How to Automatically Update Apps on an Apple TV

The tvOS operating system is perhaps out of the ordinary taking into account that it is not used in the same way as that of an iPhone, iPad and even Mac. However, it shares many functionalities with them, such as the installation of applications. But how do you update apps on an Apple TV? Because yes, they receive updates and must be installed. We tell you everything below.

Note: The following update method is only compatible with Apple TV HD and 4K. Previous models no longer have application updates.

Automatically Update Apps on an Apple TVThe most tedious method: from the App Store

If the App Store is the place where applications are downloaded, it is totally understandable that they can also be updated from here. However, this method is at least uncomfortable, especially if there are many applications that you have on your Apple TV. The way to proceed is actually simple, since you only have to look for the specific app you want to update and when you find it, you will get an “Update” button if a more recent update is available. As this is not comfortable at all, it is best that you continue reading and discover how to save all these steps.

Update apps automatically from Settings

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By following the following steps, now you will find an easy and simple method to update applications on an Apple TV and that can allow you to completely forget about it by being able to configure it to be done automatically.

  • Open Settings on Apple TV.
  • Now click on Apps.
  • You will find two options here:
    • List of apps that have pending updates. You can update them manually.
    • “Update automatically” button. Having activated this function you will not have to do this process anymore and they will be updated automatically.

Problems updating apps on Apple TV

In principle, following the steps outlined above, there should be no failure when updating the applications. However, there are some factors that can cause them not to update or cause problems to open later. We discussed these flaws in tvOS applications in another article where we highlighted other flaws.

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In summary, we could tell you that most of the cases in which there are problems in this section are due to your internet connection . If you use a WiFi network, check that the signal is getting through well and that you have an acceptable speed. If it is through an Ethernet cable connection, check that the cable is well connected. Any problem that cannot be solved by resetting the router or changing the cable will have to be solved by your internet provider, so we recommend that you contact them if this is your case.

Other less common problems, but that have also arisen on occasion, are closely related to the application’s own failures. Obviously each developer releases updates in order to add new features, correct errors and improve the optimization of the app, although there may sometimes be a technical failure that causes the opposite. It is recommended in this case to uninstall the app in question and reinstall it. If this does not work, you will have no choice but to wait for an update to correct the problem.