Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications
Size and Weight
Height: 1.4 inches (35 mm)
Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
Weight: 15 ounces (425 g)1
Capacity
32GB2
64GB2
Siri Remote (2nd generation)
Size & Weight
Height: 5.4 inches (136 mm)
Width: 1.4 inches (35 mm)
Depth: 0.36 inch (9.25 mm)
Weight: 2.2 ounces (63 g)1
Features
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
IR transmitter
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)
Control your TV or receiver via IR or CEC3
Ports and Interfaces
HDMI 2.14
802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with MIMO; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Thread5
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
IR receiver
Built‑in power supply
Processor
A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
System Requirements
Purchases, rentals, and Home Sharing require an Apple ID that you use for the App Store and other Apple services
Requires 802.11 wireless, Ethernet network, or broadband internet access
Requires 4K and HDR TV for 4K and HDR streaming
Requires acceptance of the software license terms at apple.com/legal/sla
Requires HDMI cable (sold separately)
Video Formats
H.264/HEVC SDR video up to 2160p, 60 fps, Main/Main 10 profile
HEVC Dolby Vision (Profile 5)/HDR10 (Main 10 profile)/HLG up to 2160p, 60 fps
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), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound), and Dolby Atmos
Photo Formats
HEIF, JPEG, GIF, TIFF
Compatibility
Compatible with HD and UHD TVs with HDMI4
Compatible with Bluetooth keyboards6
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their Apple TV. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can easily find and enjoy your favorite entertainment. Learn more about Accessibility
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Increase Contrast
Reduce Motion
Closed Caption and SDH Support
Audio Descriptions
Siri and Dictation
Type to Siri
Switch Control
In the Box
Apple TV 4K
Siri Remote
Power cord
Lightning to USB cable
Documentation
Apple TV and the Environment
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:7 See the Apple TV 4K Product Environmental Report
Made with better materials
100% recycled aluminum in the Siri Remote enclosure
100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Energy efficient
ENERGY STAR® certified8
Smarter chemistry9
Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
Green manufacturing
Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
Responsible packaging
100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
Recyclable, majority-fiber packaging
Apple and the Environment
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030. See Apple’s commitment
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Powering on and off, switching input to Apple TV, controlling volume, and mute.
Support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output and Audio Return Channel (ARC or eARC) only. Requires HDCP when playing protected content and compatible TV or Receiver
Compatible with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Thread-based accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a third-party Thread border router.
Compatible with Magic Keyboard and Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011). Visit support.apple.com/en-us/HT201806 to find out which model you have.
Data accurate as of product launch.
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