These new devices bring advanced processing, artificial intelligence integrations and upgraded audio capabilities to the living room, though they arrive alongside a notable jump in price. Here are five essential things you need to know about Apple’s latest smart home hardware releases.

Advanced processing power and connectivity

Powering the new streaming box is the new A19 chip – the same processor first debuted in the iPhone 17 lineup – delivering a 50% performance boost over the previous generation and double the graphics capability. Apple has maintained 128GB of internal storage and an Ethernet port while upgrading wireless capabilities to include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The streaming box also continues to support smart home and media standards, including Thread, Matter, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus.

Expanded multi-speaker surround sound

Misplacing the television remote between couch cushions is a universal frustration that Apple has sought to solve directly. The bundled Siri Remote features built-in equipped with Precision Finding. This allows users to track down a lost remote using their iPhone with exact directional guidance, ensuring households spend less time searching and more time watching their favourite content.

Pricing and regional availability

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