4K HDR streaming media player with HDMI 2.0a output, built-in Gigabit Ethernet, and IEC C8 figure-8 power inlet. Supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, and Dolby Atmos audio via Dolby Digital Plus.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Release Year
- 2017
- Model Number
- A1842
- Category
- streaming
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A - Standard) | 1 | — | Actual version is HDMI 2.0a per Apple specs. 18 Gbps TMDS bandwidth. 4K60 HDR10/Dolby Vision at 4:2:0 chroma. No eARC, no ARC. HDMI CEC supported. |
| RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) | 1 | — | 10/100/1000BASE-T, 1000 Mbps maximum throughput. |
| IEC C8 (Figure-8 Inlet) | 1 | — | Built-in universal AC power supply (100–240V, 50/60Hz). Uses detachable C7 figure-8 cord. |
Notes & Compatibility
4K60 SDR; 4K60 HDR at 4:2:0 chroma subsampling (streaming content uses 4:2:0 natively). HDMI CEC supported. No USB port — removed entirely from this generation onward. No eARC, no ARC. HDR10, Dolby Vision (Profile 5), HLG (added via tvOS 11.2). Dolby Atmos added via tvOS 12 (Sept 2018) using DD+ Atmos — no lossless TrueHD bitstreaming. No optical audio. Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO. Discontinued April 2021.
