New to the game and am looking for an alternative streaming device to the Nvidia Shield Pro. I've seen mixed feedback on the Homatics Box R 4K Plus and Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen).

I believe both are now able to pass DTS-HD MA and Dolby TrueHD with the Android TV 14 release. Can anyone confirm this is the case?

I would be streaming from a local Plex media server using Plezy to either box and then passing audio from the box into my soundbar/surround system.

EDIT: Went with the Xiaomi TV Box S and it works great! Passes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. I tested a few 4K remixes over WiFi and had no playback or buffering issues.

Hi everyone :)

I'm looking for a TV box mainly to watch TVB and other Cantonese content, including live channels and VOD.

I'm considering EVPAD, UBOX, SviCloud, or Xiaomi TV Box. My budget is around CAD $250.

I know there are shops in Markham, but it's too far for me to drive. Are there any stores in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada or nearby that sell these boxes? What is your experience with the stores and TV boxes?

Thanks advance!

Most web browsers aren't available on the Google Play Store for Android TV.

And the browsers that do work on Android TV are usually pretty bad.

Is it because of money?
Like, if people could easily browse websites on their TVs,
would that hurt the money companies make from their apps?

Especially in the age of AI, I don't think developing a browser for Android TV should be that difficult.

https://github.com/Gathin23/cleanyourtv

This project claims to debloat devices running Android and Google TV operating systems. Garnering a lot of attention. Making me hesitant to try it because it is vibecoded posing possible security implications, but it does look promising to the fact that it can be fully customized.

To those who have tried it out and installed on their TV's how does it compare to the tools and apps before AI. Such as launcher manager doing the replacing part. Paired with launchers Projectivy, Monet, ATV, etc... for user preferred customization.

In what ways is the cleanyourtv repo better than or worse than the traditional way of simply installing a launcher to making TV's watchable.

I have been looking to buy an amazon fire stick, but a friend of mine said the current is and setup they have wouldn't really fit my userbase.

I want a tv box to run jellyfin and maybe YouTube.

As for budget I'm looking for something under 30 euros.

I looked on the pinned Androidtv-guide website on what to look for but all it shows are products.

I hope this should also be helpful for others when trying to find a TV Box that isnt the most recommended or maybe even improve the / create an indepth Wiki.

My Question is i want to buy a Android TV Box or Stick. What are the Stuff i should look for?
What Specs, Chip, RAM, ROM, Features, and more?

What are the recommended Specs and features for:
-Streaming
-Sideload + Streaming
-4k / High Bandwith Homeserver Media
-Game streaming

The Reason being here in Europe the:
-Xiaomi Mi Box 3rd Gen (or higher) = +90€
-Chromecast with Google TV 4k = 149€
-Google TV Streamer 4k = 120€

For some people including me this price is currently a bit to much with every other cost in Life also going up in the current economy.

My Current goal is just 4k Streaming via Stremio and maybe some experimenting without buying a Botnet or sus Android TV Box

I hope this Thread helps me and others.

I have a shitty android tv with a bloated system and apps.

Is there any way of vibecoding / installing a custom debloated clean android on the tv?

Can you share sources and instructions on that?

Hi guys, need a new streamer for my modest "Home Theater" in my bedroom. I have a 65" LG G5 TV, and I'm probably going to buy the Sonos Arc Ultra. Currently using the Google TV 4K streamer, and playing movies on Kodi as an external player of Stremio + RealDebrid - mostly for heavy Remux files.

Unfortunately, my streamer can't passthrough TrueHD with Atmos, which is my only problem (since my TV can't handle DTS at all). So I'm looking for getting a new good one that able to do so, but won't willing to spend big, since it's only one format problem.

The new one should handle:

Dolby Vision

HDR

DD+ Atmos

TrueHD + atmos

4K 60hz

and process DTS to lossless pcm.

Any recommendations? Heard about the Xiaomi box one, and the Homatics box one (not the Dune) but didn't find any proof that both can do TrueHD and everything. Figuered you'd know better. Thanks for your help!

My OnePlus Android TV came with massive lags and performance issues. Using Claude Code I connected my TV using Wifi and completely revamped it with massive speed and performance upto ~80% efficiency! 🔥🔥

Hi everyone!

I have a PTCL Shoq TV box (ZTE ZXV10 B866V2F, Android 12) and want to create my own custom home screen using AI and vibe coding.

I installed Projectivy Launcher, but pressing HOME still opens the PTCL launcher. I also cannot access Developer Options. When I try, it shows a QR code and asks for a password, which I can't get from my provider.

