I see, only my kodi app that’s usually consume extra storage. Fortunately database cache/thumbnails is on nas with mysql setup.

Thanks for the extra info on the usb hub, not usually highlighted in other reviews

Gotta say though I’ve rarely download stuff like before since got fiber. Using kodi with certain addon can stream 30-40gb files smoothly just makes playing latest movies a lot easier than before 😅

This post has been edited by alucard89: Nov 20 2021, 06:36 PM

Can’t install apps? It’s android underneath you can sideload anything unlike apple tv

For smart tv, pick android tv platform, not one of those webos by lg/samsung that only limits to built in store apps.

All those brands listed got android tv, just certain tv model got their proprietary tv os. Just be sure to check the specification

As for the update, hard to tell with android defragmentation

Easier to upgrade/buy android tv stick with latest os in the long run compared to smart tv

One thing i do like about smart tv with android tv platform is can get cctv feeds alert/doorbell/alarm natively whenever you’re watching something. With android tv stick, need to change to hdmi input first

Hi guys , how do you connect your android tv box when stay at hotel?
I know can just connect to phone hotspot or bring travel router, but I wanna avoid this and just connect directly.
Firetv stick got some captive portal built in with fire os so you can just login directly but not the same for android tv.

Someone suggested to use puffin tv browser, but nothing pops up for password input. Any other ideas?

I'm also using the walmart onn 4k version, fells even faster than fire tv sticks and definitely the mibox s
Mostly using it for kodi, and the usual streaming service
The onn remote utilize hdmi cec and ir to control your devices. It can control the volume my sony receiver, but not able to power on/off which is odd since my fire stick can control both. Still searching how to get it working

How do you configure the split tunnel? Is it by selective device or traffic

Which vpn you're using bro?
It's definitely the cheapest certified tv stick out there if you get directly from walmart with good performance post black friday/cyber monday sales

This post has been edited by alucard89: Dec 6 2021, 12:02 PM

From walmart site, use forwarder

Nice, easy for the kids or parents so need to toggle each time
Never tried WeVPN yet, works for netflix region change?

8gb storage is the norm since all these manufacturers following google reference or something

Tivo 4k, onn 4k player

Should be sufficient, chipset Amlogic S905Y2 similar to chromecast with google tv.

If you need more internal storage, might need to use otg cable or get mecool ones

I got mibox s too, i do feel like the android stick i mentioned previously faster and snappier than mibox s especially with kodi. Granted it’s old spec but still gets the job done

Hermm, I never had that issue with remote unpairing itself

Got it since dec last year
Usually just open it up whenever new movies out or for my weekly tv shows
But lately just open it up for my son didi n friends video playlist

So far all good, just 1 minor issue to control the power for my really old sony sound system. I can control the volume just fine but not powering it on/off which is something firetv 4k and tivo 4k can do just fine.

Other not support dolby atmos/vision, it can pretty much play anything you throw at it. Technicallly the hardware can support but something about them not paying extra for those and keep the price low

if you’re in the mood for tweaking the box (root etc), there’s a dedicated thread at xda

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unoffici...evices.4313743/

Storage not really an issue if you just use the usual streaming service. If you use kodi and add some custom skins and streaming addon, might need to do some regular housekeeping to clear the cache or logs

I don’t really do casting, but no issues
With kodi, pretty much everything is there lol

Surfshark is pretty good choice, can select apps that goes thru vpn connection so others still on msian ip

From walmart site, use forwarder like buyandship.
If too much trouble like your orders getting cancelled then better just order from shopee

btw, try add this for your ambient tv back light, I’m just missing the power supply to get this up and running 😅

Oh that issue was already fixed by the time i bought it

Your streaming apps sources are questionable unless it’s from legit ones, you could have 1gbps and still buffering

Hi guys, just got a new android tv to replace my plasma.
Gotta ask about storage expension, my philips 65PUT7906 only has usb 2.0 port it seems. I’m wondering if i add external storage to install apps etc.
Would it affect the system like making it slower in the long run or anything else to expect

Just for kodi, the library file cache gets bigger over time since always scraping movies & tv shows that i grabbed

No, I’m not using usb to stream the file, just from my nas
I’m just curious about expanding the android tv storage with usb and if slows down app perfomance like kodi bound to have lots of movies/fanart from library scraping

Nope, just the first initial setup
Maybe try updating to latest firmware

Tivo 4k for that dolby vision/atmos support
Onn 4k if you don’t really care for those