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General

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Series

Apple TV7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Apple TV model identification page lists the second-generation Apple TV 4K within the Apple TV family.

SHIELD TV2Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Maker launch release identifies the SHIELD TV family and separate SHIELD TV Pro model.

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

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.

P2897, 945-12897-2500-1015Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-pro-p2897-ce-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Pro-linked declaration, EUT Certification Summary page 1 names P2897. Hardware model is shared with 2017. Tegra X1+ / 3 GB / 16 GB and 2019 launch establish retained generation.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro listing gives manufacturer retail number 945-12897-2500-101. Device regulatory model P2897 is separate and shared with prior hardware.

GTIN / EAN

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81267402303812Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US 2019 Pro 3 GB/16 GB listing gives UPC 812674023038, not the 2017 500 GB Pro barcode. Public retailer text was readable through web search.

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

20 April 20219Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Dated April 20, 2021 original announcement of the A12-powered next-generation Apple TV 4K.

28 October 20192Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Maker release dated October 28, 2019.

Status

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Available12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro US listing read October 7, 2026 states In Stock. Updated $299 listing is not used as launch price.

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

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

$1799Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starts at $179 (US). This is the canonical 32 GB launch MSRP excluding tax. The maker release does not state the 64 GB price.

$1992Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability gives Pro with remote, 3 GB memory and 16 GB storage for $199. Literal US launch price, excluding tax, not a later price hike.

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.

€19911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability: starts at 199 Euro including VAT, explicitly available in Germany. This is the canonical 32 GB launch price. No 64 GB price is inferred from review prices.

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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, 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.

US, CA, EU2Press releasenvidianews.nvidia.com/news/future-of-streaming-entertainment-starts-today-with-launch-of-nvidia-shield-tv-starting-at-149Read 7 October 2026Pricing and Availability says available now in US, Canada and select European countries. EU list does not assert every member country.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 7 October 2026Second-generation section explicitly lists Color: Black.

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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.

Box15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Introduction identifies the second-generation Apple TV 4K as a refreshed box. Enclosure and ports are examined in First impressions.

Box9Reviewtomsguide.com/face-off/nvidia-shield-tv-vs-nvidia-shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes the 2019 Pro as an angular black box. Tube model is separate.

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 × 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.

3840 × 2160px3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Sections 12 and 13 explicitly describe 3840 x 2160 output to a compatible 4K HDMI 2.0/HDCP 2.2 display.

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.

60Hz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces footnote 4: up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. HDMI 2.1 does not establish 120 Hz output.

60Hz3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 13 explicitly permits 4K Dolby Vision at 60 Hz on compatible displays. This is the highest output rate published in these exact-device documents. No lower-resolution maximum is inferred from decoder claims.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Key Specs explicitly states Max Video Output via HDMI up to UHD 4K at 60.00 fps. Confirms published output maximum independently of decoder limits.

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 (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.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)

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

Source3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 13 explicitly names 4K Dolby Vision output at 60 Hz. HDR bit depth and chroma unstated. Published supported combination, not a lower-resolution maximum table.

HDR formats

HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly lists HEVC Dolby Vision Profile 5, HDR10 Main 10 and HLG up to 2160p60. Current maker list takes precedence over secondary HDR10+ claims and a secondary HLG-absence claim. No HDR10+ support is inherited from third generation.

HDR10, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Video Features explicitly names HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Does not imply every app, container or local-file Dolby Vision profile.

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

512Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names Dolby Vision Profile 5 up to 2160p at 60 fps. No other local-file profile is inferred.

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

2.112Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states HDMI 2.1. Footnote 4 specifies 4K60 HDR output and ARC/eARC. No 48 Gbps or 4K120 claim is inferred from the revision.

2.0b1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table: HDMI 2.0b. No optional HDMI capabilities inherited from the revision.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table names HDCP 2.2.

HDMI-CEC

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states control of TV or receiver via IR or CEC. Footnote 3 names power, input switching, volume and mute.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table explicitly states CEC support.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Frame Rate switches Apple TV 4K output refresh rate to content. App and television support apply. Current software capability.

Yes3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 23 explicitly identifies automatic matching in PLEX and KODI. The system Match Frame Rate beta is manually triggered for each video and is not universal automatic matching. Other apps may not support it.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 7 October 2026Match Dynamic Range switches Apple TV 4K output to the original content dynamic range. Compatible display formats and app support apply.

