I am stock android tv fan, own a Nexus Player and Mibox International version, belongs to which category?

And it seems that Nvidia Shield TV 2017 is interesting.

Hmmmm....Nexus player is on android 7.1 and Mibox is on android 6.0. Yeah both boxes are on google android tv and not normal android.

Yes, i am able to sideload apps via ES file explorer which is available from Playstore and I mainly uses this file explorer to manage files between the box and usb drives.

I notices some issues where some app for mobile that i side load could not work, as they would not turn landscape automatically on google android TV.
But if I installed these same mobile apps on normal android boxes they will auto turn to landscape mode making them workable (but need to have mouse or touchpad).

I have android 4.4.2, 5.1, 6.0, 7.0.

I think 6 is most problematic.

7, all apps i have working on 4 and5, works good, no problem.

Google has this Android TV Launcher on play store... It won't show up using your normal android phone/box...i think you can force it to show but I lazy to try. I think it also won't push Android TV apps unless you spoof the box.

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U1 user here also. Aotg working well.

Ok guys can you recommend me an android TV based on my criteria below.

Some Background:-
My living room now contains astro decoder, mitv3s with ahem iptv, Dune(legacy from the olden days before the android tv era), hypptv  tvbox. These are connected to the internet either by wifi or homeplug. I also have a soundbar connected to my dune through optical.

Dune:- To play downloaded HD HQ from my NAS. Bought this long long time ago. 
Astro:- Usual Satelite TV decoder. Watch Astro
MITV:- bought together with ahem iptv preloaded.
HYpptv tv box:- Comes together with Unifi for free.
 
As you can see there are TOO MANY devices and TOO MANY remotes to handle. I can't stand the clutter and the ratnest and the number of power plug, power cord, lan cable, HDMI cable. I can't use my soundbar because there's just too many wires.

What I want is a device that can replace all of the above device into 1.  I plan to sell everything else, cancel ASTRO and just focus on 1 device. Because of that I don't mind paying more for a good quality tvbox.
Can't use apple tv as I can't use it to play my downloaded stuff and ahem iptv support is lacking.
Can you guys recommend me an android TV that can do the following(lets assume budget is not a concern first):-

1.)Able to install all legit iptv:-
  Netflix, Iflix, Amazon TV? etc.

2.)Able to install ahem iptv without all those rooting and all.
  For Astro and paid iptv.

3.)Able to play all my HD content in NAS.
  My old Dune is Excellent in this regards. Could play 99.9% of all the downloaded stuff with no hiccups.
      This is my expectation on the new Android TV.

3.)Have Wifi AC connection( My Asus router 5GHz band is underutilised)
  Reduce wire clutter

4.) Proper Dolby 5.1 decoding?(Is it necessary? if my soundbar is able to decode it?) 

5.)Optical out(SPDIF)
    Important to connect to my soundbar
   
6.) Voice Recognition on remote/ Keyboard on remote?
    What I notice when using MITV is typing in youtube is pain in the ass


7.) Good Support and fan base for the android TV.
    "Easier to find help and support"

8.)Stable software and few bugs.
  I come from using apple iphone/ios/ipad so I think my expectation on this is higher.
My mi 3s you tube app  would crash once in a while searching , and irritates me so much because i was using the remote to type.


9.)Smooth experience
  Again coming from iphone/ipad kind of polished os background.

10.)VPN support
Just in case I need it for netflix, hulu and all
11.) OPTIONAL:-4K support for future

one more thing ability to cast from iphone/ipad if available.

I don't play games on the TV. Seems overkill.
Anyway after some research I've gone for Minx Neo U9-H and use it together with the HYppTV STB. Since the hypptv STB is small it shouldn't take up much space.
I understand I'll lose 4K support in netflix but Minx have provided a HD APK for netflix which should be sufficient.

So anyone wants to buy my dune and mi3 tv please pm me.

so nostalgic ...one upon a time...im purchase plasma TV rm4k after doing survey more than 5 days...now...purchase LG 55UH650T with price tag rm3.3k

To all forumers,

I have narrow my search and narrow with these 5 selections, can anyone comment and provide which one to choose?

RM 251-RM261

http://www.lazada.com.my/niceeshop-km8-pro...ml?ff=1&boost=2

http://www.lazada.com.my/h96-pro-2g16g-aml...ml?ff=1&boost=2

http://www.lazada.com.my/mecool-bb2-amlogi...ml?ff=1&boost=2

http://www.lazada.com.my/ps-pro-tv-box-aml...ml?ff=1&boost=2

or shud I pay RM 40 more to obtain this 3GB device

http://www.lazada.com.my/h96-pro-4k-amlogi...ml?ff=1&boost=2

?

Thanks. And if anyone have better models for the prices of my selections, do comment. Appreciate ur help.

Just to share, AliExpress - Minix Official Store got quite a good promotion right now. I just bought MINIX NEO U9-H for $127.26 - RM560. bought just the basic kit because i already got the Minix A2 remote. The price without the promotion is $139.90 - Store discount -$3 off and -$3 coupon, Select Coupon -$2, if you buy using their apps got -16% off, so total is $127.26, the cheapest one i've found so far!

Lazada the cheapest is RM605, local shipping if you can't wait.

wat software not compatible?

yes, i select oso acc to chipset, s805, s905 and s912. i check some sites, it said s912 is the newest processor and better performance. but then dono how it actually work in real life. wat software not compatible?

AOTG... pg 1 listed a few...

I understand there is a hacked AOTG apk for rooted box, there is also hacked rooted box to run original AOTG...

I tried but not working on both.Got downstream but no video with the turning buffer.Tried on android phone also the same issue.

Even the original apk from google play also not working.I suspect it's the apk problem.But my friend using samsung phone working.I really can't find out which box or phone working well.
Last version 6 was working but version 7 all with buffer with no video

Yes, should be able to.. It's an Android device too.
I see... Even as TS, I didn't get a notification regarding the move.. Oh well, off to check out the new playground. 

Elaborate... Be specific on what was done and response.

He runs Teamviewer QS, QS generates ID, keeps app running...

You run Teamviewer RC, enters his ID, click connect..

He accepts connection from you...done

I tried on Q16, working ok.

I haven't fully explore Kodi or Acestream yet 
Mostly I don't the app and immediately play it only