Apple’s next Apple TV 4K could arrive with a refreshed Siri Remote, according to references found in the latest macOS software.
The clue comes from ATVRemote1,5, a device identifier discovered in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate. The code appears to correspond to a new Apple TV remote, suggesting Apple is working on an updated version of its streaming box and its accompanying controller.
Unfortunately, the software doesn’t reveal what Apple has changed. There’s no indication yet of a new design, additional buttons or new functionality. Therefore, the upgraded remote remains something of a mystery.
A new Apple TV could finally be on the way
The discovery is interesting because Apple’s current Apple TV 4K has been around since 2022, despite rumours of a new model circulating for several years. The next version is expected to receive a much more significant internal upgrade, with an A17 Pro chip or newer tipped to power the device.
The new remote reference adds another piece to that puzzle. Rather than simply updating the Apple TV internally, Apple could be preparing a refreshed package that includes a new controller.
There’s no confirmed launch date, but the latest code findings point towards a potential announcement in September or October.
Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate contains references to a surprisingly large number of unreleased products. Alongside the Apple TV remote, the code points towards new home accessories, AirPods, iPhones, Macs and iPads.
That includes references to Apple’s rumoured home hub, a new HomePod mini, upcoming iPhone models and the next-generation iPad mini. The Apple TV remote is therefore part of a broader set of clues, suggesting Apple has plenty of new hardware in development.
For now, though, ATVRemote1,5 is all we have to go on for the new Siri Remote. The code confirms the apparent existence of a new remote but doesn’t explain what makes it different from the current model.
That means it’s best not to expect a radical redesign just yet; Apple could be preparing relatively modest changes. On the other hand, the new remote could introduce features that simply aren’t exposed by the software reference.
Either way, after several years without a new Apple TV, it looks increasingly likely that Apple has an updated streaming box in the works.
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