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Apple TV 4K (2021) vs Homatics Box R 4K Plus
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63 of 88 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 43 streaming devices.
- RAMA: 3GBB: 4GBHomatics is 1 GB higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 98 × 35 mm
- BHomatics: 114 × 28 mm
Weight
0 to 500 g
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
A2169, MXGY2LL/A, MXH02LL/A7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation Apple TV 4K section explicitly identifies A2169, introduced 2021, in 32 GB and 64 GB capacities.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-06-21-2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US education institution catalogue dated June 21, 2021, Apple TV table: MXGY2LL/A is 32 GB and MXH02LL/A is 64 GB, both introduced April 20, 2021. Only exact product identifiers are taken from this education catalogue, not a standard retail launch price.
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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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Apple TV 4K (2017)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple's identification page lists the 2017 model as the 1st generation and the 2021 model as the 2nd generation of Apple TV 4K.9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Apple's April 2021 release announces the next generation of Apple TV 4K and calls the earlier box the previous-generation Apple TV 4K.
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Successor
Apple TV 4K (2022)7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Official identification names 2021 as second generation and 2022 as third generation of Apple TV 4K. The link is generation succession, not a sibling configuration.10Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-next-generation-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Maker calls the 2022 A15-powered box the next generation, compared with the previous generation. Official model identification names it third generation after the 2021 second generation.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, DE9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly includes the US among the more than 30 initial countries and regions. Only explicitly proved US and German markets are listed.11Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability explicitly states availability in Germany in the second half of May 2021.
Colours
Form factor
Video output
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Max output resolution
3840 × 2160px12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces footnote 4 explicitly states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker format article defines its 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact second-generation output claim.
Max output refresh rate
Video output modes
AApple TV 4K (2021)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Source7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation A2169 section states HDMI 2.1 output up to 4K60 HDR10 and Dolby Vision. This records a supported output combination, not every lower-resolution maximum. Chroma and bit depth are not stated.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines 4K resolution as 3840 x 2160.
BHomatics Box R 4K Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
HDR formats
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 profiles
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HDMI version
HDCP version
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HDMI-CEC
Automatic frame rate matching
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Dynamic range matching
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Upscaling
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Video decoding
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Video codecs
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 limits
AApple TV 4K (2021)
| Codec | Profile | Level | Width (px) | Height (px) | Max frame rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.264 | Not available | Not available | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| HEVC | Main | Not available | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| HEVC | Main 10 | Not available | 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| H.264 | Baseline | 3.0 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| MPEG-4 | Simple | Not available | 640 | 480 | 30 |
Source12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats: H.264/HEVC SDR up to 2160p60, HEVC Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG up to 2160p60, H.264 Baseline level 3.0 or lower, MPEG-4 Simple 640 x 480 at 30 fps. Main/Main 10 names are stored only on HEVC rows. Bit depth is not inferred. Baseline resolution and rate are unknown.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Maker format article defines the 4K video frame as 3840 x 2160, qualifying the 2160p rows only.
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 |
Video containers
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DRM systems
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 formats
HE-AAC v1, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Decoding support is distinct from unchanged compressed 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 formats
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Dolby Atmos
Audio channel configurations
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Max audio sample rate
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Max audio bit depth
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Bluetooth audio output
Bluetooth audio codecs
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Processor and memory
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System on chip
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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CPU cores
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Max CPU clock
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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.
RAM
3GB15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list states 3 GB RAM. Game console section says FlatpanelsHD confirmed 3 GB in A12 Apple TV 4K. Review explicitly has both 32 GB and 64 GB units.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+2021+Teardown/142845Read 7 October 2026Teardown step 6 identifies Micron MT53D384M64D4SB-046 XT:E 3 GB mobile SDRAM on the A12 package in the tested 32 GB A2169. Reviewer independently confirms 3 GB for the family.
RAM type
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Storage
Storage type
Expandable storage
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Storage expansion methods
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Wi-Fi MIMO
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 speed
Optional Ethernet adapter support
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Bluetooth version
Ports
AApple TV 4K (2021)
| Connector | Count | Version | Role | Data speed (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 1 | 2.1 | Video and audio output with ARC/eARC | Not available |
| Ethernet | 1 | Not available | Network | 1 |
| AC power | 1 | Not available | Power input | Not available |
Source12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces and its image identify one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet and one mains input. Remote Lightning is not a device port.17Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+2021+Teardown/142845Read 7 October 2026Step 2 explicitly says the Apple TV 4K only carries power, HDMI and Ethernet, with no hidden service port in the Ethernet socket.
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
Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly includes Thread. Footnote 5 qualifies HomeKit or Matter Thread accessories and a Thread-enabled home hub.18Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Home hub section explicitly identifies Apple TV 4K (2021) as a Thread border router. Exact-generation maker specifications independently list Thread networking.
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Matter controller
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Remote control
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Remote model
Remote connection
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
Remote voice assistants
Remote TV control
Remote finder
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Remote backlight
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Remote power
Remote charging port
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Software
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Operating system
Operating system at launch
App store
Casting protocols
Voice assistants
Mobile remote platforms
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Accessibility features
VoiceOver, Zoom, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Audio Descriptions, Siri and Dictation, Type to Siri, Switch Control12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Accessibility Features include list for exact second-generation hardware. Current software support is not a statement that every named feature was present at launch.
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Gaming
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Game services
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 controllers6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual opening paragraph explicitly lists these supported controllers. Current firmware, app and controller-specific requirements apply. Bluetooth alone is not proof.
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W25Reviewguide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/vVGLys3T2tPH2Opy.hugeRead 7 October 2026iFixit step 2 image 2 shows exact maker-printed A2169 bottom label. It clearly reads 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W. This is the rated input text. The 15 W label is not treated as tested maximum consumption.
Included adapter output
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Max power consumption (claimed)
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Measured
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Video playback power (measured)
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Idle power (measured)
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Standby power (measured)
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Boot time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Weight
Remote dimensions
Width35Height136Depth9.25mm(1.4 × 5.4 × 0.4 in)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: width 35 mm, height 136 mm and depth 9.25 mm.
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Certifications
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FCC ID
Other certifications
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 (2nd generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact US In the Box list includes Lightning to USB cable. This differs from the 2022 box, which omits its USB-C charging cable.
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 included
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
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current Apple TV 4K User Guide. Second-generation 2021 hardware supports current tvOS. Software capabilities below are current support, not all launch promises.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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