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General

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Series

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

Z124Press releaseformuler.tv/single-post/introducing-the-new-formuler-z12-ultra-se-z12-proRead 15 October 2026Maker news post says the Formuler Z12 family is expanding with the Z12 Ultra SE and the Z12 Pro.

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

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

K4R1N46Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compliance page lists FCC ID 2AV9UK4R1N4, IC 29328-K4R1N4, Model number K4R1N4, Product name Formuler Z12 Ultra. K4R1N4 is the regulatory model number.

GTIN / EAN

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

880960457087014Retailer pageautogarsas.lt/en/products/formuler-z12-ultra-4k-bt-android-tv-priedelisRead 15 October 2026Retailer barcode 8809604570870. Satking (RECFOR032) and Swiss Post (article 848338) list the same EAN for the Z12 Ultra with the GTV-BT3 remote.15Retailer pageshop.post.ch/en/electronics/tv/streaming-boxes/formuler-media-player-z-12-ultra/p/848338Read 15 October 2026EAN/GTIN 8809604570870, article 848338.16Retailer pagesatking.de/en/formuler-z12-ultra-bt3-edition-4k-uhd-android-12-ip-receiverRead 15 October 2026EAN 8809604570870, product number RECFOR032.

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

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

31 August 20253Press releaseformuler.tv/single-post/2025-formuler-z12-ultra-releaseRead 15 October 2026Maker news post dated Aug 31, 2025 titled 2025 Formuler Z12 Ultra Release. It gives no price or release date.

Status

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

Available3Press releaseformuler.tv/single-post/2025-formuler-z12-ultra-releaseRead 15 October 2026The maker's regulatory page and the maker's news list still show the Z12 Ultra as a current Android OTT model, and the Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Pro were added beside it in 2026.5Maker product pageformuler.tv/regulatoryRead 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra is still listed with its Declaration of Conformity beside the 2026 Z12 models.13Reviewtroypoint.com/formuler-z12-ultraRead 15 October 2026Review of 31 Oct 2025 by a buyer who bought the unit on Amazon. It gives a US price of 229.99 USD, which is a selling price and is not stored as launch MSRP.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

EU, GB, US, CA, AU6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide is the EU and UK edition and carries a FCC and ISED statement for the US and Canada.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g4ie5cvhm928ohcogoq7/Z12-Ultra_CE-RED.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Radio Equipment Directive declaration. A separate ACMA declaration covers Australia.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black / Rose gold1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Color: Black / Rose gold.

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.

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

Box1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026A separate box that connects by its own HDMI cable and a 12 V 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 × 2160px6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Connectivity footnote 3 states support up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. The maker defines its 4K video format as 3840 x 2160 in the linked format article.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119599Read 7 October 2026Video formats available in the Apple TV app defines 4K video resolution as 3840 x 2160. Combined with the exact hardware 4K output claim, not borrowed decoder capability.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 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.

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

60Hz11Press articlecnx-software.comRead 15 October 2026Article of 8 Sep 2025 lists Video Output HDMI 2.0 up to 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with Dolby Vision support. The maker publishes no output refresh rate in text, only 4K 60fps tiles. The article's HDMI 2.0 is not stored, because AndroidTVBox.eu lists HDMI 2.1 for the same port.

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 (2022)

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

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

BFormuler Z12 Ultra

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

Source11Press articlecnx-software.comRead 15 October 2026One 4K 60 Hz row from the article. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing are not published.

HDR formats

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

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page names Dolby Vision and HDR10+ and says 4K HDR across all HDR formats. The maker's specs table adds HLG. HDR10 is covered by the all-formats statement and the Troypoint review.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision.12Press articleandroidtvbox.eu/formuler-z12-ultra-is-a-new-stylish-4k-rtd1319c-streamer-with-128gb-emmc-and-dolby-vision-atmosRead 15 October 2026Article lists Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HLG and HDR10+.13Reviewtroypoint.com/formuler-z12-ultraRead 15 October 2026Review highlights list Supports Dolby Vision-Atmos, DTS, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, repeated from the maker's page. No playback test is given.

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

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

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

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

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HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

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

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.formuler.tv/kb/article/166-how-to-use-hdmi-cec-on-your-formuler-deviceRead 15 October 2026Helpdesk article lists applicable models as All and the options Enable CEC, Turn off with TV, Turn on with TV and Use TV remote controller. The page said it was in preview mode when read. Forum users report CEC power control on the Z12 Ultra.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page describes Quick Media Switching, which avoids blackout periods when switching between frame rates. A QMS-enabled TV is required for that blackout-free switching. The maker states no separate frame rate matching setting on this page.

