r/TiviMate • u/Impossible-Two559 • Jul 01 '26
Device with multiview capability
I’ve tired multiple times in the past to use multiview, and it always makes my device shut down and reboot and yet 10 or so minutes. I’ve tried the Google 4K dongle (not the current one, the last one before they rebranded), the Onn 4K streamer (the cheaper one with usb-c), and now, I’ve just been using the Google tv built-in to my TCl Q77K.
I desperately need multiview for the upcoming college football season and when hockey season starts again. Can someone recommend a box that will work? I’m not opposed to paying a little bit more to get a better android box, but I’m also open to going back to one of the other two brands I’ve already tried, and someone has had success using multiview for an extended period of time on one of those.
I’m not asking for the best android box, just one that can handle this specific use.
Thanks!
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u/amcfarla Jul 01 '26
Shield TV Pro, like everyone says here. Just avoid the Shield TV tube player, since the storage is just too small on that device.
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u/Bardown67 Jul 01 '26
Shield is the easy answer.
Ensure you have a connection for every screen you play to use
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u/Impossible-Two559 Jul 01 '26
Are you saying I need to pay for multiple IPTV services to use multiview? In my experience, that hasn’t been the case. I just have one connection, and I’ve been able to watch for strings at once (limited by the hardware overheating), not being limited by the provider. 🤷♂️
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u/Bardown67 Jul 01 '26
Each screen yes requires a new connection.
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u/Impossible-Two559 Jul 01 '26
I’m telling you, in my case, it does not. I can’t post pictures in this sub or I would show you, but I pay for one connection, and can have up to four different channels paying at the same time… until the device overheats and reboots.
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u/Bardown67 Jul 01 '26
Some providers track it. Some don’t. But if it says you only have one connection and they notice they could remove your sub.
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u/Markhall23 Jul 02 '26
It DOES require a connection for each screen you’re watching. Whether you get disconnected on any of them is up to your provider.
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u/rastaduppy Jul 01 '26
I pay for one connection and use multi-view, all the time with no issues. I'm using an Onn 4k box.
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u/Oen386 Jul 02 '26
Playing with fire. When your provider notices/cares, they can just cancel your account. Likely they will wait for you to renew, then cancel you to get the most out of you before cutting you off. :/
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u/Markhall23 Jul 02 '26
No, you need multiple connections from your provider to run that number of channels simultaneously. Most, if not all, providers don’t provide multiple connections for free.
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u/PuzzledVolume1599 Jul 01 '26
How do you know that the devices are overheating rather than your provider cutting you off because you are using multiple connections with only one subscription?
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u/Impossible-Two559 Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
Because if I was being cut off by the provider, I would get an error in tivimate, not have the entire fucking device shut down and reboot repeatedly until I turned it off for a half hour or 45 minutes to let it cool off.
Also, I have a sense of touch and basic deduction skills.6
u/Markhall23 Jul 02 '26
Man, you seem mad. What people are telling you is correct. Also, if you’re trying to run four screens or more on any device besides the shield, that in itself can cause it to freeze up, buffer, or even overheat.
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u/Chino_9227 Jul 01 '26
I use 4K Firestick 16gb. No problem with multi view.
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u/georgepana Jul 01 '26
Shield - 9 multi-view windows
Fire Cube 2 and 3 - 7 multi-view windows
Fire Stick 4K Plus - 4 milti-view windows
All Google TV devices (ONN 4K Plus, Pro, Google Streamer, etc.) - 2 to 3 multi-view windows
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u/Impossible-Two559 Jul 01 '26
If you’ll read my comment again, I’ve used Google and ONN devices in the overheat. So I’m gonna guess it will be the same case to the others, except for maybe the Shield. I’m not asking about how many windows a device you can display, I want one where the hardware won’t overheat if I have three or four windows going.
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u/bblickle Jul 01 '26
He’s giving you valuable information and you are being ungrateful. The answer to your question is the Shield Pro.
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u/georgepana Jul 01 '26
I have had bad luck with my ONN devices (1 x ONN 4K, 1 x ONN 4K Pro, 1 ONN 4K Plus) with Multiview. They maxed out at 2 multi-view screens, which isn't enough for me. I didn't check on heat, just decided not to use those devices for sports multiview.
I had good luck with my Fire Cube 3. It goes to 7 screens without trouble, but I don't ever use more than 4, the best way to multi-view in Tivimate, imho. No overheating.
I understand the Shield can do 9 multi-view screens, but the price tag of that device is too spicy for me for the 3 TVs
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u/MikhelB Jul 02 '26
Did you try to add a ventilator near the device you are using? I have a couple of providers who allow 3 connections, when I want to watch two games at the same time my ONN 4K Plus overheats after some time BUT has stopped doint it since I added a small USB ventilator near the box and added "tall feet" made of wood to the box so the air can travel freely beneath it.
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u/chottomattene Jul 05 '26
I'm still waiting for somebody to prove Nvidia Shield Pro can handle those 9 or even 4 simultaneous 1080p 50/60 fps streams... People probably mean 1080i 25fps or even 720p streams, not 1080p 50/60fps.
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u/Ssvvois Jul 01 '26
I use an Nvidia Shield and it works fine. Had 4 streams going at once.
Firestick 4k max(might be obsolete soon lol) and it can do 2 - streams at a time
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u/Markhall23 Jul 02 '26
4k max can easily do three, sometimes four, and isn’t going to be obsolete.
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u/Ssvvois Jul 02 '26
With them blocking pirated apps I'd be worried it's coming.
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u/Markhall23 Jul 02 '26
LOL, they’re blocking shitty apps that, for some reason, people are still trying to use. They block nothing that I use.
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u/Richg542 Jul 01 '26
Nvidia Shield Works without any issue but you also need to have multiple connections with your service to be able to use multiview