Apple TV 4K AppleCare+ costs $1.49 a month or $14.99 a year for the new fourth-generation model, and each accidental damage repair costs a flat $15. A year of coverage adds about 5 percent to the $299 price of the box.
If you pay yearly, you save $2.89 compared with twelve monthly payments. Apple’s AppleCare+ plans for the Apple TV 4K cost about a quarter of the $5.99 a month that AppleCare One charges for each product beyond three, so the standalone plan is the cheaper way to cover the box on its own.
Apple TV 4K AppleCare+ Is $14.99 a Year
Apple bills the plan monthly or yearly until you cancel it. The Apple TV 4K plan costs 50 cents a month more than the HomePod mini 2 plan and has the same $15 repair fee, while HomeView repairs and HomePod repairs cost $39.
| Home device | Monthly | Yearly | Fee per repair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV 4K | $1.49 | $14.99 | $15 |
| HomePod mini 2 | $0.99 | $9.99 | $15 |
| HomePod | $1.99 | $19.99 | $39 |
| Apple HomeView | $2.49 | $24.99 | $39 |
Other ways to pay
- Apple Education Store and Apple EPP buyers pay $13.49 a year for the annual plan.
- A fixed-term plan paid once costs $45, the same price Apple charges small businesses.
- The fixed-term plan is the only version you can transfer to a new owner, and only once.
You can add AppleCare+ when you buy the Apple TV 4K, and Apple sells new plans for 60 days after a purchase. After that window, you can still cover the box through AppleCare One, which accepts eligible devices you already own.
Every Repair Costs a Flat $15
The plan covers unlimited repairs for accidents such as drops and spills, and liquid damage counts as accidental damage. Each repair or replacement carries its own $15 fee, so two accidents in a year cost you $30 on top of the plan.
What AppleCare+ covers
- Unlimited accidental damage repairs at $15 each.
- Hardware problems after Apple’s one-year limited warranty ends, for as long as you keep paying.
- The Siri Remote and power cord that came in the box with your Apple TV 4K.
- 24/7 priority support by chat, phone or the Apple Support app.
How you get it fixed
- Express Replacement Service ships you a replacement Apple TV 4K so you do not have to wait for a repair.
- Mail-in repair uses a shipping kit and prepaid label from Apple.
- You can also visit an Apple Store or one of more than 5,000 Apple Authorized Service Providers.
- Service outside the country where you bought the plan is not guaranteed.
Cancel Anytime With a Refund
Monthly and yearly plans renew automatically at the same price unless Apple tells you about a change in advance. You can cancel at any time, and Apple refunds your last payment in full if you cancel within 30 days of buying the plan.
- After 30 days, you get a pro rata refund for the time left on your current month or year.
- Monthly and yearly plans cannot move to a new owner if you sell your Apple TV 4K.
- If Apple replaces your Apple TV 4K, the replacement stays covered for the rest of your plan, and the original becomes Apple’s property.
What AppleCare+ does not cover
- A lost or stolen Apple TV 4K.
- Cosmetic damage that does not affect how the box works, and normal wear and tear.
- Reckless, abusive or intentional damage.
- Damage caused by unauthorized service or third-party parts.
- Lost data or content.
Four Ways to Cover Apple TV 4K
Every Apple TV 4K comes with Apple’s one-year limited warranty, which covers hardware defects but not accidents. Apple sells three paid plans on top of it, while AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss is limited to iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
| Coverage | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| One-year limited warranty | Included | Repairs for hardware defects for one year, with no accident cover |
| AppleCare+ | $1.49 a month or $14.99 a year | Unlimited accident repairs for this Apple TV 4K at $15 each |
| AppleCare One Individual | From $19.99 a month for three products, then $5.99 a month each | AppleCare+ benefits for your own devices, plus surge protection |
| AppleCare One Family | $49.99 a month | AppleCare+ benefits for every eligible device of up to six people, plus surge protection |
Adding the Apple TV 4K to AppleCare One Individual as a fourth product costs you $4.50 a month more than its own AppleCare+ plan. If the box is one of your first three products, it shares the $19.99 base price with two other devices.
AppleCare One Family is the exception, since it covers every eligible device for up to six people at $49.99 a month and adds new purchases automatically. If your household already pays for it, a new Apple TV 4K joins the plan at no extra monthly cost.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K runs on the A19 chip and adds three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri. The box went on sale on November 13 for $299.
