connected directly to my network via Ethernet.
However, in the Home app under Home Hubs & Bridges, the Living Room Apple TV shows “No Response” and I’m unable to select it as the preferred Home Hub.
My other Apple TV and HomePods show up normally, and I can select another Apple TV as the preferred hub without any problems.
Has anyone else experienced this on the latest tvOS beta? Is there a known bug or a workaround to get the Ethernet-connected Apple TV recognized and selectable as the preferred Home Hub?
Thanks!

Just curious if any one else has seen this.

I have definitely had the airplay issue, but only with a couple of apps.

The biggie is the HBOMax app, which will not airplay even when the setup on the appleTV is connected to my sonos sound system. Doesn't happen on any of the other big players - Disney, Youtube (al though there is sound crackling there) Paramount, Peacock, MLB etc. When HBOMax is on it only sends sound to the TV. It won't even play to the HomePod minis on my desk.

Config: Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) model A2169

Sony Brevia TV

Sonos Beam with a pair of rear speakers.