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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.

MDZ-28-AA, PFJ4151EU7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Estonian retailer lists the EU product code PFJ4151EU. eBay listings pair the same EAN with MPN MDZ-28-AA.

GTIN / EAN

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69714081570447Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026EAN 6971408157044 for PFJ4151EU, black, 2 GB and 8 GB.

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.

19 April 20233Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Press report dated 19 April 2023 that Xiaomi introduced the box. The maker published no dated launch post that was found.

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.

Available5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Test of 25 July 2023 with a price list updated 13 September 2026 that still shows shops selling the box.

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.

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen-with-more-powerful-processor-revealed.986381.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) follows the TV Box S (2nd Gen) and calls the 2nd Gen its predecessor.

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.

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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.

DE, ES, EE, LV, PL7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Sold in Estonia with the EU code. The maker has a German spec tab, Xataka reports Spanish sales, LMT lists it in Latvia and x-kom in Poland.8Press articlexatakahome.com/centro-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-caracteristicas-precio-ficha-tecnicaRead 15 October 202616 May 2023 report that the box is on sale in Spain through Amazon.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a TV Box with a separate HDMI cable and a separate power adapter.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Output Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160).

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.

60Hz7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec: display output 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 fps. The maker states the 60 FPS only for the video decoder. Mezha says the HDMI bandwidth limits output to 4K at 60 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.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

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

Source7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Single 4K 60 Hz row from the retailer spec. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing 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 Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 is added from the reviews listed below.3Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Reports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10 under color and HDR and in its certification line.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Socket table lists HDMI 2.1 with a count of 1. Mezha and ProfesionalReview say the real bandwidth matches HDMI 2.0. The maker value is kept and no optional HDMI 2.1 feature is implied.

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.

Yes4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists HDMI-CEC available and a setup assistant for TV volume and power keys.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: HDMI-CEC is supported for TV basics.

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.

HEVC, VP9, H.264, AV13Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Reports 4K playback in AV1, VP9 and HEVC.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware playback tests list H.264, H.265 and VP9 as OK. AV1 4K at 24 fps 10-bit plays only in streaming apps such as YouTube and the internal player. The review text also claims native 4K60 HDR support for AV1, which the test table does not show.

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.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Codec	Profile	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
HEVC	Main 10	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	3840	2160	60	10

Source4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review playback tests: H.265 4K 60 fps 10-bit HDR OK, VP9 Profile 2 4K 60 fps 10-bit HDR OK. These are test results that match the maker's up to 4K 60 FPS claim, not a proved ceiling. The 8K VP9 row and the AV1 rows are not stored.

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, PlayReady4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review DRM line: Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady.6Spec 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 Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. Decoding and passthrough roles are not separated by the maker.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

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.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Overview page states Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD and the footnote requires streaming content and devices that support Dolby Atmos decoding. Content, app and HDMI audio path requirements apply.

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, 5.1, 7.14Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review audio settings: HDMI 7.1 and SPDIF 5.1 for Dolby and DTS bitstreams. SPDIF is not compatible with streaming apps. PCM is stereo only with downmix. Those routes give 2.0, 5.1 and 7.1.

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.

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

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

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 S905X44Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names Amlogic S905X4 and the device code MiTV-AFKR0 jaws.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review names Amlogic S905X4.6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4 with code MDZ-28-AA / MiTV-AFKR0 / jaws.

CPU

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Quad-core Cortex-A551Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Quad-Core Cortex-A55 with no clock speed.

CPU cores

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41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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

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2GHz4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review CPU performance row: Min 0.5 GHz, Working 1.2 GHz, Max 2 GHz on this device. The 2 GHz figure is a reviewer reading, not a maker claim.

GPU

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ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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.

2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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.

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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.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists 8GB ROM. The overview footnote says usable space is lower.

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.

eMMC4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists 8 GB eMMC with about 3.5 GB free.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 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.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Ports section: insert a USB flash disk for local video playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: expandable with a USB memory. Media use is stored. App installation on USB 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 playback2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026USB flash disk for local video playback, as the maker states.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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 54Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review states Wifi 5 and regrets that Wi-Fi 6 is missing. Smartzone and Taenk (802.11ac) agree. The maker names no generation.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: Wi-Fi 5 only, no external antenna.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz. It names no Wi-Fi generation.

