Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
A powerful 4K streaming box with premium audio-visual features, deep Apple ecosystem integration, and smart home compatibility.
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Information
| Maker | apple |
| Category | Hub |
| Status | discontinued |
| Product Page | https://www.apple.com/tv-home/ |
The 2021 Apple TV 4K delivers high-performance streaming with upgraded visuals, immersive sound, and seamless integration with Apple services and smart home features.
Apple’s second-generation Apple TV 4K is a refined streaming hub powered by the A12 Bionic chip, enhancing video, audio, and gaming performance. It supports 4K High Frame Rate HDR and Dolby Vision for lifelike clarity and smooth motion, paired with Dolby Atmos sound for a cinematic audio experience. The upgraded Siri Remote includes a touch-enabled clickpad for intuitive navigation. Whether you're watching Apple Originals, exploring content from Disney+, HBO Max, or enjoying Apple Arcade and Fitness+, the device brings Apple’s ecosystem into your living room. It also supports private listening with up to two AirPods and enables AirPlay and HomeKit for convenient content sharing and smart home control.
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Specifications
| Network | Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth |
| Thread Device Type | Router |
| Market | Consumer |