Does Apple still support Apple HD TV boxes?
I was just wondering if Apple still supports Apple HD TV boxes because I do not see any accessories for it online anymore. If not do we have to upgrade to the 4K TV box?
Apple TV HD, tvOS 18
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Apple's hardware device support policy is as follows:
- 0-5 years: Full support
- 5-7 years: Vintage with partial support
- 7+ years: Obsolete with no support
Ref: Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
The Apple TV HD model came out in 2015, which would put it into the last category so I would not expect that Apple will support it or provide any updates to it ... but that does not mean it cannot still be used as it should run the latest version of tvOS (18.x)
So, you don't have to upgrade, but you certainly can if you think the latest Apple TV model will better meet your goals.
To help with comparisons:
Apple TV HD
- Introduced: 2015
- Apple A8
- 32GB SSD
- 802.11ac 1x1 MIMO Wi-Fi / 100Mb Ethernet
- HDMI 1.4
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Siri Remote (1st Generation) / Siri Remote (2nd Generation) after 5/2021
- Original OS: tvOS 9.0
- Latest OS: tvOS 18.3
Apple TV 4K (3rd Generation)
- Introduced: 2022
- Apple A15
- 64GB (Wi-Fi) or 128GB (Wi-Fi + Ethernet) SSD
- 802.11ax 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi / 1000Mb Ethernet
- HDMI 2.1
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Siri Remote (3rd Generation)
- Original OS: tvOS 16.1
- Latest OS: tvOS 18.3