Does Apple TV 4K come with an HDMI cable?
No. Apple doesn't include an HDMI cable with Apple TV 4K, so you need one. A standard High Speed HDMI cable carries 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision from it.
Checked 10th November 2026.
How to connect it
- Plug the HDMI cable into the Apple TV and into the TV.
- Plug in the power cable.
- For the most reliable 4K streaming, connect a network cable, if your model has an Ethernet socket.
Worth knowing
- An Ultra High Speed cable isn't needed: Apple TV 4K outputs at 60Hz.
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