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

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Basic, Enhanced, AI-Enhanced3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 7 names Basic, Enhanced and AI-Enhanced. Original guide limits AI inputs to at least 480p and at most 30 Hz, with RGB excluded. Later maker firmware 8.2 explicitly adds Pro-only 60 FPS AI upscaling, so the old guide limit is not applied to updated Pro firmware.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 explicitly states 2019 SHIELD TV Pro adds 60 FPS AI upscaling. Pro update resolves outdated 30 Hz guide.

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-412Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats explicitly names H.264, HEVC and MPEG-4. Additional software decoders used by specific apps do not become a hardware decoding claim.

HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MJPEG, MPEG-4, WMV9, VC-1, Xvid, DivX1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Maker Video Features publishes all listed decoding formats. Its Format/Container support list additionally names Xvid and DivX video formats. They are stored here rather than as containers. No unpublished Xvid/DivX profile or maximum is inferred. MPEG1/2 and WMV9/VC1 are separated into explicitly named formats. AV1 is not inferred.

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

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.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP8	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
H.264	3840	2160	60
MPEG-1	3840	2160	60
MPEG-2	3840	2160	60
H.263	1920	1080	60
MJPEG	1920	1080	60
MPEG-4	1920	1080	60
WMV9	1920	1080	60
VC-1	1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Video Features gives up to 4K HDR 60 FPS for H.265/HEVC, up to 4K 60 FPS for VP8/VP9/H.264/MPEG1/2 and up to 1080p 60 FPS for H.263/MJPEG/MPEG4/WMV9/VC1. Profiles, levels and bit depth are unstated and omitted. These are decoding claims, not output mode tables.

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

M4V, MP4, MOV12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Video Formats lists .m4v, .mp4 and .mov for H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 Simple playback. This is not every codec in each container.

ASF, AVI, MKV, MOV, M2TS, MPEG-TS, MP4, WebM1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Video Features Format/Container row names these containers. Xvid and DivX are not entered as containers. Application and codec restrictions still apply.

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

FairPlay Streaming2Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Debugging FairPlay Streaming Overview explicitly identifies Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is inferred.

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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 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 Atmos, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAVE, AMR, OGG Vorbis, FLAC, PCM, WMA, WMA-Pro, WMA-Lossless, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table names Dolby Audio formats and supported music/PCM formats. Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X and DTS-HD are passthrough roles, not claimed internal decoding. Output and application support vary.

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 TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS-HD1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly marks Dolby TrueHD, DTS-X and DTS-HD as pass-through. DTS-X surround sound is stated over HDMI. Requires compatible HDMI audio equipment and playback software.

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

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats explicitly includes Dolby Atmos. Compatible content and downstream equipment are required.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names Dolby Atmos. Dolby TrueHD passthrough is separately documented. Atmos availability still depends on content, app and compatible output equipment.

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, 5.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 7 October 2026Audio Format settings explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only mode and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 mode. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder-format listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output configuration.

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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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192kHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table: high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USB. Requires matching content and playback route. USB upsampling is a separate feature.

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

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24bits1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Audio table: high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz over HDMI and USB. Not a Bluetooth-audio capability.

Bluetooth audio output

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/connect-bluetooth-devices-atvbbf148994/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual explicitly lists headphones among Bluetooth accessories that can connect to Apple TV 4K. Bluetooth version alone is not used as proof.

Yes4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 notes restore Bluetooth LDAC for supported headphones. Later 9.0 notes support aptX-compatible Bluetooth headsets. This is explicit headphone audio support, not inferred from Bluetooth 5.0.

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

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LDAC4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 8.2 Other Enhancements explicitly restores Bluetooth LDAC support for supported headphones. No generic Android codec list inferred.

Processor and memory

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System on chip

Apple A12 Bionic12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Processor explicitly names A12 Bionic with 64-bit architecture. Core names, counts and clocks are not inherited from iPhone.

NVIDIA Tegra X1+1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Processor table names Tegra X1+ for this Pro device. Generic Tegra X1 or previous Pro storage hardware excluded.

CPU

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CPU cores

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

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GPU

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NVIDIA 256-core GPU1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Processor table explicitly gives a 256-core GPU. It does not publish configured GPU clock or architecture name here.

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.

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.

3GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Processor table gives 3 GB RAM for Pro. The tube model has different RAM.

RAM type

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

32, 64GB12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Capacity section lists 32 GB and 64 GB. Decimal GB, actual formatted capacity less. Canonical body and launch starting prices are the 32 GB configuration. Only storage capacity differs in the represented options, so no unproved variant price rows are created.

16GB1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Storage table gives 16 GB, with some space occupied by system software. Marketed built-in capacity, not free space.

Storage type

NVMe SSD15Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list explicitly says NVMe SSD: 32 GB or 64 GB storage. iFixit step 7 identifies NAND flash on its 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium, not an alternative claim about the NVMe interface.