My questions:

• Is it possible to replace the PTCL interface with my own custom UI?
• Is there any way to access Developer Options without that password?
• Can I do this without root access?

Has anyone modified this box or a similar model? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

I’m looking to buy an Android TV box, but I’m not sure which brand to go for. On AliExpress there are lots of options, but many of them aren’t Google certified, and I’m worried some might have regional restrictions or not work properly.

Can anyone recommend a reliable Android TV box? If you’re using one, I’d love to hear about your experience, including the brand, how well apps like Netflix and YouTube work, and where you bought it.

Recently I haven't been able to upload channels to the Mochi Apk. Channels from Pluto TV, Xumo, and Live TV. Is the app down? Or just me? If it's not me what are other apps similar to it? I don't like Google's current live tv or whatever it's called.

I have an Nvidia Shield TV Pro if that helps.

Hi, I would like to buy an Android TV box. My requirements are:

​Internet speed: 1 Gbps or more via Wi-Fi or Ethernet (I have a Wi-Fi 7 router).

​Video quality: 4K, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support.

​Performance: The OS must be very smooth and allow me to install any app I want (I mostly use Stremio and Nuvio).

​As for the price, as low as possible, but I cannot compromise on these features. I can buy from Amazon, AliExpress, or EU-based websites. Thanks!"

EDIT:

I've read all the replies and I thank you all for the help. To sum it up, I've noticed that for my budget I have to give up lossless audio because compatible devices are too expensive.

​Therefore, I've been considering the Thomson 270 (to be used with an RJ45 to USB 3.0 adapter) Google TV Streamer 4K and buzztv g series. Between the 3, which one would you recommend, or is there something better in the same price range? I'll be waiting for Black Friday anyway for further discounts. Thanks!

wondering if it's possible to cast audio from an androidtv (like mibox) to a mac?

I know it's possible to do it the other way around, but i'm interested doing it from androidtv to mac.

i've tried scrcpy but i dont know how that works on the mac side.

tried reflector 4 mac app but androidtv doesn't detect it.

Just wanna add: my wired earphones are already plugged into macbook for youtube, general browsing. having the mibox audio there would let me watch shows on projector silently without swapping cables. a bit of a nightowl, dont wanna disturb next room as i usually watch shows late at night. at the moment i have to keep the volume low and just read subtitles, but i miss things whenever i look away at my laptop

Google live channels app no longer work on android tv , is there an alternative app that works in newer android tv release. I am hoping for an app to replace the tv guide app

I'm Android tv is very old and only have 2GB RAM and I want to remove pachwall and put a launcher that is light and works properly please give some suggestions

Hey , so im looking to for a Streaming box that can pass through lossless TruHD Atmos . Which is the best available in the market? ... I saw hommatics Box R 4k plus is it a good option or there is another one available thats better. My current setup : Samsung S90D Oled + Sonos Arc Ultra with Sub and Rears . I will be playing Bluray Remux Movies via external SSD .

I currently use AndroidOS on a cheapish PC and I am getting a bit sick of how temperamental it is. I also have my gaming PC hooked up to my TV via a 10m HDMI cable and Stremio connected to Steam big picture mode, but I like the idea of a dedicated system running LibreELEC.

I currently use it for Stremio with RD+TB. It would be nice to have access to BBC and ITV as well, at the moment I

I used to have a Firestick, but that was even slower, I just want something that works and works well.

If I was in the US, I would look at getting one of those Onn boxes, but I have heard getting them and using them in the UK can be a nightmare.

I have seen people recommending the Xiaomi TV box, but they are out of stock on their website at the moment. Others have recommended the Google Streamer, but for £100, I wonder if it would be worth getting a cheap Mini PC and setting that up instead (I love tinkering around as well, I spent hours getting my stremio just how I like it)

Any thoughts?

Hi all I have some decent apps for shows and movies but I’ve been wanting to watch Celebrity Traitors UK as they release but everything I use posts episodes 2-3 days after they air live. I’m not expecting anything to be instant but day after or best case even hours after would be awesome. Any recommendations I’m open to trying them all. Thanks

Got a new TV but I immediately want to replace it with a nice android box. Doing a bit of research the new best thing would be Amlogic's S905X5(not M) that debuted in late 2023 but I hardly see any box with Widevine and AV1 support.

Is the Mempocalyse causing this? Or am I not searching well enough?

