Apple TV 4K (4th generation)
Last updated: 13 October 2026
The new Apple TV 4K is Apple's streaming box rebuilt around Siri AI, with an A19 chip, three far-field microphones so you can talk to it without the remote, and a Siri Remote you can find with Find My. There is now one model, with 128GB and Ethernet, at £299 on Apple's UK store. Pre-orders opened on 13 October 2026 and Apple says it arrives from Friday 13 November. I checked the price and dates on Apple's UK store on 13 October 2026.
What the new Apple TV 4K changes
First, you can talk to it hands-free. Three far-field microphones pick up "Siri" or "Hey Siri" across the room, even while a film is playing. Ask what to watch and the answer fills the screen with posters from the Apple TV app. Ask a question mid-episode and the answer appears in a small overlay.
Second, it is faster. Apple says the A19 chip gives up to 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice the graphics performance of the 2022 model. The chip also has a dedicated AV1 decoder, which streams high-quality video using less bandwidth.
Third, the new Siri Remote works with Find My. It supports Precision Finding with a recent iPhone, and it can play a sound. Apple also sells it separately, and it works with older Apple TV boxes.
Finally, the Apple TV 4K now does four-speaker surround sound with four HomePod mini 2 speakers, or four second-generation HomePods, in matching front and rear pairs. Apple calls it "our most immersive home theatre experience yet", in the words of Bob Borchers, its vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, in Apple's announcement.
Apple TV 4K price and the old models
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation), 128GB, Wi-Fi 7 and Gigabit Ethernet: £299
- Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022): was £199 for 64GB Wi-Fi and £249 for 128GB with Ethernet on Apple's UK store on 12 October 2026
So the cheapest way into a new Apple TV costs £100 more than it did the day before the event. There is no longer a cheaper Wi-Fi-only version.
Key facts
- Price: £299
- On sale: pre-order now, available from Friday 13 November 2026
- Chip: A19
- Storage: 128GB
- Connections: HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread
- Picture: 4K with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
- Sound: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
- Microphones: three-microphone array for hands-free Siri
- In the box: Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (4th generation) and a power lead. No HDMI cable.
- Size: 93.24 x 93.24 x 31mm, 217g
The full list is on Apple's Apple TV 4K technical specifications page.
Should you upgrade from an older Apple TV 4K?
Siri AI is not limited to the new box. Apple says it also runs, as a beta in tvOS 27.2, on the Apple TV 4K from the second generation (2021) onwards. However, the hands-free microphones, the A19 and four-speaker surround sound are new-model only.
My own Apple TV is too old for Siri AI, so the new box is the one that would bring it to my living room. Even so, Siri AI on an iPhone is still uneven. My Siri AI review found connection errors at least three times a day over three weeks. So check how it behaves on the TV in the first reviews before paying £299 for it alone.
The limits of the Apple TV 4K
It costs more than most streaming sticks, and you still need to buy an HDMI cable.
Siri AI needs the owner of the home in the Home app to have an Apple Intelligence iPhone or iPad. In addition, it launches in English only, and hands-free "Siri" depends on the tvOS language you choose.
Streaming services still cost extra. My MUBI UK guide covers one of the film apps that runs on it.
Where to buy the Apple TV 4K in the UK
Apple takes pre-orders on its UK store and in the Apple Store app, with availability from 13 November 2026.
Pre-order the Apple TV 4K, £299
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FAQs
How much is the new Apple TV 4K in the UK?
£299 for the one model, with 128GB and Ethernet, on Apple's UK store on 13 October 2026.
When is the new Apple TV 4K released?
Pre-orders opened on 13 October 2026, and Apple says it is available from Friday 13 November 2026.
Does the old Apple TV 4K get Siri AI?
Yes, from the second generation onwards, as a beta in tvOS 27.2. The far-field microphones are new-model only, so on an older box you still press the remote's Siri button.
What is the difference between the new and old Apple TV 4K?
The new model has an A19 chip instead of the A15, three microphones, Wi-Fi 7, an AV1 decoder, four-speaker HomePod surround sound and a remote that works with Find My. It also costs £299 instead of £199 or £249.
Can I use HomePods as surround speakers?
Yes, with the new Apple TV 4K. You need four HomePod mini 2 or four second-generation HomePods, in matching front and rear pairs.
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