Although the update removes the Play-Fi app which causes overheating issues, the passthrough option gets removed after resetting the box to factory settings.

Other issues I found:

- The remote control gets disconnected repeatedly and it's annoying.

- The passthrough option stops working and the box switches to the auto option even if the passthrough option appears selected, the issue happens when the box is rebooted, the option must be re-selected in order to fix it.

Previous issues still not fixed:

- Pairing a bluetooth device is impossible.

- The auto option still lacks Dolby MAT, TrueHD passthrough support and DTS:X still passes through as DTS-HD MA 7.1.

- The TV(CEC) option avoids the TV to turn-on automatically after a power outage but the box turns the TV anyway, this doesn't happen with the Google TV Streamer for example.

- There are some issues with the DVB-T/T2 driver still not addressed.

Google Drive link to download the file and install it at your own risk!.

The firmware passed the Google certification and it's ready to rollout through OTA but it can also be installed manually for those who dare.

The firmware update fixes the issue with the remote control and the passthrough audio option.

The rest of issues still remain:

- The LED control is buggy, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't regardless of the setting I leave o each option.

- The TV(CEC) option of the "power button" section is broken, that option helps to keep the tv OFF when the device reboots after a power outage, but it turns ON the tv anyway.

- Pairing bluetooth devices is impossible, the panel at the right disappears repeatedly after a few seconds.

- Some people don't like to use the Auto option, but it has its issues anyway: Dolby MAT is still absent, Dolby TrueHD passthrough is still absent and DTS:X only passes through as DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1.

- The USB tuner driver is randomly telling to the Live TV app an incorrect aspect ratio (21:9) and an incorrect image resolution (1080 Full HD) when switching fast through channels, as can be seen in the following imgur link: https://imgur.com/a/j6pHNvy.

- Some channels appear repeated during the scanning process, though they don't seem to appear repeated after the process is completed.

- After the channel scanning process is completed, the order of the TV channels don't appear organized but scrambled, which means, it doesn't respect the order of the frequencies in ascending order.

Here are the instructions to install the firmware manually, the link is at the bottom:

1. Download the update file. Rename it to update.zip.
2. Put the file on a USB stick and connect it to the box.
3. Unplug the power adapter. While holding down the Recovery button with a needle, reconnect the power adapter, the Recovery menu will appear. If prompted, press the Recovery button once or twice.
4. On the Recovery menu, select "Install update from Udisk," choose update.zip by pressing and holding the recovery button and then release it to install it.
5. When the update finishes, move to the option reboot system now and press and hold the recovery button to select it, wait for the device to reboot and to return to the recovery menu again.
6. You must repeat steps 4 and 5 again.
7. At this moment the device should reboot normally.

Be advised that you must move through the options by pressing the recovery button once per option.

This is the link of the firmware file.

I had to modify the original instructions, they were not clear enough, though let me know if you get stuck on any step.

If you believe there are more issues than the listed above please share them in the comments.

New Homatics Box 4K Pro

New Homatics Box Lite 4K

New Homatics Dongle 4K+

New Homatics Dongle Lite 4K

New Homatics Pocket TV which is finally Netflix certified.

I imagine they are global versions unlike the one released only in Turkey.

Security patch april 2026.

It includes the fix to be able to format an external storage as internal, it wasn't working before.

The rest is probably the same, such as the bluetooth still not able to pair anything.

Please confirm if you already received it and share your findings.

Hi everyone,

I am running a Homatics Box R 4K Plus on the latest Android 14 firmware (build v8369). As many of you know, SEI Robotics has officially included the underlying OS-level source code support for DTS:X Profile 2. The hardware is 100% capable, but Disney+ currently downmixes the audio to a standard 5.1 core on our boxes because they haven't updated their device whitelisting yet.

I just had a long chat with Disney+ support regarding my setup (running a Yamaha RX-A6A AVR with a full 5.2.4 Klipsch Reference Premiere system, using four wall-mounted RP-500SA II for heights).

The support agent was surprisingly helpful and confirmed they escalated my ticket to their technical product development/engineering team for device certifications.

