The first-generation Apple TV 4K has been classified as vintage, and repair availability may depend on parts stock. This article clearly summarizes its exclusion from tvOS 27 and rumors of a new model announcement.
The first-generation Apple TV 4K, introduced in 2017, has been added to Apple's vintage product list. Repairs will be available only while parts remain in stock, making the possibility that repairs will no longer be available once supplies run out a key point.
tvOS classification indicates that the first generation is not supported by tvOS 27, and tvOS 26 is expected to remain the latest version with which it operates. It has also been suggested that features such as remote usability and access to new functions may begin to disappear first.
A method for checking whether a device is the first generation by its model number has been introduced: A1842 is the first generation, A2169 the 2nd generation, and A2737/A2843 the 3rd generation.
The “Welcome home” event will be held on the 13th Japan time, and rumors suggest that a new Apple TV 4K may be announced. Pricing for the current 3rd-generation model and the new model remains undecided, with attention focused on the announcement.