Apple TV (device)

Apple TV
	Apple TV 4K with Siri Remote
Developer	Apple
Type	Digital media player; Microconsole
Released	1st generation: January 9, 2007; 2nd generation: September 1, 2010; 3rd generation: March 7, 2012; 3rd generation rev A: January 28, 2013; HD: October 30, 2015; 4K (1st generation): September 12, 2017; 4K (2nd generation): May 21, 2021; 4K (3rd generation): November 4, 2022;
Introductory price	US$299.00 (1st generation); $99.00 (2nd and 3rd generation); $149.00 (HD 32 GB); $179.00 (4K 32 GB); $199.00 (HD and 4K 64 GB); $129 (4K 64 GB, 3rd generation); $149 (4K 128 GB, 3rd generation);
Online services	8,000 total apps, including 2,000 games and 1,600 video apps; (as of October 27, 2016)
Website	apple.com/apple-tv-4k

Apple TV is a digital media player and microconsole made by Apple. It is a small piece of networking hardware that sends received media data such as video and audio to a TV or external display. Its media services include streaming media, TV Everywhere–based services, local media sources, sports journalism and broadcasts.

The first generation Apple TV was introduced in 2007 and was primarily intended to download and play content from the iTunes Store. The second generation model in 2010 was redesigned as an all-streaming device and was only compatible with HDMI-equipped enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen televisions. The fourth generation model released in 2015 introduced the tvOS operating system and support for third-party apps via an app store.

Apple TV lacks integrated controls and can only be controlled remotely, through a Siri Remote, iPhone or iPad, Apple Remote, or third-party infrared remotes complying with the fourth generation Consumer Electronics Control standard.