Size and Weight
- Height: 0.9 inch (23 mm)
- Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
- Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
- Weight: 0.6 pound1
Processor
- Apple single-core A5 chip
System Requirements
- HDMI cable (sold separately).
- High-definition TV with HDMI and capable of 1080p or 720p.2
- Wi-Fi (802.11a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g, or n) or 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet network.
- iTunes Store account for buying or renting movies, buying TV shows, buying music, and listening to iTunes Radio.
- iCloud account for viewing photos and videos via iCloud Photo Sharing and movies in iMovie Theater.
- For streaming media from a Mac or PC: iTunes 10.6 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing.
- Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later or an iOS device (late 2012 or later) with iOS 8 or later and works with Apple TV (model A 1469) running Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
- Subscription may be required to access some content.
Ports and Interfaces
- HDMI2
- Optical audio
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
- Built-in IR receiver
- Micro-USB (for service and support)
Wireless
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
- Bluetooth support for Apple Wireless Keyboard (requires Apple TV software version 5.2 or later)
Power
- Built-in 6-watt universal power supply
Environmental Requirements
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Video Formats
- H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High or Main Profile level 4.0 or lower, 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 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
- Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Audio Formats
- HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through
Photo Formats
- JPEG, GIF, TIFF
TV Compatibility
- Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz2, including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse
Apple TV and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
Apple TV is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- Brominated flame retardant-free
- PVC-free3
- Meets ENERGY STAR 3.0 requirements for set-top boxes
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Apple products.
Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple's dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product. Explore Apple and the Environment
iTunes Movies and TV Shows4
HD Movies
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (maximum)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)
- Price: Rentals from $3.99. Purchase prices vary.5
SD Movies
- Resolution: 720 x 480 anamorphic (maximum)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)
- Price: Rentals from $2.99. Purchase prices vary.5
HD TV Shows
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (maximum)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)
- Price: $2.99 per episode.6
SD TV Shows
- Resolution: 720 x 480 anamorphic (maximum)
- Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound (not all titles)
- Price: $1.99 per episode.6
