How to Identify Apple TV Model and Generation in 3 Ways – AppleTV 4 Jailbreak (appletv4jailbreak.com)
While internal – software and hardware capabilities can differentiate the devices – analyzing the exterior can also help you to identify which Apple TV you own. If you are also looking for ways to find out the model of your Apple TV, simply read our guide below.
1. Identify Apple TV Model by Model Number
All the different Apple TV’s can be identified by their different model numbers. You must have noticed that their model numbers begin with the letter ‘A’ and link directly to their specific device. You can identify the model number of your particular device by:
- Going to settings tab on the TV > General > About.
- Checking the bottom of your Apple TV.
- Checking the box of the ATV.
After you find the model number, you can see our table below to identify Apple TV model or generation easily.
| Apple TV Model | Model number | Year | Color | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV (1st Gen.) | A1218 | 2007 | Silver | White |
| Apple TV (2nd Gen.) | A1378 | 2010 | Black | Aluminum |
| Apple TV (3rd Gen.) | A1427 or A1469 for Rev A | 2012 | Black | Aluminum |
| Apple TV (4th Gen.) | A1625 | 2015 | Black | Siri Remote or Apple TV remote |
| Apple TV 4K | A1842 | 2017 | Black | Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote |
2. Identifying by ports and connectors:
Each Apple device has specific ports and connectors that are respective to the model which is described below:
- Apple TV (1st Generation)
This device contains the most connectors and ports out of the five models. It contains a power port, a port for HDMI, a component video port, Ethernet port, an optical digital audio port, an analog audio port and a USB 2.0 for service and support.
The networking capabilities of the first generation Apple TV include 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), as well as an IR receiver.
- Apple TV (2nd Generation and 3rd Generation)
Both the models are almost similar and have slightly less ports and connectors than the 1st generation model. The only difference lies in the pixels of both the models as the 3rd generation model has more (720 p or 180 p).
The ports are also identical in both the models – a power port, Ethernet port, optical digital audio, HDMI port and micro-USB.
The models also have the same networking capabilities – Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) and 10/100BASE-T Ethernet – and include an IR receiver.
- Apple TV (4th Generation)
The 4th generation has only four ports that are used for power supply, HDMI 1.4 (720 p or 1080 p), Ethernet and USB – C.
The 4th generation model also includes 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, WI-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO) and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. The Apple TV also comes with an IR receiver.
- Apple TV 4K
Last but not the least, the Apple TV 4K comes with only three ports – HDMI (2160 p), a Gigabit Ethernet and a power port.
The networking capabilities consist of Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (802.11ac with MIMO) and Bluetooth 5.0. And like all the other Apple TV models, the Apple TV…
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