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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.

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Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Storage table explicitly allows USB flash or hard drives. Adopted app storage and removable media storage differ, as explained by the user guide.

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 removable media storage, USB adopted device storage3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Attached USB storage supports direct media access and adopted app storage under the stated guide conditions. Network NAS playback is separate and does not qualify as expansion.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 612Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with MIMO.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table: 802.11ac.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names simultaneous dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table explicitly names 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

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

MIMO12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces states MIMO without an antenna-stream count. No 2x2 figure is inherited from third generation.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table explicitly names 2x2 MIMO.

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

1,000Mbps12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly names Gigabit Ethernet. Rated Ethernet link speed is 1000 Mbps, not measured throughput.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Interfaces table gives built-in Gigabit Ethernet, exactly 1000 Mbps. No optional adapter is counted.

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.

5.012Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Device Ports and Interfaces states Bluetooth 5.0. Remote Features separately states Bluetooth 5.0. A teardown chip capability of Bluetooth 5.2 does not override the maker device claim.

5.01Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Wireless table gives Bluetooth 5.0 + LE for the device. Supplied remote Bluetooth revision is not inferred.

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 (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.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
USB-A	2	USB 3.0	External storage and accessories
HDMI	1	2.0b	Video and audio output
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network
DC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 diagram and labels give two USB 3.0 Type A connectors, HDMI, Ethernet and power input. HDMI 2.0b revision corroborated in maker spec Interfaces table. No remote port or tube microSD port counted. USB-PC mode consumes one USB port while enabled.

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

Yes19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker Home hub and Matter article requires a home hub to add Matter accessories and explains Apple TV becomes a home hub after assigning a room. Supported current software and Apple Home setup are required.

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Smart home platforms

Apple Home, Matter19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 7 October 2026Current maker article identifies Apple TV home-hub setup and Matter accessory support. This is later supported software, not a 2021 launch Matter promise.

Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Control44Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Current Pro maker specs names Google Home/Echo integration. Firmware 8.2.2 explicitly adds Control4, requiring configured installer system. Firmware 9.2 states Google Home integration is removed on upgrade and must be reconfigured. Historical SmartThings Link hub support is excluded from current claim.

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (2nd generation)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact specification section identifies supplied second-generation Siri Remote. Apple TV Remote is its regional name where Siri is not supported. Later third-generation remote is not substituted.

SHIELD Remote (P3700)6Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-remote-p3700-eu-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Pro user guide links this declaration for supplied triangular AAA remote. EUT Certification Summary page 1 identifies SHIELD Remote model P3700, not earlier rechargeable remotes.

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, Infrared20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Second-generation remote Connectivity states Bluetooth 5.0 and IR transmitter. Bluetooth communicates with Apple TV. IR controls other equipment.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table lists Bluetooth connectivity to SHIELD and IR blaster to compatible TVs, soundbars or receivers. Infrared is for external equipment control, not an inferred SHIELD receiver.

Remote microphone

Yes21Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1636170-REG/apple_tv_4k_32gb_2021.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 32 GB 2021 product overview explicitly says the included rechargeable Siri Remote is equipped with a microphone enabling direct speech to Siri. No microphone count is inferred. Public web source text was readable.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names microphone for voice search and commands.

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

Siri9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026All-New Siri Remote section describes Siri for playback and search. Supported country, region and language are required.

Google Assistant3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.3.10 explicitly activates Google Assistant using remote Voice Search. External Echo Alexa control is not a supplied-remote voice assistant.

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

Power, Volume, Mute, Input switching12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features and footnote 3 identify IR or CEC control of TV or receiver: power, input switching to Apple TV, volume and mute. Device compatibility applies.

Power, Volume, Input switching3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Sections 2.5 and 3.3.9 explicitly support TV/AVR volume and TV power through HDMI-CEC or IR. Separate later firmware 8.2 enables input switching through IR.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Firmware 8.2 Customize your menu button adds switch input (IR only). Kept in note, not advertised as native HDMI-CEC input switching.

Remote finder

Yes22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108371Read 7 October 2026Find your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote (2nd generation) and later: requires iOS 17 or later and tvOS 17 or later. Later proximity-finding software, not a launch feature or a remote speaker.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names remote locator. Requires powered SHIELD, paired remote and working remote batteries.

Remote backlight

No23Reviewtheverge.com/22446699/apple-tv-4k-hd-siri-remote-review-features-priceRead 7 October 2026Review of the redesigned 2021 supplied Siri Remote explicitly says buttons are not backlit. No third-party replacement remote is included.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly names motion-activated backlit buttons.

