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General

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Series

Apple TV7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple TV model identification page lists the second-generation Apple TV 4K within the Apple TV family.

Apple TV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple TV model identification page lists this product within the Apple TV family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2169, MXGY2LL/A, MXH02LL/A7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation Apple TV 4K section explicitly identifies A2169, introduced 2021, in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-06-21-2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US education institution catalogue dated June 21, 2021, Apple TV table: MXGY2LL/A is 32 GB and MXH02LL/A is 64 GB, both introduced April 20, 2021. Only exact product identifiers are taken from this education catalogue, not a standard retail launch price.

A2737, A28431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Third-generation identity sections: A2737 is Wi-Fi 64 GB. A2843 is Wi-Fi + Ethernet 128 GB.

GTIN / EAN

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1942530977162Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1731226-REG/apple_mn873ll_a_apple_tv_4k_3rd.htmlRead 7 October 2026UPC row for US 64 GB part MN873LL/A. This is not a GTIN for the 128 GB model. Public web source text was readable. Direct HTTP fetch returned 403.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 April 20219Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Dated April 20, 2021 original announcement of the A12-powered next-generation Apple TV 4K.

18 October 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Dated October 18, 2022 launch announcement.

Status

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Available4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gbRead 7 October 2026Current maker purchase page describes Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), with 64 GB Wi-Fi and 128 GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet configurations.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple TV 4K (2017)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple's identification page lists the 2017 model as the 1st generation and the 2021 model as the 2nd generation of Apple TV 4K.9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Apple's April 2021 release announces the next generation of Apple TV 4K and calls the earlier box the previous-generation Apple TV 4K.

Apple TV 4K (2021)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple's identification page lists the 2021 model as the 2nd generation and the 2022 model as the 3rd generation of Apple TV 4K.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Apple's October 2022 release announces the next generation of Apple TV 4K and compares it with the previous generation.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple TV 4K (2022)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official identification names 2021 as second generation and 2022 as third generation of Apple TV 4K. The link is generation succession, not a sibling configuration.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker calls the 2022 A15-powered box the next generation, compared with the previous generation. Official model identification names it third generation after the 2021 second generation.

Apple TV 4K (2026)22Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 23 October 2026Apple's Apple TV 4K page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation and its footnote names the 4th and 3rd generation units.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1799Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starts at $179 (US). This is the canonical 32 GB launch MSRP excluding tax. The maker release does not state the 64 GB price.

$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starting price $129 (US). This applies to the 64 GB Wi-Fi configuration, excludes tax and is not the 128 GB price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€19911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starts at 199 Euro including VAT, explicitly available in Germany. This is the canonical 32 GB launch price. No 64 GB price is inferred from review prices.

€1695Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability in the fetched German-language maker release states 169 Euro and Austrian availability. This is the 64 GB starting price including VAT as published. The body links the Austrian store. No 128 GB euro launch price is inferred.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly includes the US among the more than 30 initial countries and regions. Only explicitly proved US and German markets are listed.11Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly states availability in Germany in the second half of May 2021.

US, AT3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch release states availability in more than 30 countries and regions including the US. Only explicitly proved US and Austrian markets are listed.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability states the November 4 launch includes Austria. No full worldwide market list is inferred.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation section explicitly lists Color: Black.

Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Both third-generation identity sections explicitly list Color: Black.

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Introduction identifies the second-generation Apple TV 4K as a refreshed box. Enclosure and ports are examined in First impressions.

Box9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Apple TV specifications table, Design row, 2022 column: Box.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces footnote 4 explicitly states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker format article defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact second-generation output claim.

3840 × 2160px6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3 states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video format as 3840 x 2160 in the linked format article.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Video formats available in the Apple TV app defines 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact hardware 4K output claim, not borrowed decoder capability.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces footnote 4: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. HDMI 2.1 does not establish 120 Hz output.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3: video output up to 4K 60 fps HDR. HDMI 2.1 does not establish 4K 120 Hz.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AApple TV 4K (2021)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation A2169 section states HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K60 HDR10 and Dolby Vision. This records a supported output combination, not every lower-resolution maximum. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160.

