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General

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Series

Apple TV1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

Apple TV2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV model identification page. Apple TV HD, previously Apple TV (4th generation).

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

MLFF4LL/A, MLFF4FD/A5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The US store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4LL/A. Apple has not yet published an A-number for the 4th generation (the Identify your Apple TV model page lists only the 3rd generation and earlier). The SKU is stored as the model number.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page structured data gives the SKU MLFF4FD/A.

A1625, MGY52LL/A, MLNC2LL/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: model number A1625, year introduced 2015. EveryMac gives the order numbers MGY52LL/A for 32 GB and MLNC2LL/A for 64 GB. MHY93LL/A is the 2021 bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) and is not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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

13 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2026.

9 September 20153Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Apple press release dated September 9, 2015 announces the all-new Apple TV.

Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page offers pre-order and says available starting 11.13.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K (4th generation) can be pre-ordered starting October 13, with availability beginning November 13.

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Introduced September 9, 2015. Discontinued Date October 18, 2022. EveryMac defines this as replaced by a later system or end of production. Retail stock and software support are separate.

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 (2022)2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation. The footnotes name the test units as Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), so the predecessor is the 2022 3rd generation.

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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.

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

$2993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Pricing and Availability: $299 (U.S.) or $49.83 (U.S.) per month for six months. US prices exclude sales tax.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store page price $299.00 for the single configuration. US price excludes sales tax.

$1493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: starting at $149 (US) for a 32GB model and $199 (US) for a 64GB model. US price excluding sales tax. Base value is the 32 GB price. Variant rows keep both.

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.

€3494Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German release, Preise und Verfügbarkeit: 349 Euro inkl. MwSt. Taken from the German maker release as the euro launch price.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store price 349,00 EUR including VAT, as published. This agrees with the German press release.

€1794Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original prices for Germany: 179 EUR for 32 GB and 229 EUR for 64 GB, VAT included. The 32 GB price is the base value.

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

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Customers in the U.S. and 29 other countries and regions can pre-order. Only the US and Germany are listed because only those two maker pages were opened.4Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The German release says pre-order from apple.com/de/store, with availability from November 13. This supports Germany.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026US store page offers pre-order.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026German store page offers pre-order.

US, DE4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price list covers many countries. Only the US from Apple's release and Germany are stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Store image text says Apple TV 4K, front exterior, black color. Apple publishes no color name, so Black is taken from that text.

Black2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: 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.

Box1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K is a stand-alone square box with a built-in power supply. The Size and Weight section gives box dimensions. HDMI cable is sold separately.

Box1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Table-top box with a built-in power supply.

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 × 2160px1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160 on support.apple.com/en-us/119599.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the 4K 60-fps HDR output claim on the spec page.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: HDMI 1.4 (720p or 1080p). 1080p is the 1920 x 1080 raster. No HDR or 4K output.

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.

60Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity footnote 5: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching only. HDMI 2.1 on its own does not establish 4K 120 Hz. Video Formats: standard SDR/HDR video rates up to 2160p, 60 fps.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026The same page says Apple TV matches content encoded at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24 fps. So 60 Hz output is supported on the HD. Apple's HD spec page lists H.264 decode up to 1080p 60 fps.

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 (2026)

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026One row records the stated 4K 60 fps HDR output. Chroma and bit depth are not stated. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred.7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 20 October 2026Apple's definition of 4K as 3840 x 2160 sets the row's width and height.

BApple TV HD (2015)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 20261080p at 60 Hz. The HD has no 4K or HDR output. SDR only.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5), HDR10, HDR10+, HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 and HLG come from the spec page.

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

5, 8.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats: Dolby Vision (Profile 8.1 and 5). This is the maker's list, not a statement about local-file playback.

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

2.11Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: HDMI 2.1. Footnote 5 limits the stated support to 4K 60-fps HDR output, ARC or eARC and Quick Media Switching. It is not a 48 Gbps or 4K 120 Hz claim.

