What kind of HDMI cable does Apple TV need?

The Apple TV requires any standard Type A plug, male to male HDMI cable. Apple TV does not include an HDMI cable in the box. The Apple TV must be connected to an HDMI receptacle on a display capable of high-definition 1080p or 720p. Apple offers an official 1.8 meter (6-foot) HDMI to HDMI Cable for $19.00.

Do I need a HDMI 2.1 cable for Apple TV?

HDMI 2.1 on your TV is not a requirement for using the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation). That would only be advantageous for a few features specific to the 2021 model (e.g. high frame rate HDR [1], eARC for HomePods [2]). For other features it will work just fine with backwards compatibility.

What HDMI cable do I need for Apple TV 4K 2021?

Question: Q: HDMI CABLE REQUIRED FOR APPLE TV 4K 2021 Answer: A: Any HDMI 2.1/“Ultra High Speed”/48 Gbps cable will be excellent for that model. Depending on your other equipment, an HDMI 2.0/18 Gbps cable is fine too for most uses.

Does Apple TV 4K require special HDMI cable?

4K video, especially HDR10 and Dolby Vision, requires an HDMI cable compatible with these formats. Apple recommends HDMI cables that have the Compatible Dolby Vision mark as they have been tested with Apple TV 4K and a wide range of televisions. An example is the Belkin Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable.

Does 4K require a special HDMI cable?

When it comes down to 4K TV, you do not need to pick up special HDMI cables. The HDMI cable standard can impact color and resolution, but newer versions are not required for 4K TV.

Does Apple TV need high speed HDMI cable?

Why does my Apple TV says HDMI not supported?

It looks like your HDMI cable or connection doesn’t support HDCP, which is required to play this type of video. Try reconnecting the HDMI cable from Apple TV to your TV and play this video again”.

Does Apple TV 4K need special HDMI cable?

What is HDCP HDMI cable?

The latest copy protection technology is called HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and is used on HDMI connections for digital devices like Blu-ray™ players, cable boxes and Roku streaming devices.