Apps on Apple TV gen 1

Can I download apps onto my first generation Apple TV?

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Posted on Mar 31, 2020 09:18 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2020 10:05 PM

No, you need a 4th Generation to download apps. The version of TV OS on you 1st generation does not support apps or the Apple TV App Store. You would need an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K to have those capabilities.

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rkaufmann87

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Mar 31, 2020 10:05 PM in response to reagan135

No, you need a 4th Generation to download apps. The version of TV OS on you 1st generation does not support apps or the Apple TV App Store. You would need an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K to have those capabilities.

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