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

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

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

AV1, HEVC, H.264, MVC, AVS, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1, Real1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Video Decoder row: Dolby Vision, 4K@60fps, AV1, H.265 (HEVC), AVS, H.264 (AVC, MVC), Real, MPEG-1/2/4, VC-1. No VP9 is listed, so VP9 is not stored.

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

AApple TV 4K (2022)

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

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

BFormuler Z12 Ultra

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	3840	2160	60	10
HEVC	3840	2160	60	10

Source2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: A/V Decoding 4K@60fps 10-bit, AV1 & HEVC. No profile or level is published for the Z12 Ultra. The Main 10 level 5.1 wording belongs to the Z11 models and is not used.

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

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

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

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

Widevine L1, Widevine L31Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs DRM row: Widevine L1, L3.

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 Atmos6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111839Read 7 October 2026Audio Formats lists these supported formats. AC-3 is Dolby Digital 5.1 and E-AC-3 is Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Format support does not establish compressed passthrough.

Dolby Atmos, MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3 (2-CH), MPEG-2 Layer 1/2, HE-AAC v1/v21Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Audio Decoder row: Dolby Atmos, MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3 (2-CH), MPEG-2 Layer 1/2, HE-AAC v1/v2. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are not separated by the maker. DTS is named only by the Troypoint review and is not stored.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Dolby Atmos.

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.

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

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page and tech specs list Dolby Atmos. 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, 5.113Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/change-audio-settings-atvba773c3c9/tvosRead 7 October 2026Audio Format settings explicitly sends uncompressed two-channel PCM in Stereo Only mode and re-encodes compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 in Convert to Dolby Digital 5.1 mode. These are output modes. A 7.1 decoder-format listing alone is not used as proof of a 7.1 output configuration.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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

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Bluetooth audio output

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

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

Realtek RTD1319C1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs CPU row names Realtek RTD1319C. The maker lists no separate SoC row.

CPU

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Quad-core Arm Cortex-A551Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The maker's specs table lists Quad-core (ARM Cortex A55). No clock speed is published.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Quad-core (ARM Cortex A55).

CPU cores

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41Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Maker specs table: Quad-core.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Quad-core.

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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ARM Mali-G57 MC11Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 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.

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

4GB1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 4GB DDR4. The maker names 2666 MHz. CNX Software and AndroidTVBox.eu say 2400 MHz. The maker value wins and no speed field exists.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: 4GB DDR4.

RAM type

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

DDR41Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

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

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

128GB1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 128GB eMMC with a footnote that actual user storage is less.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: 128GB.

Storage type

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

eMMC1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 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.

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Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The maker's specs table lists Memory Expansion: Micro SD and the tech specs list one Micro SD card slot. The maker does not say whether apps, media or both can use the card.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Memory Expansion Micro SD.

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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microSD card slot2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Memory Expansion Micro SD. The maker does not say whether apps, media or both can use the card.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Wireless 6E AX 2x2 (Tri-band).2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Wireless 6e ax 2x2 (Tri-band).

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E covers 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g4ie5cvhm928ohcogoq7/Z12-Ultra_CE-RED.pdfRead 15 October 2026The declaration applies ETSI EN 300 328 (2.4 GHz), EN 301 893 (5 GHz) and EN 303 687 (6 GHz Wi-Fi), which matches tri-band Wi-Fi 6E.

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.

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

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 2x2.

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

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1,000Mbps1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Gigabit (1000M).2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Gigabit(1000Mbps).

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

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

5.21Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 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 (2022)

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

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

BFormuler Z12 Ultra

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	Not available	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
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
microSD	1	Not available	Storage expansion	Not available
Other	1	Not available	Optical S/PDIF audio output	Not available
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Ports: power input 1, USB 3.0 1, USB 2.0 1, HDMI 1, Gigabit LAN 1, Micro SD card 1, Optical S/PDIF 1. The maker names no HDMI version.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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

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

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Smart home platforms

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

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Remote control

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Remote model

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

GTV-BT31Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page promotes the BT3 Backlight Remote and the GTV-BT3 Bluetooth Voice Remote. The box contents image shows one remote with the box. The Quick guide names GTV-BT3 in its Find My Remote section.7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026GTV-BT3 Bluetooth Voice Remote.

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

Bluetooth, Infrared7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Maker calls it a Bluetooth voice remote. Bluetooth is the link to the box. Infrared is used for the learned TV controls.

