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Hands-On With the New Apple TV 4K and Siri AI
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- The 4th-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring an A19 chip and Siri AI support, launches on November 13, with Siri AI offering improved but still beta-level voice interaction and content recommendations.
- Siri AI can be activated hands-free via far-field microphones and supports personalized recommendations by recognizing up to six users, though it requires each user to have a compatible iPhone or iPad for full functionality.
- The Apple TV 4K design remains unchanged, but the Siri Remote now includes a speaker for locating it and supports Precision Finding with select newer iPhone models.
- The A19 chip enhances tvOS speed and gaming performance, and the new Apple TV 4K uniquely supports pairing with up to four HomePod speakers for surround sound.
- Priced at $299, the new Apple TV 4K is significantly more expensive than its predecessor, making it a less compelling upgrade for recent owners but potentially worthwhile for those with older models.