BApple TV 4K (2022)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Third-generation Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Ethernet sections explicitly state HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K60 HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. This row records supported output, not every lower-resolution maximum. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K as 3840 x 2160. No untested lower-resolution rate is inferred.

HDR formats

HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists HEVC Dolby Vision Profile 5, HDR10 Main 10 and HLG up to 2160p60. Current maker list takes precedence over secondary HDR10+ claims and a secondary HLG-absence claim. No HDR10+ support is inherited from third generation.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats names Dolby Vision and HDR10+/HDR10/HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

512Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p at 60 fps. No other local-file profile is inferred.

56Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p at 60 fps. No local-file support for other profiles is inferred.

HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.112Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states HDMI 2.1. Footnote 4 specifies 4K60 HDR output and ARC/eARC. No 48 Gbps or 4K120 claim is inferred from the revision.

2.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both connectivity configurations state HDMI 2.1. Footnote limits stated support to 4K60 HDR output, ARC/eARC and QMS. This is not a 48 Gbps or 4K120 claim.

HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states control of TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 3 names power, input switching, volume and mute.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states TV or receiver control via IR or CEC. Footnote 5 identifies power, input switching, volume and mute.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches Apple TV 4K output refresh rate to content. App and television support apply. Current software capability.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches Apple TV 4K output refresh rate to content. App and television support apply. Current software capability.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Dynamic Range switches Apple TV 4K output to the original content dynamic range. Compatible display formats and app support apply.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Dynamic Range switches Apple TV 4K output to the original content dynamic range. Compatible display formats and app support apply.

UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.264, HEVC, MPEG-412Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. Additional software decoders used by specific apps do not become a hardware decoding claim.

H.264, HEVC, MPEG-46Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists AVC/H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. VP9 software playback reported in tests is not a maker hardware-decoding claim and is not added here.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AApple TV 4K (2021)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	3840	2160	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p60, HEVC Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG up to 2160p60, H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower, MPEG-4 Simple 640 x 480 at 30 fps. Main/Main 10 names are stored only on HEVC rows. Bit depth is not inferred. Baseline resolution and rate are unknown.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines the 4K video frame as 3840 x 2160, qualifying the 2160p rows only.

BApple TV 4K (2022)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	3840	2160	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: SDR AVC/HEVC Main/Main 10 up to 2160p60, HDR HEVC Main 10 up to 2160p60, H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower, MPEG-4 Simple 640 x 480 at 30 fps. Bit depth is not inferred from the profile name. Baseline row has no stated resolution or rate.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. This width only qualifies the published 2160p rows.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

M4V, MP4, MOV12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple playback. This is not every codec in each container.

M4V, MP4, MOV6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple playback. This is not a claim of arbitrary codecs in those containers.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

FairPlay Streaming2Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Debugging FairPlay Streaming Overview explicitly identifies Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is inferred.

FairPlay Streaming12Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Debugging FairPlay Streaming Overview explicitly identifies Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is inferred.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Decoding support is distinct from unchanged compressed passthrough.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these supported formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream equipment are required.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

2.0, 5.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 7 October 2026Audio Format settings explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only mode and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 mode. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder-format listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output configuration.

2.0, 5.113Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 7 October 2026Audio Format settings explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only mode and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 mode. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder-format listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output configuration.

Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual explicitly lists headphones among Bluetooth accessories that can connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth version alone is not used as proof.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual explicitly lists headphones among Bluetooth accessories that can connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth version alone is not used as proof.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Apple A12 Bionic12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Processor explicitly names A12 Bionic with 64-bit architecture. Core names, counts and clocks are not inherited from iPhone.

Apple A15 Bionic6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Processor section explicitly names A15 Bionic chip. No iPhone core count or clock is inherited.

CPU

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CPU cores

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Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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GPU

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

3GB15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list states 3 GB RAM. Game console section says FlatpanelsHD confirmed 3 GB in A12 Apple TV 4K. Review explicitly has both 32 GB and 64 GB units.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+2021+Teardown/142845Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 identifies Micron MT53D384M64D4SB-046 XT:E 3 GB mobile SDRAM on the A12 package in the tested 32 GB A2169. Reviewer independently confirms 3 GB for the family.