Remote microphone

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

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The GTV-BT3 is a voice remote with a Voice Assistant feature. The maker does not name the assistant in text.7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Voice Assistant is a feature of the GTV-BT3. The assistant is not named in the text.

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

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

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

Power, Volume, Input source7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Universal IR Learning: program the remote to manage the TV's power, volume and input source. The side TV buttons use IR while the box link is Bluetooth.

Remote finder

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

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 20266Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Find My Remote page: the GTV-BT3 plays a sound for 30 seconds after the FUNC key on the back of the box is pressed.7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Find My Remote works from the Formuler Remote app or the function key of the Z12 Ultra.

Remote backlight

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

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 20267Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026LED backlight with adjustable brightness.

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

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

2 batteries included in the box6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box page shows 2x Batteries. The battery type is not written.

Remote charging port

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

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Software

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

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

Android1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Android 12 and the page says MYTVOnline 3 comes preinstalled.

Operating system at launch

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

Android 121Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

App store

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

Formuler Market and Google Play Store10Maker product pagesupport.formuler.tv/kb/article/99-how-to-install-download-appsRead 15 October 2026Helpdesk article: install apps from the Market app (Home > Market) or from the Google Play Store with your own account, or by side-loading. It names no per-model difference except the Z nano. The Google Play Store is reached through the Market app, which carries a curated list.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Mobile remote platforms

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

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Accessibility features

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

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

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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 controllers20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/tv/use-a-game-controller-atvbc9f8f810/tvosRead 7 October 2026Current manual opening paragraph explicitly lists these supported controllers. Current firmware, app and controller-specific requirements apply. Bluetooth alone is not proof.

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Power

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Power supply

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

External DC adapter1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The maker lists a power input and a Power Adapter in the box, with rating 12VDC / 1A.

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

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

12 VDC / 1 A1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Power rating 12VDC / 1A.

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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12W1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Power Consumption Max. 12W.

Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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

0.5W1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Standby Power Max. 0.5W (Ultra low power). Stored as the published maximum.

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.

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

Width135Height24Depth100mm(5.3 × 0.9 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Length 135 mm, Width 100 mm, Thickness 24 mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height and the 135 mm side with the ports is width. Post.ch lists the same 13.5 cm width and 24 mm height.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: 135 x 100 x 24 (mm).15Retailer pageshop.post.ch/en/electronics/tv/streaming-boxes/formuler-media-player-z-12-ultra/p/848338Read 15 October 2026Height 2.4 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 100 mm. This confirms the maker's orientation.

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

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

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

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

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AV9UK4R1N46Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compliance page (page 29 of the PDF): FCC ID 2AV9UK4R1N4 for Formuler Z12 Ultra. The GTV-BT3 remote has its own FCC ID 2AV9U1Y0UN6. fccid.io blocks agents so the FCC record itself was not opened.

Other certifications

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CE RED, FCC, ISED, RCM (Australia)6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide carries an FCC and ISED (Canada) compliance statement.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g4ie5cvhm928ohcogoq7/Z12-Ultra_CE-RED.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration of Conformity under the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU for Formuler Z12 Ultra, type Media Box, issued 1 Aug 2024 rev B. The ACMA supplier declaration covers RCM.

In the box

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In the box

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

Z12 Ultra media receiver, GTV-BT3 remote control, Silicone remote cover, 2 batteries, HDMI cable, Power adapter, Quick setup guide1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page icons: Media Receiver, Remote Control, Silicone Remote Cover, Batteries, TV Cable, Power Adapter, Quick Setup Guide.6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box page: Media Receiver, Remote Control, Silicone Remote Cover, 2x Batteries, TV Cable, Power Adapter. The Quick Setup Guide is the booklet itself.16Retailer pagesatking.de/en/formuler-z12-ultra-bt3-edition-4k-uhd-android-12-ip-receiverRead 15 October 2026Delivery list: streaming box, GTV-BT3 Bluetooth voice remote, silicone remote cover, HDMI cable, power adapter, quick setup guide, batteries for the remote. The page also shows 700 g, which looks like a shipping weight and is not used.

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.

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

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The box lists a TV Cable. The Quick guide icon shows an HDMI plug. CNX Software and Satking call it an HDMI cable.6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Icon labelled TV Cable shows an HDMI plug on both ends.

Links

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Product page

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

www.formuler.tv/z12ultra1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.formuler.tv/specs-12Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Maker comparison table of the Z12 Ultra, Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Pro.

Manual

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

www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdf6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick guide in 16 languages, 32 pages, created 9 Sep 2025. It holds installation steps and the Find My Remote steps and no spec table.

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.

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

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