Using Apple TV HD (UK plug) in the US?

[Po1]

My wife was given an Apple TV HD, which she is going to give to my father who lives in the States the next time we see him. However, the Apple TV HD model she was given has the UK power cord/plug. Can we just buy a generic US power cord/plug from Amazon so my father can plug it in in the US - or is there something internal that could short out if we use a US plug/power cord with it?

I hope that makes sense... I really don't understand anything about different electrical standards or volts.

Thanks!

 

[techwarrior]

Yes, most electronics these days are rated 120-250V. Internal transformers typically step down voltages to 12V or so.

The US power cord for these is the same cord with a different plug depending on region sold.

 

[winstars]

Yes, most electronics these days are rated 120-250V. Internal transformers typically step down voltages to 12V or so.

The US power cord for these is the same cord with a different plug depending on region sold.

Yes its so much easier to travel these days (besides Covid!) because all Apple products are 120-250V rated. I travel with my ATV and MBP and iPhone and just use different cables in UK and EU to plug in mostly. Or a UK or EU power strip with 4 adapters...

A long way from old days with your own step-up or step-down transformers. I have blown a few things up (printers, fax machine(s) hair dryers etc) along the way by forgetting and just using adapter or just being confused. Used to carry a small multimeter to just check voltage before plugging in!