Overview
- The new fourth‑generation Apple TV 4K began shipping Friday, November 13, with a beta conversational assistant that reviewers tested on a special tvOS 27.2 build.
- Siri AI runs on the box’s far‑field microphones for hands‑free “Hey Siri” use and can recognize up to six users for personalized recommendations, but personal data access requires a nearby Siri AI‑enabled iPhone or iPad.
- Apple equipped the model with an A19 chip, 128GB storage, AV1 decoding, Wi‑Fi 7, Thread, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI 2.1, which reviewers say makes the interface and media tasks noticeably faster.
- Four‑HomePod surround (two matched pairs front and rear) and low‑latency hands‑free features are limited to the new box, while Apple’s support notes that tvOS 27.2.1 will bring Siri AI to 2nd‑ and 3rd‑generation Apple TV 4K units later.
- Early reports show inconsistent U.S. pricing — commonly listed at $299 but at least one outlet cited $429 — so buyers should confirm final MSRP on Apple’s site or major retailers before upgrading.