Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
| Identifier | AppleTV11,1 |
| Category | Apple TV |
| Released | 2021-05-21 |
| Discontinued | 2022-10-18 |
| Models | A2169 |
| CPU / SoC | A12 |
| Architecture | arm64e |
| Board | J305AP |
Colors
| | Black Released: 2021-05-21 |
Apple Support Data
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Identifier Data
| Apple Product Name | Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) |
| Model Numbers | A2169 |
| Model number | A2169 |
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| Year introduced | 2021 |
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| Color | Black |
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| Capacity | 32 GB or 64 GB |
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| Apple Tech Specs | https://support.apple.com/111922 |
Tech Specs
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)
Capacity
Siri Remote (2nd generation)
- Size & Weight
- Height: 5.4 inches (136 mm)
- Width: 1.4 inches (35 mm)
- Depth: 0.36 inch (9.25 mm)
- Weight: 2.2 ounces (63 g)
- Features
- 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
Ports and Interfaces
- HDMI 2.1
- 802.11ax Wi‑Fi 6 with MIMO; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Thread
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
- IR receiver
- Built‑in power supply
Processor
- A12 Bionic 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
- H.264/HEVC SDR video up to 2160p, 60 fps, Main/Main 10 profile
- HEVC Dolby Vision (Profile 5)/HDR10 (Main 10 profile)/HLG up to 2160p, 60 fps
- 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
Compatibility
- Compatible with HD and UHD TVs with HDMI
- Compatible with Bluetooth keyboards
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 about Accessibility
- Features include:
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Increase Contrast
- Reduce Motion
- Closed Caption and SDH Support
- Audio Descriptions
- Siri and Dictation
- Type to Siri
- Switch Control
In the Box
- Apple TV 4K
- Siri Remote
- Power cord
- Lightning to USB cable
- Documentation
Apple TV and the Environment
- Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact: See the Apple TV 4K Product Environmental Report
- Made with better materials
- 100% recycled aluminum in the Siri Remote enclosure
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
- 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
- Energy efficient
- ENERGY STARcertified
- Smarter chemistry
- Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
- Green manufacturing
- Apple's Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
- All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
- Responsible packaging
- 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
- Recyclable, majority-fiber packaging
- Apple and the Environment
- We're committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030. See Apple's commitment
- Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
- 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
- Powering on and off, switching input to Apple TV, controlling volume, and mute.
- Support for up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output and Audio Return Channel (ARC or eARC) only. Requires HDCP when playing protected content and compatible TV or Receiver
- Compatible with HomeKit or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Thread-based accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini, or a third-party Thread border router.
- Compatible with Magic Keyboard and Apple Wireless Keyboard (2011). Visit support.apple.com/en-us/HT201806 to find out which model you have.
- Data accurate as of product launch.
- ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be "free of", in the Apple Regulated Substances Specification . Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement.
- Services are not available in all countries or regions and are subject to change.
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