![]() ![]() UpdateĪs noted by 9to5Mac reader Renato, the new Apple TV ships with a USB-C cable in Brazil to avoid further fines from the local regulator. This makes me wonder if Apple will also stop shipping other products with a charging cable in the future. In Brazil, Apple was fined for selling the iPhone charger separately. However, the company’s decision was widely criticized around the world. Of course, you can find much cheaper options from third parties, but having to buy a new cable just to recharge an accessory seems rather inconvenient.īack in 2020, Apple stopped shipping iPhone and Apple Watch with the power adapter as the company says this will help reduce carbon emissions and electronic waste. Although USB-C is an open standard and you can use any cable you want, this will force a number of customers to buy a new cable just to recharge the remote control once the battery runs out.Īpple sells a 1-meter USB-C cable (which has now been upgraded to a braided version) for $19. Previous generations of Apple TV shipped with a Lightning to USB-A cable so users could recharge the Siri Remote’s internal battery. Apple’s website makes it clear that the new Apple TV comes with the Siri Remote and power cable in the box, while the HDMI and USB-C cables are sold separately. The bad news, however, is that the Apple TV no longer comes with a charging cable for the Siri Remote in the box. This means that users can finally use the same cable to charge an iPad, Mac, Siri Remote, and any other USB-C-equipped accessory. Note: You can continue to use the Siri Remote while it’s charging. You can also check the battery level in Settings. An alert appears on the TV screen when the remote battery is running low. ![]() With typical usage, you’ll need to charge it a few times a year. The only difference is that this year’s Siri Remote has a USB-C port for charging instead of Lightning. The Siri Remote has a rechargeable battery inside. The new Siri Remote looks exactly like the previous one introduced last year. Apple TV no longer ships with the Siri Remote charging cable While this is certainly good news, the company will no longer ship a charging cable with the product. It also comes with a new Siri Remote that has a USB-C port instead of Lightning. Along with the new iPads, Apple also announced on Tuesday a new generation of Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+. ![]()
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