That statement is focused on app not OS.
When they build app, the developer will add any required function/feature that they want that the OS support as long it follow Google's app quality standard to be released on Google Play Store

In this case, Android TV OS support number pad because it is based on AOSP but for apps it depends on the app developer(or decision maker) to add the key code to their app and the shitty Unifi TV UI has nothing to do with with it.
Refer here for list of keycode Android support: https://developer.android.com/reference/and...d/view/KeyEvent

It is now up to TM to provide better app and take advantage of what Android TV(Operator Tier) offer to them. Android TV is not perfect but there's is a lot can be done.

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Oct 8 2021, 01:00 PM

That article is based on their observation not the actually thing happen behind the scene.

The remote choice is up to client. They have lot of choices but they decided to use basic remote. TM is the one making decision here while Skyworth will make the box based on what TM want.

The don't need to make custom remote but just source it from other vendor that has been pre-certified for distribution. I believe that even the current remote is by other vendor not Skyworth.
Thanks to Google reference remote program now it is more easier to choose from.

Based on what's happening now, TM customers are the one paying more than what it supposed for the box.
They should not even allowed to charge a single sen for that box.

Here are some examples of other PayTV provider in Asia(specifically our neighbours) that use Skyworth box with numpad remote and also look at how well is their app integrated into the system:
1. MNC PLAY PLAYBOX(HP40A) - Indonesia


2. Viettel TV(HP40A) - Vietnam


3. TrueID TV(HPH07) - Thailand (Received Netflix certification 3 months after launched)

*all their other model comes with numpad remote


The issue here is that TM is the desicion maker and they had much power to choose what's the best for customers.
Also how serious is TM in their IPTV business and what's their commitment to their IPTV customer especially those that want high speed package but are 'forced' to take it with IPTV.

After seeing how they treat the box, app & their service, there's only zero expectations from them.

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Oct 8 2021, 03:43 PM

Nearby TM Point already has the new UPB hybrid demo set available since early February but no remote available to test the unit and i notice the screensaver do not have 'Chromecast Built-in' watermark.

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Mar 11 2022, 01:59 PM

Powered by Google Play means runs on AOSP and again no numeric remote which is suitable for non-tech/eldery people.
Hope the OS/box support HDMI-CEC though..


*Apparently, the box runs on Android TV but not sure why it is advertise as 'powered by Google Play'

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Apr 13 2022, 01:20 PM

Yup, it is either pending approval or TM did not apply yet..

Once the box received the Netflix endorsement, TM need to ship the box remote with Netflix button and iinm TM need to also advertise Netflix on the packaging.


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What's weird is why TM is advertising the box as 'Powered by Google play' instead of Android TV...

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Apr 13 2022, 01:29 PM

They did advertise install app with Google play on the back of the packaging and 'Powered by Google Play' usually means the box is using AOSP but has received Play Services(GMS) endorsement..
Refer(pic from LYN net):


Even with 'Powered by Android TV' it means it has playstore..
Funny thing is that there's not even one Android TV™ word available on the box packaging based on the pictures on LYN article..😄
Maybe it has something to do with Google new 'branding'..

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Apr 13 2022, 02:01 PM

I don't think it is related to this..

It seems that for Android TV Operator Tier and in some other cases there's exception for AV1.

Currently waiting for some 'info' to surface.


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Btw, T&C and FAQ link on Unifi Plus Box page showing 'error code: 404'..

https://unifi.com.my/tv/devices/unifi-plus-box

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Storage: 32GB..


*source: FB

This post has been edited by juzmafia: Apr 13 2022, 08:31 PM