Apple TV (2nd generation) - Technical Specifications

Size and weight

  • Height: 0.9 inches (23 mm)

  • Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)

  • Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)

  • Weight: 0.6 pounds1

In the box

  • Apple TV

  • Aluminum Apple Remote

  • Power cord

  • Documentation

Environmental Status Report

  • Brominated flame retardant-free

  • PVC-free 3

  • Meets ENERGY STAR 2.0 requirements for set-top boxes

Processor

  • Apple A4 chip

System requirements

  • Wi-Fi (802.11 a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g or n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network

  • iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows

  • Netflix account for streaming Netflix content

  • For streaming media from a Mac or PC:

    • iTunes 10.2 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing

  • MLB.TV subscription required to watch live and archived games

  • NBA.com League Pass Broadband subscription required to watch live and archived games

Ports and interfaces

  • HDMI2

  • Optical audio

  • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet

  • Built-in IR receiver

  • Micro-USB (for service and support)

Environmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

  • Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

Power

  • Built-in 6-watt universal power supply

Wireless

  • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)

Video formats

  • H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 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 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

  • Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Audio formats supported

  • HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through

Photo formats

  • JPEG, GIF, TIFF

TV compatibility

  • Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz,2 including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse

Accessories

  • Apple HDMI to HDMI Cable

  • Digital Optical Audio Cable

  • AppleCare Protection Plan

iTunes Movie and TV Show Rentals4

Resolution

Audio

HD Movie

1280 x 720 (maximum)

Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)

SD Movie

720 x 480 anamorphic (maximum)

Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)

HD TV Show

1280 x 720 (maximum)

Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)

SD TV Show

720 x 480 anamorphic (maximum)

Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)

  1. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  2. Requires HDCP when playing protected content.

  3. PVC-free AC power cord available in the United States and Canada.

  4. A sustained 6 Mbit/s or faster Internet connection is recommended for viewing High Definition movies and TV shows, and a sustained 2.5 Mbit/s or faster Internet connection is recommended for Standard Definition content. Internet connection speeds may vary depending on your ISP and other factors.