Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

will56

donegal. wrote: »

re: torrenting

is there any way i can search for a torrent on my phone (for example when i'm in work) and have download on my minix x8 at home ?

I had this question a while ago. It is possible but can be convoluted.
The only way I found to make it work involved using dropbox and running syncing apps to move the torrent file and then using a torrent downloader to watch a folder for torrents

donegal.

sounds very complicated for the very limited amount i'd use it

will56

donegal. wrote: »

sounds very complicated for the very limited amount i'd use it

Thats the conclusion I came to.
You can alway download the torrent file then use ES file explorer to transfer it to the Minix when you get home

ronanc1000

Hey all. I am interested in getting one of these Android boxes for kodi. Whats the best value one to get delivered. I've read the thread to find several different models. I don't know which one to buy? Advice needed.

batistuta9

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Indeed, watch till the end, or you can also highlight the programme, and right click/ C Key on it, then click "watched".

neither of them worked for me before, the only show i had that problem with was better call saul though

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not sure if this is still relevant for trakt
pirates-expose-their-download-habits-through-trakt

i used to use series guide a lot, on it's own, but not as much now. i find it's pointless for shows that already aired, all the infos in the kodi plugins. still useful enough for current shows

Big Nelly

ronanc1000 wrote: »

Hey all. I am interested in getting one of these Android boxes for kodi. Whats the best value one to get delivered. I've read the thread to find several different models. I don't know which one to buy? Advice needed.

There is probably a thousand different models mentioned on this thread, back to my first T-R42 to the now top of range Minix models.

It does depend on a number of factors
What do you want box for?
Plan on using as full media centre?
Android/Windows preference?
Budget?

If you have a standard laptop/desktop you can install and get up and running with Kodi on it. Then use youtube and just look for Kodi wizards or get video on how to install Total Installer. Total installer will let you quickly search and then install add on's without having to link to everything which was main problem when I started. Always worth running it on laptop first to see if you will actually use or if you can get used to the GUI.

Just one thing to note, if work laptop/desktop do not install as it will raise massive alarm bells with any security software in companies.....:P

Missymoohaa

Just thought people might be interested Amazon Fire Sticks now only £25 sterling on Amazon.co.uk site. Well worth it I think.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-W87CUN-Fire-TV-Stick/dp/B00KAKUN3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432119774&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+fire+tv+stick

neacy69

Missymoohaa wrote: »

Just thought people might be interested Amazon Fire Sticks now only £25 sterling on Amazon.co.uk site. Well worth it I think.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-W87CUN-Fire-TV-Stick/dp/B00KAKUN3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432119774&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+fire+tv+stick

Do they work OK in Ireland?
Also they wont ship to irish address so would probably need to use ParcelMotel

Big Nelly

Missymoohaa wrote: »

Just thought people might be interested Amazon Fire Sticks now only £25 sterling on Amazon.co.uk site. Well worth it I think.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-W87CUN-Fire-TV-Stick/dp/B00KAKUN3E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432119774&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+fire+tv+stick

Have they fixed the issue yet where you can't link kodi on the main menu?

Missymoohaa

neacy69 wrote: »

Do they work OK in Ireland?
Also they wont ship to irish address so would probably need to use ParcelMotel

Oh yes of course, Parcel Motel is a definite, but they do work and Kodi can be side loaded, so all good.

Missymoohaa

Big Nelly wrote: »

Have they fixed the issue yet where you can't link kodi on the main menu?

Give me a minute Nelly I'll check this out with a FB group I'm a member of. I'll get back to you.

Big Nelly

Missymoohaa wrote: »

Oh yes of course, Parcel Motel is a definite, but they do work and Kodi and be side loaded, so all good. I've heard only good about them.

It can be side loaded but on the Fire TV you could not link it so it was in a submenu which was a pain to browse to. You could download a program called Illanba or something like that which allowed you to change the action of an app on main screen to open Kodi, I bought the Fire TV and used for about 3 days and sold it on. The remote was great for the Fire TV but I found it a pain running Kodi.....