1.41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4. Footnote 4 requires HDCP when playing protected content. The HDCP version is not stated.

HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: control your TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 7 lists power on and off, input switching to Apple TV 4K, volume and mute.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026The 2nd-generation remote listing says it controls a TV or receiver via IR or CEC. That bundle uses the same box. The original Siri Remote (1st generation) lists an IR transmitter only. CEC is a box function.

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

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches the output refresh rate to the frame rate of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026Match Frame Rate: Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD matches its refresh rate to the original frame rate of content. Current software. TV and app support apply.

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

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 20 October 2026Match Dynamic Range matches the output to the dynamic range of content. Needs television support. The article covers Apple TV 4K in general, not only the 4th generation.

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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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Video Formats lists AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and MPEG-4. The press release says the A19 has a new dedicated AV1 decoder. No per-codec profile or level table is published, so video_decode_limits is left out.

HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR, H.264 and MPEG-4.

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

AApple TV 4K (2026)

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BApple TV HD (2015)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	Main	Not available	Not available	1080	30
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	Not available	1080	30
H.264	High and Main	4.2	Not available	1080	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR up to 1080p 30 fps Main or Main 10 profile. H.264 up to 1080p 60 fps High or Main Profile level 4.2 or lower. H.264 Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC. MPEG-4 up to 640 x 480 30 fps Simple Profile at 2.5 Mbps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored for 1080p rows.

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

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M4V, MP4, MOV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: the H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 lines name .m4v, .mp4 and .mov files.

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

FairPlay Streaming15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 20 October 2026FairPlay Streaming overview lists Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated. This is an archived technote that predates the 4th generation.

FairPlay Streaming10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 13 October 2026FairPlay Streaming technote names Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated.

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 Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC, MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound) and Dolby Atmos. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

HE-AAC (V1), AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC up to 320 Kbps, protected AAC, MP3 up to 320 Kbps, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF and WAV. It also lists AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound). No Dolby Atmos is listed for the HD. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Audio Formats names Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Page says Spatial Audio immerses you in Dolby Atmos surround sound.

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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, 5.110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 20 October 2026Audio Format settings: Stereo Only sends uncompressed two-channel PCM, and Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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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

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide lists headphones among Bluetooth devices that connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth codecs are not published.

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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 A191Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Processor row: A19 chip. No core count or clock is published for the Apple TV, so none is inherited from the iPhone.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Faster Performance, Smarter Remote: the A19 chip delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance than the previous generation and includes a new dedicated AV1 decoder.

Apple A81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Processor: A8 chip with 64-bit architecture. iFixit identifies the Apple A8 APL1011.

CPU

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CPU cores

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25Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown overview: dual-core, 64-bit Apple A8 chip. Apple publishes no core count.

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.

8GB17Press articleaftvnews.com/apple-announces-new-4th-gen-apple-tv-4k-with-performance-ai-and-smart-home-upgradesRead 20 October 2026Article says the new model has 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Apple does not publish RAM for Apple TV. This is a single secondary source. Pre-launch reports from code analysis expected 8 GB with the A19 and 4 GB was the 2022 figure. Treat as unverified until a teardown or developer listing confirms it.

2GB4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Standard RAM 2 GB. EveryMac cites Apple developer documentation. iFixit independently finds 2 GB.

RAM type

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LPDDR35Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H9CKNNNBKTBRWR-NTH 2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM on the A8 package.

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

128GB1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Capacity row: 128GB. Footnote: 1GB = 1 billion bytes, actual formatted capacity is less. This is the only capacity sold.

32, 64GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Capacity 32 GB or 64 GB. The 64 GB option was dropped on September 12, 2017 according to EveryMac.

Storage type

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NAND flash5Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H2JTEG8VD1BMR 32 GB NAND flash memory on the 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium.

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 71Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO. Footnote 3: Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported. The bands are not stated.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO. 802.11a runs on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g on 2.4 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.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO.

MIMO1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Maker states MIMO without an antenna or stream count. No 2x2 figure is stored.

