Apple TV

Apple TV
Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
DeveloperApple Inc.
Manufacturer
TypeDigital media player
Microconsole
Release date
  • 1st generation: January 9, 2007 (2007-01-09)
  • 2nd generation: September 1, 2010 (2010-09-01)
  • 3rd generation: March 7, 2012 (2012-03-07)
  • 3rd generation Rev A: January 28, 2013 (2013-01-28)
  • HD: October 30, 2015 (2015-10-30)
  • 4K (1st generation): September 12, 2017 (2017-09-12)
  • 4K (2nd generation): May 21, 2021 (2021-05-21)
  • 4K (3rd generation): November 4, 2022 (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 Inc. 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 on Consumer Electronics Control.

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  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.