want to update an old apple tv does it have to be plugged into a tv to computer?
how to update old apple TV ? it is hocked up to a computer
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What is your model Apple TV? Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support
Apple TV (1st generation) can be updated to Apple TV Software version 3.0.2, per 2010-02-11. Later versions are not supported.
Apple TV (2nd generation) can be updated to Apple TV Software version 6.2.1, per 2014-09-17. Later versions are not supported.
Apple TV (3rd generation) can be updated to Apple TV Software version 7.9, per 2022-03-14. Later versions are not supported.
Apple TV HD (4th generation) can be updated to the current version system software, tvOS 16.0, per 2022-09-12.
Apple TV 4K (1st generation) can be updated to the current version system software, tvOS 16.0, per 2022-09-12.
Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) can be updated to the current version system software, tvOS 16.0, per 2022-09-12.
If not up-to-date, first try updating normally through the menus: Update your Apple TV - Apple Support
If that fails somehow, then you can try reinstalling (restoring) the system software though a computer. Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support