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tvOS 27 Removes Custom URL Podcast Feed Support on Apple TV 4K
Key points
- tvOS 27 removes custom URL podcast feed support.
- This affects membership-only podcast feeds on Apple TV 4K.
- HLS-based video podcast streaming is added in tvOS 27.
- Other Apple devices still support custom podcast feeds.
tvOS 27 Update Details
Apple is releasing tvOS 27 later this month, bringing an overhauled Podcasts app to Apple TV 4K. This new version includes support for HLS-based video podcast streaming, a feature also introduced in iOS 26.4 and macOS 27 Golden Gate.
Removal of Custom URL Support
A notable change in tvOS 27 is the removal of support for podcasts added via custom URLs. This means users who rely on custom feeds, such as those for membership-only or paid podcasts, will no longer be able to access them through the Podcasts app on Apple TV 4K.
This feature removal is specific to tvOS 27 on the second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K. The original Apple TV 4K, which is capped at tvOS 26, will retain custom URL feed support.
Impact on Users
The change primarily affects a niche group of users who utilize custom RSS feeds for their podcast subscriptions. While the new video podcast streaming capability is a significant addition, the loss of custom URL support may inconvenience those with private or paid podcast memberships.
Custom feeds continue to be supported across other Apple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac, with their respective OS 27 updates.
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Reporting from
Apple's upcoming tvOS 27 update for Apple TV 4K will remove support for podcasts added via custom URLs, impacting users with membership-only feeds. While the update introduces HLS-based video podcast streaming, this change means custom feeds will no longer function on the device, though they remain supported on other Apple platforms.