User level: Level 1 (60 points)Is there any way to downgrade the AppleTV from tvOS 27 to tvOS 26?
Due to a bug with tvOS 27 audio keeps cutting out over homeshare.
Posted on Sep 19, 2026 4:23 AM
User level: Level 8 (38,420 points)Sep 19, 2026 1:50 PM in response to Lwio
Lwio wrote:
Thanks, already have. I was just looking for a workaround until the problem was solved.
You can try restarting your Apple TV and rebooting the Wi-Fi to see if that helps. Restart HomePods also if you’re using those.
User level: Level 10 (187,102 points)Sep 19, 2026 6:29 AM in response to Lwio
User level: Level 8 (38,420 points)Sep 19, 2026 8:53 AM in response to Lwio
Others have reported audio cutting out on tvOS 27. You can let Apple know here—-> Feedback - Apple TV - Apple
User level: Level 1 (14 points)Sep 19, 2026 3:51 PM in response to Lwio
I'm having the same issue. I have an AppleTV 4K and two HomePods running on my TV. Everything was fine until I updated to OS27 (on every device) but now I had to revert to running the sound through my TV speakers due to the sound cutting out about every 3-4 minutes. It resumes the sounds if you pause and restart the video but that is not a sustainable option. Anyone have insight?
User level: Level 1 (14 points)Sep 24, 2026 11:20 AM in response to Vancouver22
I've done all of it. I even completely reset my HomePods and HomePod Minis with fresh installs of the OS. Spent days troubleshooting with different audio levels. It's solely through my HomeShare but all streaming works fine.
User level: Level 8 (38,420 points)Sep 25, 2026 12:46 PM in response to philipreid26
It’s not the HomePods. I’ve tested playing music from my other Apple TV. That’s on 26 and the sound doesn’t cut out but unfortunately I can’t use the AutoMix. It’s only available on the tvOS 27. I’m not able to turn on auto mix in home settings in the Home app for the HomePods.
Out of curiosity do you have the AutoMix turned on?
in ATV settings - apps - music- song transitions
User level: Level 2 (356 points)Sep 25, 2026 3:40 PM in response to Lwio
also, after updating the tvos 27, powering on Apple TV, no longer launches into the last app used. THIS IS VERY BAD.
Fix it, Apple or I’ll go to Roku or someone else I can’t believe you did this. I read that you did this on purpose. You need to change that mess back.
yes, I submitted feedback two days ago and I called support today. Support didn’t know anything about it. But I read online and it could be wrong because it was an AI summary that you guys changed this in tvos 27.
Somebody sent me an email. Tell me something? I never would’ve updated if I knew this would happen! You should have warned us. Old people don’t like this “stuff”.
User level: Level 1 (60 points)Sep 19, 2026 9:51 AM in response to Vancouver22
Thanks, already have. I was just looking for a workaround until the problem was solved.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256360417