Apple TV 4K Gen 4 (2026) Price, Specs, and Availability

It seems like Apple wants you to talk to your TV now. Hmm...let's see how that goes.

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Apple has officially launched the Apple TV 4K Gen 4 (2026) as the direct successor to the TV 4K 2022 Gen 3 model, nearly four years later. The new model retains its familiar design and brings the A19 chip—seen on the iPhone 17 series and a more conversational Siri AI. It also features built-in microphones for hands-free voice control, a redesigned Siri experience, and a smarter remote with Find My support. In this article, I will cover everything about the Apple TV 4K Gen 4, including its specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Key Highlights

Powered by the A19 chip with 50% faster CPU performance, an AV1 decoder, and 128GB of storage.
Features a three-microphone array for hands-free conversational Siri AI and voice control.
Upgrades to Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking via Apple's N1 wireless chip.
Redesigned Siri Remote adds Find My support with Precision Finding.
Supports 4-speaker surround sound pairing with HomePods and HDMI eARC audio passthrough.

Apple TV 4K Gen 4 (2026) Overview

Siri AI and hands-free voice control

One of the main changes to the Apple TV 4K Gen 4 is the way you can use Siri. Instead of relying on basic voice commands, you can have more natural conversations with Apple's assistant to find movies and shows, ask follow-up questions, or get more information about what's on screen. For instance, if you can't remember the name of a show but know who stars in it, you can describe the actor and ask Siri to help you find it.

Moreover, you won't always need to reach for the remote to do this. The new Apple TV 4K has three built-in far-field microphones, allowing you to speak to Siri from across the room. Apple has also added echo cancellation to help the microphones pick up your voice even when your TV is playing audio. So, rather than picking up the remote every time you want to search for something, you can simply ask.

However, to use Siri's personal-context features, you'll need an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone or iPad with the latest software, paired with your Apple TV. You must also have Siri AI enabled in a supported language in the Home app.

Performance and connectivity

In terms of performance, the Apple TV 4K Gen 4 gets a significant hardware upgrade with the A19 chip. According to Apple, it delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice the GPU performance compared to the previous generation. This should make the streaming box more capable of handling demanding apps and games.

The new model also features a dedicated AV1 decoder, which can help deliver high-quality video streams while using less bandwidth on supported services. It comes with 128GB of storage, giving you space to install apps and games.

On the connectivity front, the Apple TV 4K Gen 4 upgrades to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, powered by Apple's N1 wireless networking chip. It also supports Thread, allowing it to act as a hub for compatible smart-home devices.

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Smart home features and home theater

Moving on to smart home features, the Apple TV 4K Gen 4 can also act as the control center for compatible devices in your home. With a supported smart doorbell, you can see who's at your door on your TV, talk to visitors, and even unlock a compatible smart lock without interrupting what you're watching. It can also show AI-generated descriptions of recorded camera activity and summarized notifications, though these features require an eligible iCloud+ plan and setup with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.

For home theater setups, the new Apple TV supports four-speaker surround sound using four HomePod (2nd generation) or HomePod mini 2 speakers. The front pair and rear pair must each use matching models, but you can mix the two models between pairs. For example, you could use two full-sized HomePods at the front and two HomePod mini (2nd generation) speakers at the rear.

Meanwhile, HDMI eARC support lets you hear audio from other devices connected to your TV, such as a gaming console. This means you can use your HomePods for gaming audio as well as watching movies and shows.

Siri Remote with Find My support

The new Siri Remote now supports Apple's Find My feature, making it easier to locate when it slips between the couch cushions. You can make it play a sound or use Precision Finding to get directions to its location on a compatible iPhone.

Note: Precision Finding requires an iPhone 17 or newer (excluding iPhone 17e), iPhone Air, or iPhone Duo running the latest iOS software. Availability may vary by region.

Apple TV 4K Gen 4 (2026) Specifications

Dimensions:
- Apple TV 4K: 93.24 × 93.24 × 31 mm
- Siri Remote: 136 × 35 × 9.25 mm
Weight:
- Apple TV 4K: 217g
- Siri Remote: 69.6g
Processor: Apple A19 chip
Video Formats: SDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (up to 2160p at 60fps)
Video Codecs: AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4
Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound, Dolby Digital 5.1
Storage: 128GB
Connectivity: HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 6, Thread networking, IR receiver, Gigabit Ethernet
Microphones: Three-microphone array with voice isolation
Siri Remote: Bluetooth 6, IR transmitter, USB-C charging, Find My with Precision Finding, TV and receiver control via IR or HDMI-CEC

Apple TV 4K Gen 4 (2026) Price in Nepal and Availability

The Apple TV 4K Gen 4 has been officially announced globally with a starting price of USD 299. Apple has yet to announce its availability in the local market, however, if it is introduced here, we expect the Apple TV 4K Gen 4 price in Nepal to be around NPR 45,499.