Apple TV 3rd generation to 4K

Can the HDMI cord and the Power cord for Apple TV 3rd Generation be used for

Apple TV 4K (5th generation)?

Posted on May 27, 2020 10:15 PM

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Posted on May 27, 2020 10:53 PM

yes, both are industrial standard cables, not special custom apple cables

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Rudegar

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May 27, 2020 10:53 PM in response to dianna1031

yes, both are industrial standard cables, not special custom apple cables

Urquhart1244

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May 28, 2020 1:16 AM in response to dianna1031

Note that some features on the Apple TV 4K may require more bandwidth than an old 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps HDMI cable can deliver. You may want to invest in 18 Gbps certified HDMI cables for use with the Apple TV 4K.

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