4GB9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, RAM row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: 4 GB. The row covers the 64/128 GB 2022 model family.

RAM type

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LPDDR4X9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, RAM row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column explicitly identifies LPDDR4X.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

32, 64GB12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Capacity section lists 32 GB and 64 GB. Decimal GB, actual formatted capacity less. Canonical body and launch starting prices are the 32 GB configuration. Only storage capacity differs in the represented options, so no unproved variant price rows are created.

64, 128GB6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Capacity: 64 GB for Wi-Fi model and 128 GB for Wi-Fi + Ethernet. Base list collects both sold options. Variants identify their own capacities. Decimal GB, actual formatted capacity is less.

Storage type

NVMe SSD15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list explicitly says NVMe SSD: 32 GB or 64 GB storage. iFixit step 7 identifies NAND flash on its 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium, not an alternative claim about the NVMe interface.

NVMe SSD9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, Storage type row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: NVMe SSD. This is a secondary stated interface/storage description, not inferred from NAND chips.

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 612Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO.

Wi-Fi 66Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Both third-generation identity sections explicitly list simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

MIMO12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces states MIMO without an antenna-stream count. No 2x2 figure is inherited from third generation.

2x2 MIMO6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names Gigabit Ethernet. Rated Ethernet link speed is 1000 Mbps, not measured throughput.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.012Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Device Ports and Interfaces states Bluetooth 5.0. Remote Features separately states Bluetooth 5.0. A teardown chip capability of Bluetooth 5.2 does not override the maker device claim.

5.06Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both device Connectivity sections state Bluetooth 5.0. The remote is separately identified as Bluetooth 5.0.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AApple TV 4K (2021)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output with ARC/eARC	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces and its image identify one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet and one mains input. Remote Lightning is not a device port.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+2021+Teardown/142845Read 7 October 2026Step 2 explicitly says the Apple TV 4K only carries power, HDMI and Ethernet, with no hidden service port in the Ethernet socket.

BApple TV 4K (2022)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity diagram and Wi-Fi list identify one HDMI output and one mains input. The canonical Wi-Fi model has no Ethernet socket. Remote USB-C is not counted as a device port.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly includes Thread. Footnote 5 qualifies HomeKit or Matter Thread accessories and a Thread-enabled home hub.18Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly identifies Apple TV 4K (2021) as a Thread border router. Exact-generation maker specifications independently list Thread networking.

No9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly states the 64 GB version supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN but not Thread. The 128 GB model is separately identified as a Thread border router.

Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

Yes19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker Home hub and Matter article requires a home hub to add Matter accessories and explains Apple TV becomes a home hub after assigning a room. Supported current software and Apple Home setup are required.

Yes15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026About home hubs and Matter accessories states a home hub is needed to add Matter accessories in Apple Home. Set up Apple TV as a home hub states Apple TV becomes a hub after assigning a room. Wi-Fi Matter accessories do not require built-in Thread.

Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker article identifies Apple TV home-hub setup and Matter accessory support. This is later supported software, not a 2021 launch Matter promise.

Apple Home, Matter15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Apple TV can be an Apple Home hub and add/control Matter accessories. Thread accessories need the separately supported Thread border router, absent on canonical Wi-Fi 64 GB hardware.

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (2nd generation)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact specification section identifies supplied second-generation Siri Remote. Apple TV Remote is its regional name where Siri is not supported. Later third-generation remote is not substituted.

Siri Remote (3rd generation)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote (3rd generation) section and In the Box identify the supplied remote. Apple TV Remote is the regional name for the same hardware where Siri is not supported.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Second-generation remote Connectivity states Bluetooth 5.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth communicates with Apple TV. IR controls other equipment.

Bluetooth, Infrared16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Third-generation remote Connectivity lists Bluetooth 5.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth communicates with Apple TV. IR controls other equipment.

Remote microphone

Yes21Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1636170-REG/apple_tv_4k_32gb_2021.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB 2021 product overview explicitly says the included rechargeable Siri Remote is equipped with a microphone enabling direct speech to Siri. No microphone count is inferred. Public web source text was readable.