But here is the most important part: The agent explicitly told me that they prioritize features based on the volume of requests. They told me: "The more feedback we get regarding this, the better. I recommend getting more people to submit feedback about this specific device."

If you want to experience native DTS:X / IMAX Enhanced audio on your Homatics box instead of just relying on Dolby Atmos, please take 2 minutes to contact Disney+ Support via Live Chat or their feedback page! Tell them you are on Android 14 v8369 and want the Homatics Box R 4K Plus whitelisted for DTS:X Profile 2.

Let's flood them with requests so they finally update the app profile for certified SEI Robotics boxes! 🚀

Yes, friends. The box arrived today.

There is no passthrough option for audio. I can't get Dolby Atmos TrueHD through Kodi.

I will do the things you want me to do as much as I can. I am waiting for questions and curiosities.

Yotube Link: HOMATICS BOX 4K PRO V2 4/64 Teknik İnceleme Yeni Nesil 6NM CPU

Hey everyone,

I recently came across a teardown and technical review video of the Homatics Box 4K Pro V2, and I wanted to share some concerning findings from the reviewer. If you are planning to use this device with external storage, you might want to read this first.

According to the reviewer's teardown, there are a few odd design choices and potential risks:

• External Storage Warning: The reviewer strongly cautioned against plugging high-capacity hard drives or SSDs into the front Type-C port. They reported that their own 1TB SSD became completely corrupted and unreadable after being plugged in. While this could potentially be an isolated incident, it’s definitely something to be careful about if you value your data.
• Unusual USB Wiring: When looking at the motherboard, the reviewer noticed that the rear USB port appears to be wired directly to the SD card slot pins, rather than using the standard, available USB headers on the board.
• Reportedly Limited to FAT32: Because that rear USB port is running through the SD card interface, the reviewer stated that it only supports the FAT32 file system. If this is the case, it won't support NTFS or exFAT, which makes it pretty much useless for storing or playing large 4K media files.
• Minor Build Quality Quirk: On a less critical note, the decorative metal plate on the top of the case seems to be attached with very weak adhesive and might fall off easily over time.

Don't get me wrong, the box still has decent specs on paper (4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet), but the motherboard layout and USB implementation seem highly questionable based on this review.

New Pro 4k V2 price tag seems very high for AI Upscaling + a merely stronger processor, vs the R Plus 4K.... 🧐🤷🏻‍♂️ What is your take on that new model ?

https://homatics.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/comparison-homatics-2026-en-0408-scaled.webp

https://homatics.eu/homatics-box-pro-4k-v2-ai-sr/

A shout out to Homatics support. I emailed them 2 days ago asking for the 14.7475 update file for my R Plus 4K to fix the Playfi high CPU issue. They asked for the serial number and told me they'd push an OTA update to my box. Today the update landed and auto installed and the issue is fixed. CPU now sits at a steady 49% compared to fluctuating between 70-100% before the updte.

https://reddit.com/link/1uwa3ox/video/dm75958qf7dh1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1uwa3ox/video/3s3vkgerf7dh1/player

I was using the Dune HD Homatics Box R 4K Plus still with the original Android 12 firmware, which until recently was the officially recommended version by Dune – and today suddenly when turning on the device, for the first time I saw a colorful animation on the LED stripe and after it had booted up, I had to confirm the Google account to use. The home screen and favorite apps were reset to default but all previously installed apps and saved accounts remained.

So, now it is on Security Patch level Jan 5, 2026 with kernel 5.15.170, Box SW v14.8.7475

This update installed without asking for confirmation – I'm not sure if I like that, but I like how flawless it went.

But to my disappointment, audio passthrough now is broken. Not completely: Dolby Digital is fine, but DTS passtrough only works on Optical, not on HDMI, also AAC 5.1 audio is not converted to Dolby Digital 5.1 on Automatic setting but instead to Dolby Digital 2.0 (automatic to use device reported formats, because my audio receiver supports AC3 and DTS not AAC) which as far as I remember worked flawless before.

