Apple has released public beta 5 for tvOS 26 and HomePod 26, marking the latest stage in its summer testing cycle.
This release closely follows the developer beta 8 updates for iOS 26, watchOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, which were made available earlier the same day. Apple has significantly reduced the time gap between developer and public beta releases, now measured in hours rather than days.
Public beta 5 mirrors the changes introduced in developer beta 8, concentrating on enhancing stability and overall performance. A wide public launch of these updates is anticipated in mid-September, providing users with access to the new features and improvements.
Users interested in participating in the public beta program can register at beta.apple.com to test the updates ahead of their official release.
The announcement also included a list of recommended Apple TV and Home accessories, such as an anti-slip silicone case for the Siri Remote, TotalMount for mounting Apple TV, AirPods Pro 2 (currently priced at $169, reduced from $249), a HomeKit Garage Door Opener, and the TP-Link Tapo 2K camera with HomeKit Secure Video.
