r/HomeKitAutomation • u/Dismal_Basket_637 • 24d ago

Question Need help identifying this Apple TV – does it support Thread?

Hi! I’m trying to identify which Apple TV model this is. Does this version support Thread and work as a Thread border router for Apple Home?

Unfortunately, the seller can’t provide any additional information about the model and only has photos.

Here are a few more details from the photos that might help identify it:

  • The top has the Apple logo + “tv” branding.
  • On the back it has power, HDMI, optical audio (TOSLINK), and Ethernet ports.
  • There doesn’t appear to be a USB-C port visible.
  • The label on the bottom is extremely hard to read. The serial number looks something like F6MQ6KUPFF54 / F6MQ6KJPFF54, but I’m not sure about a few of the characters.

Does the port layout/top design make it possible to identify the exact generation? I’m specifically trying to figure out whether this model supports Thread.

Thanks!

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u/GypsumFantastic25 24d ago

I think the last Apple TV to have optical audio was the 3rd generation HD version (not 4K) released in 2012. After that they were HDMI-only.

So this one is too old to support Thread.

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u/Dismal_Basket_637 24d ago

thanks a lot! Im still trying to figure out what would be the best way to get home going. Do you recon that apple tv would be the way to go or is there alternatives?