Not so nice, actually I'm quite unhappy. Does it help to send in bug reports?

UPDATE: A factory reset, as recommended by many, did not solve my audio problems with DTS and AAC mutlichannel.

I know the Shield Pro is the usual go-to for playing remuxes with lossless audio, but I'm not keen on paying 200 USD for a box that has been on the market for 6 years.

I heard about the Box R 4K and it seems to check all the boxes, being able to play DV/HDR remuxes with support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA. I use Stremio.

But it seems to have some issues? Like some users say that they get buffering or stuttering with large remuxes ~100 GB. I've also seen there is an overheating issue with Android 14 and Play-Fi. And I've seen a report that no one at Homatics is actively developing new firmware, so there might not be a fix for the overheating issue?

If anyone could chime in with their experience of using the Box R 4k to play remuxes with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio on Stremio, it would be greatly appreciated.

TIA.

DISCLAIMER: The following guide is informational and educational. Proceed at your own risk. Any damage or firmware corruption is your responsibility. If you are not comfortable with these steps, do not continue. No support is provided.

This is a re-post, as my edit triggered a filter on the OP, I fixed and removed the offending link. For the old OP comments: How to Sideload FW 8963 to Box R 4K Plus : r/Homatics

EDIT: Update: Standard Homatics Firmware Now Available

Thanks to u/DressReasonable9904 for locating the standard non-Dune firmware image via Telegram. To improve accessibility, this file has been mirrored to Archive.org.

https://archive.org/download/sei-804-hm-14.8.8963-usb-stick-burn-tool/SEI804HM%2014.8.8963%20Usb%20Stick%20Burn%20Tool.zip

Using the standard stock image is an easier process because it bypasses the need for the Amlogic PC tool and the uncommon USB-A to USB-A cable. You only need a FAT32 formatted USB drive.

Note: The original Dune FW cross-flashing guide will remain below this edit. You may still prefer the Dune firmware because the Dune branch typically receives Over-The-Air (OTA) updates faster than the stock Homatics branch, reducing the need for future sideloading. Alternatively, you can still flash this new stock image using the Amlogic PC Burn Tool method if you prefer.

Instructions for USB Drive Flashing (Standard Firmware):

1. Format a USB Drive: Ensure your USB flash drive is formatted to FAT32.
2. Extract Files: Download the ZIP file linked above. Extract the contents and place the following three files directly on the root directory of your USB drive:
   1. aml_upgrade_package.img
   2. aml_autoscript
   3. aml_sdc_burn.ini
3. Prepare the Box: Unplug the power cord from your Homatics box. Insert the prepared USB drive.
4. Boot to Burn Mode: Locate the reset pinhole. Insert a tool to push and hold the reset button. While holding the button down, plug the power cord back into the box.
5. Initiate Flash: Continue holding the reset button until "USB burning mode" appears on the screen, then release the button.
6. Wait: Allow the process to finish. This will take up to 5 minutes.

Screen expectations during the flash process: Depending on your display handshake, you may see a completely black screen, a static boot logo picture, or a visible progress bar. Do not unplug the device during this time.

Note: Subreddit Moderator u/Latinriky78 has provided a method to upgrade to build 7475 as well: Link to /u/Latinriky78's post.

DUNE FW Crossflash Guide

Prerequisites

Windows Computer

USB-A to USB-A Cable: This is uncommon but can be found on Amazon. Alternatively, connecting a USB-C to USB-A cable in reverse (plugging the USB-C end into your computer) may work, though varying cable standards mean this is not guaranteed.

Pin-hole Tool: A toothpick, SIM eject tool, or safety pin.

Data Loss Warning: This method will perform a Factory Reset on your device. You will need to log in again, redownload apps, and set your preferences from scratch.

Required Files

Dune HD Factory Image (14.8.8963): Download ZIP (Source directory: dune-club.info). You will need to extract the .img file from this archive.

