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General

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Series

Apple TV2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV model identification page. Apple TV HD, previously Apple TV (4th generation).

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

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

A1625, MGY52LL/A, MLNC2LL/A2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: model number A1625, year introduced 2015. EveryMac gives the order numbers MGY52LL/A for 32 GB and MLNC2LL/A for 64 GB. MHY93LL/A is the 2021 bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) and is not stored.

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

GTIN / EAN

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

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

9 September 20153Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Apple press release dated September 9, 2015 announces the all-new Apple TV.

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

Status

Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Introduced September 9, 2015. Discontinued Date October 18, 2022. EveryMac defines this as replaced by a later system or end of production. Retail stock and software support are separate.

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

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

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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.

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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.

$1493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: starting at $149 (US) for a 32GB model and $199 (US) for a 64GB model. US price excluding sales tax. Base value is the 32 GB price. Variant rows keep both.

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

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1794Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original prices for Germany: 179 EUR for 32 GB and 229 EUR for 64 GB, VAT included. The 32 GB price is the base value.

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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, DE4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original price list covers many countries. Only the US from Apple's release and Germany are stored.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Color Black.

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Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Table-top box with a built-in power supply.

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

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: HDMI 1.4 (720p or 1080p). 1080p is the 1920 x 1080 raster. No HDR or 4K output.

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

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026The same page says Apple TV matches content encoded at 60, 50, 30, 25 and 24 fps. So 60 Hz output is supported on the HD. Apple's HD spec page lists H.264 decode up to 1080p 60 fps.

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

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AApple TV HD (2015)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 20261080p at 60 Hz. The HD has no 4K or HDR output. SDR only.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)

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

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

HDR formats

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

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

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

1.41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4. Footnote 4 requires HDCP when playing protected content. The HDCP version is not stated.

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

HDCP version

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

HDMI-CEC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026The 2nd-generation remote listing says it controls a TV or receiver via IR or CEC. That bundle uses the same box. The original Siri Remote (1st generation) lists an IR transmitter only. CEC is a box function.

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

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

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102277Read 13 October 2026Match Frame Rate: Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD matches its refresh rate to the original frame rate of content. Current software. TV and app support apply.

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

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

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

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

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

HEVC, H.264, MPEG-41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR, H.264 and MPEG-4.

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

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

AApple TV HD (2015)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
HEVC	Main	Not available	Not available	1080	30
HEVC	Main 10	Not available	Not available	1080	30
H.264	High and Main	4.2	Not available	1080	60
H.264	Baseline	3.0	Not available	Not available	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple	Not available	640	480	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: HEVC SDR up to 1080p 30 fps Main or Main 10 profile. H.264 up to 1080p 60 fps High or Main Profile level 4.2 or lower. H.264 Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC. MPEG-4 up to 640 x 480 30 fps Simple Profile at 2.5 Mbps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored for 1080p rows.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)

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

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

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

M4V, MP4, MOV1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Video Formats: the H.264 Baseline and MPEG-4 lines name .m4v, .mp4 and .mov files.

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

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

FairPlay Streaming10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/technotes/tn2454/_index.htmlRead 13 October 2026FairPlay Streaming technote names Apple TV as a supported client for encrypted content. No security level is stated.

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Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

HE-AAC (V1), AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF, WAV, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Audio Formats lists HE-AAC (V1), AAC up to 320 Kbps, protected AAC, MP3 up to 320 Kbps, MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, FLAC, AIFF and WAV. It also lists AC-3 (Dolby Digital 5.1) and E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound). No Dolby Atmos is listed for the HD. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated.

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

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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

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

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

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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

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

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

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

Bluetooth audio output

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

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

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

Processor and memory

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System on chip

Apple A81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Processor: A8 chip with 64-bit architecture. iFixit identifies the Apple A8 APL1011.

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

CPU

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CPU cores

25Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown overview: dual-core, 64-bit Apple A8 chip. Apple publishes no core count.

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

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GPU

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

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Standard RAM 2 GB. EveryMac cites Apple developer documentation. iFixit independently finds 2 GB.

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

RAM type

LPDDR35Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H9CKNNNBKTBRWR-NTH 2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM on the A8 package.

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

32, 64GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Capacity 32 GB or 64 GB. The 64 GB option was dropped on September 12, 2017 according to EveryMac.

