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I am considering buying an Apple TV 4K, and I like the 1st gen model because of the swipe controls on the remote.
Will this model continue to receive software updates from Apple, or should I get a newer version so that I can continue to stay up to date?
Apple TV 4K (1st generation) - Technical Specifications - Apple Support
Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
The Apple TV 4K (1st generation) was discontinued in April 2021. It is only available if you buy from a previous owner (or maybe a commercial reseller). It was originally sold with the back Siri Remote.
The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) are the current models. They are available to buy from Apple right now. It is sold with the silver-gray Siri Remote (3rd generation), which also has swipe functionality, although slightly different (clickpad instead of glass touch surface).
All Siri Remotes are compatible with Apple TV HD (4th generation) or 4K models. It is fine to buy the black Siri Remote (from a third party reseller) to use with any of the 4K models Apple TV box. You can swap remote models as you see fit. You will need to pair replacement remotes.
All Apple TV remotes and their compatibility - Apple Support
Siri Remotes at a glance - Apple Support
Use your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote with Apple TV - Apple Support
Apple TV 4K (1st generation) is still supported, as are Apple TV HD (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K (2nd or 3rd generation) for new tvOS system software. There have not been announcements about changes in tvOS supported devices. Apple has the practice to technically support most devices until 5 years after discontinuation of the model. That would bring an expected run for this model to at least April 2026.
I would advise the latest model for the best current and future feature support. If you like the black remote better than the bundled remote, then you can use that instead.
The Apple TV 4K (1st generation) was discontinued in April 2021. It is only available if you buy from a previous owner (or maybe a commercial reseller). It was originally sold with the back Siri Remote.
The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) are the current models. They are available to buy from Apple right now. It is sold with the silver-gray Siri Remote (3rd generation), which also has swipe functionality, although slightly different (clickpad instead of glass touch surface).
All Siri Remotes are compatible with Apple TV HD (4th generation) or 4K models. It is fine to buy the black Siri Remote (from a third party reseller) to use with any of the 4K models Apple TV box. You can swap remote models as you see fit. You will need to pair replacement remotes.
All Apple TV remotes and their compatibility - Apple Support
Siri Remotes at a glance - Apple Support
Use your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote with Apple TV - Apple Support
Apple TV 4K (1st generation) is still supported, as are Apple TV HD (4th generation) and Apple TV 4K (2nd or 3rd generation) for new tvOS system software. There have not been announcements about changes in tvOS supported devices. Apple has the practice to technically support most devices until 5 years after discontinuation of the model. That would bring an expected run for this model to at least April 2026.
I would advise the latest model for the best current and future feature support. If you like the black remote better than the bundled remote, then you can use that instead.
No one here n this user-to-user forum would know for how long Apple will continue to provide updates. As a general rule, Apple considers products to be obsolete after seven years.
Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
Thank you so much!
Is the 1st-generation Apple TV 4K still supported and will it continue to receive updates?
