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General

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Series

Apple TV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official Apple TV identification lists the first-generation 2017 Apple TV 4K within the Apple TV family.

Apple TV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple TV model identification page lists this product within the Apple TV family.

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

A1842, MQD22, MP7P21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026First-generation Apple TV 4K section explicitly identifies A1842 and 32 GB or 64 GB capacities. Maker environmental report lists model prefixes MQD22 and MP7P2. No regional suffix is guessed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_sept2017.pdfRead 7 October 2026Report page 1 lists Models MQD22, MP7P2. Footnote 1 identifies the US reference MQD22. Actual hardware generation remains A1842.

A2737, A28431Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Third-generation identity sections: A2737 is Wi-Fi 64 GB. A2843 is Wi-Fi + Ethernet 128 GB.

GTIN / EAN

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1942530977162Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1731226-REG/apple_mn873ll_a_apple_tv_4k_3rd.htmlRead 7 October 2026UPC row for US 64 GB part MN873LL/A. This is not a GTIN for the 128 GB model. Public web source text was readable. Direct HTTP fetch returned 403.

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

12 September 20173Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original US announcement is dated September 12, 2017. Canadian regional release has a different date and is not substituted.

18 October 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Dated October 18, 2022 launch announcement.

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4k-5th-generation-2017-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1842 technical specification table marks Discontinued Date April 20, 2021. Its definition includes replacement by a subsequent system or end of production. Public web source text was readable. This is product lifecycle status, not a claim that remaining retailer stock or software ceased on that date.

Available4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gbRead 7 October 2026Current maker purchase page describes Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), with 64 GB Wi-Fi and 128 GB Wi-Fi + Ethernet configurations.

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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Apple TV 4K (2021)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple's identification page lists the 2021 model as the 2nd generation and the 2022 model as the 3rd generation of Apple TV 4K.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Apple's October 2022 release announces the next generation of Apple TV 4K and compares it with the previous generation.

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.

Apple TV 4K (2021)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official generation numbering identifies 2017 A1842 as first generation and 2021 A2169 as second generation. No sibling configuration is treated as successor.5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker calls the A12-powered 2021 box the next generation of Apple TV 4K. Official identification names the 2017 model first generation and the 2021 model second generation. Referenced product exists.

Apple TV 4K (2026)22Maker product pageapple.com/apple-tv-4kRead 23 October 2026Apple's Apple TV 4K page compares the A19 chip with the previous generation and its footnote names the 4th and 3rd generation units.

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

$1793Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly states $179 (US) for 32 GB and $199 (US) for 64 GB. Base price is the canonical 32 GB US launch MSRP excluding tax. Variant rows retain both original prices.32Maker product pageapple.com/shop/help/paymentsRead 7 October 2026Apple US payment/pricing policy separately calculates state/local sales tax at checkout for shipping or pickup address. This corroborates pre-tax US launch-price treatment. The exact 2017 amount comes only from original producer release, not current policy pricing.

$1293Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starting price $129 (US). This applies to the 64 GB Wi-Fi configuration, excludes tax and is not the 128 GB price.

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.

€1996Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Preise und Verfuegbarkeit explicitly states 199 Euro including VAT for 32 GB and 219 Euro including VAT for 64 GB, through the German Apple store. Base price is 32 GB.

€1695Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability in the fetched German-language maker release states 169 Euro and Austrian availability. This is the 64 GB starting price including VAT as published. The body links the Austrian store. No 128 GB euro launch price is inferred.

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

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original US release identifies US prices, Apple retail and the September launch. Only directly proved US and German markets are listed.6Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Maker release explicitly offers both capacities through apple.com/de and German retail channels.

US, AT3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch release states availability in more than 30 countries and regions including the US. Only explicitly proved US and Austrian markets are listed.5Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability states the November 4 launch includes Austria. No full worldwide market list is inferred.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026First-generation A1842 identity section explicitly lists Color: Black.

