A higher definition of TV.
Apple TV HD
Price
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)
Siri Remote
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 CEC.3
Ports and Interfaces
HDMI 1.44
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
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
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
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
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), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound), and Dolby Atmos
Photo Formats
HEIF, JPEG, GIF, TIFF
Compatibility
Apple TV HD is compatible with HDTVs with HDMI4
Apple TV HD is compatible with Bluetooth keyboards5
Apple TV HD is compatible with Bluetooth keyboards5
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
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 HD
Siri Remote
Power cord
Lightning to USB cable
Documentation
Siri Remote
Power cord
Lightning to USB cable
Documentation