Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) (Apple Home) — a Matter controller, a Thread border router. It can directly pair 1,824 of the 9,530 devices in this database.
MSRP: $199
The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) is the recommended Apple Home hub: Matter controller and Thread border router (Wi-Fi + Ethernet model) in a box many households already own. Apple Home speaks only Matter and HomeKit — Zigbee and Z-Wave devices can only arrive through a Matter bridge like the Hue Bridge or Aqara hubs.
Device coverage
The Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) can directly pair 1,824 of the 9,530 devices in this database, with another 5,397 reachable via a bridge or add-on. See the devices that work with the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) →
- 675 light devices pair directly
- 266 thermostat devices pair directly
- 198 plug devices pair directly
- 186 appliance devices pair directly
- 118 bridge devices pair directly
- 92 sensor devices pair directly
- 84 cover devices pair directly
- 61 lock devices pair directly
| Ecosystem | Apple Home |
|---|---|
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No |
| Built-in voice assistant | Siri |
| Matter controller | Yes |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | none |
| Z-Wave radio | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Release year | 2022 |
|---|
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) support Matter?
Yes — the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) is a Matter controller and a Thread border router, so it pairs both Wi-Fi and Thread Matter devices.
Does the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) work with Zigbee devices?
No — it has no Zigbee radio. Zigbee devices can only reach it through a Matter bridge.
How many devices work with the Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)?
Of the 9,530 devices in this database, 1,824 pair directly and another 5,397 work with a bridge, border router, or add-on radio.
Sources
- www.apple.com (retrieved 2026-07-17)