Apple TV

Choose Apple TV® to enjoy your iTunes® library and more on your big screen. This puck-sized network-connected digital media player can stream audio and video content from a number of sources including live TV and popular services like Netflix®, Hulu®, and HBO NOW®. You'll find a range of streaming devices at Staples®, so you can binge-watch your favorite shows anywhere.

Enjoy All Your Shows and Do More With the Apple TV
There are over 1,600 apps for streaming videos on this set-top box. They act like channels managed by a TV app available for Apple's mobile devices. Besides streaming content from iTunes and third-party online streaming services, users can also enjoy live TV news and sports broadcasts with apps like DIRECTV NOW and Sling TV. The streaming box aggregates all of these apps in an intuitive interface. To make it easy for users to find and launch apps, the set top box includes a remote that supports voice search. Powered by Siri®, you can also use the remote to log in and ask for weather forecasts, sports scores, and stock quotes. Apple TV 4th generation supports HomeKit™. This means that it integrates well with HomeKit-approved smart home devices so you can dim the lights, adjust your thermostat, and unlock garage doors right from your set-top box.

Pick the Right Apple TV Model for Your Entertainment Needs
Apple's fourth generation media streamer shares the same design as the previous generation. This version, however, is beefier both in size and performance. It packs a dual-core A8 processor compared to the single core A5 chip in the Apple TV 3rd generation unit. It also has a more powerful PowerVR® GPU as well as 2GB RAM compared to 512MB in the third-generation model. There are two versions of the fourth generation set-top box: one with 32GB internal storage and another with 64GB. Both can stream 1080p videos and support 7.1 audio channels. The Siri Remote® only comes with the fourth-generation media streamer. In addition to a built-in microphone, it also has a touchpad that makes navigating the user interface easier.

Can You Play Games on the Apple TV?
Yes. Apple introduced the ability to play mobile games in the media player's fourth generation. When used as a micro-console, you can play casual games with the included Siri Remote or an optional Bluetooth® game controller.

Can You Jailbreak the Apple TV?
You can only jailbreak the second and fourth generation models of the set top box. Jailbreaking removes the brand's restrictions and allows users to install custom software and add unique customizations. One note of caution, jailbreaking can void the manufacturer's warranty and even damage your device if not done correctly.

Does Apple TV Support AirPlay®?
Yes. Second generation and newer models of the media streaming device are compatible with AirPlay. This feature allows users to wirelessly mirror the screens of their Apple smartphones, tablets, and computers to the set-top box. You can also wirelessly cast audio and video content from these devices to the Apple TV. You need to connect your Mac® and iOS® devices to the same Wi-Fi® network as the media streamer or use Peer-to-Peer AirPlay by pairing devices via Bluetooth®.