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

Built-in rechargeable battery20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/103233Read 7 October 2026Second-generation Battery section states internal, non-user-replaceable rechargeable battery. Its cell capacity is not a streaming-device schema field.

2 x AAA batteries1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Remote table explicitly says 2x AAA batteries included. Original supplied 2019 remote, not earlier rechargeable SHIELD remotes.

Remote charging port

Lightning12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Features explicitly states 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.

tvOS9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement identifies tvOS as the operating system.

Android TV1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current Operating System table states Android 11.0 powered by Android TV. This identifies platform, not launch version. Android 11 arrived through SHIELD Experience 9.0.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026SHIELD Experience 9.0 adds Android 11. Current spec OS is not launch OS.

Operating system at launch

tvOS 14.515Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact-generation specification list states tvOS 14.5. Android Authority describes its launch-period review unit running tvOS 14.5. Later current software is not relabelled as the launch version.

Android 9.0 Pie8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro review specification table explicitly gives Android 9.0 Pie. Later Android 11 update is separately maker-documented. The review CPU Cortex-A53 claim conflicts with other trusted press and is excluded.

App store

App Store9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement describes Apple TV apps in the App Store.

Google Play Store3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 5.1 Get more apps explicitly links Google Play Store for SHIELD TV apps. App availability differs by region and Android TV support.

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

AirPlay 215Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Specification list and Media player discussion explicitly identify AirPlay 2 output and current protocol support. AirPlay 2 is distinct from Google Cast.

Google Cast1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Operating System table explicitly states Chromecast 4K built-in. Stored as Google Cast protocol. No AirPlay inference.

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

Siri9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement names Siri support on the new Siri Remote. Supported region, language and app conditions apply.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Voice Assistants table gives built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Echo compatibility for Alexa. Alexa requires linked external Echo device and skill, not native Alexa processing.

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.

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/siri-devices-control-apple-tv-4k-atvb8f6c5cdb/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current tvOS 27 guide permits Siri on a linked HomePod, iPhone or iPad to play items or open apps on Apple TV 4K. Example commands include Play Ted Lasso on the TV and Open HBO Max on the TV. Compatible linked device, Apple Home room setup and supported current software are required. The box does not have a built-in far-field microphone. Press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Maker footnote requires separately supplied SHIELD Controller, Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo. Included remote uses push-to-talk microphone. Google Home linking needs reconfiguration after SHIELD Experience 9.2.

Mobile remote platforms

iOS5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/iphone-ipad-apple-watch-a-remote-atvb701cadc1/tvosRead 7 October 2026Manual explicitly supports iPhone and iPad remote control. iOS enum covers Apple mobile remote control, including iPadOS. Apple Watch support is documented but not a separate platform enum here.

Android, iOS3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 28 Setup Instructions explicitly gives SHIELD TV app for Android or iOS, on same network with pairing code.

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.

TalkBack3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 3.9 explicitly describes TalkBack on/off using Back + Down remote shortcut. Current firmware adds other accessibility features separately.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Current 9.2.4 enhancements list Bounce Keys, Key Repeat, accessibility timeout and TalkBack speech in 23 European languages. Original guide names TalkBack.

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 Arcade9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-unveils-the-next-generation-of-apple-tv-4kRead 7 October 2026Original announcement explicitly identifies Apple Arcade. Subscription and regional service availability apply.

NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Play Games1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current Gaming Features and Included Apps tables give GeForce NOW cloud gaming and advanced Android gaming through Google Play. Compatible controller or keyboard/mouse required for GeForce NOW. Membership, app, region and network requirements vary. Discontinued GameStream and Stadia omitted.

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 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.

Bluetooth game controllers, Sony DualSense, Xbox Series X/S controller, USB game controllers3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 11 explicitly supports Bluetooth game controllers. Firmware-specific named next-generation controller support is backed separately. No USB-controller claim inferred from generic USB accessory connectors.4Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/software-updateRead 7 October 2026Firmware 8.2.2 explicitly adds Bluetooth pairing for DualSense and Xbox Series X/S controllers. No Bluetooth-version inheritance.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512596-REG/nvidia_945_12897_2500_101_shield_tv_pro_hdr.htmlRead 7 October 2026Tegra X1+ Processor overview explicitly lists USB controllers among supported peripherals. No generic USB inference.

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Ports and Interfaces explicitly states built-in power supply. In the Box includes a mains power cord, not an external box adapter.

External DC adapter3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 explicitly includes external power adapter, and setup connects it to device power input. It is not powered over its accessory USB ports.

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 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.

