hello, got some problem with my minix neo x8-h.

im using unifi 30mbps but speedtest always < 20mbps. tried adjusting the antenna here and there but the best is 20mbps. firmware is always updated & stock unifi router. any idea how to fix this?

Wow, I never did a speed test on my minix neo, but I am only using VIP 5, so should never able to re-create your scenario. Just wonder why you need to have such fast speed for an android box? Have you try to connect using cable and see whether the problem is due to wifi?

X8-H or plus variant? Use Ethernet connection or get a more capable router with better wireless performance.. My concern would be with the WiFi 802.11n hardware in the Neo X8-H, the standard 802.11n (Wireless-N) generally offers a speed of just around 20Mbps on the 2.4Ghz frequency band (matches the results you are getting); To improve this, use a dual-band router and connect via the 5Ghz frequency band, but this only works if the clients also support this band. The Neo X8-H is Dual-Band and supports this. Lastly, note that the speed of a Wi-Fi connection also degrades as the client moves farther from the router/access point... An Ethernet connection is always preferred.

Such fast speed is the difference between being able to consistently stream contents @ 1080p or 4K and smoothly vs say 720p max or stuck with SD resolutions.

i think it's the router's subperformance or the area have "unifi issues".

my 30mbps... i get max quite often on my box, smart tv or pc with 2.4ghz, wifi or ethernet.

can see the stream speeds, up to 3.7MBps.



however, i just checked with my fiend living in another area who has basically the same setup... he's getting much less than me.

i advised him to replace stock router, get a new one - the only thing he can do for now.

he said he can't get thru unifi tel. to get id/pw for a week now.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 9 2016, 04:29 PM

im using minix neo x8-h,
any1 want to trade it with x8-h-plus ?
i really need that HEVC hardware encoding

Why u want to downgrade?
I'm using x8 h plus. So r u saying that neo x8-h missing that hardware encoding? Which version are they using?

Android boxes with 4K capability are now pretty standard.

But.... The youtube u install in it can at best get 1080p videos.

There are many UHD 4K videos on YouTube now.



Does anyone have a YouTube apk that can get 2160p or UHD 4K or at least 1440p videos?

Assuming you have UHD 4k tv, of course.

Yes, both my Samsung & LG 4K tv have Youtube apps that play 4K content.

However my Minix X8-H plus Youtube only can play up to 1080. Though the player itself support 4K video. The Youtube in minix apps does not.

This post has been edited by nikrizal: May 9 2016, 06:23 PM

Im using ahem iptv. Constant lag compared to my parent house with tm stb

Its plus variant. This model support ac right? Tplink archer c7 good option?

Issit? I dunno my unifi pass too 😬

i will advise any unifi user to change from stock to other router.

for new router, do check compatibility with hypptv.

u only need id/pw if u r changing router - for set up.

Budget is below rm 400 for a router. Tp link archer c7 less than 400 with voucher on lazada. Or any other recommended router? Asus is kinda famous but ac55uhp is out of my budget

i am using asus but single band. very happy with it = happy with unifi too.

tp archer... can't remember if it is hypp compatible.

somebody had trouble and asked this question recently. dunno what result...

I never watch hypp so no problen for me. Got ahem iptv

What you need is the Minix Neo U1.. Cuz there were some 1080p HEVC files that the Neo X8-H Plus struggled to play (if at all), while the Neo U1 simply handles like a boss..

No, it's an upgrade.. For example, processor bump.

Just 1080p TV here.. But can confirm from other Minix Neo U1 + 4K TV users... Can only get 1080p 60fps max. But since most smart 1080p/4K TVs ship with a decent YouTube app, better to use that instead. Can Google cast from supported devices..

However, the YouTube app on my Nexus 10 can stream @ 1440p res when available. So yeah, it's possible, just not supported on all "capable" devices.. Something about most lacking the ability to process Google's VP9 codecs, which are used in YouTube's 4K video compressions for easy streaming.

I would still recommend the Asus RT-AC55UHP over the TP-LINK Archer C7. IMO, one should not skimp on a router as It's meant to handle all connected devices and should do a great job. A worthy investment for a few extra RM.

Review of the TP-Link Archer C7 by Blacktubi.. Also see below, a quote from his website regarding TP-LINK routers in general. You decide what's more important..
Source. Website's a good read.

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 10 2016, 08:12 AM

Hi. Everyone use Himedia M6? Wonder how the Mdtv iptv performence.

im on a tight budget. need to pay car insurance etc this month

Understandable, aren't we all? There's always next month or 3 or even 6 to save up the extra required. Talking of <RM200 here.. Box still gets around 20Mbps, which frankly, is reasonable. I'm still on the VIP10 plan with the stock TM router, yet able to make my network work satisfactorily for the household. So I'm aware of what can be achieved with twice that. Sufficient till a router upgrade. Ultimately, it's your call.. However, buyer's remorse is a thing.

thats kinda the deal with me. first Nexus 6p or Moto X Pure, then minix neo x8 or u1. now its this. hahaha.

anyway thanks bro for the advise. guess i will pick asus then

This post has been edited by sepulse: May 10 2016, 08:55 AM

its an upgrade, not downgrade
there is 2 version for x8-h

- x8-h ( hevc only software encoding) ( old version, no more stock now i think)
- x8-h plus ( upgrade cpu with hevc hardware encoding, got gigabit ethernet, better wifi)