For my primary Apple TV system, I have a 2022 model Apple TV 4K (3rd generation). Over the past half a year or so, I have noticed some sparkles and occasional blackouts when using that unit (but not with other 4K devices). I tried swapping ports on the receiver (both input and output HDMI ports) and switching to a different HDMI port on the TV, and also bought new 4K Ultra HD certified HDMI cables to try with all those HDMI ports. Same results.
Finally, I swapped in my old 2017 model Apple TV 4K (1st generation). The problems are now gone. So, it seems the actual source of the problem is the Apple TV 4K box. Anyone else here experienced this problem? I assume the only real way to fix this is to replace the unit, unless someone tells me otherwise.
The old 2017 model works fine but the interface is slow and stuttery. However, I will keep using it until Apple releases a new model with A17 Pro or whatever. I guess the added benefit it is that it would likely support hardware decoding for both VP9 and AV1. Maybe it will get more memory too.
Finally, I swapped in my old 2017 model Apple TV 4K (1st generation). The problems are now gone. So, it seems the actual source of the problem is the Apple TV 4K box. Anyone else here experienced this problem? I assume the only real way to fix this is to replace the unit, unless someone tells me otherwise.
The old 2017 model works fine but the interface is slow and stuttery. However, I will keep using it until Apple releases a new model with A17 Pro or whatever. I guess the added benefit it is that it would likely support hardware decoding for both VP9 and AV1. Maybe it will get more memory too.
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