Nearly a month after the previous release, Apple has given Apple TV owners the anticipated tvOS 17.3 update, alongside a HomePod Software update.
Updates to tvOS are usually more modest in scope compared to updates for other operating systems, mainly concentrating on bug fixes and subtle enhancements rather than significant, visible changes.
From the previous tvOS 17.2 release, there were significant updates such as a revamped Apple TV app with a new sidebar menu, Dolby Atmos for SharePlay, voice search in apps, FaceTime improvements, audio focus in Apple Fitness+ workouts, and the start of testing 3D movie support for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.
If users prefer automatic updates, they can enable that feature in the Software Updates section of the System settings. Once activated, the Apple TV will automatically update to the latest tvOS version when available, usually overnight while connected to Wi-Fi.