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The new Apple TV 4K has built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AI
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has launched the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring far-field microphones for hands-free Siri interaction and Find My integration in the remote for easy tracking.
- The new model supports pairing up to four second-gen HomePods or HomePod Mini 2s for surround sound, enhancing home theater audio with automatic room calibration.
- Priced at $299, the device includes an A19 chip for Siri AI support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and expanded smart home compatibility with Thread and Matter protocols.
- Siri AI on Apple TV allows natural language queries with personal context from iPhones but responds via on-screen text rather than voice, available initially in eight English-speaking countries.
- The Apple TV 4K will be available for preorder starting October 13th and ships on November 13th, coinciding with a broader smart home product launch including the HomeView display and HomePod Mini 2.
