Power Consumption
The power consumption of the Apple TV 4th generation.
| Activity | Power | 12v Current P=IV, I=P/V |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep mode (default settings) | 1.5W | I=1.5/12 = 0.125A |
| Idle at menu | 2.0W | 0.17 A |
| Streaming Netflix (1080p) | ~2.4W | 0.20 A |
Teardown
Wiring
Issues
Continuous power cycling when DC power too high?
We could add a voltage regulator to ensure that the power is always 12V. This might fix the power cycle.
We could even add this to the 12v plug to hide the circuitry. Label it as regulated.
References
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VurCZuY-iPQ |