Apple TV – Full information, models, specs and more
Apple TV is a small digital media player, an entertainment device that can receive digital data from a number of sources and stream it to the TV. It can receive content from the iTunes app using AirPlay or directly from iTunes Store. It also can play digital content from a number of sources. Apple TV can stream content from iTunes libraries and play the content over the network.
Apple TV Models
Apple TV 4K - 7th Generation (2022) |
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 | The new Apple TV 4K brings Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Arcade together with all your favorite streaming apps — in our best‑ever picture and audio quality. With the blazing performance of the A15 Bionic chip, intuitive controls, and seamless interaction with your devices and smart home accessories. It’s everything you love about Apple — on your biggest screen. | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV14,1 | |
| Model Number | A2737 (Wi-Fi Only) A2843 (Wi-Fi + Ethernet) |
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| Part Number | MN873LL/A (Wi-Fi Only) MN893LL/A (Wi-Fi + Ethernet) |
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| Color | Black | |
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Apple TV 4K - 6th Generation (2021) |
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 | Although it looks the same as the earlier Apple TV 4K, the Apple TV 4K 6th Generation (2021) has new internals with support for high-frame rate HDR (60 fps) with Dolby Vision when connected to a compatible television. | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV11,1 | |
| Model Number | A2169 | |
| Part Number | MXGY2LL/A | |
| Color | Black | |
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Apple TV 4K - 5th Generation (2017) |
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 | Although it looks practically identical to the Apple TV (4th Gen) that came before it, at least from the front, the Apple TV 4K (2017, A10X, Black Siri Remote) has completely updated internals with support for 4K (2160p) and HDR (High Dynamic Range) movies when connected to a capable television. | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV6,2 | |
| Model Number | A1842 | |
| Part Number | MQD22LL/A | |
| Color | Black | |
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 | Apple TV 4th generation was the first major update to the platform since the release of the 2nd Generation in September 2010. It runs however a tvOS that is based on the iOS. (more...) | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV4,1 | |
| Model Number | A1625 | |
| Part Number | MGY52LL/A | |
| Color | Black | |
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 | The Apple TV 3rd generation is externally identical to Apple 2nd generation model, and includes a single-core A5 processor. It supports 1080p content from iTunes, YouTube, Flick, Netflix and other services. (more...) | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV3,1 (Early 2012) | |
| AppleTV3,2 (Early 2013) | ||
| Model Number | A1427 (Early 2012) | |
| A1469 (Early 2013) | ||
| Part Number | MD199LL/A | |
| Color | Black | |
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 | The 2nd generation Apple TV, housed in a very small all-black case, was the first Apple TV to run on iOS. The box was one-quarter the size of the Apple TV 1st generation. (more...) | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV2,1 | |
| Model Number | A1378 | |
| Part Number | MC572LL/A | |
| Color | Black | |
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 | Apple TV 1st generation (original or AppleTV1,1) is a computer equipped with an Intel processor which made it possible to stream iTunes content to an enhanced-definition or HD TV. (more...) | |
| Model Identifier | AppleTV1,1 | |
| Model Number | A1218 | |
| Part Number | MA711LL/A | |
| Color | Silver | |
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About Apple TV
AppleTV is the set top box to provide HD TV with enhanced functionality. It can stream video from other Apple devices and from on-line stores. There are four generations of Apple-TV, the last one is powered with Siri and understands gestures. The Apple-TV of 2015 has a remote control with a touch panel in a bundle and costs a lot. Apple Inc. unveiled the device as a work-in-progress on September 12, 2006, and the company started taking pre-orders for Apple TV 1st generation on January 9, 2007. In fact, the Apple TV was Apple’s first serious foray into the set-top market.
Among other features, the device can sync or stream photos, music and videos from a computer running iTunes. For users who wish to connect the Apple TV to a computer, synchronization and streaming modes are supported. In synchronization mode the device works in a way similar to the iPod. It is paired with an iTunes library on a single computer and can synchronize with that library, copying all or selected content to its own hard drive.
Apple launched Apple TV on March 21, 2007 with a 40 GB hard disk (this version was discontinued on September 14, 2009). Two months later, on May 31, 2007, Apple released a 160 GB HDD. On January 15, 2008, Apple announced a major free software upgrade. The Apple TV turned into a stand-alone device. Since that, the device no longer required a computer running iTunes on Mac OS X or Windows. This made most of its hard disk redundant. The update allowed the Apple TV to rent and purchase content directly from iTunes Store, as well as download podcasts and stream photos from MobileMe and Flickr.
The second generation of Apple TV was introduced on September 1, 2010. This version was the first to run on a variant of iOS, besides the device was now housed in a mall all-black case, one-quarter the size of the 1st Gen Apple TV.
The 3rd generation was announced on March 7, 2012. The new model was externally identical to the second generation model and included a single-core A5 processor. Later, on January 28, 2013, Apple released a third generation “Rev A” which included component changes.
On September 9, 2015, Apple announced the fourth generation Apple TV, the first major update to the platform since the release of the second generation Apple TV. This model featured a new touch remote allowing swipe-to-select functionality instead of the old remote’s arrow button. The device integrated Siri support with a built in microphone and an accelerometer (IMU).
