GoKawiilApple unveils new Apple TV 4K with hands-free Siri and speaker-equipped remote
Apple announced a refreshed $299 Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip, three far-field microphones for remote-free Siri commands, and an updated remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it. The device also supports four-speaker surround sound when paired with HomePod mini 2 or HomePod 2, and integrates Apple's updated Siri for content discovery and recommendations. Pre-orders begin today, with availability starting November 13.
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The upgrade arrives four years after the last Apple TV 4K refresh, and Bloomberg has reported that delays in Apple's AI-powered Siri pushed back the launch of this and other home devices, suggesting Siri's broader rollout was a bottleneck for hardware plans. The focus on voice-driven content discovery also positions Apple to compete more directly with Google and Amazon, which have already added AI-based recommendation features to their streaming devices.
- New Apple TV 4K costs $299 and ships November 13 with pre-orders open now.
- Three far-field microphones enable Siri voice commands without needing the remote.
- The launch reportedly followed delays tied to Apple's broader Siri AI rollout.
Apple TV 4K (2024, 3rd generation) — This is the exact streaming device the article covers, now with an upgraded chip, far-field mics for remote-free Siri commands, and a findable remote with a built-in speaker. If you want hands-free voice control and smarter content discovery on your TV, this is the easiest way to get it today.
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