Apple TV (3rd Generation)
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Apple TV (3rd generation)
Brand: Apple Inc. (Parent: Apple Inc.) Category: Digital media player, Streaming device • Model / Gen: 3rd generation A1427, A1469 Release Date: 2012-03-07 • Status: End of life Classification Date: 2025-10-15 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Limited physical modding community |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Few public exploits |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Minor historical issues |
| Updatability | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Last update was years ago |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | 🔗 Proof | Works with iCloud, HomeKit not supported |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Uses TLS for data transmission |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Hardware-based encryption for user data |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Basic | 🔗 Proof | Requires Apple ID for purchases and services |
| Authentication | Basic | 🔗 Proof | Password-based login via Apple ID |
| Brute-force protection | Basic | 🔗 Proof | Limited attempt locking |
| Event logging | Partial logging | 🔗 Proof | Basic access and purchase logs |
| Passwords | Require change after setup | 🔗 Proof | Encouraged but not enforced complexity |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Apple TV Software (based on iOS) (Companion App: Apple TV Remote (iOS app)) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Apple A5 (single-core) • GPU: PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 512 MB RAM • Storage: 8 GB flash storage (non-expandable) |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: N/A (AC powered) • Power: Internal power supply • Charging: N/A |
| Display & Camera | Display: Supports up to 1080p HD • Camera: N/A |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: Digital audio output (optical audio), HDMI audio • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n Ethernet (10/100BASE-T) HDMI Optical audio Micro-USB (for service) |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 98 mm × 98 mm × 23 mm • Mass: 270 g |
