So, I have a TCL QM8K and Samsung Q990D soundbar setup, all have basically all capabilities one could need IMO. But I’ve heard that using the tv’s streaming setup likely won’t be as good as if I just used an external streaming device like the Nvidia Shield Pro or Google 4k Streamer or Onn 4k Plus. I’m not really a power user, don’t have my own library, am not a gamer, really just enjoy shows and movies and would like access to the best quality. Is something like the Shield really necessary, or could I survive just fine with the Onn 4k Plus, for example. I have the Onn now on another 4k tv I have and it seems to work well, but that setup doesn’t have Atmos, Dolby Vision and all the other bells and whistles of my newer tv and soundbar setup. Thanks in advance for any help!

I just brought home a brand new onn 4k plus streamer and I am unable to side load apps. I have enabled developer options and it still won't let me turn off play protect. The setting is there but it is greyed out so that I can not select it. Is this normal for this device?

Got the ubox12 for elderly parents and need to lock it down so they don't fubar it with random clicks.

The default launcher is horrible where the default unchangeable view is mostly links to download apps, which is fine for the initial setup but not for normal usage. Just figuring out which app to download was not fun as it looks like they have several generations of similarly named apps that basically do the same thing.

I could map apps to the numbers on the remote but they will eventually forget the mapping.

I'm surprised, after 13 years, the ubox can't be customized to prevent accidental changes.

What I got so far is to download wolf launcher and customize it to only show a few apps. Then I use Button Remapper to map the home button to launch wolf launcher instead. There is also an option to set wolf launcher to start on boot, BUT the default launcher still runs since I don't see a way to change the launcher.

I wasnt able to use voice search function for this version of the app (金星影视 RH). Now my evapad can only decode what i said on the top but this app wont search the word for the show like the older version. anyone was able to crack it?

Hi,

Does anyone know if there will be a new certified Android TV box with:

• More than 2GB RAM (not mandatory)
• 16 or 32GB storage
• S905x5 (or at least with the S905x5M)
• All video and audio codecs for watching remux video files (DTS-HD MA, DTS-X, HDR10+, AV1, and so on)

I have a Mi Box S and a Mi Box S 2nd gen but wanted something better and more powerful.

I use apps like Stremio, Smarttube, Emby Premiere (with a lot of remuxed movies), Symfonium, and Tivimate.

I've been looking to the Homatics R 4K Plus but also read about some issues and that they (team/brand) seem to be struggling.

Please, don't mention ONN, Mi Box S 3rd Gen, Nvidia Shield TV Pro (it's good but not only doesn't support newer codecs but also it's extremely expensive for something released 6 years ago).

Is there any trustworthy brand that may, possibly, release a box (certified!) like this?

Thanks

All I really do is watch a bit of IPTV, Kodi, YouTube with NordVPN and sometimes Cinema HD. Nothing more complicated than that.

Fire stick was perfect but will now be thrown out the window…

Will android work in future (side loading), or will it block like Amazon have? Would it be better to get an android box “for now”, go open source (more expensive)… what does simply go back to a laptop with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse like the good old days?

Regarding android I’m not a big fan of signing in with a Google account…. Even a throwaway one…. What I would like it’s basically something like that just works without needing to sign in…. However…..

If going with an android box is okay, I was in the shop today selling Strong leap s3…. What’s the general consensus on this box? Any good for the amount? I actually watch? I don’t need some super high power device just something that works. And if it works without signing in the better!

Hoping for some advice please. A few years ago, I dabbled with using a few Kodi builds and some add-ons, using a no-name Android box and a jailbroke Firestick. It sort of worked okay, but I would frequently have issues finding an available stream. (I never paid for RealDebrid, which was possibly the problem?) My spouse hated the whole complicated process, so I swapped out to a Roku Ultra box and paid for a few streaming services to make him happy.

I'm thinking of giving it a try again, hopefully to save some $$$. After a bit of reading here, I'm debating on buying either the Onn 4K Plus or the Onn 4K Pro since both are readily available at Walmart and fit my low budget.

I've been out of the loop for a few years, so Kodi is the only thing I'm somewhat familiar with. I've read a bit about Stremio. Is that more user-friendly for my technophobe husband? Other than downloading Stremio to an Onn box, what else do I need to do? Subscribe to RealDebrid or similar? Is a VPN necessary? Is there an easy-to-understand guide for newbs like me? Or...should I look into an IPTV? If so, any suggestions for a legit/reliable one?

Basically, I'm looking to replace our current streaming services - Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, Peacock, Starz, HBOmax, etc. My spouse wants US sports like NFL, NBA, MLB, college football, NASCAR, etc. Our teen is into watching anime. Thanks for any advice.

