<P> Upon launch, there were several unexpected issues which included incompatibility with Apple's Remote app for iOS and watchOS, which were fixed by Apple in December 2015 . </P> <P> As Amazon's Fire TV competes directly with the Apple TV, Amazon initially declined to develop an Amazon Video application for the Apple TV and declined to sell the 4th generation Apple TV, along with removing all 3rd generation SKUs in late October 2015 . Amazon reversed their stance and released their app in late 2017, and has stated that the Apple TV will be sold on Amazon as well . </P> <P> On September 13, 2016, Apple released the tvOS 10 software update for the Apple TV, bringing an all new remote app, single - sign on, dark mode, HomeKit support, and many more features to the 4th generation Apple TV . </P> <P> On September 12, 2017, Apple announced the 5th generation Apple TV, named Apple TV 4K, which supports 2160p output, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and includes a faster Apple A10X Fusion processor . Externally it is similar to the 4th generation model, with the only differences being the addition of vents on the base, the removal of the USB - C port, and the addition of a white outline around the menu button on the included Siri Remote . Following the announcement of the new models, the 64 GB version of the 4th generation Apple TV was discontinued . </P>

How to find out what gen your apple tv is