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General

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Series

Fire TV Cube2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Technical details heading identifies the third-generation Fire TV Cube.

Apple TV2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV model identification page. Apple TV HD, previously Apple TV (4th generation).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GA5Z9L4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GFAYGLRY3SG69MYNRead 8 October 2026Product Specifications explicitly pairs Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) with GA5Z9L. AFTGAZL is the developer Build model software identifier and is stored as an alias only. YKF470 and K7Q3MT are remote models and excluded from device model numbers.

A1625, MGY52LL/A, MLNC2LL/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: model number A1625, year introduced 2015. EveryMac gives the order numbers MGY52LL/A for 32 GB and MLNC2LL/A for 64 GB. MHY93LL/A is the 2021 bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) and is not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 September 20225Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/devices-and-services-news-2022Read 8 October 2026September 28, 2022 event entries at 9:51 AM announce the next-generation Cube. 9:53 AM entry states shipping October 25. US launch month 2022-10, corroborated by original reviews published October 25.

9 September 20153Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Apple press release dated September 9, 2015 announces the all-new Apple TV.

Status

Available2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact maker US page continues to offer this third-generation model for purchase. Current availability checked October 8, 2026.

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Introduced September 9, 2015. Discontinued Date October 18, 2022. EveryMac defines this as replaced by a later system or end of production. Retail stock and software support are separate.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$139.995Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/devices-and-services-news-2022Read 8 October 2026September 28 event 9:53 AM Shipping soon entry states 139.99 USD, US launch price for standard bundle. Later price increases and discounts excluded.

$1493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: starting at $149 (US) for a 32GB model and $199 (US) for a 64GB model. US price excluding sales tax. Base value is the 32 GB price. Variant rows keep both.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€1794Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original prices for Germany: 179 EUR for 32 GB and 229 EUR for 64 GB, VAT included. The 32 GB price is the base value.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price list covers many countries. Only the US from Apple's release and Germany are stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Color Black.

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table says Cube. Stored as box under the existing schema.

Box1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Table-top box with a built-in power supply.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Output/Input resolution supported row lists 2160p, 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. 4K Ultra HD output establishes the standard 3840 x 2160 raster. Not a decoder-only value.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: HDMI 1.4 (720p or 1080p). 1080p is the 1920 x 1080 raster. No HDR or 4K output.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Output/Input resolution supported row says up to 60 fps at 2160p, 1080p and 720p. No 120 Hz feature inferred from HDMI 2.1.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026The same page says Apple TV matches content encoded at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24 fps. So 60 Hz output is supported on the HD. Apple's HD spec page lists H.264 decode up to 1080p 60 fps.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
2160	60
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Published Output/Input resolution supported row records each vertical resolution up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma combinations are not separately stated, so those cells are omitted.

BApple TV HD (2015)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 20261080p at 60 Hz. The HD has no 4K or HDR output. SDR only.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact HDR row lists HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. App, content and TV support are required.

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Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 101Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Video codecs Dolby Vision row: 4-MEL, 5, 8, 9 and 10. Levels specified only for profiles 5 and 8 (up to 9), and 9 (up to 5). No level borrowed from a Fire TV Stick table. Local-file support depends on the player.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectors / Ports explicitly separates one HDMI 2.1 input and one HDMI 2.1 output with ARC. This field is the output revision. Optional HDMI features are not inferred.

1.41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4. Footnote 4 requires HDCP when playing protected content. The HDCP version is not stated.

HDCP version

2.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Connectors / Ports row states HDCP 2.3. Retail page separately requires HDCP 2.2 on the connected 4K TV, which is a compatibility minimum.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes8Reviewandroidauthority.com/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3rd-gen-review-3243902Read 8 October 2026December 10, 2022 exact third-gen review explicitly states included remote supports HDMI-CEC for power and volume. Test ran Fire OS 7.6.1.3. Compatible equipment required.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026The 2nd-generation remote listing says it controls a TV or receiver via IR or CEC. That bundle uses the same box. The original Siri Remote (1st generation) lists an IR transmitter only. CEC is a box function.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026Match Frame Rate: Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD matches its refresh rate to the original frame rate of content. Current software. TV and app support apply.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

Super Resolution Upscaling2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Product description names Super Resolution Upscaling for converting HD content to 4K. No claim that all content or apps improve. HD source and 4K output required for this stated function.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, AV1, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation decoder table. Does not inherit H.263 or VP8 from older Cubes or Sticks.

HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR, H.264 and MPEG-4.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	2160	60	Not available
H.264 / AVC	High	5.1	2160	30	8
H.264 / AVC	High	5.1	1080	60	8
AV1	Main	5.1	2160	60	10
VP9	2	Not available	2160	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Video codecs rows are decoder limits, distinct from HDMI output/input modes. H.264 explicitly has 2160p at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps, High L5.1 and 8-bit. AV1 Main L5.1 10-bit. VP9 Profile 2 at up to 30 Mbps with unspecified limitations. Horizontal pixel counts are omitted where only vertical resolution is published.

BApple TV HD (2015)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	Main	Not available	Not available	1080	30
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	Not available	1080	30
H.264	High and Main	4.2	Not available	1080	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR up to 1080p 30 fps Main or Main 10 profile. H.264 up to 1080p 60 fps High or Main Profile level 4.2 or lower. H.264 Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC. MPEG-4 up to 640 x 480 30 fps Simple Profile at 2.5 Mbps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored for 1080p rows.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

MP46Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3-gen-test.82507Read 8 October 2026Supported codecs section explicitly reports AV1 videos in MP4 on an NTFS USB drive playing successfully in the integrated media player. Codec, storage route and container combination only. Not a claim for every MP4 codec. Player and firmware versions unstated.

M4V, MP4, MOV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: the H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 lines name .m4v, .mp4 and .mov files.

DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

Widevine L1 v11, PlayReady 3.31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact DRM row lists Widevine L1 v11 and PlayReady 3.3. Secure Media Path note applies to video media only. Does not guarantee service 4K availability.

FairPlay Streaming10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 13 October 2026FairPlay Streaming technote names Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio codecs are input formats and qualified routes. Dolby MAT transcoding applies to streaming apps and HDMI input. MAT input to MAT output is specified for HDMI input. TrueHD, DTS, basic-profile DTS-HD and MPEG-H are passthrough. Other named audio formats are decoder capabilities. PCM/Wave up to 96 kHz, six channels, 16/24-bit is a decoder limit, so output maximum fields remain empty.

HE-AAC (V1), AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC up to 320 Kbps, protected AAC, MP3 up to 320 Kbps, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF and WAV. It also lists AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound). No Dolby Atmos is listed for the HD. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table explicitly names Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD basic profile and MPEG-H passthrough. TrueHD Atmos is named in the Dolby row. Compatible player, content and HDMI audio equipment are required. These are current support statements, not guaranteed launch behavior. Full DTS-HD Master Audio support is not claimed.

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Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table names DDP+JOC, AC4 Atmos and TrueHD Atmos. Matching content, app and output equipment required.

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Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

7.1 surround sound, 2-channel stereo, HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.12Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Audio support row names 7.1 surround, stereo and HDMI audio passthrough up to 5.1. It does not identify 7.1 as PCM. Separate current developer passthrough format support is retained without extending this general channel claim.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Bluetooth technical row explicitly permits compatible speakers and headphones. Accessibility row corroborates headphone and compatible hearing-device output. Codec support is not inferred.

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Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Amlogic POP1-G1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Processor (SoC) row: Amlogic POP1-G, also named Amlogic AML Popcorn. No generic A311D2 chipset substitution.

Apple A81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Processor: A8 chip with 64-bit architecture. iFixit identifies the Apple A8 APL1011.

CPU

4x ARM Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz and 4x ARM Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026CPU row: ARM 4xCA73 at 2.2 GHz and ARM 4xCA53 at 2.0 GHz.

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CPU cores

81Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Four CA73 plus four CA53 cores. Exact US product page separately calls it octa-core.

25Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown overview: dual-core, 64-bit Apple A8 chip. Apple publishes no core count.

Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

2.2GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact CPU row gives 2.2 GHz for the four CA73 cores. CA53 cluster runs at 2.0 GHz.

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GPU

ARM Mali-G52 MP81Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026GPU row names ARM G52 MP8 at 800 MHz. Clock retained in this note because no separate GPU clock field exists.

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RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Memory row: 2GB, LPDDR4/x at 4224 MT/s.

2GB4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Standard RAM 2 GB. EveryMac cites Apple developer documentation. iFixit independently finds 2 GB.

RAM type

LPDDR4/x1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker notation LPDDR4/x. Does not identify LPDDR4 versus LPDDR4X more precisely.

LPDDR35Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H9CKNNNBKTBRWR-NTH 2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM on the A8 package.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

16GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Storage row: 16 GB internal marketed capacity. Free space is separate.