Black1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Both third-generation identity sections explicitly list 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.

Box10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026First impressions explicitly identifies Apple TV as a small always-on box. Exact first-generation enclosure is examined.

Box9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Apple TV specifications table, Design row, 2022 column: Box.

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 × 2160px7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026First-generation product page supports 4K/2160p video and UHD TVs over HDMI. Maker format article defines its 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article explicitly defines 4K video as 3840 x 2160. Review also tests that exact frame size.

3840 × 2160px6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3 states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video format as 3840 x 2160 in the linked format article.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Video formats available in the Apple TV app defines 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact hardware 4K output claim, not borrowed decoder capability.

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.

60Hz10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Picture quality section tests 4K SDR 60 Hz and 4K Dolby Vision 60 Hz output modes, with compatible LG 2017 OLED hardware. This is output refresh rate, not proof of decoding a native 60 fps HDR stream.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3: video output up to 4K 60 fps HDR. HDMI 2.1 does not establish 4K 120 Hz.

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.

AApple TV 4K (2017)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	SDR
3840	2160	60	HDR10
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Picture quality tests 4K SDR 60 Hz, HDR10 60 Hz selection and Dolby Vision 60 Hz output on compatible 2017 LG OLEDs. AVForums independently describes the same three 60 Hz output formats. Bit depth and chroma are not borrowed from compressed input files. Output rate is distinct from HDR decoding rate.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker defines 4K frame dimensions as 3840 x 2160. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred.12Reviewavforums.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-hdr-media-player-streamer-review.13954Read 7 October 2026Setup and Operation explicitly names 4K Dolby Vision 60 Hz and 4K HDR10 60 Hz output, with display compatibility conditions. SDR is independently tested by FlatpanelsHD. Public web reader was accessible despite direct HTTP 403.

BApple TV 4K (2022)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Third-generation Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Ethernet sections explicitly state HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K60 HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. This row records supported output, not every lower-resolution maximum. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K as 3840 x 2160. No untested lower-resolution rate is inferred.

HDR formats

HDR10, Dolby Vision7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision and HDR10. No HDR10+ or HLG claim is inherited from later hardware.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats names Dolby Vision and HDR10+/HDR10/HLG. Compatible content, app and display are required.

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

57Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly identifies Dolby Vision Profile 5. No local-file support for other profiles is inferred.

56Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p at 60 fps. No local-file support for other profiles is inferred.

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

2.0a7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states HDMI 2.0a. Later review comparison 2.0b wording does not override the exact current maker specification.

2.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both connectivity configurations state HDMI 2.1. Footnote limits stated support to 4K60 HDR output, ARC/eARC and QMS. This is not a 48 Gbps or 4K120 claim.

HDCP version

2.212Reviewavforums.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-hdr-media-player-streamer-review.13954Read 7 October 2026Connections and Control explicitly identifies first-generation HDMI output supporting HDCP 2.2. This is a device support claim, not a downstream TV requirement. Public web reader exposed the exact 2017 review.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026First impressions describes automatic TV power on, sleep power off and HDMI input switching using a compatible television and HDMI controls.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/apple-tv-4k-remote-control-receiver-atvbbe2477c9/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026tvOS 26 receiver control chapter explicitly supports HDMI-CEC for TV/receiver control. Legacy review independently demonstrates automatic TV power and input switching via HDMI-CEC.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states TV or receiver control via IR or CEC. Footnote 5 identifies power, input switching, volume and mute.

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

Yes10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026December 2017 update explicitly identifies tvOS 11.2 as adding automatic frame-rate matching on original hardware.14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Current maker matching article supports Apple TV 4K output matching. Original review December 5, 2017 update explicitly identifies tvOS 11.2 enabling native frame-rate matching. Compatible apps and display apply. This was not in launch tvOS 11.0.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches Apple TV 4K output refresh rate to content. App and television support apply. Current software capability.