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

1,000Mbps1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row and port diagram: Gigabit Ethernet.

100Mbps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.

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.

61Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth 6. The Siri Remote is listed separately as Bluetooth 6 as well.

4.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. This is the box. The original remote also uses Bluetooth 4.0.

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 (2026)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit Ethernet	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The port diagram caption lists built-in power supply, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI. The built-in power supply takes a mains power cord, stored as an AC input. Remote USB-C is not a device port.

BApple TV HD (2015)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	1.4	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	0.1
USB-C	1	Not available	Service and support only	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, USB-C for service and support, built-in power supply. EveryMac confirms one HDMI port and one USB-C port for service and support. The power inlet is the AC connector for the power cord.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes18Spec databasematteralpha.com/apple/apple-tv-4k-4th-generation-p5709Read 20 October 2026Matter Alpha entry lists Network: Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, with Thread device type Router. Apple's own spec page says Thread networking technology and the press release says built-in Wi-Fi and Thread. Apple's Thread support page has not yet been updated for the 4th generation.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Compatibility and Home Control: works with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories, and acts as a home hub. Matter accessories require a home hub such as Apple TV 4K (product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: connect more accessories than ever with Matter. Footnote: Matter accessories require a home hub such as an Apple TV 4K.

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Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Home Control section: works with HomeKit-enabled accessories and with Matter accessories, as a smart home hub with the Home app.

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Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (4th generation)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box and the Siri Remote section: Siri Remote (4th generation).

Siri Remote (1st generation)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation) section. This is the remote of the original 2015 box. A Siri Remote (2nd generation) bundle followed in 2021.

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, Infrared1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section lists Bluetooth 6 and an IR transmitter. Bluetooth links the remote to the box. The IR transmitter controls other equipment.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and IR transmitter.

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: microphone for Siri on the remote, with a Siri button.

Yes4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original Siri Remote has dual microphones for Siri.

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

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Siri button and microphone for Siri on the remote. Region and language restrictions apply.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: use the dedicated Siri button.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the Siri Remote features Siri. Region and language limits apply.

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 switching1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote 7: powering on and off, switching input to Apple TV 4K, controlling volume, and mute. Works via IR or CEC. TV compatibility applies.

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Remote finder

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: Find My with Precision Finding. Footnote 6: Precision Finding works on the Siri Remote (4th generation) paired with iPhone Duo, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 or later (excluding iPhone 17e). The press release adds an option to play a sound on the remote.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote with Find My: if the remote goes missing, use Find My or say Siri, find the remote, to have it play a sound.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026The new Siri Remote adds Find My support with Precision Finding and an option to play a sound on the remote.

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Remote backlight

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

Built-in rechargeable battery1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: rechargeable battery, charging via USB-C cable to a computer or power adapter (each sold separately). No cell capacity is published.

Built-in rechargeable battery1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): rechargeable battery providing months of battery life, charged via USB to a computer or a power adapter sold separately. The battery is built in.

Remote charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri Remote section: USB-C connector for charging.

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Lightning connector for charging.

Software

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

tvOS1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Footnote on Siri AI names tvOS 27.2. The launch tvOS version is not stated, so launch_os_version is left out.

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: Apple TV runs the all-new tvOS operating system.

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tvOS 9.04Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pre-Installed OS tvOS 9.0 (13T396a).

App store

App Store2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026TV and Beyond section: explore thousands of other top apps in the App Store.

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: apps are delivered through the new Apple TV App Store.

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

AirPlay13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/stream-audio-and-video-to-apple-tv-4k-atvbf2be9ef7/tvosRead 20 October 2026Use AirPlay to stream audio and video to Apple TV 4K, and to mirror the screen of an iPhone, iPad or Mac. The guide says AirPlay without a version number, so no version is stored.

AirPlay 28Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/05/29/apple-releases-tvos-11-4Read 13 October 2026MacRumors, May 29, 2018: tvOS 11.4 adds AirPlay 2 to the 4th and 5th generation Apple TV. Later software, not a launch feature.