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

Storage type

NAND flash5Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4th+Generation+Teardown/49046Read 13 October 2026Teardown chip list: SK Hynix H2JTEG8VD1BMR 32 GB NAND flash memory on the 32 GB unit. NAND is the flash medium.

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Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO.

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

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101605Read 13 October 2026Apple TV HD section: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac with MIMO. 802.11a runs on 5 GHz and 802.11b/g on 2.4 GHz.

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

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

MIMO1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Maker states MIMO without an antenna or stream count. No 2x2 figure is stored.

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

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

100Mbps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet.

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

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

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

4.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. This is the box. The original remote also uses Bluetooth 4.0.

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

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AApple TV HD (2015)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	1.4	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	0.1
USB-C	1	Not available	Service and support only	Not available
AC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: HDMI 1.4, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, USB-C for service and support, built-in power supply. EveryMac confirms one HDMI port and one USB-C port for service and support. The power inlet is the AC connector for the power cord.

BNVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro (2019)

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

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

Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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Smart home platforms

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

Remote control

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Remote model

Siri Remote (1st generation)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation) section. This is the remote of the original 2015 box. A Siri Remote (2nd generation) bundle followed in 2021.

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

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology and IR transmitter.

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

Remote microphone

Yes4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Original Siri Remote has dual microphones for Siri.

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

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

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the Siri Remote features Siri. Region and language limits apply.

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

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

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

Remote finder

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

Remote backlight

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

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

Built-in rechargeable battery1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): rechargeable battery providing months of battery life, charged via USB to a computer or a power adapter sold separately. The battery is built in.

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

Remote charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): Lightning connector for charging.

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Software

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

tvOS3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: Apple TV runs the all-new tvOS operating system.

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

Operating system at launch

tvOS 9.04Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/apple-tv/specs/apple-tv-4-4th-generation-siri-remote-2015-specs.htmlRead 13 October 2026Pre-Installed OS tvOS 9.0 (13T396a).

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

App store

App Store3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: apps are delivered through the new Apple TV App Store.

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

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

AirPlay 28Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/05/29/apple-releases-tvos-11-4Read 13 October 2026MacRumors, May 29, 2018: tvOS 11.4 adds AirPlay 2 to the 4th and 5th generation Apple TV. Later software, not a launch feature.

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

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

Siri3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Brings-Innovation-Back-to-Television-with-The-All-New-Apple-TVRead 13 October 2026Release: the remote features Siri for voice search. Region and language limits apply.

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

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

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

Mobile remote platforms

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

Accessibility features

VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Accessibility Features include list: VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut, Siri and Dictation.

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

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

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

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

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

Power

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Power supply

Internal AC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Ports and Interfaces: built-in power supply. In the box: power cord.

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

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

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 1 A, 15 W (label rating)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/es-mx/ma1741_appletv-hd-info.pdfRead 13 October 2026Apple Info sheet for Mexico, Electrical Characteristics: Apple TV models A1842 and A1625, Entrada 100-240V 50-60Hz 1A 15W. One shared label line for both models. It is a rated input and not a measured consumption.

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

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

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width98Height35Depth98mm(3.9 × 1.4 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: height 35 mm, width 98 mm, depth 98 mm. Height is the box thickness.

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

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

425g(15 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Size and Weight: 425 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

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

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

Width38Height124Depth6.3mm(1.5 × 4.9 × 0.2 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): height 124 mm, width 38 mm, depth 6.3 mm.

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

45g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Siri Remote (1st generation): 45 g. Battery is built in.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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

Other certifications

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

In the box

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In the box

Apple TV HD, Siri Remote (1st generation), Power cord, Lightning to USB cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026In the Box list. The remote is the Siri Remote (1st generation) in the original box. Apple names the remote only as Siri Remote on the current page.

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

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026System Requirements: requires HDMI cable (sold separately). No HDMI cable is in the box list.

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

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Apple Support page Apple TV HD - Technical Specifications. Current page. It lists the later bundle with the Siri Remote (2nd generation) next to the original Siri Remote (1st generation).

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

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119281Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111928Read 13 October 2026Same page. Original 2015 hardware A1625.

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

Manual

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

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 13 October 2026Apple US One (1) Year Limited Warranty names Apple TV hardware and the accessories in the original packaging. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights are separate. US terms.

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

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