Apple TV Air

by 3d_admin · Published May 18, 2014 · Updated August 13, 2014

Apple TV Air concept is HDMI Dongle, looks a lot like a Google Chromecast.

The fourth generation of Apple TV could be introduced this spring. This concept is very simple as Google’s widely successful HDMI dongle Chromecast.

Apple TV Air is the cheapest possible way to watch Apple TV.
It consists of two parts: the HDMI dongle (the actual Apple TV) and a small remote control, both sold together in one box for aprox. $49.
The dongle is powered through HDMI, while the remote has a small changeable battery like the current Apple TV remote

Apple TV Air
Dongle and remote

Apple TV Air retail packaging

Connection over Bluetooth (IR not possible due to fact that the dongle is behind TV.

Made from plastic to keep costs down.

Apple TV Air and Apple TV 3 in the back

Apple TV Air
Original & new remote.

Inexpensive so Apple can compete directly with Google Chromecast and Roku, while a full features set-top box would also be sold at a much higher cost with advanced features.