Apple Launches Apple TV 4K With A19 Chip for 300 Dollars

Apple has introduced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, combining its A19 processor, artificial intelligence features, and expanded smart home controls in a streaming device priced at 300 dollars. Announced on October 13, 2026, the device offers improved performance, 128GB of storage, and gigabit Ethernet as standard, with availability scheduled for November 13. According to GSM Arena, the new model uses the same A19 chipset found in the iPhone 17.

Compared with the A15 processor in the 2022 Apple TV 4K, the new chip delivers a CPU that is 50% faster and a GPU with twice the performance. The A19 also includes a built-in AV1 decoder for modern streaming services. Apple has discontinued the 64GB configuration, leaving a single model with 128GB of storage and gigabit Ethernet.

The new device costs 300 dollars, compared with launch prices of 130 dollars for the 64GB third-generation model and 150 dollars for the 128GB version with Ethernet in 2022. Apple is accepting preorders through its official website, while general availability is scheduled for November 13.

Apple has expanded the device's audio capabilities, allowing users to connect up to four HomePod mini 2 or second-generation HomePod speakers. The front pair and rear pair must use the same model, although users can combine different models across the two pairs. The Apple TV 4K also supports up to two pairs of AirPods with Spatial Audio, as well as Dolby Atmos audio.

Video formats include Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+, and HLG, while output reaches 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. The device also supports 21:9 displays and projectors.

Beyond streaming, the device runs games available through Apple Arcade and supports workouts through Apple Fitness+. Users can make video calls through Continuity Camera, which turns an iPhone into a webcam, and display photos stored in iCloud on their televisions. Apple has retained the familiar design of its remote control while adding Find My support with Precision Finding. The feature helps users locate a misplaced remote.

The device also serves as a control center for compatible smart home equipment through Wi-Fi and Thread connectivity. When a compatible doorbell detects a visitor, the television can display a live camera feed, allowing residents to communicate with the person and unlock the door if a compatible smart lock is installed. Apple Intelligence introduces additional capabilities for home security cameras, processing video feeds to generate descriptions and summarized notifications when cameras detect activity.

The A19 chip includes Secure Exclaves, protected environments designed to process data separately from the rest of the system. Apple uses a combination of on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute for Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. Three far-field microphones also allow users to activate Siri with the voice command "Hey, Siri" from across a room, enabling voice control of television playback and connected smart home devices.

The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is available for preorder in a single configuration priced at 300 dollars, with availability scheduled for November 13, 2026.