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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.

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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.

GRS6B, GA05662-US8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026GRS6B is maker regulatory hardware identifier. GA05662-US is Porcelain US retail part number from B&H.28Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026MFR GA05662-US is exact US Porcelain retail SKU. GRS6B from Google regulatory manual.

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.

81003729131527Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain GA05662-US exact retailer listing UPC. Other colour/region UPCs not inherited.

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.

6 August 20241Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026

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.

Available5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Current US Google Store lists purchase option. Availability is current at access date.

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.

Google Chromecast with Google TV (4K)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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.

$99.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original US launch price, excluding tax. Current store price is higher and is not launch price.

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.

€1192Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original France consumer launch price, VAT included as published. Same 32 GB Google TV Streamer 4K, not a later sale.

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.

US, FR1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026US launch release and separate France maker release. Not a complete country list.3Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026France maker launch establishes French availability.

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.

Porcelain, Hazel1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original maker names. Hazel is exclusive to US Google Store. Porcelain is available in the retained US reference SKU.

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.

Box6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

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 × 2160px27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Media Support Video Output via HDMI explicitly 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. Corroborates maker up-to-4K output claim.

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.

60Hz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS. TV, HDMI cable and content must support selected mode.

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.

BGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

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

Source27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Explicit supported UHD HDMI output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. HDR/bit depth/chroma not scoped in this row, so omitted. Does not imply maxima at lower resolutions.

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.

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published output HDR formats. This is not every local file profile.

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.

5, 823Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review reports profile 5 and 8 support. Profile 7 UHD Blu-ray is not correctly supported. Kodi converts to 8 while Plex/Emby can fall back to HDR10. No profile level inferred.

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.

2.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7199917Read 7 October 2026Requires compatible TV with CEC enabled, current firmware and wall power. Casting can switch input and may power on TV.

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.

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content frame rate setting. App implementation and TV capability required. FlatpanelsHD 2024 found Netflix works while several other apps do not.

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.

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content setting avoids forcing HDR on SDR. App and TV dependent. Not every Dolby Vision TV supports every rate.

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.

MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, VP9 Profile 2, AV1, H.26423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review device specification lists these formats. AV1 playback confirmed in YouTube and Netflix. No generic chip decode levels copied.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact device playback table demonstrates H.264 hardware-accelerated playback.

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.

BGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	3840	2160	30
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
AV1	3840	2160	60

Source31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published playback-test maxima: H.264 4K30, HEVC 4K60, VP9 4K60 and AV1 4K60, all marked hardware accelerated. Profile, level, bit depth, individual test player and file parameters are unpublished. Review discusses Kodi and Plex but does not bind each row to either. These are reviewer test ceilings, not universal SoC limits.

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, PlayReady31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly lists Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady. These names do not establish every streaming service resolution or current app certification.

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 Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published support. Codec transport and app-specific passthrough are not inferred.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker audio format support. Requires compatible content, app and external audio equipment. No TrueHD passthrough inferred.

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.

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Explicitly connects Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Only one audio device at a time. No codec inferred from Bluetooth version.

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.

MediaTek MT869623Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review identifies MT8696. Android Authority firmware investigation corroborates.

CPU

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Quad-core ARM Cortex-A5523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review names 4 ARM A55 cores. Processor-clock conflict omitted.

CPU cores

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423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026

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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Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GE921523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact review hardware table names PowerVR Rogue GE9215. Clock omitted.

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.

4GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

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

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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.

32GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Marketed 32 GB built-in storage, decimal GB. Available space is smaller.

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.

eMMC (3D TLC NAND)24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights physical teardown identifies Kioxia 32 GB 3D TLC NAND with eMMC controller. Not a removable expansion device.

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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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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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 55Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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 GHz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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

2x2 MIMO24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights main-board component inventory identifies installed MediaTek 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.1 radio. Not borrowed from another streamer.

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

Not available

1,000Mbps5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

5.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 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.

BGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-C	1	USB 2.0	Power and data	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1

Source5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026One physical USB-C, HDMI Type A and RJ45. USB-C powers the box and also carries data. No USB bandwidth inferred from connector shape.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Device description and connectivity section identify USB-C 2.0 OTG. Compatible USB 3.0 hubs do not make the device port USB 3.0. No measured transfer speed or storage adoption capability is inferred.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Thread border router.

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.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026Maker describes a hub for Matter and Google Home allowing setup and control of smart home devices. Does not mean accessory-only Matter support.

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.

Google Home, Matter6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

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.

GY3LE8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer Voice Remote regulatory model GY3LE. Replacement model is not inferred.

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, Infrared9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth controls the streaming box. Infrared controls TV, soundbar or receiver.

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.

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Integrated microphone in the supplied Voice Remote. Not a far-field microphone in the box.

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.

Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV is a later software feature. Original Google announcement explicitly began Streamer rollout in US/Canada in November 2025, with en-US, en-CA and fr-CA. Current help guide requires eligible Google TV software, account/profile and age 18+, and selected countries/languages. It is not a launch feature or hands-free microphone claim.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Press and hold remote microphone button activates Google Assistant.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-device rollout. Existing Assistant experience replaced for eligible profiles. Remote microphone path remains subject to eligible software and account.

