Apple Announces New Apple TV 4K with A19 Chip and Siri AI

Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip, advanced Siri AI, and a $299 price tag on November 13, 2026.

Apple TV 4K Receives an A19 Upgrade and Surround Sound

The next-generation Apple TV 4K relies on the same A19 chip found in the iPhone 17. The new hardware delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU processing and doubles the graphics performance of the previous model.

The updated processor also integrates a dedicated AV1 decoder. This enables more efficient high-resolution streaming while consuming less bandwidth.

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Beyond internal speed improvements, the fourth-generation hardware introduces a dedicated four-speaker surround sound configuration. Pairing the device with four compatible speakers requires a matched set of either four HomePod mini 2 units or four second-generation HomePod speakers.

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Siri AI Gains Hands-Free Voice Capabilities

Powered by the next generation of Apple Intelligence, the new streaming box introduces a full-screen Siri AI interface and built-in far-field microphones.

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The dual microphones use advanced echo cancellation to isolate user voices from background room noise.

This allows owners to issue commands without holding the remote.

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Apple Streamlines Hardware Pricing and Drops Audio Passthrough

Apple eliminated the lower-cost 64GB Wi-Fi model from its lineup.

The company now offers only a single configuration equipped with 128GB of storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and standard Ethernet. That configuration carries a $299 price tag in the United States.

Technical documentation indicates that the device lacks bitstream passthrough for advanced lossless formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA.

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Applications like Infuse can decode supported lossless tracks into multichannel Linear PCM.

However, the hardware does not pass raw object metadata directly to independent audio-video receivers.

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Precision Finding Arrives on the Siri Remote

The updated Siri Remote retains its familiar physical layout while gaining integrated support for Apple’s Find My network. Owners of an iPhone 17 can use Precision Finding to locate a misplaced remote in the living room.

Owners of an iPhone 17 can trigger an audible alert directly from the accessory’s built-in speaker.

Preorders for the device are officially live on Amazon for $289.99.

New Apple TV 4K costs $299, double the 2022 model's $149, in one config only. Same design, same remote shape. You pay for an A19 chip, Siri AI (beta), mics and Find My remote. Better box, worse value.https://t.co/JsO6FWzJrH#AppleTV #Apple #tvOS #SiriAI pic.twitter.com/PkDhqF0LT3

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Physical inventory is scheduled to arrive in retail stores on Friday, November 13, 2026.