Yes17Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-2022Read 7 October 2026Interface and Apps section describes the side microphone button and speaking a film, show, actor or service name into the remote. No microphone count is inferred.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Siri9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026All-New Siri Remote section describes Siri for playback and search. Supported country, region and language are required.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section describes using the Siri Remote to request personalized recommendations. Siri needs a supported country, region and language.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features and footnote 3 identify IR or CEC control of TV or receiver: power, input switching to Apple TV, volume and mute. Device compatibility applies.

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote feature and footnote 5 explicitly identify TV/receiver control via IR or CEC: power on/off, input switching to Apple TV, volume and mute. Equipment compatibility applies.

Remote finder

Yes22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Find your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation) and later: requires iOS 17 or later and tvOS 17 or later. Later proximity-finding software, not a launch feature or a remote speaker.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Find your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation) and later: iPhone requires iOS 17 or later and Apple TV requires tvOS 17 or later. This is later software proximity finding, not a launch feature or an audible remote speaker.

Remote backlight

No23Reviewtheverge.com/22446699/apple-tv-4k-hd-siri-remote-review-features-priceRead 7 October 2026Review of the redesigned 2021 supplied Siri Remote explicitly says buttons are not backlit. No third-party replacement remote is included.

No17Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-2022Read 7 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies the lack of a backlight on the supplied 2022 Siri Remote.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

Built-in rechargeable battery20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Second-generation Battery section states internal, non-user-replaceable rechargeable battery. Its cell capacity is not a streaming-device schema field.

Built-in rechargeable battery16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Third-generation Battery section states internal, non-user-replaceable battery rechargeable with USB-C. No unstated cell capacity is stored.

Remote charging port

Lightning12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states Lightning connector for charging.

USB-C6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly lists USB-C connector for charging. USB-C cable and charger are sold separately.

Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

tvOS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement identifies tvOS as the operating system.

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch introduction explicitly says the third-generation Apple TV 4K runs tvOS.

Operating system at launch

tvOS 14.515Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact-generation specification list states tvOS 14.5. Android Authority describes its launch-period review unit running tvOS 14.5. Later current software is not relabelled as the launch version.

tvOS 16.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Apple TV specifications table, OS at launch row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: tvOS 16.1. Later supported versions are not a launch version.

App store

App Store9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement describes Apple TV apps in the App Store.

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch release describes the App Store and app access on Apple TV. No alternate app store is inferred.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

AirPlay 215Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list and Media player discussion explicitly identify AirPlay 2 output and current protocol support. AirPlay 2 is distinct from Google Cast.

AirPlay 29Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026OS and features table lists AirPlay 2. Media player section names AirPlay 2 as a tvOS feature. This is a supported software protocol, not Google Cast.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Siri9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement names Siri support on the new Siri Remote. Supported region, language and app conditions apply.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section names Siri. Supported region, language and content/app restrictions apply.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/siri-devices-control-apple-tv-4k-atvb8f6c5cdb/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current tvOS 27 guide permits Siri on a linked HomePod, iPhone or iPad to play items or open apps on Apple TV 4K. Example commands include Play Ted Lasso on the TV and Open HBO Max on the TV. Compatible linked device, Apple Home room setup and supported current software are required. The box does not have a built-in far-field microphone. Press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple explicitly describes hands-free Hey Siri control while wearing AirPods. Compatible AirPods and supported software are required. This does not mean the box has a built-in far-field microphone.

Mobile remote platforms

iOS5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 7 October 2026Manual explicitly supports iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch support is documented but not a separate platform enum here.

iOS19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 7 October 2026Manual explicitly supports iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch support is documented but not a separate platform enum here.

Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Accessibility Features include list for exact second-generation hardware. Current software support is not a statement that every named feature was present at launch.

VoiceOver, Zoom, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is current supported software, not a statement that every named feature was present at launch.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Apple Arcade9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement explicitly identifies Apple Arcade. Subscription and regional service availability apply.