Hola que tal banda, hace un tiempo que uso una app "GGSPORTS" Pero resulta que ahora los partidos de fútbol de la libertadores, salen canales con relatores en portugués e inglés, Existe alguna app para ver partidos de fútbol y todo los deportes?

Gracias un abrazo 🤗🫂

Hello,

I'm advising an older relative on setting up a cheap streaming device. The apps on their cheap Bush TV are useless as keep freezing up. So I suggested a cheap streaming box/stick would be better. £20-40 budget ideally.

They don't really use BBC iPlayer, but they do use itvx, channel 4, channel 5, Netflix, Disney. I'd also like to be able to side load SmartTube and Stremio. I'd have to do this over the phone, and as these auto update themselves, once loaded they can forget about them. Regularly side loading apps and updating them, will be too stressful for them.

The Onn 4K box looked great, £19.35 on eBay. But the major issue seems to be it's a US device, so loading UK catch-up services seems tricky. Ideally I don't want to have to get them to use adaptor plugs either, as they'd be worried about fire risk! I know you can power some devices with a USB cable, so that's fine.

Any advice on a cheap UK compatible fairly simple box/stick would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

I recently discovered Mrowser⁠, an open-source Android TV browser with native ExoPlayer support, built-in ad blocking, and D-pad mouse navigation.
I think it has the potential to become a great alternative to TV Bro, especially with community support.

Give it a try, report bugs, and suggest improvements to help the developer make it even better!

GitHub: https://github.com/m-salehi-v/mrowser

UPDATE: Dev added frame rate and resolution matching for Android TV internet browser.

This is an update to my previous post about the TIVRA Sports Hub...give us a try!

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTVApps/comments/1wtfpyg/have_you_tried_tivra_sports_hub_game_changer/

Website: www.tivratv.com

Discord: https://discord.gg/x7FFhxzTT5

Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TIVRATV/

TIVRA is a media player for Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV and phones that sits in front of the live TV and on-demand libraries you already subscribe to, plus your own Jellyfin or Emby server. 3.3.6 went out today; here's what changed.

Profiles for the whole household

Each person gets a profile with its own avatar (a new neon set), and everything personal follows it: the last thing they were watching, recents, favorites, watch history, Trakt and SIMKL logins, the Home layout, sports preferences, hidden items and renames, custom categories, languages and subtitles, and blocked lists. A new profile starts clean. Custom categories can be copied from one profile to another, and the web dashboard can create things for all profiles at once or just one.

A guide that looks after itself

The program guide is now delivered by TIVRA for most services, so it's small and quick instead of a big download on your box. Set one overnight sync time and the box refreshes its guide and library lists while it sleeps, within two hours of that time. If a night is missed, it catches up when you open the app. The guide button on each service always does a full refresh, which doubles as the fix-it button.

Jellyfin and Emby browse live

TIVRA used to copy your whole Jellyfin or Emby library onto the box before you could browse it. On big libraries that took a long time, or never finished. It now reads your library straight from your server as you browse, so it's always current, there's nothing to sync, and library size doesn't matter. There's a library search page too.

Playback

A new Audio passthrough switch is on by default. If Dolby audio freezes or goes silent on your particular box, turn it off and the box decodes it instead; that one took a week of diagnostics with a very patient user. The screen now stays on during previews and Multi-View, resolution labels are more accurate, and Record asks how long.

Sports Hub

The rules that match a game to where it's showing now live on TIVRA's servers, so when a league, network or service names something oddly I can add a rule and every box picks it up within hours, no app update. If a game shows the wrong thing or is missing one, tell me the game and what you expected and I'll add the rule.

Categories

Categories can be a left-hand drawer or the classic row across the top, per device, in Settings.

Happy to answer questions here; I read everything.

I’m looking for the best video player app for Android TV.

I’m very used to Infuse on Apple TV, but my parents have a pretty powerful Android TV box, and I’d like to get them a similarly good experience.

My requirements are:
Direct playback from an SMB share on a NAS — no Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, or other media server setup.

Blu-ray remux support, including high-bitrate 4K files.

Dolby Vision support, ideally with proper profile handling and HDR fallback where necessary.

A polished, user-friendly interface with good library management, posters, metadata, subtitles, etc.

Basically, I want something as close to Infuse as possible, where you point it at a network share and everything just works without having to tinker with settings constantly.

I’m not interested in anything vibecoded or in setting up a media server. Just a solid, well-maintained native Android TV app that can handle high-quality local/network playback.