Learn how to increase the overall system text size on Apple TV in tvOS 27 if you have difficulty seeing the on-screen options in their default size.
tvOS automatically adjusts the on-screen text size based on the television’s screen size. But that isn’t always enough for all users.
Before tvOS 27, if you couldn’t see the text properly on your screen, your only option was to enable bold text, which made the words fatter and more legible for people with weak eyesight.
tvOS 27 adds a long-requested text resizer that lets you adjust the size to a level you’re comfortable with.
By the way, the text resizer feature is also available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, so you don’t have to squint your eyes irrespective of which screen you’re on.
Increase text size on Apple TV
1) Update your Apple TV 4K (2nd or 3rd generation) to tvOS 27 (currently in beta).
2) Sit at the same distance from the television as you normally would when watching movies and shows.
3) Open the Settings app.
4) Select Accessibility.
5) Go to Display.
6) Select the new Text Size option.
7) Drag the slider to the right to increase the text size. You have nine levels to choose from, with the leftmost one being the default and the rightmost being the maximum. You’ll see the new text size preview at the top so you can easily decide which level you’re comfortable with.
8) Once done, just click the back button or exit the Settings app.
Now open an app like Apple Music, and you’ll see the text enlarged. If the new text size isn’t reflected, quit and reopen the app or just restart your Apple TV using the main wall switch.
Also note that you may not notice a noticeable difference in text size in all apps, especially those that don’t support Dynamic Type.
Plus, in many apps like Settings, the border around the text or other similar on-screen interface also becomes huge, while the overall text size increases only slightly.
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