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

Yes10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026December 2017 update explicitly identifies tvOS 11.2 as adding SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision range matching.14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Current maker matching article supports Apple TV 4K original-content dynamic range. Original review documents tvOS 11.2 adding SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision matching in December 2017. Not a launch feature.

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Dynamic Range switches Apple TV 4K output to the original content dynamic range. Compatible display formats and app support apply.

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

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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.264, HEVC, MPEG-47Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Video Formats lists H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. Later software decoders in specific apps do not become a hardware codec claim.

H.264, HEVC, MPEG-46Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists AVC/H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. VP9 software playback reported in tests is not a maker hardware-decoding claim and is not added here.

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

AApple TV 4K (2017)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	3840	2160	Not available
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p60, Main/Main 10. The shown H.264 and HEVC Main 60 fps limits are explicitly SDR-scoped. HEVC Main 10 rate stays unset because the existing table cannot distinguish its SDR60 claim from an unproved HDR limit. Current maker Dolby Vision/HDR10 row states 2160p without a rate. H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower has no stated resolution/rate. MPEG-4 Simple is 640 x 480 at 30 fps. No profile name is overloaded and no HDR rate is inferred.11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker defines 4K as 3840 x 2160, qualifying the published 2160p rows. Dynamic-range-specific limits remain a schema gap.

BApple TV 4K (2022)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	Not available	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main	Not available	3840	2160	60
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	3840	2160	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: SDR AVC/HEVC Main/Main 10 up to 2160p60, HDR HEVC Main 10 up to 2160p60, H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower, MPEG-4 Simple 640 x 480 at 30 fps. Bit depth is not inferred from the profile name. Baseline row has no stated resolution or rate.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. This width only qualifies the published 2160p rows.

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

M4V, MP4, MOV7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple. Arbitrary codecs in those containers are not implied.

M4V, MP4, MOV6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple playback. This is not a claim of arbitrary codecs in those containers.

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

FairPlay Streaming15Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official FairPlay Streaming technical note identifies Apple TV as a supported encrypted-video client. No security level is inferred.

FairPlay Streaming12Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Debugging FairPlay Streaming Overview explicitly identifies Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is inferred.

Audio

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

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Current first-generation Audio Formats explicitly lists these formats, including later Dolby Atmos support. Original 2017 reviews describe Atmos as absent then. This is current supported software, not a launch promise. Format decoding does not establish unchanged passthrough.

HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these supported formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

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

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

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Current first-generation Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. This arrived through later software and requires compatible content and downstream equipment.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream audio equipment are required.

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.

2.0, 5.116Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in that output mode. Input-format 7.1 names alone are not used to infer a 7.1 output limit.

2.0, 5.113Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 7 October 2026Audio Format settings explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only mode and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 mode. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder-format listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output configuration.

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

Yes17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual explicitly lists headphones as Bluetooth accessories for supported Apple TV 4K models, including first generation. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual explicitly lists headphones among Bluetooth accessories that can connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth version alone is not used as proof.

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

Apple A10X Fusion7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Processor section explicitly names A10X Fusion with 64-bit architecture. No iPad clock or core configuration is borrowed.18Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 identifies Apple APL1071/343S00198 A10X Fusion processor on exact first-generation hardware.

Apple A15 Bionic6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Processor section explicitly names A15 Bionic chip. No iPhone core count or clock is inherited.

CPU

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CPU cores

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

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GPU

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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.

3GB18Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 explicitly identifies SK Hynix 2 GB and 1 GB LPDDR4 packages for a stated total of 3 GB. Exact reference unit has 32 GB flash. No capacity is calculated from an unlabelled package.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison table, Apple TV 4K (2017) column, explicitly states 3 GB RAM for the 32/64 GB model family.

4GB9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, RAM row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: 4 GB. The row covers the 64/128 GB 2022 model family.

