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Apple TV Specifications

General IconGeneral
HDD capacity40 GB
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out3
Ethernet LANYes
Product colorSilver
Image formats supportedBMP, GIF, PNG
Music memory capacity (songs)9000 (40GB)
Video memory capacity50 h
Minimum system requirementsMac: OS X v10.3.9 + PC: Windows XP /(SP2) iTunes 7 +
Power consumption (typical)48 W
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 85 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth195.6 mm
Height27.9 mm
Weight1090 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)195.6 x 195.6 x 27.9 mm

Summary

Getting Started with Apple TV

Overview

General introduction to Apple TV features and capabilities.

Siri Remote Setup

Instructions for using the Siri Remote for initial setup and navigation.

Setting Up Your Apple TV

Connecting Apple TV Hardware

Steps for physically connecting the Apple TV to power and display.

Configuring TV Input

Selecting the correct HDMI input on your television.

Onscreen Setup Instructions

Following the guided setup process on the TV screen.

Account Setup

Using Your Apple ID

Importance and use of an Apple ID for services and purchases.

Apple TV Features and Services

App Store and Apps

Downloading and managing applications from the App Store.

Game Center and Family Sharing

Playing games and sharing purchases with family members.

Text Input Methods

Using Siri dictation and iOS keyboard for text entry.

Third-Party Accounts

Signing into services like Netflix and HBO NOW.

What's New in tvOS

tvOS Feature Updates

Highlights new features in tvOS versions 10.1 and 10.2.

TV App Integration

Using the TV app for unified content access.

Siri for Live Content

Using Siri to access live sports and channels.

Core Apple TV Functions

Siri for Search and Control

Using Siri to find content and control Apple TV.

Home Screen Customization

Personalizing the appearance of the Home screen.

Apple TV Remote App

Connecting and using the iOS Remote app.

HomeKit Control

Managing smart home devices via Siri.

Navigating Your Apple TV

Basic Navigation

General guidance on using the interface.

Customizing the Home Screen

Personalizing app layout and organization.

Siri Remote Interaction

List Navigation and Selection

Scrolling through lists and selecting items.

Contextual Menus and Keyboard Use

Accessing options and typing text.

Advanced Remote and Input Methods

iOS Keyboard and Dictation

Using iOS devices for text input and voice dictation.

Remote Navigation and Control

Switching apps, sleeping the device, and activating Siri.

Controlling Apple TV from iOS

Using the Apple TV Remote app for comprehensive control.

Managing Apps and Playback

App Management

Finding, opening, and changing app settings.

Media Playback Control

Playing, pausing, and previewing video content.

Video Playback Navigation

Skipping and Rewinding Video

Navigating video content by time intervals.

Accessing Video Information

Retrieving details about the video being played.

Audio and Subtitle Settings

Video Captioning

Enabling subtitles and closed captions for videos.

Audio Volume and Output

Adjusting volume and selecting audio output devices.

Home Screen Customization

App Organization

Rearranging apps and creating folders.

Appearance Settings

Personalizing the visual theme of Apple TV.

Switching Between Apps

Viewing and Closing Apps

Accessing recent apps and closing them.

Siri Remote Operation

Pairing and Charging the Remote

Connecting and maintaining the Siri Remote.

Gaming with the Siri Remote

Using the remote for playing games.

Apple TV Remote App

Connecting the Remote App

Setting up the iOS app to control Apple TV.

Remote App Navigation

Using the app to navigate the Apple TV interface.

Remote App Interaction

Selecting and Navigating Lists

Using the app's touch surface for selection and list navigation.

Remote App Features

Text Input and Playback Control

Using the app's keyboard, dictation, and playback controls.

Game Mode and System Navigation

Switching to game mode and navigating between apps/screens.

Streaming with AirPlay

AirPlay for iOS Devices

Mirroring iOS screens and streaming audio to Apple TV.

AirPlay for Mac Devices

Displaying Mac content and streaming audio.

