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tvOS 8 (iOS 8)

( Predecessor: tvOS 7 (iOS 7) | tvOS 8 (iOS 8) | Successor tvOS 9

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

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iOS 8

On September 18, 2014, the third generation Apple TV received the iOS 8.0 software update, with a redesigned UI, Family Sharing and peer-to-peer AirPlay.

Table of versions: iOS 8.x – Apple TV (3rd generation)

iOS Version Apple TV Software Build Release date Features

8.0 7.0 12A365b September 17, 2014; 7 years ago

Redesigned UI that adopts a similar look to the "flat" look that is presented in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite.

UI redesign includes redesigned icons and borders, menus, and many of the controls inside many of the apps that are included with the Apple TV.

Family Sharing

Adds support for a service of sharing purchases from iTunes between up to 6 people.

Supports iTunes music, video, podcasts, and TV show purchases.

All group members must pay for family purchases with the same credit/debit card.

Ask To Buy – parents can approve a child's spending from the parent's device.

Descriptive Video Services

Hear descriptive video with a new accessibility feature support select iTunes movies and TV shows.

Peer-to-peer AirPlay

Guests can AirPlay from their Mac or iOS device directly to an Apple TV without connecting to a wireless network (needs ATV 3 Rev-A (A1469), iPhone 4S and later; iPad 2 and later; and iPod Touch (5th generation) running iOS 8 or a Mac running OS X Yosemite (10.10) or later).A3R

Beats Music

Beats Music has now been shut down in favor of Apple Music, which requires an Apple TV 4 running tvOS 9.0 or later.

8.1 7.0.1 12B410a October 20, 2014; 6 years ago

Stability and performance