From docking mounts to game controllers, we’ve compiled the best Apple TV accessories you can buy. They will help you get the best out of your Apple TV, and improve its overall functionality. But, before we get to the products themselves, here are some other articles that you may be interested in –
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Let’s now get to the accessories. Since an HDMI cable is what you would use to connect the Apple TV 4K to your TV, you would assume that Apple ships one in the box, right? Well, you’re wrong. You have to buy your cable, and since the Apple TV supports output in 4K, you need to get a good-quality cable that can handle the output.
2. TotalMount Apple TV Mount
Wall mounting a TV is a common practice both for aesthetics as well as to save space. Wall mounting is the best option if you don’t have a table or a surface to keep the TV on. Now, if your TV is wall-mounted, chances are that you don’t have space below to keep the Apple TV device. That’s where a mount like this comes into the picture. This mount attaches to the back of your TV and gives you a slot to rest the Apple TV 4K inside it. This way, there are no dangling cables or wires, and the box is always out of sight. You can either clip it onto the back of your TV or use an adhesive to secure it.
3. Elago Remote Charging Stand
There are several docks and stands that you may have seen for smartphones. Some allow you to rest the phone on them, while others come with a charging port that slots into the phone and charges it. This product is something similar, except it’s not for your iPhone but for the Apple TV remote. The Apple TV remote charges via a lightning port at the bottom. Apple provides a lighting cable in the box to charge the remote. What this stand does is that it gives you a groove to insert the cable and then wind the rest of it inside. This way, the lightning end of the cable protrudes out at the top. You have to rest your remote on the top, and it will start charging.
4. Macally Bluetooth Keyboard With Trackpad
You can use Apple TV for more than just watching TV shows and movies. You can play games, browse web, check your e-mail, etc. All of this, though, is difficult to do using just the included remote. This is where an additional accessory like this keyboard comes into the picture. It connects to the Apple TV via Bluetooth and gives you a proper keyboard to type on. This is useful while typing your passwords while logging in to services on the Apple TV and searching shows or websites on the internet. The trackpad lets you make precise cursor movements, which is impossible just the remote.
5. PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller
The Sony DualSense controller launched alongside the PlayStation 5 remains one of the best game controllers in the business. Apple has added support for this controller to tvOS, which means you can pair it via Bluetooth to your Apple TV device and enjoy playing games. You get excellent haptic feedback and granular controls while playing games using the DualSense controller. It’s a remarkable improvement compared to the experience that one would have while playing a game using the included Apple TV remote.
6. Apple AirPods Pro
Generally, audio from the Apple TV is output via your TV’s internal speakers or any set of external speakers that you may have connected. Everyone at home or wherever you’re watching the content can hear the audio. This may not be ideal in all scenarios. If someone is working or resting, the loud audio can disturb them. The best solution is to connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones like the AirPods Pro to the Apple TV. This way, only you can hear the audio from the TV. The AirPods Pro have Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio support, so you will have a great experience using them to watch shows or movies on your Apple TV.
Extend the Functionality of Your Apple TV
Using additional accessories can help you get more out of your Apple TV. Several accessories are made for different use-cases and purposes, so you can pick up one or even all of them depending on your requirements.