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 MIMO11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2023/08/09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Spanish review spec list: Wi-Fi 5 dual band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 with MIMO, throughput above 1 Gbps. The maker names no stream count. The same review gives HDMI 2.0a in its port list and HDMI 2.1 in its text, so it is not used for the HDMI version.

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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Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Ports section: Support USB to ethernet adapter. The box has no built-in Ethernet port.

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.

5.21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	Media storage and peripherals
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	Audio output
DC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Socket table: HDMI 2.1 x1, USB 2.0 x1, power interface x1, audio output x1. The overview page calls the audio output a headphone jack for external speakers. Reviews say the jack also carries S/PDIF.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists one HDMI 2.1 output, one USB 2.0 Type-A, no SD slot and a 3.5 mm audio output. The test results are behind a login and were not used.

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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.

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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, Infrared2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Overview: 360 degree Bluetooth and IR remote control. The footnote says remote appearance and functions vary between markets.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 20264Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: Bluetooth remote with a microphone for Google Assistant.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Press the Google Assistant button on the remote. Google Assistant is not available in every language and country.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Built-in IR controls power and volume of the TV or soundbar.

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.

2 AAA batteries (not included)5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Remote needs 2 AAA batteries that are not included. China-Gadgets says the same.

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.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Google TV.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

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 OS 114Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review tested Google TV 11 (32-bit). Smartzone and China-Gadgets also report Android TV 11 at launch. Later firmware can differ.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Test of 25 July 2023: Android TV 11 with the Google TV interface.

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 Play4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Google Play for Google TV is installed.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Chromecast built-in requires Chromecast-enabled apps. AndroidPCtv reports no Miracast and no AirPlay.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review media sharing line: Google Cast yes, Miracast no, AirPlay no.

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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant, started from the remote button. The global page also says Ok Google, which is not taken as proof of hands-free control.

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 NOW4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says cloud gaming such as NVIDIA GeForce NOW works, or by installing its APK. Account and region requirements 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.

USB game controllers, Bluetooth game controllers4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: compatible with Bluetooth or USB gamepads. Models are not 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 adapter4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a DC adapter (5.2 V) and a round power connector on the back. Smartzone says barrel connector. The adapter rating differs between reviews (2.1 A and 2 A), so no adapter output is stored.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: external power adapter with a barrel connector.

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.

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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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3W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review Consumption row reads Off 0.9W, Min 3W, Working 3.8W, Max 7W. Min is read as the lowest reading with the box on and idle. The review gives no method, meter, firmware or measurement point. The Working and Max values are not stored because their app and load are unstated.

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

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0.9W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review Consumption row: Off 0.9W. Read as the standby reading, since the box has no hard power switch. Method, meter, firmware and network state are not published.

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.

Width95.25Height16.7Depth95.25mm(3.8 × 0.7 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker: length 95.25 mm, width 95.25 mm, thickness 16.7 mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. AndroidPCtv lists 95 x 95 x 19 mm and 85 g. The maker values win.

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.

142g(5 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker 142 g. Taenk lists the same 142 g. AndroidPCtv lists 85 g, which is not used.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists 142 g, the same as the maker.

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.

2AIMR-MITVMDZ28AA6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AIMRMITVMDZ28AA, written here as 2AIMR-MITVMDZ28AA like the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 1st gen entry. 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 TV certified4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review calls it a certified Google TV device and its audio and video certification line names Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and HDR10. Only the Google TV certification is stored. No certificate ID is 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.

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen), Remote control, Power adapter, HDMI cable, User manual1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Packaging table: box, remote control, user manual, power adapter, HDMI cable. Remote batteries are not listed. Smartzone and China-Gadgets say the batteries are not included.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Packaging table lists one separate 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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Global maker specs tab. The UK, DE and AE spec tabs carry identical values.

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.

www.manualslib.com/manual/3916304/Xiaomi-Mdz-28-Aa.html10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3916304/Xiaomi-Mdz-28-Aa.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ten-page Important product information booklet titled MDZ-28-AA, hosted on ManualsLib. Only the page title and table of contents were readable, so no value comes from it. Xiaomi publishes no separate user guide that was found.

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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