tvOS 26.4 introduces direct subtitle styling in the video player, with options like Classic, Large Text, Outline Text, and Transparent Background, plus extra settings for deeper customization.

Quick-access subtitle controls now let you adjust font size, outline or transparency, and other display options in about three seconds to improve the viewing experience.

An in-playback subtitle control appears during video playback via a speech bubble icon, letting you adjust subtitles without leaving the video.

AirPlay-enabled speakers can be set as the default audio output, expanding beyond HomePod to any AirPlay-compatible speaker for easier re-connections.

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Profiles can be configured to appear at startup or be skipped, tailoring the onboarding workflow to user habits.

Users can individually enable or disable aerial screen saver categories in Settings, keeping favorites while turning off others.

A new Continuous Audio Connection toggle ensures seamless audio transitions across formats, benefiting setups like Sonos and accessible via Settings → Video and Audio → Audio Format → HDMI Output.

Custom styles apply across apps using Apple’s default video player, and saved styles carry over to third-party apps; however, the in-playback shortcut isn’t available in Netflix or Max, which require the Settings route.

To update, ensure tvOS 26.4 is installed or update via Settings → System → Software Updates.

tvOS 26 introduces five new customization options for Apple TV 4K, broadening how users tailor device behavior and output.

The update includes Continuous Audio Connection to curb Sonos soundbar dropouts, with subtitle improvements highlighted as a broadly impactful enhancement.