32, 64GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Capacity 32 GB or 64 GB. The 64 GB option was dropped on September 12, 2017 according to EveryMac.

Storage type

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NAND flash5Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H2JTEG8VD1BMR 32 GB NAND flash memory on the 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium.

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

Yes6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3-gen-test.82507Read 8 October 2026Exact 2022 third-generation review NTFS-USB-Sticks section: NTFS or FAT32 files accessible through apps supporting external media. Apps can be moved after formatting storage on the Cube. NTFS media drive cannot also serve as the device-formatted app drive. Firmware version unstated.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

USB external storage6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3-gen-test.82507Read 8 October 2026Exact review describes USB-A drives for direct media playback and device-formatted app storage. No microSD slot. Capacity and exFAT support not inferred.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Technical details Wi-Fi row names Wi-Fi 6E tri-band. 6 GHz operation requires a Wi-Fi 6E network using WPA3. Regional radio availability may differ, this is the US reference.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi row explicitly lists 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz and 6 GHz tri-band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO. 802.11a runs on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g on 2.4 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wi-Fi row explicitly lists 2x2 MIMO.

MIMO1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Maker states MIMO without an antenna or stream count. No 2x2 figure is stored.

Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

100Mbps1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ethernet row: 10/100 Mbps built-in Ethernet. Not gigabit and not an optional dongle.

100Mbps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth row specifies 5.0 with BLE for the device, separate from the remote.

4.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. This is the box. The original remote also uses Bluetooth 4.0.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AAmazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video input
HDMI	1	2.1	Video output, ARC input support
USB-A	1	2.0	External storage, webcam or compatible controller
Ethernet	1	Not available	10/100 Mbps network
DC power	1	Not available	Power input
Other	1	Not available	IR extender output

Source3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 rear diagram labels exactly six physical connectors: HDMI input, HDMI output, USB-A, network, power and IR extender. Revisions and Ethernet rate from exact developer and retail technical tables. QSG page 2 names external webcam. External storage scope from ComputerBase exact review. Compatible USB controller use from PCWorld exact review. IR connector is stored as other because it is an IR control port, not an audio output.

BApple TV HD (2015)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	1.4	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	0.1
USB-C	1	Not available	Service and support only	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, USB-C for service and support, built-in power supply. EveryMac confirms one HDMI port and one USB-C port for service and support. The power inlet is the AC connector for the power cord.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

Alexa3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Do even more with Alexa explains voice control of compatible smart-home devices. No Matter controller or Thread border-router capability inferred.

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Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Included in the box explicitly names Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. Original supplied remote, excluding Pro bundles and later replacements.

Siri Remote (1st generation)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation) section. This is the remote of the original 2015 box. A Siri Remote (2nd generation) bundle followed in 2021.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced technical details Technology row specifies Bluetooth 5.0. No infrared radio is inferred for the remote from the Cube IR blaster.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and IR transmitter.

Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 remote diagram labels Microphone and Alexa voice button.

Yes4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original Siri Remote has dual microphones for Siri.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Original remote voice button supports Alexa. Alexa+ is a later device software feature, qualified separately.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the Siri Remote features Siri. Region and language limits apply.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Mute, Channel up/down2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Product page Enhanced remote paragraph and QSG page 2 label power, volume, mute and channel buttons. Compatible television, audio equipment or cable-box setup required.

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Remote finder

No7Reviewpcworld.com/article/1360317/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3rd-gen-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026October 25, 2022 review An upgraded remote section explicitly says standard Cube remote lacks remote finder. Pro is separate.

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Remote backlight

No7Reviewpcworld.com/article/1360317/amazon-fire-tv-cube-3rd-gen-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same section explicitly says standard Cube remote lacks backlighting. Pro is separate.

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote technical details: two included AAA batteries. No rechargeable internal battery or charging port inferred.

Built-in rechargeable battery1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): rechargeable battery providing months of battery life, charged via USB to a computer or a power adapter sold separately. The battery is built in.

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Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Lightning connector for charging.

Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact OS version row says Fire OS 7.

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: Apple TV runs the all-new tvOS operating system.

Operating system at launch

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 20262022 identity table states Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9). Android Authority original review ran Fire OS 7.6.1.3. No Fire OS 8 inheritance from 2023 Sticks.

tvOS 9.04Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pre-Installed OS tvOS 9.0 (13T396a).

App store

Amazon Appstore9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 8 October 2026How to get started explicitly names Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and installing Xbox app via Amazon Appstore.

