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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.

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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.

SEI804HM1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026The maker page names no model number. SEI804HM is the factory model that the AndroidTVBOX review and the Android TV Guide database give for the maker SEI Robotics. The retailer code HBR4KP01 belongs to the Dune HD edition listing and is not stored.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review gives the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database code name SEI804HM (YYJ), maker SEI Robotics.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

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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.

Available8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker store, read through its public products feed on 2026-10-15: EU and UK variants in stock, US variant sold out.

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.

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.

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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.

$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.

$149.993Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review says the box can be found on the Homatics website for $149.99 USD. The maker US store still lists 149.99 USD. US store prices exclude sales tax. No EUR launch price was found.

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.

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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, EU, UK8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Store variants by plug type: US, EU and UK.

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.

White and Grey1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Color row reads White and Grey. Product photos show a white body with a rose gold top panel.

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.

Box2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a box that sits on its own with a separate HDMI cable and power cord.

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 × 2160px1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Resolution row lists 480i/p to 4Kx2K. The overview page says 4K Ultra HD at up to 60fps.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: 4K Ultra HD streaming at up to 60fps with HDMI 2.1. The Dune HD sheet says HDMI 2.1 up to 4Kp60 for the same hardware.

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.

BHomatics Box R 4K Plus

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

Source2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026One 4K 60 fps row from the overview text. HDR pairing, bit depth and chroma are not published.

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, HLG1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Dolby Vision only. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG come from the AndroidTVBOX review and the Dune HD sheet.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Streaming services reach 4K at 60 fps with HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision up to 4Kp60.

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.

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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.

2.11Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2. The AndroidTVBOX spec line says HDCP 2.3. The maker value is stored.

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.

2.21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2.

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.

Yes3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: HDMI-CEC support. The remote can be set up to operate the TV.

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.

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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.

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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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-12Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview names AV1 support. The other codecs come from the Dune HD sheet and the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review video test plays AV1, H.265/HEVC, VP9, H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 samples. AV1 4K samples were not smooth in Kodi and worked better in MX Player or VLC. The Dune HD sheet lists the same codecs.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet video decoding: AV1, VP9 profile 2, H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), VC1, MPEG4, MPEG2, MPEG1.

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.

BHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	Not available	3840	2160	60	Not available
HEVC	Main	5.0	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	Main	5.1	3840	2160	30	10

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review Video Decode list: AV1 MP-10 at L5.1 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.265 HEVC MP at L5.0 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.264 AVC MP at L5.1 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 30 fps. The list matches the Amlogic S905X4 chip limits, so it is chip level evidence listed by the reviewer for this device. 4K 60 fps playback of HEVC and VP9 files was tested OK. 4Kx2K is stored as 3840 x 2160.

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.

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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.

Widevine L1, PlayReady SL30001Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Widevine Level Support Level 1, PlayReady Support SL3000.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Widevine L1, PlayReady 3000 and CENC ClearKey. PlayReady 3000 is the SL3000 level the maker lists.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Widevine L1.

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.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC, HE-AAC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists DTS and Dolby Atmos as supported. The other formats come from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, MS12, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, DTS 5.1 and 7.1 and Dolby Atmos. Which of these decode on the box and which pass through is not separated by the review.

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 Digital, Dolby Atmos3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Atmos Passthrough and tests Dolby Digital 5.1 passthrough over HDMI as working. Passthrough of the other formats is not stated for the stock firmware.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Dolby Atmos Support. The overview page says Atmos plays when connected to compatible TVs and speakers.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

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.

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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

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.

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the Bluetooth interface connects remotes, keyboards, mice, joysticks, speakers, headphones and headsets.

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.

Amlogic S905X4-K3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review names the Amlogic S905X4-K SoC, a quad-core A55 up to 2.0 GHz, and the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD edition sheet: Amlogic S905X4-K with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS licenses. This is the Dune HD co-branded edition of the same hardware, not the Homatics store item. Hardware rows that match the Homatics spec tab and the AndroidTVBOX review are used. Dune HD media center features and the black color are not taken over.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4. The maker and reviews give the -K variant.

CPU

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Quad-core Cortex-A551Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab CPU chipset: Quad-core Cortex-A55. The maker names no SoC.

CPU cores

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41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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

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2GHz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Powered by a 2Ghz quad-core processor. The AndroidTVBOX review also gives up to 2.0 GHz.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026

GPU

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ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists ARM Mali-G31. The MP2 suffix comes from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.

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.

4GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 4GB LPDDR4. The AndroidTVBOX review lists 4GB DDR4, which names the family. The maker type is stored.

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.

LPDDR41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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.

32GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: eMMC 32GB. No microSD slot per the AndroidTVBOX review.

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.

eMMC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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.

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the USB 3.0 host port takes USB flash drives, HDD or SSD for media playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.

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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USB storage for media playback4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026USB flash drive, HDD or SSD for media playback.

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 61Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 6.

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 pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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 MIMO3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac 2T2R Wi-Fi 6 module AP6275SR3. The Dune HD sheet also says 2T2R. 2T2R is stored as 2x2.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax Dual Band 2.4+5 GHz 2T2R.

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.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Ethernet row: 1000Mbps.

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.

5.01Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the box. The remote can differ.

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.

BHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-C	2	Not available	Reserved for accessories (rear: DVB tuner, bottom: smart speaker)	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
Other	1	Not available	Optical S/PDIF audio output	Not available
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review of the October 2022 unit. Side: USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A and a recovery hole. Back: S/PDIF optical, AV port, RJ45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, one USB Type-C and the DC jack. Bottom: a second USB Type-C. The Dune HD sheet says the AV jack was removed in batches from May 2023, so it is not stored. The USB-C ports are reserved accessory ports.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: 1x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0, optical S/PDIF, rear and bottom reserved ports (DVB-T/T2/C tuner and smart speaker), 12V 1.5A DC input. The analog A/V jack is absent in batches from May 2023 and later. The bottom port exists only in those batches per Dune, but the October 2022 review unit already had it.7Reviewarecenze.czRead 15 October 2026March 2025 review of the current box counts 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB-C and no AV output. The bottom USB-C is hard to reach.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

G103Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents name the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. The Dune HD sheet says batches from May 2023 ship a larger remote, so the model can differ by batch.

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, Infrared3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: bundled G10 Bluetooth voice remote with buttons to control the TV. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Bluetooth remote with an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: G10 voice remote, voice commands work.

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.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant button on the supplied remote.

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, Volume2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: power on your TV and adjust the volume with a single remote. Whether this uses IR or HDMI-CEC is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

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.

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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.

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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.

AAA batteries3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list AAA batteries. The count is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says newer batches ship a bigger remote, which may differ.

Remote charging port

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

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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.

Android TV2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Android TV. The page names no version.

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.

Android TV 113Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Google certified Android TV 11 with kernel 5.4.180. Later firmware reached Android 12 and 14 per the Android TV Guide database and retailers.

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.

Google Play3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review plays Google Play games and apps for Android TV.

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.

Google Cast2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: cast from devices to the TV with 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.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: press the Google Assistant button on the remote. No hands-free claim is made.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

GeForce NOW3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: cloud gaming via GeForce NOW works.

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.

Bluetooth game controllers2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: pair with Bluetooth gamepads. No controller models are named.

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.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: DC input with a 1.5 m power line, so the adapter is external.

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.

12.0 V / 1.5 A or 12.0 V / 1 A1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab DC Input row reads 12.0V/ 1.5A or 12.0V/ 1A. The maker does not say which adapter ships in which region. No watt figure is published.

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.

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.

Width114Height28Depth114mm(4.5 × 1.1 × 4.5 in)1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Length/Width/Thickness: 114/114/28mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. The weight row is empty.

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.

265g(9.3 oz)6Retailer pagesatking.de/en/homatics-box-r-4k-uhd-plus-android-14-mediaplayer-with-air-mouseRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec table lists 265 g and 114 x 114 x 28 mm. The maker lists no weight. Another listing says 0.3 kg and arecenze says 0.7 kg, which looks like a shipping weight. Whether the 265 g includes the remote is not stated, so it is read as the box alone.

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.

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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.

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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.

2AOVU-SX6BHET5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AOVU-SX6BHET, written here as 2AOVU-SX6BHET. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

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.

Google Android TV certification, Netflix certification, Amazon Prime Video certification3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: Google ATV, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video certifications, plus CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH. Only the three service certifications are stored. No certificate IDs are published.

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.

Box R 4K Plus, Bluetooth voice remote, 12 V 1.5 A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, Quick manual3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: box, 12V/1.5A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, quick manual and the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. Satking bundles with a second remote or a tuner are not stored.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview setup step 1: plug the box into the TV with the included HDMI cable.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list an HDMI cable.

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.homatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plus2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

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.

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specification1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Maker specification tab for the Box R 4K Plus. It has no ports row and no weight.

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.

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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.

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.

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