Screensaver Settings

Configuring Photo Screensavers

Setting up shared photos as a screensaver.

Powering Apple TV On and Off

Sleep and Wake Functions

Putting Apple TV to sleep and waking it.

Status Light Indicators

Meaning of the front panel status light.

Siri Voice Control

Using Siri for Tasks

Voice commands for navigation, search, and playback.

Dictation for Text Entry

Using voice to type text and spell words.

Siri Search Capabilities

Searching Content with Siri

Finding movies, shows, and apps using Siri.

Combining Search Terms

Using multiple criteria in Siri search queries.

Advanced Siri Search and Live Content

Refining Search Results

Narrowing down search results with specific requests.

Accessing Live Content

Tuning into live channels and sports via Siri.

Siri for General Control and Information

Navigating Apps and Video Playback

Using Siri for app launching and media control.

Getting Show Information

Asking Siri for details about content.

Siri for Music and HomeKit

Playing Music with Siri

Controlling Apple Music playback via voice commands.

Controlling HomeKit Devices

Using Siri to manage smart home products.

Siri for Interface Interaction

Changing Settings with Siri

Using Siri to adjust device settings.

App Interface Control

Controlling app elements using Siri voice commands.

Dictation Features

Speaking Text and Passwords

Using voice to input text, usernames, and passwords.

Siri and Dictation Management

Managing Dictation

Turning dictation on or off.

Enabling Siri

Configuring Siri's availability on Apple TV.

The TV App

TV App Overview

Introduction to the TV app for watching content.

Managing TV Content

Up Next List Management

Removing items from the Up Next queue.

Content Browsing and Playback

Exploring and starting TV shows and movies.

Playback Information

Getting more details about content.

Library and Store Access

Your iTunes Library

Accessing purchased and rented media.

Exploring the iTunes Store

Discovering new movies and TV shows.

Content Acquisition and Search

Purchasing and Renting Content

Buying or renting movies and TV shows.

Subscription Services and Pay TV Apps

Accessing content via subscriptions.

Content Search Functions

Using text, dictation, and Siri for searching.

Apple TV Settings

Up Next and TV App Settings

Managing viewing history and app content sharing.

Clearing Play History

Removing viewing records from Up Next.

App Store Browsing and Search

Finding and Browsing Apps

Locating and navigating the App Store by category.

Searching for Apps

Using text or dictation to find apps.

App Store Operations

Siri App Search and Family Apps

Using Siri to find apps and accessing family shared apps.

Purchasing and Downloading Apps

Selecting and acquiring apps from the store.

App Management and Updates

App Download and Installation Status

Monitoring app downloads and automatic installations.

Purchase Restrictions and Updates

Limiting in-app purchases and managing automatic updates.

iTunes Movies and TV Shows

Finding and Watching Content

Locating and viewing movies and TV shows.

Browsing Categories and Genres

Navigating iTunes content by type.

iTunes Store Interaction

Searching and Previewing Content

Using search, dictation, Siri, and previews.

Buying and Renting Media

Purchasing or renting movies and TV shows.

Wish List Management

Adding items to and viewing the wish list.

iTunes Content and Settings

Accessing Family Purchases

Viewing content purchased by family members.

Video Resolution Settings

Adjusting video quality for purchases, rentals, and previews.

Apple Music Features

Music App Overview

Introduction to the Music app's capabilities.

Music Playback Control

Now Playing Screen

Controls for music playback and status display.

Song Navigation and Seeking

Moving between songs and within a song.

Music Library and Siri Commands

Library Management and Lyrics

Adding songs to library and viewing lyrics.

Music Playback with Siri

Using Siri for music commands.

Browsing and Managing Music

Music Library Navigation

Exploring music by library, playlists, and shuffle.

Siri for Music Shuffling

Using Siri to shuffle music playback.

Personalized Music Recommendations

For You Recommendations

Discovering music tailored to user tastes.

