Apple TV 4K (1st generation) - Technical Specifications
Size and Weight
Apple TV 4K
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
Size & Weight
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
Features
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 2.0a3
802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
IR receiver
Built‑in power supply
Processor
A10X Fusion 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 www.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) up to 2160p
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
Apple TV is compatible with HD and UHD TVs 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 about Accessibility
Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Increase Contrast
Reduce Motion
Closed Caption and SDH Support
Audio Descriptions
Siri and Dictation
Switch Control
In the Box
Apple TV 4K
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 about Apple TV and the Environment
Apple TV 4K and the Siri Remote are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact:
Apple TV 4K
BFR-free
PVC-free5
Meets ENERGY STAR 5.0 requirements
Siri Remote
Arsenic-free glass
BFR-free
PVC-free5
Recyclable aluminum enclosure
Apple and the Environment
Read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
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 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.