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 selection20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157668Read 7 October 2026Supplied remote programmable TV power/volume buttons and customizable input shortcut. Infrared needs line of sight. HDMI-CEC supported by compatible TVs.

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.

Yes19Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamer-top-featuresRead 7 October 2026Press rear button under five seconds, use Google Home app or ask linked Assistant device. Supplied remote plays a chime.

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.

No26Press articleandroidauthority.com/google-tv-backlit-remotes-3527400Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly says supplied current Streamer remote lacks backlit keys. New OS backlight setting is not a new supplied remote.

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 AAA alkaline batteries (included)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Two included AAA cells. Box guide explicitly calls them alkaline.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Item 5: two AAA alkaline batteries power remote.

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.

Google TV (Android TV OS)5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Google TV interface on Android TV OS. Later software updates are distinct from original launch version.

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 TV OS 1423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026October 2024 review and September release-day article identify Android 14 preloaded. Later platform versions not stored as launch.

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.

Google Play Store25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Exact device review says Google TV accesses Google Play Store. TV-compatible catalog only, not every Android phone app.

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.

Google Cast23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Built-in Google Cast. 2024 review found no automatic frame-rate matching for cast route. Service login may be required. No AirPlay inferred.

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.

Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV later software support is profile, firmware, age and region dependent. Original US/Canada rollout is independently named by Google. Current guide keeps Google Assistant for under-18 non-child profiles. Gemini for Home on external speakers is distinct.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer button instruction names Google Assistant. External Gemini for Home is separate.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Google Community Manager official November 10, 2025 announcement explicitly names Streamer rollout US/Canada, English US/Canada and French Canada, adults 18+. Public indexed full announcement read. Direct web read returns shell. Current help page supplies eligibility conditions.

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.

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Hands-free TV playback and control requires a linked Google smart speaker or display on the same account and home network. Spoken Hey Google commands act through that external microphone. The Streamer has no built-in hands-free microphone. Its own remote voice path requires holding the microphone button. Availability depends on supported services, profile, language and current assistant software. Gemini for Home is on external speakers/displays, distinct from Gemini for TV.

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.

Android, iOS16Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Google Home or Google TV app. Android Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later. iPhone requires iOS 14 or later and latest supported app.

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.

TalkBack screen reader, Closed captions, Switch Access, Text scaling, Audio description search13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Display settings explicitly offers Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/10070337Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer accessibility overview links this OS guide. Apps may not honor caption settings. Audio description search requires remote mic and supported content.22Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/17066454Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer accessibility overview links full Google TV accessibility guide and TalkBack setup.

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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.

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox controllers23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly supports Bluetooth controllers and reports Xbox controllers connect without issues. Model generation is not named.

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.

USB10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Device powered using supplied USB-C cable and external power supply. This does not establish input current rating.

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.

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

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7.5W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026GRS6B ecodesign table names G1002/G1003 supplied external adapters with 5.0 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W output. General maker spec also names 5 V/1.5 A supply. Adapter output is not device input or draw.

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.

0.5W21Maker 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.

0.9W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026Maker maximum networked standby 0.9 W with Ethernet plus Bluetooth. Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth is 0.6 W. Tests at 230 V 50 Hz per EN 50564:2011, after 20 minutes. Ordinary off/standby unavailable. This is a maker compliance claim, not third-party measured standby.

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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1.2W32Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026October 2024 exact-device review measures 1.2 W in its Standby row. Tested software is Android 14. Firmware build, network configuration, meter and AC/DC measurement point are unpublished. Separate from maker networked-standby compliance claim of 0.9 W. Video and gaming measurements are ranges and are not collapsed into scalars.

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.

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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.

Width38Height137Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.4 × 0.6 in)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Source 137 x 38 x 16 mm. Maker remote page labels length 137, width 38, height 16. Mapped to button-axis height, across-button width and thickness depth.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Dimensioni e peso explicitly labels length 137 mm, width 38 mm, height 16 mm. Mapped to schema button-axis height, across-button width, and depth. Same named Streamer Voice Remote corroborates supplied-remote specification. No replacement battery bundle or SKU inferred.

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.

63g(2.2 oz)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026With two AAA batteries, 63 g. Maker separately states 40 g without batteries.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Exact named remote page separately states 40 g without batteries and 63 g with two AAA cells.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EU RED 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 20178Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact GRS6B/GY3LE regulatory group. Describes compliance claims, not unproved FCC grant ID.

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.

Google TV Streamer device, Voice Remote (with 2 included AAA batteries), Power adapter, Power cable (1.8 m), Quick Start Guide, Safety & warranty document5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

No5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Certified HDMI 2.1 cable required and sold separately.

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.

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 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.

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specs5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/151577627Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157762Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer 4K and supplied Voice Remote setup guide.

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.

1year27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain SKU limited one-year manufacturer warranty. Other regional statutory rights not represented.

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