I'm tired of paying FIOS $161/month. I've spent hours on Google, Apple, & YouTube researching the different streaming devices. I'm thinking about getting the Apple TV 4K.
I don't have a 4K TV. I have a 1080P TV. But when it fails, I want to replace it with a 4K TV.
The Apple TV 4K doesn't come with a power adapter. What wattage adapter do I need to get? Is it safe to get a generic USB power adapter that has the same wattage as the Apple?
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV has a built-in power supply, and connects to a wall outlet or power strip with a detachable standard C7 “figure-8” power cord (included). [Probably a similar power cord to what your TV and receiver use.] No external power adapter is needed.
Apple TV has a built-in power supply, and connects to a wall outlet or power strip with a detachable standard C7 “figure-8” power cord (included). [Probably a similar power cord to what your TV and receiver use.] No external power adapter is needed.
If you buy an Apple TV in the country you reside in it will come with the correct power cord. If you move it to another country all you will need is a power adapter as the power is universally acceptable. In short, you don't need any special cords, just a simple plug adapter for your power outlet.
I'm referring to the Apple TV 4K streaming box.
It comes with a power cord for the streaming box & a USB to Lightning cable. The box doesn't include a wall-wart to charge the remote. That's the power adapter that I'm referring to.
What wattage wall-wart do I need to buy in order to charge the remote? Is it OK to use a generic wall-wart of equal wattage to charge the remote?
Is the rechargeable battery in the remote user-replaceable?
OK.
I want to hit FIOS where it hurts - in the wallet.
Every time that I think that I've made up my mind as to which streaming box to get, I change my mind!
I can't decide between Apple or Android or Roku. I like the Apple home screen. I like that it has just the apps not "recommendations" like Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google TV.
I wish that the Apple TV 4K had a USB port for adding storage or show videos & pictures. I wish that the remote had a mute button.
I wish that the Apple TV 4K had a USB port for adding storage or show videos & pictures.
The Apple TV box features Home Sharing to access content from a networked computer.
Third party apps alternatively also allow for a client-server model for your local content (Plex, Infuse, MrMC, VLC, etc.).
The unit itself is meant as an online streaming device, not a storage device.
I wish that the remote had a mute button.
On-demand content can be paused, causing silence. I rarely watch live TV anymore.
The mute button on your TV remote or receiver remote or soundbar remote still works as usual.
Using a universal remote with mute button instead is an option.
Good luck with your buying decision.
I see. The same as for iPhone. 5W USB-A power adapter. More than 5W will work too (the adapter gives what the device asks, up to the adapter limit). Or charge from a computer, those ports can give charging power too.
Charge your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote - Apple Support
The battery is not user-replaceable.
Apple TV 4K power adapter
