Apple unveils fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with built-in microphones and expanded HomePod surround sound
Apple introduced a refreshed Apple TV 4K featuring far-field microphones for hands-free Siri, Find My integration in the remote, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and support for up to four HomePod speakers for surround audio.
Apple announced a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K at its Welcome Home event in New York City. The new model adds far-field microphones that enable hands-free interaction with Siri and incorporates Find My functionality into the Siri Remote, allowing users to locate the remote via a ringing sound or the Find My app.
The device is priced at $299, includes 128 GB of storage, an Ethernet port, and support for Thread, Matter, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It ships with an A19 chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 17, which powers the integrated Siri AI. Siri can be queried through the remote or the built-in microphones, with responses displayed on screen or in text bubbles rather than spoken aloud.
Apple said the new Apple TV 4K will support an expanded surround-sound configuration, allowing up to four HomePod speakers—either second-generation HomePods, HomePod Mini 2s, or a mix of both—to be paired for audio calibration and room-adapted sound. The remote’s Find My capability uses Bluetooth channel sounding to pinpoint its location without requiring a UWB chip.
Pre-orders begin on October 13, with the product slated for release on November 13 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and India. The launch coincides with Apple’s broader smart-home push, which also includes a new HomeView smart display and updated HomePod Mini 2.