How do I use the optical audio on apple tv?

I'm confused on optical plastic tab....am I supposed to beak it to insert cable?

Welcome to the Apple community.
If your optical audio cable comes with plastic caps on the end of each connector, you need to remove them in order to insert the connector into either device. Any plastic caps should simply pull off, there is no need to break anything.

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