Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)
Our verdict
Carry on.
It’s fully supported. There’s nothing to rescue.
I
Keep using it
It runs tvOS 26 and receives every security update Apple ships.
II
When the time comes
Apple Trade In or a private sale — this model still holds real value.
SupportedTops out at tvOS 26.
Where to sell it
The record
Introduced
2022
Model identifier
AppleTV14,1
Variants
Wi-Fi · Wi-Fi + Ethernet
Chip
Apple A15 Bionic
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
tvOS 26
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Current — receiving all updates on tvOS 26.
Apple hardware status
Current
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest tvOS for the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)?
The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) officially tops out at tvOS 26.
Is the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) still getting security updates?
Yes — it runs the current release and receives every security update Apple ships.
Is the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) vintage or obsolete?
Neither — Apple still services this model.
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