Library and Playlist Management

Adding, removing, and managing music library content.

Providing Music Feedback

Giving feedback to improve recommendations.

Music Discovery and Browsing

Artist and Album Options

Accessing options for artists and albums.

Expert Music Recommendations

Browsing curated playlists and genres.

Apple Music Radio

Beats 1 Radio and Stations

Listening to live radio and curated stations.

Creating Custom Stations

Making personalized radio stations.

Searching Music with Siri

Library and Apple Music Search

Searching music within the library and the entire catalog.

Siri Music Search Commands

Using Siri for music discovery and playback.

Music App Settings

Sorting and Playback Settings

Adjusting song sorting, repeat, and volume normalization.

Screensaver During Music Playback

Enabling the screensaver while listening to music.

Photos App Overview

Accessing Photos and Videos

Overview of the Photos app and iCloud integration.

iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream

iCloud Photo Library Storage

Automatic storage of photos and videos in iCloud.

My Photo Stream Uploads

Automatic photo uploads from iOS devices.

Viewing and Managing Memories

Shared Photos and Albums

Viewing photos shared by others.

Memory Playback Controls

Adjusting mood, duration, and audio during memory playback.

Photo Slideshows and Sharing

Creating Photo Slideshows

Setting up and customizing photo slideshows.

Managing Shared Albums

Viewing, commenting, and deleting shared albums.

Podcasts App Features

Finding and Browsing Podcasts

Accessing and exploring podcast content.

Siri for Podcast Search

Using Siri to find podcasts and episodes.

Podcast Playback Control

Episode Navigation and Playback

Finding, playing, and skipping podcast episodes.

Playback Timeline and Seeking

Using the timeline to control podcast playback.

Podcast Stations and Management

Station Creation and Management

Creating and managing custom podcast stations.

Episode List Options

Accessing options for podcast episodes.

Podcasts Settings

Syncing and Default Settings

Syncing podcasts and setting defaults.

Accessibility and Screensavers

Customizing colors and enabling screensavers for podcasts.

Searching Content on Apple TV

Text and Keyboard Search

Using text input and keyboards for searching.

Siri and Dictation for Search

Utilizing Siri and dictation for efficient searching.

App-Specific Search

Searching Within Applications

Finding content within individual apps.

Home Sharing Setup

Streaming Content via Home Sharing

Sharing media from computers and iOS devices.

Configuring Devices for Home Sharing

Setting up computers and iOS devices.

Viewing Computer Photos

Displaying photos from a computer on Apple TV.

Content Restrictions and Parental Controls

Enabling Content Restrictions

Setting up parental controls and passcodes.

Managing Storage and Restrictions

Passcode and Content Configuration

Changing passcodes and defining restricted content.

Storage Management

Checking storage and deleting apps.

Sharing Apple TV and User Accounts

Managing Multiple Users

Switching between Apple ID accounts for services.

Family Sharing Integration

Using Family Sharing for shared purchases.

Family Sharing and Audio Settings

Family Sharing Setup

Instructions for configuring Family Sharing.

Audio and Subtitle Language

Setting language preferences for audio and subtitles.

Wireless Audio Output

Sending audio to Bluetooth or AirPlay devices.

Audio, Video, and Home Button Settings

Reducing Loud Sounds

Lowering overall sound levels.

Adjusting Other Audio/Video Settings

Modifying various audio and video preferences.

Home Button Destination

Customizing the Home button's default action.

Connecting External Devices

Bluetooth Device Pairing

Connecting Bluetooth accessories like keyboards and controllers.

Using iOS Keyboard for Input

Utilizing an iOS device as a keyboard.

Remote Control and Display Modes

Siri Remote for TV Control

Controlling TV power and volume with Siri Remote.

Universal Remote Learning

Teaching infrared remotes to control Apple TV.

Conference Room Display Mode

Using Apple TV as a shared display.

Conference Room Display and Network

Conference Room Display Options

Customizing messages, backgrounds, and locking the display.

