# Apple TV 4K

*Apple / 4 models / 2021-2026*

> The Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is the one model on Apple's US store as of 2026-10-20. It was announced 2026-10-13 at $299 with Gigabit Ethernet, Thread and an A19 chip, and ships 2026-11-13. Added to a room in the Home app, an Apple TV is a HomeKit home hub. The 3rd generation came as a Wi-Fi model with 64GB and a Wi-Fi + Ethernet model with 128GB. Only the Wi-Fi + Ethernet model lists Thread. The 2nd generation (2021) also has Gigabit Ethernet and Thread.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Apple |
| Models | 4 |
| Current | 0 |
| Releases | 2021-2026 |

## Lineup

**Apple TV 4K: every model**

| Model | Model numbers | Released | Status | Storage | Ethernet | Thread |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Apple TV 4K (4th generation)](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-4th-gen) |  | unknown | Upcoming[^1][^2] | 128GB[^3] | Gigabit Ethernet[^3] | Yes[^3] |
| [Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-wifi-ethernet) |  | 2022-11-04[^4] | Succeeded by Apple TV 4K (4th generation) (2026-10-13)[^4][^1] | 128GB[^3][^4] | Gigabit Ethernet[^3] | Yes[^3][^4] |
| [Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-wifi) | A2737 | 2022-11-04[^4] | Succeeded by Apple TV 4K (4th generation) (2026-10-13)[^4][^1] | 64GB[^3][^4] | unknown | unknown |
| [Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-2nd-gen) | A2169 | 2021[^5] | Succeeded by Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet (2022-11-04)[^5][^4] | 32GB or 64GB[^5] | Gigabit Ethernet[^5] | Yes[^5][^6] |

## Timeline

**Apple TV 4K: dated events**

| Date | Model | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2021[^5] | [Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-2nd-gen) | Released |  |
| 2022-10-18[^4] | [Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-wifi-ethernet) | Announced |  |
| 2022-10-18[^4] | [Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-wifi) | Announced |  |
| 2022-11-04[^4] | [Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Ethernet](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-wifi-ethernet) | Released |  |
| 2022-11-04[^4] | [Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-3rd-gen-wifi) | Released |  |
| 2026-10-13[^1] | [Apple TV 4K (4th generation)](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-4th-gen) | Announced |  |
| 2026-11-13[^1] | [Apple TV 4K (4th generation)](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/apple-tv-4k#apple-tv-4k-4th-gen) | Expected |  |

## Sources

[^1]: Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI (Apple Newsroom). https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4k/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-18)
[^2]: Apple US store: Pre-order Apple TV 4K. https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^3]: Apple TV 4K - Technical Specifications (apple.com). https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/specs/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^4]: Apple introduces the powerful next-generation Apple TV 4K. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4k/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-12)
[^5]: Identify your Apple TV model (Apple Support). https://support.apple.com/en-us/101605 (platform documentation, checked 2026-10-12)
[^6]: If you see a Thread Border Router Required alert on your iPhone or iPad (Apple Support). https://support.apple.com/en-us/102078 (platform documentation, checked 2026-10-12)