The Apple TV requires any standard Type A plug, male to male HDMI cable. Apple TV does not include an HDMI cable in the box. The Apple TV must be connected to an HDMI receptacle on a display capable of high-definition 1080p or 720p. Apple offers an official 1.8 meter (6-foot) HDMI to HDMI Cable for $19.00.
Answer: A: Apple TV 4KApple TV 4KApple TV 4K is built to take full advantage of 4K HDR so you can enjoy TV in the highest quality ever. Apple TV 4K supports the following 4K display formats: 4K Standard Dynamic Range (SDR): Used for 4K televisions that don't support HDR10 or Dolby Vision. (1st generation) (2017) has an HDMI 2.0 port, and would work best with an 18 Gbps or better HDMI cable. Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) (2021) has an HDMI 2.1 port, and would work best with a 48 Gbps HDMI cable.
HDMI connectors are available in three sizes: standard, mini and micro. There are also different types of HDMI cable (see the chart below). Not all cables use the logo but the cable specifications should indicate whether it is Standard, High Speed, Premium High Speed or Ultra High Speed.
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4K video, especially HDR10 and Dolby Vision, requires an HDMI cable compatible with these formats. Apple recommends HDMI cables that have the Compatible Dolby Vision mark as they have been tested with Apple TV 4K and a wide range of TVs. An example is the Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable.
4K HDR HDMI Cable 6 Feet, 18Gbps 4K 120Hz, 4K 60Hz(4:4:4 HDR10 ARC HDCP2.
Belkin Ultra HD High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable, Optimal Viewing for Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, Dolby Vision HDR, 2 M/6.
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Since HDMI cables and versions are all backwards compatible, a poorly made HDMI 2.0 cable that can only handle 15Gbps instead of 18Gbps will still seemingly work just fine. However, it won't be able to display a full 4K 60Hz HDR image.
Belkin UltraHD High Speed 4K HDMI Cable (2m) - Apple.
Apple doesn't include a HDMI cable with the Apple TV.
No, Apple does not provide an HDMI cable with the Apple TV 4K. The box contains a power cable, Lightning to USB charging cable, Siri Remote and the main Apple TV unit.