RAM type

LPDDR418Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511Read 7 October 2026Step 6 explicitly names both memory packages as LPDDR4. Later generation comparison independently names first-generation RAM LPDDR4, not LPDDR4X.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware table first-generation 2017 column explicitly identifies LPDDR4. Later A12 and A15 subtype labels are not inherited.

LPDDR4X9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, RAM row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column explicitly identifies LPDDR4X.

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

32, 64GB7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Capacity section explicitly lists 32 GB and 64 GB. Decimal marketed GB, actual formatted capacity less. Variant rows identify capacities and their original maker launch prices.

64, 128GB6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Capacity: 64 GB for Wi-Fi model and 128 GB for Wi-Fi + Ethernet. Base list collects both sold options. Variants identify their own capacities. Decimal GB, actual formatted capacity is less.

Storage type

NVMe SSD19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware generation table Storage type row explicitly lists NVMe SSD for Apple TV 4K (2017). Teardown identifies NAND flash medium on its 32 GB unit, which does not establish a conflicting interface claim.

NVMe SSD9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Hardware specification table, Storage type row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: NVMe SSD. This is a secondary stated interface/storage description, not inferred from NAND chips.

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.

No7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces image and list identify only HDMI, Ethernet and mains connection, with no data USB or card slot. No network stream is treated as attached storage expansion.20Reviewtomsguide.com/us/apple-tv-4k,review-4693.htmlRead 7 October 2026Design/ports section explicitly says a media server can supply personal files but a thumb drive cannot be plugged in for playback. Maker and teardown complete connector list has only mains, HDMI and Ethernet. Under attached-storage definition, network NAS streaming does not qualify. No added local app/media capacity is supported.

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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.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 57Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces states 802.11ac Wi-Fi. This is Wi-Fi 5, not later-generation Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi 66Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Both third-generation identity sections explicitly list simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 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.

MIMO7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states MIMO without an antenna/stream count. No unproved 2x2 count is added.

2x2 MIMO6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO.

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

1,000Mbps7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states Gigabit Ethernet. Rated link speed is 1000 Mbps, not measured throughput.

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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.

5.07Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Device Ports and Interfaces explicitly lists Bluetooth 5.0. Supplied first-generation remote instead lists Bluetooth 4.0, kept distinct in its source note.

5.06Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both device Connectivity sections state Bluetooth 5.0. The remote is separately identified as Bluetooth 5.0.

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.

AApple TV 4K (2017)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.0a	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact Ports and Interfaces image and list identify one HDMI, one Ethernet and one mains input. Remote Lightning is not a device port. Later-model ARC/eARC is not inherited.

BApple TV 4K (2022)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output
AC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity diagram and Wi-Fi list identify one HDMI output and one mains input. The canonical Wi-Fi model has no Ethernet socket. Remote USB-C is not counted as a device port.

Smart home

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Thread border router

No19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly says Apple TV 4K (2017) supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN but not Thread. This is the original first-generation hardware, not 2021 or Ethernet third generation.

No9Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly states the 64 GB version supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN but not Thread. The 128 GB model is separately identified as a Thread border router.

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

Yes19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly states Apple TV 4K (2017) supports Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN. Current Apple Home setup and supported later tvOS are required. Thread accessories require a separate Thread border router.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker Home hub and Matter article explains Apple TV home-hub setup and adding Matter accessories. Thread-enabled accessories need a compatible Thread hub/router, which this first-generation box does not contain.

Yes15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026About home hubs and Matter accessories states a home hub is needed to add Matter accessories in Apple Home. Set up Apple TV as a home hub states Apple TV becomes a hub after assigning a room. Wi-Fi Matter accessories do not require built-in Thread.

Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly names the 2017 hardware as supporting Matter over Wi-Fi/LAN. Original maker launch separately identifies HomeKit home-hub functions.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker article identifies Apple TV as an Apple Home hub with Matter accessories. The exact 2017 model has later Wi-Fi/LAN Matter support through tvOS, not a 2017 launch Matter promise.