Switching to Wireless Network

Changing from a wired to a Wi-Fi network connection.

Language and Region Settings

Changing Display Language

Setting the preferred language for Apple TV.

Adjusting Region Format

Configuring regional display preferences.

Restarting and Resetting Apple TV

Restarting the Device

Rebooting Apple TV to resolve issues.

Restoring Factory Settings

Resetting Apple TV to its original state.

Software Updates and Reset

Updating Apple TV Software

Checking for and installing software updates.

Automatic Software Updates

Configuring automatic update preferences.

Accessibility Features Overview

Siri for Accessibility

Using Siri for voice-based accessibility tasks.

Captioning and Audio Descriptions

Support for closed captions, SDH, and audio descriptions.

Vision Accessibility: VoiceOver and Zoom

Screen reader and magnification features.

Display Accommodations

Adjusting display settings for visual needs.

Accessibility Customization

Text and Contrast Adjustments

Modifying text appearance and screen contrast.

Motion Reduction and Switch Control

Reducing motion and using external switches.

Subtitle and Caption Customization

Personalizing the appearance of subtitles and captions.

Audio Descriptions and VoiceOver

Audio Description Controls

Enabling and controlling audio descriptions.

VoiceOver Rotor Controls

Using the VoiceOver rotor for advanced navigation.

VoiceOver and Zoom Features

VoiceOver Navigation and Pause

Exploring screens and pausing VoiceOver.

Zoom Functionality

Enabling, disabling, and adjusting screen zoom.

Zoom and Display Adjustments

Zoom Magnification and Panning

Adjusting zoom level and moving the focus.

Display Accommodations: Color and Light

Inverting colors, using filters, and adjusting light sensitivity.

Visual Accessibility Enhancements

Text and Contrast Options

Adjusting bold text and screen contrast.

Reducing Screen Motion

Minimizing screen animations.

Switch Control Setup

Configuring external switches for control.

Switch Control Configuration

Adding and Enabling Switches

Connecting and activating external switches.

Switch Control Techniques

Item Selection and Actions

Selecting items and performing actions with switches.

Control Menu and Hardware Actions

Using the control menu and mimicking hardware buttons.

Switch Control Scanning Methods

Scanning Techniques Overview

Understanding auto, manual, and single-switch scanning.

Advanced Switch Control Options

Item and Group Selection

Selecting items or groups using switches.

Scanning Speed and Speech

Adjusting scanning speed and enabling speech feedback.

Switch Control Settings and Shortcut

Basic and Fine-Tuning Settings

Adjusting scanning, actions, and menu location.

Accessibility Shortcut Configuration

Setting up the triple-press accessibility shortcut.

Important Safety and Handling

Essential Safety Instructions

Critical safety guidelines for operating Apple TV.

Safety Precautions and Maintenance

Location and Environmental Safety

Proper placement and avoiding hazards like water and heat.

Cleaning and Repair Information

Guidelines for cleaning and seeking professional repair.

Handling and Operating Temperatures

Precautions for transporting and operating temperature ranges.

Device Safety and Charging

Medical Device Considerations

Potential interference with medical devices.

Siri Remote Charging and Cable Safety

Proper charging procedures and cable precautions.

Device Information and Support

FCC Compliance Statement

Regulatory compliance information for the FCC.

Canadian Regulatory Compliance

RF Exposure Limits (Canada)

Radio frequency exposure limits specific to Canada.

Disposal and Recycling Information

Product and Battery Disposal

Proper disposal and recycling procedures for Apple TV and its battery.

European Union Disposal Guidelines

Specific disposal information for the EU region.

Environmental and Compliance Statements

ENERGY STAR Compliance

Information regarding ENERGY STAR certification.

Apple's Environmental Commitment

Apple's initiatives for environmental responsibility.

Legal and Copyright Information

Copyright and Trademarks

Notices regarding copyright, trademarks, and licensing.

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