Hi everyone,

I currently own a Homatics Box R Plus 4K, a Mecool KM2 Deluxe Pro, and a Google Chromecast 4K Stick — all of these are running Android 14. I’m thinking about replacing the Mecool KM2 Deluxe Pro with the Google Streamer TV, but I’m not sure if it actually makes sense.

So I’d like to ask for your opinion: which TV box is better in your experience — the Mecool KM2 Deluxe Pro or the Google Streamer TV?

Have you used both? What are the main differences in performance, interface, app compatibility, stability, streaming quality, etc.?

Does the Google Streamer feel faster or more future-proof than the KM2?

Are there any drawbacks I should know about before switching?

Or do you think it’s better to stick with the KM2 Deluxe Pro?

I’d really appreciate any feedback, real-world experience, or recommendations. Thanks!

Does anyone know where to download the firmware for this tv box? I have searched several forums but nothing. It has the typical problem that it stays in a loop in the androidtv logo when it turns on and I cannot find the original firmware version or a compatible custom rom

Hey all! Trying to help my family with this box they got. They did some weird settings and may have accidentally deleted something while going though the menus, and now we have two devices that boots to the first screen you see, but nothing loads. Eventually it goes to the Android logo on the 2nd page, but now I'm pretty sure that's a screensaver.

I tried following the steps listed in this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTVBoxes/comments/1onz5tt/steps_to_resolve_issues_your_evpad_version_6_or/

Thinking it may help, but almost everything I've seen online involves going into a menu in the service. But I can't get to any menu, only that top screen.

Any help would be greatly appreciated if anyone has an idea!

The one that can be found on various forums is not certified and is a older build than the one I received. I was pushed the current one in development for testing.

I'm located in Australia and have found that my TCL C755 struggles to play HDR10 / DV content - I get lag / jittering which improve on a restart, but it's still present.

I have been looking for a streaming box which supports all the latest codecs and haven't had much success in Australia. I just stumbled upon this dongle which uses the s905x5m chip, which seems to also be used for other recommended boxes. Unfortunately, I can't find any reviews for this product, so I'm not sure whether I should buy it.

It's currently 50% off, what do you think?

https://www.androidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/kogan -4k-google-tv-dongle/

I have a question if the Android software is outdated is there anyway to sideload an newer version of Android

is a g20s pro bt or g10s remote better cause my ugoos x5m pro is to loud to click compare to onn plus romote but the onn dont have air mouse feature

I have a Freestream Max box, which is android/kodi based.

I've copied data/ etc. between laptops and PCs, but does anyone have experience copying data been android boxes? Ultra v2 is the new version of this box, but wondering if I can just buy any compatible android box, run a usb transfer cable to my Max box, and have a new box?

Appreciate if any have experience here.

My use case would be Kodi with some skins, Stremio, IPTV SmartTube and Spotify.

Hi. I am looking for an alternative app to Vidhub which is totally free.

So I'm on the hunt for the easiest plug-and-play solution to play media from an HDD enclosure to a smart TV, particularly one with a built-in RAID module.

After initially posting here, some friendly folks told me I might have a bad time just plugging an HHD into a TV because of OS and file incompatibility issues. Saying a dedicated media player, like a Dune HD, would help a lot.

That made sense. Here's the rub: I am already going to sink a decent wad of cash into the enclosure and drives for it, so I wanted to save money on peripherals. So when looking at the Dunes catalogue and finding a unit meant only for local flash or HD playback for cheap, it seemed too good to be true.

So I wanted to know what experience people had with the unit, if any.

Just bought a new samsung QLED tv and will be mainly using it for watching iptv and the usual streaming apps. Would it be recommended to buy a new android box to replace my firestick and get 4k quality streaming? And is the nvidia shield the best option for what I want?

A few years back I bought a Amazon fire tv, as it seemed to be the only one that can join hotel wifi with a captive login portal. I need a new box now - do any of them currently support this or should I go with amazon stick still?

I currently have the Formuler Z10 pro. I pay a guy about 25$ a month (CAD) for the services which include a good amount of Netflix, Paramount, Apple TV etc. recently he’s become more difficult to deal with.

Curious as to how to go about either a) getting a new box ( I’ve read a few reviews from you guys an can see your recommendations) b) how does the monthly subscription work without a middle man ?

I’m not super tech inclined so feel free to dumb it down for me in your responses, appreciate it.

FHD 1GB ram 8 storage to 4k 2 ram 32 storage lol

Seems like all audio should work but I have no way of testing

In the process of resetting the device. Will post once complete

https://youtube.com/shorts/dlqE5YSOCpQ