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

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section and Microphones row. Siri AI needs an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for personal context, and is not initially available in the EU on iOS or iPadOS.2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the remote features Siri for voice search. Region and language limits 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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Siri AI section: activate hands-free with your voice using Siri or Hey Siri, or press and hold the Siri button on the remote. The Microphones row names a three-microphone array with voice isolation. Far-field support varies by region and language (see the product page footnote).2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Easily said and done: three far-field microphones built in, so you can talk to Siri and control Apple TV 4K using just your voice. Footnote: far-field support varies by region and language, and needs the primary tvOS language set to Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian or Swedish.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Three far-field microphones for completely hands-free Hey Siri or Siri. Advanced echo cancellation isolates the voice while audio plays.

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Mobile remote platforms

iOS2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Better Together section: iPhone controls playback and volume from the Lock Screen or Control Center. The iPad is added from the User Guide page.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 20 October 2026The guide explains using an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch as a remote. The iOS option covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch is not a separate option.

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Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control, Larger Type1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is the software feature list on the spec page, not a statement about every feature at launch.

VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Accessibility Features include list: VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation.

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 Arcade2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple Arcade section. Requires a subscription.

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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 controllers1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026The spec page says compatible with supported game controllers. The named controllers come from the Apple TV 4K User Guide page Use a game controller on Apple TV 4K.12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 20 October 2026Opening paragraph lists Sony PlayStation DualShock 4, PlayStation DualSense, Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controllers and MFi-compatible game controllers. The guide covers Apple TV 4K in general.

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Power

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Power supply

Internal AC1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Connectivity row: built-in power supply. A mains power cord is in the box.

Internal AC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: built-in power supply. In the box: power cord.

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

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100V to 240V AC, frequency 50Hz to 60Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W (label rating)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/es-mx/ma1741_appletv-hd-info.pdfRead 13 October 2026Apple Info sheet for Mexico, Electrical Characteristics: Apple TV models A1842 and A1625, Entrada 100-240V 50-60Hz 1A 15W. One shared label line for both models. It is a rated input and not a measured consumption.

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.

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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.

Width93.24Height31Depth93.24mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: height 31.00 mm, width 93.24 mm, depth 93.24 mm for the box.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 35 mm, width 98 mm, depth 98 mm. Height is the box thickness.

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

217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight: 217 g. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

425g(15 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g. Apple notes that 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)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: height 136.00 mm, width 35.00 mm, depth 9.25 mm. Height is the length along the buttons.

Width38Height124Depth6.3mm(1.5 × 4.9 × 0.2 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): height 124 mm, width 38 mm, depth 6.3 mm.

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

69.6g(2.5 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026Size and Weight, remote: 69.6 g. The remote has a built-in rechargeable battery. Footnote 1: weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

45g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): 45 g. Battery is built in.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), Power cord, Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026In the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord, documentation.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: Apple TV 4K (4th generation), Siri Remote (4th generation), power cord.

Apple TV HD, Siri Remote (1st generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026In the Box list. The remote is the Siri Remote (1st generation) in the original box. Apple names the remote only as Siri Remote on the current page.

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.

No1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). The store page says HDMI and USB-C cables are sold separately.5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). No HDMI cable is in the box list.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k2Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 20 October 2026Apple product page for Apple TV 4K, with Pre-order and Available starting 11.13.

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Apple Support page Apple TV HD - Technical Specifications. Current page. It lists the later bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) next to the original Siri Remote (1st generation).

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4k/specsRead 20 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Same page. Original 2015 hardware A1625.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 20 October 2026Apple TV 4K User Guide, tvOS 27. It still lists the 2nd and 3rd generation as supported models and has not been updated for the 4th generation hardware.

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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.

1year16Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 20 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page says every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. AppleCare plans and statutory rights are excluded.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple US One (1) Year Limited Warranty names Apple TV hardware and the accessories in the original packaging. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights are separate. US terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.