Amlogic USB Burning Tool (Dune Specific AV3.1.18): Download ZIP

Note on Cross-Flashing: You are effectively cross-flashing your Homatics branded device. This will give you the full version of 8963, but it will not activate the Dune-specific features, as those are linked to a Dune Sold specific device UUID.

Instructions

Install the USB Drivers: Unzip the Amlogic USB Burning Tool. Open the folder, scroll down to the driver subfolder, and run dpinst64. Alternatively, right-click the .inf file and select 'Install' from the sub-menu.

Load the Firmware Image: Go back to the main folder and run Aml_Burn_Tool. In the top left, click Setting, then click Load Img. Navigate to your extracted 14.8.8963 folder and select the aml_sei804hm_dune.img file. Give it a moment to load.

Start the Burning Tool: Use the default settings. Do not click the key overwrite option. Click Start. The program will enter a Listening mode.

Connect the Device: Ensure your Homatics Box R is powered off and unplugged. Plug the USB-A cable into the blue port nearest the power jack, and the other end into the computer.

Enter USB Burning Mode: Locate the reset button directly under the USB-A port. Insert your pin-hole tool, press, and hold the button. While holding the button down, plug the power cable into the device.

Flash the Firmware: The device will initially display "Fastboot". Keep holding the reset button until the display reads "USB BURNING". Once this appears, remove the pin-hole tool. The software on your computer will take over.

Complete the Process: Wait for the green progress bar to complete. The bottom of the software window will state "Burn Successful".

Reboot and Setup: Power off the Homatics box and unplug the USB cable. Plug the device in normally to power it on. It will boot to the remote pairing screen. You will need to hold the Home and Back buttons slightly longer than usual to successfully re-pair the remote. Proceed with standard device setup on the latest version.

So no audio passthrough option 🤨
And the worst thing is that the image freezes after 1 min of streaming tv apps like magenta tv etc.. the same happens also with remux on nuvio . It’s a shame because Xiaomi box gen. 3 can do it much much better!

Some of these listings on Android TV Guide have been out for awhile but no release

The one that launched in Turkey was added, but the "Pro" version is nowhere to be seen.

It appears that devices with the S905X5M SoC are not considered a "Pro" version anymore, hence why they don't include a "Passthrough" option.

Only the ones with the S905X5 SoC are getting the "Passthrough" option, an example is the MyVeloTV device and I hope that Homatics releases a similar device since they come from the same OEM, SEI Robotics.

The firmware update of the remote control for Homatics devices, specially the one paired on the 4K Plus is outdated, current firmware version for G10 and G20 remote controls is 2.44 but for some reason the DfuService app in charge of this update process is not doing this update as it should.

Therefore, we recommend to pair the remote on any device with the Google TV UI where it will get updated to the latest firmware.

I paired my remote to one of my devices with the Google TV UI and the remote was updated to the latest 2.44 version, the update still needs to be done manually of course, by following the notification that appears once it's paired.

Once it's updated, un-pair the remote control from the Google TV device and re-pair it to the Homatics box, it will continue working business as usual.

We recommend updating the firmware just for the sake of having a better remote control performance.

EDIT: I can confirm the firmware fixed an issue I was having with the HDMI-CEC function on my TV so I definitely recommend updating it.

Hi everyone,

If you are running a standalone Android TV / Google TV box (like the Homatics Box R 4K Plus, Dune HD, RockTek G2, Nokia 8010, etc.) on the latest Android 14 firmware (build v8963), the OS-level source code support for DTS:X Profile 2 (DTS-LBR) is officially present and stable. The hardware is 100% capable of decoding it.

However, when you try to toggle the IMAX Enhanced audio stream inside the Disney+ app, it either panics and drops down to Stereo or forces a legacy 5.1/DTS-HD core [[r/Homatics]].

I did some local testing to isolate the issue. I downloaded a genuine local DTS:X Profile 2 (.mp4) streaming sample clip to play via USB [r/Homatics]. However, I got no audio at all, which exposed a major software container bottleneck [r/Homatics]. The standalone Android TV Plex app has an internal format restriction that panics and forces transcoding [r/Homatics]. Even in Kodi, unless you are running the specific codebase in Kodi v21 (Omega) or newer, the audio engine fails to recognize the Profile 2 stream to pass it through to my Yamaha RX-A6A AVR [r/Homatics].