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

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40W1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Power table gives 40 W power adapter. User guide separately confirms external power adapter in box. The parenthetical 5-10 W typical device consumption is not a maximum or measured result.

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.

0.47W26Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/appletv/Apple_TV_4K_PER_apr2021.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Environmental Report page 9 power table: Sleep/Network standby at 230 V is 0.47 W. ENERGY STAR set-top box method. All energy values assume Wi-Fi. Default sleep after 15 minutes or manual sleep/power button. Network ports remain active unless power is removed. Maker claim, not reviewer measurement.

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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)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: width 98 mm, height 35 mm, depth 98 mm. Device body only. Both published storage capacities share the maker dimensions.

Width159Height25.93Depth98mm(6.3 × 1 × 3.9 in)8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2019 Pro review states the author prefers to lie the device flat rather than standing upright. This establishes the stored horizontal placement of maker literal metric body dimensions.10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Weight & Size gives width 15.900 cm, upright height 9.800 cm and upright depth 2.593 cm. Exact cm-to-mm conversion. Stored in flat horizontal placement: left-right width 159 mm, bottom-top thickness 25.93 mm, front-back depth 98 mm. Device body excludes optional upright stand. Exact Pro review explicitly describes flat use.

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

425g(15 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g for the box. Maker notes configuration and manufacturing variation. Remote is separately weighed.

250g(8.8 oz)1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Weight & Size table publishes device-only 250 g. Remote, stand and power adapter are separate.

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

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

63g(2.2 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Siri Remote Size and Weight: 63 g for supplied second-generation remote with its internal battery. Do not substitute the 66 g third-generation remote.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

BCGA216927Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA2169/Letter/Application-letter-5200751Read 7 October 2026Public application-letter record, Document 5200751, explicitly identifies FCC ID BCGA2169 and Product Code A2169, Apple Digital Media Receiver, original equipment application dated April 20, 2021. The FCC.report PDF was blocked during independent verification. This readable record replaces that unavailable URL as evidence.

VOB-P289711Regulatory filingfcc.report/FCC-ID/VOB-P2897/4365444.pdfRead 7 October 2026RF exposure report BTL-FCCP-6-1602C038E, cover page names FCC ID VOB-P2897 and model P2897. Page 2 includes testing from October 2018 through March 2019. Public web PDF text was independently readable, while direct HTTP returned 403. The exact maker Pro declaration separately establishes reused P2897 identity. Generic user-guide P3430 is excluded.

Other certifications

ENERGY STAR12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Apple TV and the Environment, Energy efficient explicitly states ENERGY STAR certified. This is a certification statement, not inferred only from low consumption.

CE5Regulatory filingnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/SHIELD/support/shield-tv/shield-tv-pro-p2897-ce-doc.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Pro-linked declaration lists applicable EU directives and verified standards for P2897. Current declaration includes later conformity revisions, not a claim that 2024 standards existed at launch.

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.

SHIELD TV Pro, SHIELD Remote, External Power Adapter, Quick Start guide, Support booklet, 2 x AAA batteries3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 complete box list gives Pro device, remote, external adapter, Quick Start guide and Support booklet. Product page Remote table separately confirms included AAA pair. Controller and optional stand excluded.

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.

No12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026System Requirements explicitly says HDMI cable sold separately. No separate HDMI cable appears in In the Box.

No3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Section 1 complete box list omits HDMI cable. Section 2.1 lists HDMI cable among required equipment. Exact Pro Expert Reviews explicitly confirms no HDMI cable inside box.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/tvs-home-cinema/nvidia-shield-tv-pro-2019-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly states no HDMI cable is included inside the box. This corroborates the complete maker box list.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/11192212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation maker technical product page. No current third-generation sales page is used for old hardware.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Current maker SHIELD TV Pro page, original Tegra X1+ / 3 GB / 16 GB hardware. Tube SHIELD TV is separate.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/11192212Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111922Read 7 October 2026Maker second-generation HTML technical specification sheet.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-pro1Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026The complete Product Specs table on the same maker page serves as the specification 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.

www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-pro3Owner's manualnvidia.com/en-us/shield/support/shield-tv-proRead 7 October 2026Complete current maker Pro user guide. Its generic compliance section incorrectly identifies tube P3430, which is excluded from model/FCC facts.

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.

1year14Maker product pageimages.apple.com/ph/support/products/appletvRead 7 October 2026Philippines maker Apple TV service page states every Apple TV comes with a one-year limited warranty. Optional three-year protection and statutory rights are excluded.

1year7Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/shield/warrantyRead 7 October 2026US/Canada Limited Warranty, For How Long: one year for a new product. Refurbished three-month term and other market rights excluded.

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