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tvOS 12 with Zero Sign-In, Dolby Atmos, & 100 TV App Partners to Launch September 17

As part of their special event today, Apple announced that tvOS 12 for Apple TV will be released to all customers on September 17.

The most noticeable enhancement will be a feature called Zero Sign-On which will allow you to be automatically logged into TV Everywhere Apps if you are connected to your cable provider’s broadband.

This will first roll-out with Charter Spectrum later this year with others cable providers to follow.

What are the New Features in tvOS 12 for Apple TV 4K?

Zero Sign-on for TV Everywhere

If you get your broadband from your cable provider, you will now automatically logged into TV Everywhere Apps.

More Channel Support for TV App

TV App now supports 100+ video channels including live news and sports

New Aerials

New screensavers including those shot from the international space station.

Support for Dolby Atmos

Apple TV will now be the only streaming player with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support.

iTunes Purchases Upgraded to Dolby Atmos

All movies with Atmos support will be automatically upgraded for existing purchases.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.