Apple TV Gets Thread 1.4 Update with tvOS 26

Apple TV will support Thread 1.4 with tvOS 26 this fall, fixing fragmented smart home networks and improving device connectivity.
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Apple TV Gets Thread 1.4 Update with tvOS 26
Apple TV Gets Thread 1.4 Update with tvOS 26: What It Means for Your Smart Home Apple is finally bringing the long-anticipated Thread 1.4 update for Apple TV with the launch of tvOS 26 this fall. If you're someone who relies on your Apple TV 4K or HomePod to manage smart home devices, this is a major upgrade worth paying attention to. Thread 1.4 addresses one of the biggest frustrations users face today—fragmented smart home networks caused by incompatible Thread routers. With this new version, Apple TV will help unify your devices under a single, more efficient mesh network. This change is set to significantly improve reliability, speed, and automation potential across your smart home.                              Image : Google Why the Thread 1.4 Update for Apple TV Matters Thread is a low-power, low-latency networking protocol designed specifically for smart home devices. Prior to Thread 1.4, devices from different brands often created separate mesh networks, leading to delays and …