Compatibility directory
Apple TV compatibility results: every cable and limit attached.
Which TVs, soundbars and headphones work with an Apple TV, and what the HDMI cable, the 4K and HDR settings and the audio route have to support for the picture and sound to come through. Pick a topic below to check a cable, a TV setting or an audio route before you buy or return anything.
Do Bluetooth headphones work with Apple TV?
Yes. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD can pair with compatible Bluetooth headphones from Settings › Remotes and Devices › Bluetooth. Audio feature support and simultaneous-listening limits depend on the headphone and Apple TV model.
Open record Compatibility · Apple TV + Samsung TVDoes Apple TV 4K work with Samsung QN90D?
Yes. Apple TV 4K connects to the Samsung QN90D by HDMI. Use an HDMI 2.0-or-later cable; HDMI 2.1 is recommended for the fullest current feature support.
Open recordWhat works with an Apple TV
The Apple TV connects to a TV by HDMI and to the network by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, and it works with iPhones and Macs through AirPlay and HomeKit when they are on the same network. Compatibility questions come down to the TV's HDMI input and its support for the Apple TV's video format, the router and whether the other device is on the same network, not a guest or separate band network, and the tvOS version. A wired connection is the most reliable for streaming.
Apple TV compatibility questions are usually about the connection to a TV or soundbar. Picture and sound need an HDMI cable that supports the resolution you want, the right setting for 4K and HDR on the Apple TV and a TV input that accepts it. Audio over HDMI to a soundbar goes through eARC or ARC, and Bluetooth headphones can be paired to the Apple TV directly.
Compatibility with a TV of another brand is worth testing before you buy: connect it, and compare the picture formats the TV reports with what the Apple TV is sending. Update both devices, and use the Apple TV's calibration tools to check the picture.
Can I pair Bluetooth headphones to an Apple TV?
Yes. Put the headphones in pairing mode and choose them in Settings, Remotes and Devices, Bluetooth.