Apple Home, Matter15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Apple TV can be an Apple Home hub and add/control Matter accessories. Thread accessories need the separately supported Thread border router, absent on canonical Wi-Fi 64 GB hardware.

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (1st generation)22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Official remote identification says first-generation Siri Remote ships with Apple TV 4K first generation. Original 2017 supplied revision has a white ring around Menu. Later second/third-generation replacements are excluded.

Siri Remote (3rd generation)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote (3rd generation) section and In the Box identify the supplied remote. Apple TV Remote is the regional name for the same hardware where Siri is not supported.

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Supplied Siri Remote Features explicitly lists Bluetooth 4.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth is the device link, IR is used for other equipment. Device Bluetooth 5.0 is separate.

Bluetooth, Infrared16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Third-generation remote Connectivity lists Bluetooth 5.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth communicates with Apple TV. IR controls other equipment.

Remote microphone

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Maker remote image is explicitly labelled Dual microphones for Siri. This proves microphone presence on original supplied remote, not a microphone on the box.

Yes17Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-2022Read 7 October 2026Interface and Apps section describes the side microphone button and speaking a film, show, actor or service name into the remote. No microphone count is inferred.

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

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original announcement describes Siri discovery and voice interaction on Apple TV. Remote microphone capability is independently labelled by the maker. Supported country and language are required.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section describes using the Siri Remote to request personalized recommendations. Siri needs a supported country, region and language.

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

Power, Volume, Input switching10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026First impressions explicitly describes automatic TV power on from remote, power off through holding TV button and selecting Sleep, volume control and automatic HDMI input switching. Compatible TV and HDMI-CEC/IR setup are required. No dedicated power or mute button is implied.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/apple-tv-4k-remote-control-receiver-atvbbe2477c9/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual independently documents TV/receiver power and IR or HDMI-CEC volume control. Input switching is directly observed in the exact original review.

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote feature and footnote 5 explicitly identify TV/receiver control via IR or CEC: power on/off, input switching to Apple TV, volume and mute. Equipment compatibility applies.

Remote finder

No23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Maker remote-finding eligibility explicitly requires Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote second generation or later. Original supplied first-generation remote is excluded. Upgrading the remote is not represented as original box hardware.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Find your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation) and later: iPhone requires iOS 17 or later and Apple TV requires tvOS 17 or later. This is later software proximity finding, not a launch feature or an audible remote speaker.

Remote backlight

No24Press articlemacobserver.com/columns-opinions/apple-tv-4k-didnt-fix-awful-siri-remoteRead 7 October 2026September 14, 2017 column explicitly says keys are not backlit and identifies the new white Menu ring revision. Public web reader exposed the source despite raw HTTP 403.

No17Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-tv-4k-2022Read 7 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies the lack of a backlight on the supplied 2022 Siri Remote.

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

Built-in rechargeable battery22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026First-generation remote Battery section explicitly identifies internal, non-user-replaceable battery rechargeable by Lightning. No unproved cell rating is copied from a different remote revision.

Built-in rechargeable battery16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Third-generation Battery section states internal, non-user-replaceable battery rechargeable with USB-C. No unstated cell capacity is stored.

Remote charging port

Lightning7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly identifies Lightning connector for charging.

USB-C6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly lists USB-C connector for charging. USB-C cable and charger are sold separately.

Software

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

tvOS10Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original review specification list identifies tvOS. Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide supports first generation. Current tvOS 27 guide excludes it, so no future/27-only support is promised.

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch introduction explicitly says the third-generation Apple TV 4K runs tvOS.

Operating system at launch

tvOS 11.010Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original review specification list identifies tvOS 11.0. December update separately names later 11.2 features.

tvOS 16.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Apple TV specifications table, OS at launch row, Apple TV 4K (2022) column: tvOS 16.1. Later supported versions are not a launch version.

