iPhone Turns on Apple TV (ATV) by it self

If the iPhone is turning on the Apple TV, make sure airplay is disabled.

If the Apple TV is turning on by itself. It will either be picking up on network activity (troubleshooting required) or it is receiving the signal via HDMI CEC unprompted (based on an issue with the TV)

It would be caused by something within one's setup and not a common occurrence for the millions of other users

That’s not a solution, that’s a temporary bandaid measure. No, that other thread shows a few users are having the issue and the same causes were discussed. There will be users who would rather put blame elsewhere then acknowledge it may be something within their environment.

This is a user forum, no one here works for Apple.

Those who put the devices through their paces for the forum to help users cannot reproduce such an issue and it is working just fine for the vast majority. If there were an inherent flaw as claimed it would be quite the opposite.

Not blaming the network, simply stating a fact. You have made no mention of what troubleshooting you’ve done. You have made it clear what your intention is so there is no point continuing this discussion.

No, your intention is to place blame on the product and bypass the facts that contradict that assessment

As already stated the solution is found within troubleshooting one's network and environment and users who have done that have rectified the issue. There is nothing for Apple to fix and as such it is working just fine for the vast majority.

This is a user forum, no one here is from Apple nor will they be seeing this. So on both accounts it is not of purpose to continue to respond.

That thread discusses the same causes.

Network issues can come at any time.

You referenced one thread and while there may be other posts it is from a select group. When those users actually troubleshoot the cause is found and the issue solved.

It is working just fine for the vast majority. I have have also had many units over the years and done vigorous testing, and it has never occurred.

Bottom line is that it is something within your environment. If you would rather make assumptions and point the finger that is your choice, but it won’t rectify the issue.