Excitement is high for iOS 10's upgrades on iPhone and iPad, and macOS Sierra's enhancements for Mac, with Siri delivering smarter responses and a new developer API. Yet, tvOS 10 brings equally impressive boosts to Apple TV, making Siri more intuitive for navigation, content discovery, and smart home control.
With years of hands-on experience testing Apple ecosystems, I've seen how tvOS 10 elevates Siri on Apple TV. Here are four game-changing commands to try right away.
The standout upgrade is Siri's refined search for movies and TV, going beyond broad genres to understand specific topics effortlessly.
Try "Siri, show me TV shows about music" or "Hey Siri, what are some 90s baseball movies?" Experiment with prompts to uncover tailored recommendations.
This precision not only matches your viewing mood but also jogs your memory for elusive titles—I've relied on it countless times when plot details escape me but the story lingers.
Pre-tvOS 10, YouTube searches meant launching the app first, then typing or dictating. Now, Siri handles it seamlessly from anywhere.
Say "Search YouTube for training videos" or "Search YouTube for funny cats," and Siri opens the app straight to results.
Just specify YouTube, and it works instantly.
Note: Install the free YouTube app via iOS or directly on Apple TV first.
tvOS 10 makes Live TV more accessible. Previously reliant on app logins, now Siri launches channels directly from the home screen.
Command "Watch ESPN" or "Watch CBS News," and with the app installed and signed in via your cable provider, it jumps to the live stream. Intuitive and efficient, though not quite DVR-quick.
For HomeKit-compatible smart devices, Siri now commands them effortlessly: "Turn off the lights in the bedroom" or "Turn the heat down to 72 degrees."
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