Status light

The status light blinks amber when Apple TV starts up. When Apple TV is on, the status light is solid white. For more information about the status light, see “Apple TV Status Light” on page 43.

IR receiver

Use with the included Apple Remote to control Apple TV.

Power port

Plug the included AC power cord into Apple TV.

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USB port

For service and diagnostics.

ZBuilt-in WiFi/AirPort wireless

Connect Apple TV to your wireless network.

GEthernet port

If you connect to your network using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable.

£HDMI port

Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has an HDMI port using an HDMI cable, or a DVI port using an HDMI-to-DVI cable.

Component video ports

Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV that has component video (Y, Pb, and Pr) ports, using a component video cable with green, blue, and red connectors.

Analog audio ports

Connect Apple TV to a widescreen TV or home theater receiver with analog audio ports (red and white), using an analog audio cable.

Optical digital audio port

Connect Apple TV to a home theater receiver that has an optical digital audio port, using an optical digital audio (also called S/PDIF or TOSLINK) cable.

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TV specifications

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