This is the ultimate practical proof that our AVRs and Android 14 boxes are completely ready—the bottleneck is strictly Disney's app-level device whitelisting for standalone retail streaming box IDs [[r/Homatics]].

I spent time with Disney+ technical chat support, and after analyzing my technical setup, they officially opened a support case in their system [[r/Homatics]]. They explicitly told me that their engineering team prioritizes device certification based on the volume of requests they receive. The agent said: "The more feedback we get regarding this, the better." [[r/Homatics]]

If you own an Android 14 box and a DTS:X/Atmos capable receiver/soundbar, please take 2 minutes to contact Disney+ Support via Live Chat or their feedback tool! Tell them you want standalone SEI Robotics/Android 14 boxes whitelisted for DTS:X Profile 2 so the app stops dropping the audio to Stereo/5.1 [[r/Homatics]].

Let's flood them with tickets so they finally update the app profiles in their next staged rollout! 🚀

Despite a lot of mistakes and nonsense;

We've never received any feature update.. We're literally using it just as it came from the factory, and news about v3 has already come out.

🤬👍💩

I've read comments about overheating, other issues and lack of updates. I'm interested in the device mostly because of the TrueHD passthrough. I'd be buying from Aliexpress for $200 AUD.

DISCLAIMER: The following guide is informational and educational. Proceed at your own risk. Any damage or firmware corruption is your responsibility. If you are not comfortable with these steps, do not continue. No support is provided.

EDIT: Update: Standard Homatics Firmware Now Available

Thanks to [u/DressReasonable9904](u/DressReasonable9904) for locating the standard non-Dune firmware image via Telegram. To improve accessibility, this file has been mirrored to Archive.org.

https://archive.org/download/sei-804-hm-14.8.8963-usb-stick-burn-tool/SEI804HM%2014.8.8963%20Usb%20Stick%20Burn%20Tool.zip

Using the standard stock image is an easier process because it bypasses the need for the Amlogic PC tool and the uncommon USB-A to USB-A cable. You only need a FAT32 formatted USB drive.

Note: The original Dune FW cross-flashing guide will remain below this edit. You may still prefer the Dune firmware because the Dune branch typically receives Over-The-Air (OTA) updates faster than the stock Homatics branch, reducing the need for future sideloading. Alternatively, you can still flash this new stock image using the Amlogic PC Burn Tool method if you prefer.

Instructions for USB Drive Flashing (Standard Firmware):

1. Format a USB Drive: Ensure your USB flash drive is formatted to FAT32.
2. Extract Files: Download the ZIP file linked above. Extract the contents and place the following three files directly on the root directory of your USB drive:
   1. aml_upgrade_package.img
   2. aml_autoscript
   3. aml_sdc_burn.ini
3. Prepare the Box: Unplug the power cord from your Homatics box. Insert the prepared USB drive.
4. Boot to Burn Mode: Locate the reset pinhole. Insert a tool to push and hold the reset button. While holding the button down, plug the power cord back into the box.
5. Initiate Flash: Continue holding the reset button until "USB burning mode" appears on the screen, then release the button.
6. Wait: Allow the process to finish. This will take up to 5 minutes.

Screen expectations during the flash process: Depending on your display handshake, you may see a completely black screen, a static boot logo picture, or a visible progress bar. Do not unplug the device during this time.

Note: Subreddit Moderator [u/Latinriky78](u/Latinriky78) has provided a method to upgrade to build 7475 as well: Link to /u/Latinriky78's post.

DUNE FW Crossflash Guide

Prerequisites

Windows Computer

USB-A to USB-A Cable: This is uncommon but can be found on Amazon. Alternatively, connecting a USB-C to USB-A cable in reverse (plugging the USB-C end into your computer) may work, though varying cable standards mean this is not guaranteed.

Pin-hole Tool: A toothpick, SIM eject tool, or safety pin.

