Size and Weight
Apple TV
- Height: 1.4 inches (35 mm)
- Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
- Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
- Weight: 15 ounces (425 g)1
Siri Remote
- Height: 4.88 inches (124 mm)
- Width: 1.5 inches (38 mm)
- Depth: 0.25 inch (6.3 mm)
- Weight: 1.59 ounces (45 g)1
Capacity
Siri Remote
- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
- IR transmitter
- Accelerometer and three-axis gyro
- Lightning connector for charging
- Rechargeable battery providing months of battery life on a single charge (with typical daily usage)
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
Ports and Interfaces
- HDMI 1.43
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
- IR receiver
- USB‑C for service and support
- Built‑in power supply
Processor
- A8 chip with 64-bit architecture
System Requirements
- iTunes purchasing and renting and Home Sharing require iTunes Store account
- Requires 802.11 wireless, Ethernet network, or Broadband Internet access
- Requires acceptance of the software license terms at www.apple.com/legal/sla
- Requires HDMI cable (sold separately)
Video Formats
- HEVC SDR up to 1080p, 30 fps, Main/Main 10 profile
- H.264 video 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 audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
Audio Formats
- HE-AAC (V1), AAC (up to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV; AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound)
Photo Formats
Compatibility
- Apple TV is compatible with HDTVs with HDMI3
- Apple TV is compatible with Bluetooth keyboards4
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their Apple TV. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can easily find and enjoy your favorite entertainment. Learn more
Features include:
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Bold Text
- Increase Contrast
- Reduce Motion
- Closed Caption and SDH Support
- Accessibility Shortcut
- Siri and Dictation
In the Box
- Apple TV
- Siri Remote
- Power cord
- Lightning to USB cable
- Documentation
Apple TV and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
Apple TV and the Siri Remote are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact:
Apple TV
- BFR‑free
- PVC‑free5
- Meets ENERGY STAR 4.1 requirements
Siri Remote
- Arsenic‑free glass
- BFR‑free
- PVC‑free5
- Recyclable aluminum enclosure
Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
Apple GiveBack
Ready to let go of your old Apple TV? Just give it to us, and we’ll help you recycle it responsibly for free. Good for you. Good for the planet. Learn more about Apple GiveBack.
- Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- Requires HDCP when playing protected content.
- Compatible with Magic Keyboard and Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011). Visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201806 to find out which model you have.
- PVC-free worldwide except in India and Thailand, where PVC-free AC power cords are not available.
Services are not available in all countries or regions and are subject to change.