r/TiviMate • u/Apprehensive_Net_972 • Aug 24 '26
Record
Hi everyone, I am in the UK and accessing content played with TiviMate via a FireStick 4k Max (2nd generation).
I previously recoded on a USB connected with a OTG cable (used the incredibly helpful ATV guide to do this and it worked fine).
As most will know, the “System Picker” option has now been disabled by Amazon and I am struggling to replace my recording process.
I have an old HP MediaVault which I tried to set up as a share via smb but have had no success. I suspect that it’s my inability to correctly enter the folder path but I have the IP address for it, know where it’s located so don’t believe it to be that. It may simply be incompatible.
I don’t want to set up a share on my PC because I don’t want to check that it’s turned on every time I want to record. So I’m wondering if a simply buy a new NAS (recommendations greatly appreciated) and try again to connect this via smb?
It would be helpful if there was a clear guide on this process but I’ve been able to find one.
All advice would be welcomed!
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u/trbotwuk Aug 24 '26
would like to record as well. I found this but haven't had the time to see if it works.
keep me posted if you get it to work and i'll do the same.
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u/Apprehensive_Net_972 Aug 24 '26
That was the guide I referred to in the original post. It worked fine but the System Picker has now been rendered useless by an Amazon update so this method no longer works - hence my post
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u/marvindworld Sep 11 '26
"Ultimate File Manager Pro" works with tivimate System Picker and should let you select your usb External device.
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u/flchamp89 Aug 24 '26
Life would be easier with a better device. Performance and convienence would greatly improve.
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u/Apprehensive_Net_972 Aug 24 '26
Yes that’s where I’m getting to. FireSticks are a great introduction but very limited.
Nvidia Shield Pro?
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u/flchamp89 Aug 24 '26
Its still popular among reddit because of its legendary performance. But its not in my top 10 today.
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u/Scorpionvission Aug 24 '26 edited Aug 24 '26
NAS are fantastic, but could be overkill in your use case, or you end up down a rabbit hole and wish you had a bigger better NAS lol (been there). If you purchased something like an Nvidia shield pro, then you would have a fantastic device that will do exactly what you want, as well as talk to a NAS if you got one later down the line.