App store

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original announcement explicitly discusses apps and games in the App Store on the new Apple TV 4K.

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Launch release describes the App Store and app access on Apple TV. No alternate app store is inferred.

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

AirPlay 23Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Built for the Biggest Screen original release names AirPlay and upcoming AirPlay 2. Later review establishes delivered support, not just the forecast.19Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Generation comparison and supported tvOS feature discussion identify AirPlay 2 for original 2017 hardware. Original maker launch promised it later, so it is not described as present in launch tvOS 11.0.

AirPlay 29Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026OS and features table lists AirPlay 2. Media player section names AirPlay 2 as a tvOS feature. This is a supported software protocol, not Google Cast.

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

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/apple-tv-4k-brings-home-the-magic-of-cinema-with-4k-and-hdrRead 7 October 2026Original maker release explicitly identifies Siri. Supported region, language and app restrictions apply.

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section names Siri. Supported region, language and content/app restrictions 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.

Yes25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/siri-devices-control-apple-tv-4k-atvb8f6c5cdb/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide allows Siri on linked HomePod, iPhone or iPad to play items/open apps on Apple TV 4K. Commands include Play Ted Lasso on the TV and Open HBO Max on the TV. Compatible linked device, Apple Home room naming and supported software are required. The same guide explicitly supports first generation. No built-in far-field microphone or button-free operation of the supplied press-to-talk remote is implied.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple explicitly describes hands-free Hey Siri control while wearing AirPods. Compatible AirPods and supported software are required. This does not mean the box has a built-in far-field microphone.

Mobile remote platforms

iOS26Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 manual explicitly permits iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum includes iPadOS here. Apple Watch support is documented but has no separate enum in this field.

iOS19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 7 October 2026Manual explicitly supports iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch support is documented but not a separate platform enum here.

Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation Accessibility Features include list. No later-generation-only feature is copied from another specification sheet.

VoiceOver, Zoom, Hover Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Accessibility section Features include list. This is current supported software, not a statement that every named feature was present at launch.

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.

Apple Arcade8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide includes Apple Arcade subscription and game use for its supported Apple TV models, including first generation. This is delivered later software, not a 2017 launch service. Subscription, region and individual game compatibility apply.

Apple Arcade3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Experience the Best of Apple section explicitly names Apple Arcade gaming. Subscription and service availability conditions apply.

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

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers27Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 game-controller chapter explicitly lists these controllers for supported Apple TV models. Later controller support is not a 2017 launch promise. Firmware, game and controller-specific restrictions apply.

Sony DualShock 4, Sony DualSense, Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Xbox Adaptive Controller, MFi-compatible game controllers20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual opening paragraph explicitly lists these supported controllers. Current firmware, app and controller-specific requirements apply. Bluetooth alone is not proof.

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states built-in power supply. In the Box includes mains cord, not an external device adapter.

Internal AC6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Both Connectivity sections explicitly list built-in power supply. Mains voltage is specified in Electrical and Environmental Requirements.

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

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W (label rating)28Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/76c60cebc7cb22e3442dc0a5e396067a0b2c35d295df2532ddcdea7c97219ae6.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published Apple A1842 label drawing first line states 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 A and 15 W. Literal electrical input ratings are retained. Label rating and internal power-supply output are not treated as maximum actual device consumption. Public web PDF extraction was readable.

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Electrical and Environmental Requirements: line voltage 100 V to 240 V AC and frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz. No maximum wattage is inferred from the input voltage.

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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0.5W21Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_Oct2022.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report page 9, power consumption table: Sleep/Network Standby at 230 V is 0.50 W. ENERGY STAR set-top box test method. All energy values assume Wi-Fi. Default sleep after 15 minutes or manual sleep/power button. Network ports remain active unless power is removed. This is a maker claim, not a reviewer measurement.

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.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Apple TV 4K Size and Weight: width 98 mm, height 35 mm and depth 98 mm. Body only, excluding remote and cords.

