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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).

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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.

MDZ-28-AA, PFJ4151EU7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Estonian retailer lists the EU product code PFJ4151EU. eBay listings pair the same EAN with MPN MDZ-28-AA.

GTIN / EAN

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69714081570447Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026EAN 6971408157044 for PFJ4151EU, black, 2 GB and 8 GB.

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.

19 April 20233Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Press report dated 19 April 2023 that Xiaomi introduced the box. The maker published no dated launch post that was found.

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.

Available5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Test of 25 July 2023 with a price list updated 13 September 2026 that still shows shops selling the box.

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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Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen-with-more-powerful-processor-revealed.986381.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) follows the TV Box S (2nd Gen) and calls the 2nd Gen its predecessor.

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.

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

€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.

DE, ES, EE, LV, PL7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Sold in Estonia with the EU code. The maker has a German spec tab, Xataka reports Spanish sales, LMT lists it in Latvia and x-kom in Poland.8Press articlexatakahome.com/centro-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-caracteristicas-precio-ficha-tecnicaRead 15 October 202616 May 2023 report that the box is on sale in Spain through Amazon.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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.

Box2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a TV Box with a separate HDMI cable and a separate power adapter.

Video output

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

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 × 2160px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Output Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160).

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

60Hz6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/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.

60Hz7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec: display output 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 fps. The maker states the 60 FPS only for the video decoder. Mezha says the HDMI bandwidth limits output to 4K at 60 Hz.

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.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

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

Source7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Single 4K 60 Hz row from the retailer spec. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing are not published.

HDR formats

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HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 is added from the reviews listed below.3Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Reports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10 under color and HDR and in its certification line.

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.

2.11Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Socket table lists HDMI 2.1 with a count of 1. Mezha and ProfesionalReview say the real bandwidth matches HDMI 2.0. The maker value is kept and no optional HDMI 2.1 feature is implied.

HDCP version

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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.

Yes4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists HDMI-CEC available and a setup assistant for TV volume and power keys.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: HDMI-CEC is supported for TV basics.

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.

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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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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, VP9, H.264, AV13Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Reports 4K playback in AV1, VP9 and HEVC.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware playback tests list H.264, H.265 and VP9 as OK. AV1 4K at 24 fps 10-bit plays only in streaming apps such as YouTube and the internal player. The review text also claims native 4K60 HDR support for AV1, which the test table does not show.

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.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Codec	Profile	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
HEVC	Main 10	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	3840	2160	60	10

Source4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review playback tests: H.265 4K 60 fps 10-bit HDR OK, VP9 Profile 2 4K 60 fps 10-bit HDR OK. These are test results that match the maker's up to 4K 60 FPS claim, not a proved ceiling. The 8K VP9 row and the AV1 rows are not stored.

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.

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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.

Widevine L1, PlayReady4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review DRM line: Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady.6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Widevine L1.

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 Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. Decoding and passthrough roles are not separated by the maker.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

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.

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Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Overview page states Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD and the footnote requires streaming content and devices that support Dolby Atmos decoding. Content, app and HDMI audio path requirements apply.

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

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2.0, 5.1, 7.14Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review audio settings: HDMI 7.1 and SPDIF 5.1 for Dolby and DTS bitstreams. SPDIF is not compatible with streaming apps. PCM is stereo only with downmix. Those routes give 2.0, 5.1 and 7.1.

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

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

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

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

Amlogic S905X44Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names Amlogic S905X4 and the device code MiTV-AFKR0 jaws.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review names Amlogic S905X4.6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4 with code MDZ-28-AA / MiTV-AFKR0 / jaws.

CPU

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Quad-core Cortex-A551Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Quad-Core Cortex-A55 with no clock speed.

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.

41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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

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2GHz4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review CPU performance row: Min 0.5 GHz, Working 1.2 GHz, Max 2 GHz on this device. The 2 GHz figure is a reviewer reading, not a maker claim.

GPU

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ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists 8GB ROM. The overview footnote says usable space is lower.

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.

eMMC4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists 8 GB eMMC with about 3.5 GB free.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026

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

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Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Ports section: insert a USB flash disk for local video playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: expandable with a USB memory. Media use is stored. App installation on USB is not stated.

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 storage for media playback2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026USB flash disk for local video playback, as the maker states.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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 54Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review states Wifi 5 and regrets that Wi-Fi 6 is missing. Smartzone and Taenk (802.11ac) agree. The maker names no generation.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: Wi-Fi 5 only, no external antenna.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists Wi-Fi 5 (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 pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz. It names no Wi-Fi generation.

