Size and Weight
Height: 35mm
Width: 98mm
Depth: 98mm
Weight: 425g1
Height: 124mm
Width: 38mm
Depth: 6.3mm
Weight: 45g1
Capacity
32GB2
Apple TV Remote
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)
Touch surface
Search
Play/Pause
TV/Home
Volume
Ports and Interfaces
HDMI 1.43
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
iTunes purchasing and renting and Home Sharing require iTunes Store account
Requires 802.11 wireless, Ethernet network, or Broadband Internet access
Requires acceptance of the software license terms at www.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
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) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound)
Photo Formats
HEIF, JPEG, GIF, TIFF
Compatibility
Apple TV HD is compatible with HDTVs with HDMI3
Apple TV HD is compatible with Bluetooth keyboards4
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their Apple TV HD. 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
Features include:
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Bold Text
- Increase Contrast
- Reduce Motion
- Closed Caption and SDH Support
- Accessibility Shortcut
- Dictation
In the Box
Apple TV HD
Apple TV Remote
Power cord
Lightning to USB cable
Documentation
Apple TV HD and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
Apple TV HD and the Apple TV Remote are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact:
Apple TV HD
- BFR‑free
- PVC‑free5
- Meets ENERGY STAR 4.1 requirements
Apple TV 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.
Recycling
Ready to let go of your old Apple TV? Just give it to us, and we’ll help you recycle it responsibly for free. Good for you. Good for the planet.