Width93Height31Depth93mm(3.7 × 1.2 × 3.7 in)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: width 93 mm, height 31 mm, depth 93 mm for device body. Both configurations share these published dimensions.

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

425g(15 oz)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Apple TV 4K Size and Weight explicitly states 425 g. Manufacturer notes configuration/manufacturing variation. Remote is separately weighed.

208g(7.3 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: Wi-Fi model weight 208 g. Wi-Fi + Ethernet is separately 214 g. 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.

Width38Height124Depth6.3mm(1.5 × 4.9 × 0.2 in)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 38 mm, height 124 mm, depth 6.3 mm. Original supplied remote, not later 136 mm model.

Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 35 mm, height 136 mm and depth 9.25 mm. These are remote dimensions, not box dimensions.

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

45g(1.6 oz)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight explicitly states 45 g for original remote with its built-in rechargeable battery. Not later 63 g or 66 g hardware.

66g(2.3 oz)6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: 66 g. Remote has its internal rechargeable battery. Maker notes manufacturing/configuration variation.

Certifications

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FCC ID

BCGA184229Regulatory filingdevice.report/m/b9e88e7ec130cff8ea42c1acca74fe7713855628e7e39d0c4c47337e5ab52e55.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple attestation dated August 7, 2017 explicitly maps Model A1842 to FCC ID BCGA1842. Public web reader returned the complete one-page maker regulatory statement. This is the box ID, not remote ID.

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Other certifications

CSA28Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/76c60cebc7cb22e3442dc0a5e396067a0b2c35d295df2532ddcdea7c97219ae6.pdfRead 7 October 2026Published Apple A1842 device-label drawing explicitly names the CSA agency marking and depicts it on the device. This is a maker-labelled certification claim for this product, not a factory-company certification. No standard number or current registry status is inferred.

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In the box

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In the box

Apple TV 4K, Siri Remote (1st generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation In the Box list. The supplied remote is the original white Menu ring revision. No HDMI cable is included.

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation), Siri Remote (3rd generation), Power cord, Documentation6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026US In the Box list. HDMI cable and USB-C charging cable are not included in the 2022 retail box.

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.

No7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly states HDMI cable sold separately. No HDMI cable appears in the complete In the Box list.

No6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly says HDMI cable sold separately. Store What is in the Box also states HDMI and USB-C cables sold separately.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119297Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation official product technical page. Current third-generation marketing page is not used for old hardware.

www.apple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gb4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-tv/apple-tv-4k/64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact 64 GB Wi-Fi maker purchase page, with the third-generation reference model named in Product Information.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119297Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111929Read 7 October 2026Exact first-generation maker HTML technical specification sheet.

support.apple.com/en-us/1118396Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Maker technical specifications for the third-generation Apple TV 4K. This is an HTML specification sheet.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/26/tvos/268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Version-pinned tvOS 26 guide. Its model chapter explicitly supports Apple TV 4K first generation and later. tvOS 27-only features are not inherited.31Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/which-apple-tv-model-do-i-have-atvbac878c90/26/tvos/26Read 7 October 2026Pinned tvOS 26 model chapter explicitly states supported models include Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K first generation and later. This proves first-generation applicability of the pinned manual. Individually conditional features are not inherited merely because the guide covers the box.

support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current Apple TV 4K User Guide. Software features below are current supported capabilities, not all launch promises.

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.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple US one-year limited hardware warranty explicitly includes Apple TV and original packaged accessories for one year from original retail purchase. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights are separate. The earlier Philippines-only service URL is replaced with direct canonical-region producer terms.30Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-emea-english.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple EMEA one-year limited hardware warranty explicitly includes Apple TV and original packaged accessories. One-year producer warranty is separate from statutory consumer-law rights and paid AppleCare.

1year8Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 7 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page states every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. Optional three-year AppleCare protection and statutory rights are excluded.

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