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    Apple TV release dates: every model, 2012 to 2026

    The newest Apple TV is the Apple TV • 4K 2026 (4th generation), released on 13 October 2026 at £299. Among Apple TV models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 161 days of their release.

    Updated 19 October 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Loop Mobile, MusicMagpie, Reboxed, TLX, Tech Trade, and eBay.

    Latest Apple TV models

    Apple TV • 4K 2022 (3rd generation)

    Apple TV • 4K 2022 (3rd generation)

    Released 18 October 2022 · £149 at launch

    Refurbished from £169 · See refurbished deals

    Apple TV • 4K 2021 (2nd generation)

    Apple TV • 4K 2021 (2nd generation)

    Released 20 April 2021

    Refurbished from £74 · See refurbished deals

    Apple TV • 4K 2017 (1st generation)

    Apple TV • 4K 2017 (1st generation)

    Released 12 September 2017

    Refurbished from £156 · See refurbished deals

    Every Apple TV, newest first

    6 models from 2012 to 2026, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2026

    Apple TV • 4K 2026 (4th generation)
    Apple TV • 4K 2026 (4th generation)
    13 Oct 2026 £299 at launch
    £299
    Not refurbished yet. Expected around 23 Mar 2027. Get an alert

    2022

    2021

    Apple TV • 4K 2021 (2nd generation)
    Apple TV • 4K 2021 (2nd generation) A2169 Discontinued 18 Oct 2022
    20 Apr 2021
    £74 See refurbished deals

    2017

    Apple TV • 4K 2017 (1st generation)
    Apple TV • 4K 2017 (1st generation) A1842 Discontinued 20 Apr 2021
    12 Sept 2017
    £156 See refurbished deals

    2015

    Apple TV • 4th generation HD
    Apple TV • 4th generation HD A1625 Discontinued 18 Oct 2022
    9 Sept 2015
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2012

    Apple TV • 3rd generation
    Apple TV • 3rd generation A1427 Discontinued 3 Oct 2016
    7 Mar 2012
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

    Questions about Apple TV release dates

    What is the latest Apple TV?

    The newest Apple TV is the Apple TV • 4K 2026 (4th generation), released on 13 October 2026 at £299.

    How many Apple TV models are there?

    6 models came out between 2012 and 2026. The oldest one listed here is the Apple TV • 3rd generation, released on 7 March 2012.

    How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished Apple TV?

    Among Apple TV models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 161 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished Apple TV was first seen in August 2016 at Apple Store. Across all models, the median discount is 44% compared to new.

    How do I find out which Apple TV I have?

    Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.

    Where this data comes from

    Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Loop Mobile, MusicMagpie, Reboxed, TLX, Tech Trade, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past Apple TV models to the launch date.

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