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: apps are delivered through the new Apple TV App Store.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Miracast display mirroring with Fire tablet row says Supported. No native AirPlay or Google Cast claim.

AirPlay 28Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/05/29/apple-releases-tvos-11-4Read 13 October 2026MacRumors, May 29, 2018: tvOS 11.4 adds AirPlay 2 to the 4th and 5th generation Apple TV. Later software, not a launch feature.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Alexa, Alexa+2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Original Alexa and current exact product page Alexa+. Alexa+ requires a US Amazon account and compatible devices set to US English. Focused experience included, full access across devices requires Prime or Alexa+ Standard. Later software support, not a 2022 launch feature.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the remote features Siri for voice search. Region and language limits apply.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Far-field Alexa control row says Supported. Four-microphone array is built into this device. No linked Echo is required.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Voice support row names free Fire TV app for Android, iOS and Fire OS. Fire OS is represented by other in the existing enum.

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Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description, Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Accessibility row lists these features. Captions and Audio Description depend on content. ASHA supports select compatible Bluetooth hearing devices, not every hearing aid.

VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Accessibility Features include list: VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Amazon Luna, Xbox Game Pass2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact current product page gaming section names Luna and Xbox Game Pass. US availability, subscriptions, accounts, compatible controllers and network required. Xbox support is a later addition, not a launch promise.

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Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)9Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 8 October 2026Exact supported Cube guide names these controllers over compatible Bluetooth. Microsoft account and Game Pass Ultimate required for subscription catalog. Fortnite has a membership-free option. No all-game or all-controller claim.

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Power

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Power supply

External DC adapter3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 instructions connect included external power adapter to Cube power port and wall outlet. Not USB power.

Internal AC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: built-in power supply. In the box: power cord.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

12 V DC, 1.25 A4Owner's manualdigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GFAYGLRY3SG69MYNRead 8 October 2026Exact GA5Z9L electrical rating: 12 V DC, 1.25 A. Device input rating. Not a measurement of power consumption or proof of adapter output.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W (label rating)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/es-mx/ma1741_appletv-hd-info.pdfRead 13 October 2026Apple Info sheet for Mexico, Electrical Characteristics: Apple TV models A1842 and A1625, Entrada 100-240V 50-60Hz 1A 15W. One shared label line for both models. It is a rated input and not a measured consumption.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width86Height77Depth86mm(3.4 × 3 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Device Size row: 86 x 86 x 77 mm. Width and depth are the square footprint, height is vertical, corroborated by the technical diagram. Millimetre figures take precedence over rounded inch figures. Excludes adapter and remote.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 35 mm, width 98 mm, depth 98 mm. Height is the box thickness.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

513g(1.1 lb)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Device Weight row: 513 g. Device only, excludes adapter and remote.

425g(15 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height158Depth17mm(1.5 × 6.2 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote Size row: 38 x 158 x 17 mm. Width across buttons, height along buttons, depth thickness.

Width38Height124Depth6.3mm(1.5 × 4.9 × 0.2 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): height 124 mm, width 38 mm, depth 6.3 mm.

Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

51g(1.8 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Enhanced remote Weight row: 51 g without batteries.

45g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): 45 g. Battery is built in.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact Included in the box row. HDMI, IR extender and Ethernet cables sold separately. Standard Enhanced remote bundle.

Apple TV HD, Siri Remote (1st generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026In the Box list. The remote is the Siri Remote (1st generation) in the original box. Apple names the remote only as Siri Remote on the current page.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact Included in the box row explicitly states HDMI cable sold separately. QSG page 1 also says not included.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). No HDMI cable is in the box list.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM72Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026Exact US standard bundle ASIN B09BZZ3MM7. Remote Pro and protection-plan bundles are excluded from the reference.

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Apple Support page Apple TV HD - Technical Specifications. Current page. It lists the later bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) next to the original Siri Remote (1st generation).

Spec sheet

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-cube.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Cube - 3rd Gen (2022). Older Cube tables on the same page are excluded.

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Same page. Original 2015 hardware A1625.

Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Cube+Documentation/FireTVCube_Gen3_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Gen3 quick-start guide linked from exact product page. Three image-only pages rendered and inspected.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09BZZ3MM7Read 8 October 2026US Warranty and service row: 1-year limited warranty. Purchased extensions and statutory rights excluded.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple US One (1) Year Limited Warranty names Apple TV hardware and the accessories in the original packaging. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights are separate. US terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.