Apple Arcade3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section explicitly names Apple Arcade gaming. Subscription and service availability conditions apply.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual opening paragraph explicitly lists these supported controllers. Current firmware, app and controller-specific requirements apply. Bluetooth alone is not proof.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual opening paragraph explicitly lists these supported controllers. Current firmware, app and controller-specific requirements apply. Bluetooth alone is not proof.

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states built-in power supply. In the Box includes a mains power cord, not an external box adapter.

Internal AC6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list built-in power supply. Mains voltage is specified in Electrical and Environmental Requirements.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W25Reviewguide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/vVGLys3T2tPH2Opy.hugeRead 7 October 2026iFixit step 2 image 2 shows exact maker-printed A2169 bottom label. It clearly reads 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W. This is the rated input text. The 15 W label is not treated as tested maximum consumption.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100 V to 240 V AC and frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

0.47W26Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_apr2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report page 9 power table: Sleep/Network standby at 230 V is 0.47 W. ENERGY STAR set-top box method. All energy values assume Wi-Fi. Default sleep after 15 minutes or manual sleep/power button. Network ports remain active unless power is removed. Maker claim, not reviewer measurement.

0.5W21Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_Oct2022.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report page 9, power consumption table: Sleep/Network Standby at 230 V is 0.50 W. ENERGY STAR set-top box test method. All energy values assume Wi-Fi. Default sleep after 15 minutes or manual sleep/power button. Network ports remain active unless power is removed. This is a maker claim, not a reviewer measurement.

Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: width 98 mm, height 35 mm, depth 98 mm. Device body only. Both published storage capacities share the maker dimensions.

Width93Height31Depth93mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: width 93 mm, height 31 mm, depth 93 mm for device body. Both configurations share these published dimensions.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

425g(15 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g for the box. Maker notes configuration and manufacturing variation. Remote is separately weighed.

208g(7.3 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: Wi-Fi model weight 208 g. Wi-Fi + Ethernet is separately 214 g. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 35 mm, height 136 mm and depth 9.25 mm.

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 35 mm, height 136 mm and depth 9.25 mm. These are remote dimensions, not box dimensions.

Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

63g(2.2 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: 63 g for supplied second-generation remote with its internal battery. Do not substitute the 66 g third-generation remote.

66g(2.3 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: 66 g. Remote has its internal rechargeable battery. Maker notes manufacturing/configuration variation.

Certifications

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FCC ID

BCGA216927Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA2169/Letter/Application-letter-5200751Read 7 October 2026Public application-letter record, Document 5200751, explicitly identifies FCC ID BCGA2169 and Product Code A2169, Apple Digital Media Receiver, original equipment application dated April 20, 2021. The FCC.report PDF was blocked during independent verification. This readable record replaces that unavailable URL as evidence.

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Other certifications

ENERGY STAR12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Apple TV and the Environment, Energy efficient explicitly states ENERGY STAR certified. This is a certification statement, not inferred only from low consumption.

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In the box

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In the box

Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (2nd generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact US In the Box list includes Lightning to USB cable. This differs from the 2022 box, which omits its USB-C charging cable.

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), Siri Remote (3rd generation), Power cord, Documentation6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026US In the Box list. HDMI cable and USB-C charging cable are not included in the 2022 retail box.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly says HDMI cable sold separately. No separate HDMI cable appears in In the Box.

No6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly says HDMI cable sold separately. Store What is in the Box also states HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/11192212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation maker technical product page. No current third-generation sales page is used for old hardware.

www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gb4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 64 GB Wi-Fi maker purchase page, with the third-generation reference model named in Product Information.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/11192212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Maker second-generation HTML technical specification sheet.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118396Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Maker technical specifications for the third-generation Apple TV 4K. This is an HTML specification sheet.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current Apple TV 4K User Guide. Second-generation 2021 hardware supports current tvOS. Software capabilities below are current support, not all launch promises.

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current Apple TV 4K User Guide. Software features below are current supported capabilities, not all launch promises.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 7 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page states every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. Optional three-year protection and statutory rights are excluded.

1year8Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 7 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page states every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. Optional three-year AppleCare protection and statutory rights are excluded.

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