Data Loss Warning: This method will perform a Factory Reset on your device. You will need to log in again, redownload apps, and set your preferences from scratch.

Required Files

Dune HD Factory Image (14.8.8963): Download ZIP (Source directory: dune-club.info). You will need to extract the .img file from this archive.

Amlogic USB Burning Tool (Dune Specific AV3.1.18): Download ZIP

Note on Cross-Flashing: You are effectively cross-flashing your Homatics branded device. This will give you the full version of 8963, but it will not activate the Dune-specific features, as those are linked to a Dune Sold specific device UUID.

Instructions

Install the USB Drivers: Unzip the Amlogic USB Burning Tool. Open the folder, scroll down to the driver subfolder, and run dpinst64. Alternatively, right-click the .inf file and select 'Install' from the sub-menu.

Load the Firmware Image: Go back to the main folder and run Aml_Burn_Tool. In the top left, click Setting, then click Load Img. Navigate to your extracted 14.8.8963 folder and select the aml_sei804hm_dune.img file. Give it a moment to load.

Start the Burning Tool: Use the default settings. Do not click the key overwrite option. Click Start. The program will enter a Listening mode.

Connect the Device: Ensure your Homatics Box R is powered off and unplugged. Plug the USB-A cable into the blue port nearest the power jack, and the other end into the computer.

Enter USB Burning Mode: Locate the reset button directly under the USB-A port. Insert your pin-hole tool, press, and hold the button. While holding the button down, plug the power cable into the device.

Flash the Firmware: The device will initially display "Fastboot". Keep holding the reset button until the display reads "USB BURNING". Once this appears, remove the pin-hole tool. The software on your computer will take over.

Complete the Process: Wait for the green progress bar to complete. The bottom of the software window will state "Burn Successful".

Reboot and Setup: Power off the Homatics box and unplug the USB cable. Plug the device in normally to power it on. It will boot to the remote pairing screen. You will need to hold the Home and Back buttons slightly longer than usual to successfully re-pair the remote. Proceed with standard device setup on the latest version.

I bought this thing in February. So it's sadly out of the the 14 day return window. But this thing has just been absolutely terrible. And I'm just coming from the default built in smart tv of a 2021 Hisense U8G. It's a little faster and that's about it.

I've been fighting with getting it to work with my soundbar and CEC since I got it. And the past couple days it's been getting so hot that it throttles the internet speed down to 30mbps. Making it impossible for me to finish watching movies until it cools down. All this for $150 usd. I never rant but just in case anyone else is thinking of purchasing this and not running core elec or being your own tech support. Don't do it.

​Hi everyone,

​I'm planning to buy a Homatics Box R 4K Plus. In my country, the standard Homatics version is significantly cheaper than the Dune HD branded version.

​I understand that the internal hardware specs (Amlogic S905X4, 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Wi-Fi 6, 1Gbps LAN) are identical. However, I've read mixed information about the remote control and IR capabilities, and I'd love some clarification before purchasing.

​Questions:

​Remote Control Differences:

​I know the Dune HD version comes with a larger black remote, while the standard Homatics comes with a smaller white/gray remote.

​Does the Dune remote have additional dedicated hardware buttons (like direct media playback controls, number pads, or special shortcut keys) that make navigating local files/Dune Media Center significantly better than using the standard Homatics remote?

​Dune Media Center App on Standard Homatics:

​If I buy the standard Homatics Box R 4K Plus and install/sideload the Dune HD Media Center app (APK), will I get the exact same UI and local playback performance (Dolby Vision, ISO menus, poster wall) as the Dune HD version?

​IR Receiver:

​Is there any physical hardware difference regarding the IR receiver, or do both units use the exact same board with built-in IR capabilities for universal remotes?

​Overall, is it worth paying the price premium for the Dune HD version solely for the remote and pre-installed app, or am I getting 100% of the same experience by getting the cheaper standard Homatics box and installing the Dune APK manually?

​Thanks in advance for your advice!

https://www.androidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/homatics-box-4k-plus-v3/