There was something on a website recently saying that Amazon might allow you to link non Amazon app on main screen but not sure if true.

As far as I am aware you still cant play anything from Amazon as we are in Ireland,.....

Note these are all personal opinions and I did get the Fire TV on pre-order so might be better now.....

Missymoohaa

Big Nelly wrote: »

Have they fixed the issue yet where you can't link kodi on the main menu?

I've just been given these two links, as a guide. Hope this answers your question.

http://www.htpcbeginner.com/kodi-shortcut-on-amazon-fire-tv/

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-launch-kodi-xbmc-spmc-and-other-sideloaded-apps-from-the-fire-tv-homescreen/

neacy69

Can you use apps like showbox and HDCinema on these also?

Lucas Hood

neacy69 wrote: »

Can you use apps like showbox and HDCinema on these also?

Yes but No real need.

Don't work great unless you've a mouse.

Big Nelly

http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/fire-tv-stick-kodi-home-screen-hacks-t3047893

Anyone want to test this on Fire Stick?

Ste-

I've done it on three fire sticks. It works.

wawaman

My streams keep freezing. Anyone know if I get a wi fi booster and connect that to my android box via Ethernet cable should that speed things up?

deckie27

wawaman wrote: »

My streams keep freezing. Anyone know if I get a wi fi booster and connect that to my android box via Ethernet cable should that speed things up?

Try for powerline sockets. That will take the wireless element out of the equation.

something like these
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1397640.htm

BandMember

deckie27 wrote: »

Try for powerline sockets. That will take the wireless element out of the equation.

something like these
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1397640.htm

Pardon me for being a technological dumbass, but what exactly are those and how do they work?

JamboMac

BandMember wrote: »

Pardon me for being a technological dumbass, but what exactly are those and how do they work?

They work by sending your internet line through your power line of the socket of your house, so the first one you connect to your router via the Ethernet cable and the next one you plug into your box.

JamboMac

Yep and you can link 4 together, so 1 for the router and then 3 boxes.

cullenswood

JamboMac wrote: »

Yep and you can link 4 together, so 1 for the router and then 3 boxes.

Are they any good? Better than just normal WiFi for a Minix X8 box with the router in the next room?

JamboMac

cullenswood wrote: »

Are they any good? Better than just normal WiFi for a Minix X8 box with the router in the next room?

I use them for my ps4, don't have an android box. But wifi can only go as fast as the slowest thing on the wifi. Definitely will give you as close to your full broadband speed and a more consistent connection.

I watched a movie on the ps4 last night full 1080p and was crystal clear streaming.

BandMember

JamboMac wrote: »

They work by sending your internet line through your power line of the socket of your house, so the first one you connect to your router via the Ethernet cable and the next one you plug into your box.

Thanks for that. So, basically, it's the same thing as running ethernet cables through every room? That would be very handy in a two story house with thick walls and android boxes in more than one room.... :D

wawaman

JamboMac wrote: »

They work by sending your internet line through your power line of the socket of your house, so the first one you connect to your router via the Ethernet cable and the next one you plug into your box.

Do they slow your normal wifi down at all?

JamboMac

wawaman wrote: »

Do they slow your normal wifi down at all?

Why would they, they don't connect to your wifi just directly to your router. The things that slow down your wifi are crappy old laptops and other old devices.

wilser

JamboMac wrote: »

I use them for my ps4, don't have an android box. But wifi can only go as fast as the slowest thing on the wifi. Definitely will give you as close to your full broadband speed and a more consistent connection.

I watched a movie on the ps4 last night full 1080p and was crystal clear streaming.

Sorry for going off topic but how can you stream a movie on the ps4?
Is it an app?
Haven't used the ps4 for anything other than gaming do would like to get the most out of it

CantGetNoSleep

wawaman wrote: »

Do they slow your normal wifi down at all?

If you are streaming HD content or playing games on a couple of devices at a time your WiFi speed would drop, but not because of these plugs

kleefarr

I use this Measy RC 12.

No brainer compared with the remote that comes with the box.