Does the Apple TV 4K have a USB port?
Best answer: No, the Apple TV 4K does not support a USB port. The USB port on older devices was only used for resetting your device to factory settings. Now there is a significantly less complicated process to reset your device, even if it doesn’t turn on anymore.
Where is the USB port on Apple TV?
The USB-C port on the back of the Apple TV is for development or diagnostic purposes.

What is the USB-C port on the Apple TV for?
The primary reason the USB port is there is to restore the Apple TV to the latest version of tvOS through iTunes if it were to somehow become bricked or otherwise unresponsive. It has happened once to me personally and I had to buy a USB-C cable just for this purpose.
What ports does the Apple TV have?
Ports and Interfaces
- HDMI 1.44
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO.
- 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.
- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology.
- IR receiver.
- USB‑C for service and support.
- Built‑in power supply.
What ports does Apple TV 4K have?
Ports and Interfaces

- HDMI 2.0a3
- 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO; simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Gigabit Ethernet.
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology.
- IR receiver.
- Built‑in power supply.
How do I connect my Apple TV to my TV with USB?
Connect Apple TV to AV or RCA TV Here’s one HDMI to RCA converter that should work with the Apple TV. To connect the adapter, connect the RCA cables to the appropriate ports and matching ones on the rear of your TV panel, connect the USB power cable to the adapter, and finally connect the Apple TV to the HDMI input.
Why does Apple TV come with a USB to Lightning cable?
Apple TVs ship with a USB to lightning cable for charging the remote — as it says in the quick-start pamphlet. However, since the Apple TV remote has been made to be rechargeable, it has never shipped with an outlet power-adapter/charging block.
What are the ports on the back of Apple TV?
It has a power connector, an HDMI 1.4 port, a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, and a USB-C port formally “for service and support” only. It also has 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO capability and Bluetooth 4.0 as well as an IR receiver for the remote, but it does not have an optical audio out port.
What outputs does Apple TV have?
What HDMI is Apple TV?
Plug your Apple TV into power and connect it to your TV with an HDMI cable. To watch movies in 4K HDR on Apple TV 4K, make sure that you’re using an HDMI 2.0 or later cable, and have a TV that supports 4K, HDR, or both. Then turn on your TV and select the HDMI input that your Apple TV is connected to.