Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and HomePod Software 26.1

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.1, watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and HomePod Software 26.1 to the public.

Like iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds a new “Color” option for Liquid Glass, which we believe may improve the readability of visual elements that use that design language for some users. This setting can be found in System Settings > Appearance.

Based on our experience, the following accessibility bugs have been resolved in macOS Tahoe 26.1:

We are also aware of one new accessibility bug in this release:

If you notice any further changes, fixes, or rollbacks in using this release, please post a comment below with your findings.

Release notes

macOS Tahoe 26.1

This update adds new color options for Liquid Glass along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.

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watchOS 26.1

This update includes improvements and bug fixes.

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tvOS 26.1

This update includes performance and stability improvements.

HomePod Software 26.1

This update includes performance and stability improvements.

How to update

To install macOS Tahoe 26.1, select System Settings from the Apple menu, select General in the table, click Software Update in the scroll area, and click the Update Now button to begin the update process. If other updates are available, you can click the Info button to view their details and select a specific update to install.

watchOS 26.1 is available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General > Software Update) or by opening the Watch app on your iPhone and navigating to General > Software Update. To install the update, your Watch must be connected to its charger and have at least 50% battery power.

To install tvOS 26.1, on your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, go to the Settings channel, then look for the System section near the bottom. From here, look for Software Update under Maintenance, then select Update Software and Download and Install. Wait until your Apple TV downloads the update. Don’t disconnect or unplug your Apple TV until the update is complete.

By default, HomePod and HomePod mini automatically install new software updates, but you can check for updates manually in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.