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 MIMO11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2023/08/09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Spanish review spec list: Wi-Fi 5 dual band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 with MIMO, throughput above 1 Gbps. The maker names no stream count. The same review gives HDMI 2.0a in its port list and HDMI 2.1 in its text, so it is not used for the HDMI version.

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.

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

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Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Ports section: Support USB to ethernet adapter. The box has no built-in Ethernet port.

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.

5.21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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

AApple TV 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.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	Media storage and peripherals
3.5 mm audio	1	Not available	Audio output
DC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Socket table: HDMI 2.1 x1, USB 2.0 x1, power interface x1, audio output x1. The overview page calls the audio output a headphone jack for external speakers. Reviews say the jack also carries S/PDIF.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists one HDMI 2.1 output, one USB 2.0 Type-A, no SD slot and a 3.5 mm audio output. The test results are behind a login and were not used.

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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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.

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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, Infrared2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Overview: 360 degree Bluetooth and IR remote control. The footnote says remote appearance and functions vary between markets.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 20264Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: Bluetooth remote with a microphone for Google Assistant.

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 Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Press the Google Assistant button on the remote. Google Assistant is not available in every language and country.

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, Volume2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Built-in IR controls power and volume of the TV or soundbar.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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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 AAA batteries (not included)5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Remote needs 2 AAA batteries that are not included. China-Gadgets says the same.

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.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Google TV.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

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 TV OS 114Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review tested Google TV 11 (32-bit). Smartzone and China-Gadgets also report Android TV 11 at launch. Later firmware can differ.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Test of 25 July 2023: Android TV 11 with the Google TV interface.

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 Play4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Google Play for Google TV is installed.

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 Cast2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Chromecast built-in requires Chromecast-enabled apps. AndroidPCtv reports no Miracast and no AirPlay.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review media sharing line: Google Cast yes, Miracast no, AirPlay no.

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 Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant, started from the remote button. The global page also says Ok Google, which is not taken as proof of hands-free control.

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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Mobile remote platforms

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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.

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Gaming

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

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GeForce NOW4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says cloud gaming such as NVIDIA GeForce NOW works, or by installing its APK. Account and region requirements apply.

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

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USB game controllers, Bluetooth game controllers4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: compatible with Bluetooth or USB gamepads. Models are not named.

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 adapter4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a DC adapter (5.2 V) and a round power connector on the back. Smartzone says barrel connector. The adapter rating differs between reviews (2.1 A and 2 A), so no adapter output is stored.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: external power adapter with a barrel connector.

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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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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3W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review Consumption row reads Off 0.9W, Min 3W, Working 3.8W, Max 7W. Min is read as the lowest reading with the box on and idle. The review gives no method, meter, firmware or measurement point. The Working and Max values are not stored because their app and load are unstated.

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

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0.9W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review Consumption row: Off 0.9W. Read as the standby reading, since the box has no hard power switch. Method, meter, firmware and network state are not published.

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.

Width95.25Height16.7Depth95.25mm(3.8 × 0.7 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker: length 95.25 mm, width 95.25 mm, thickness 16.7 mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. AndroidPCtv lists 95 x 95 x 19 mm and 85 g. The maker values win.

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.

142g(5 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker 142 g. Taenk lists the same 142 g. AndroidPCtv lists 85 g, which is not used.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists 142 g, the same as the maker.

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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2AIMR-MITVMDZ28AA6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AIMRMITVMDZ28AA, written here as 2AIMR-MITVMDZ28AA like the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 1st gen entry. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

Other certifications

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Google TV certified4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review calls it a certified Google TV device and its audio and video certification line names Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and HDR10. Only the Google TV certification is stored. No certificate ID is published.

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.

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen), Remote control, Power adapter, HDMI cable, User manual1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Packaging table: box, remote control, user manual, power adapter, HDMI cable. Remote batteries are not listed. Smartzone and China-Gadgets say the batteries are not included.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Packaging table lists one separate HDMI cable.

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.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Global maker specs tab. The UK, DE and AE spec tabs carry identical values.

Manual

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www.manualslib.com/manual/3916304/Xiaomi-Mdz-28-Aa.html10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3916304/Xiaomi-Mdz-28-Aa.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ten-page Important product information booklet titled MDZ-28-AA, hosted on ManualsLib. Only the page title and table of contents were readable, so no value comes from it. Xiaomi publishes no separate user guide that was found.

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.

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