Apple TV 4K: 4th Generation, tvOS & more

Apple TV 4K: Models, tvOS and home theater

The 4th generation Apple TV 4K with A19 chip, its differences from older models, and new features in tvOS are the current focus of this topic page. The coverage includes specifications, the Siri Remote, and the box's interaction with TVs, HomePods, and Apple Home devices.

Buyer's guides compare the generations, assess the transition from older devices, and show when the box is more worthwhile than smart TV apps. In addition, there are instructions for setting up and using HomePods for audio output, as well as reports on software problems and upcoming hardware.

New Apple TV 4K: silver Siri Remote lying diagonally on a grey stone surface

Apple TV 4K: New model expected this fall

by Milan Jovicic

September 13, 2026 - 5:44 p.m. CEST

Apple held back the new box until the launch of Siri AI. Now the new Apple TV 4K is getting even more...

Apple releases 37 new device identifiers ahead of the keynote

by Milan Jovicic

September 9, 2026 - 02:01 CEST

37 new device identifiers have appeared in Apple's backend: Macs, iPads, watches, iPhones. For iPhones, there is more than...

Apple TV 4K A19: black Apple TV box with glowing status light on a light shelf

Apple TV 4K: Code found suggests A19 generation

by Milan Jovicic

September 8, 2026 - 8:46 p.m. CEST

A model identifier in Apple's code suggests an A19-series chip in the new Apple TV 4K. Previously, a different chip was expected...

Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote on a white background, the device for tvOS 27 with Siri AI

tvOS 27: Code hints at Siri AI for Apple TV 4K

by Milan Jovicic

August 19, 2026 - 00:39 CEST

An entry in the tvOS 27 code mentions Siri AI. Why the current Apple TV 4K is likely to be excluded...

A closed 15-inch MacBook Air on a wooden table – macOS 26.7 contains code names for unreleased Apple devices.

macOS 26.7: Code names for home devices, Macs and iPads

by Milan Jovicic

August 18, 2026 - 3:58 PM CEST

The code of macOS Tahoe 26.7 mentions identifiers for a smart home hub, iMac, iPad mini, and a headset that was thought to be stopped.

Apple: Three smart home devices are about to launch

by Milan Jovicic

July 28, 2026 - 17:56 CEST

Apple TV, HomePod mini and a smart home hub with facial recognition are reportedly about to launch, two of them in the fall.

Apple hints at further price increases

by Milan Jovicic

June 25, 2026 - 8:55 PM CEST

Apple's choice of words is raising eyebrows: iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods could be the next to become more expensive. Here's what's behind the statement.