[Advanced Tip]: How to install tvOS 15 Beta on an Apple TV

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Unless you have an Apple TV with a USB outlet on the back, you maybe wondering how to download and install the Beta on the device. Well, its easier than you think, but it does include a Mac Apps that you may not be familiar with called Apple Configurator 2 and Xcode, which can be downloaded from the Mac App Store. You must also have an Apple Developer’s account. You can get one at http://developer.apple.com.

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Before doing the below, please keep in mind that this is beta software and can result in damaged or lost data. With that said, let’s continue.

You’re about to download and install what’s known as a Configuration Profile which allows one to install and then receive any updates afterwards over the air. Their are different profiles for different devices, so make sure you download the correct one.

Okay, here we go:

Go to http://developer.apple.com and sign in with your developer’s account.
On the left side, select “Downloads”.
Select “operating systems”.
Scroll down until you see the profile for tvOS 15 for the Apple TV.

Installation Using the Configuration Profile

Download the tvOS beta software configuration profile for the Apple TV 4K from the download page on your Mac.
Make sure you’re running the latest version of Xcode 12 or later on your Mac as well as macOS 10.13.4or later.
Check that your Apple TV is plugged in and turned on.
Connect your Apple TV and Mac to the same network.
In Xcode, choose Window > Devices and Simulators, then in the window that appears, click Devices.
On Apple TV, open Settings, then choose Remotes and Devices > Remote App and Devices. Apple TVsearches for possible pairing devices.
In Xcode, select your Apple TV in the left column under Discovered. The status of the Apple TVconnection request appears in the detail area.
Enter the verification code displayed on Apple TV and click Connect. Xcode pairs with Apple TV and a network icon appears next to your Apple TV in the left column.
Make sure your Mac is running the latest version of Apple Configurator.
Open Apple Configurator.
To set up an Apple TV for the first time, click Prepare and follow the onscreen instructions. To add profiles for an Apple TV that you’ve previously set up, click Add, then select Profiles. You can also drag a profile from the Finder and drop it on the icon of your Apple TV.