Apple TV

This article is about the hardware media player. For the streaming service, see Apple TV+. For the media player app from Apple, see Apple TV app. For other uses, see Apple TV (disambiguation).

Apple TV
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
DeveloperApple
Manufacturer
TypeDigital media player
Microconsole
Release date
  • 1st generation: January 9, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-01-09)
  • 2nd generation: September 1, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-09-01)
  • 3rd generation: March 7, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-07)
  • 3rd generation rev A: January 28, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-01-28)
  • HD: October 30, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-10-30)
  • 4K (1st generation): September 12, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-09-12)
  • 4K (2nd generation): May 21, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-05-21)
  • 4K (3rd generation): November 4, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-11-04)
Introductory price
  • US$299.00 (1st generation)[1]
  • $99.00 (2nd and 3rd generation)[2]
  • $149.00 (HD 32 GB)
  • $179.00 (4K 32 GB)
  • $199.00 (HD and 4K 64 GB)[3]
  • $129 (4K 64 GB, 3rd generation)
  • $149 (4K 128 GB, 3rd generation)
Online services8,000 total apps, including 2,000 games and 1,600 video apps
(as of October 27, 2016)[4]
Websiteappletv.com

Apple TV is a digital media player and microconsole developed and marketed by Apple. It is a small piece of networking hardware that sends received media data such as video and audio to a TV or external display. Its media services include streaming media, TV Everywhere-based services, local media sources, and sports journalism and broadcasts.

Second-generation and later models function only when connected via HDMI to an enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen television. Since the fourth-generation model, Apple TV runs tvOS with multiple pre-installed apps. In November 2019, Apple released Apple TV+ and Apple TV app a la carte.

Apple TV lacks integrated controls and can only be controlled remotely, through a Siri Remote, iPhone or iPad, Apple Remote, or third-party infrared remotes complying with the fourth generation Consumer Electronics Control standard.

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  2. ^ "Differences Between Apple TV 2 and Apple TV 3: EveryMac.com". EveryMac.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  3. ^ "Apple TV – Tech Specs – Apple". Apple. Archived from the original on November 4, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Apple unveils new TV app for Apple TV, iPhone and iPad". Apple Inc. October 27, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.