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iggy

NATLOR wrote: »

I've had a Z7+ for around 3 months now. I got it solely to run IPTV and its simply the best box there is for that purpose due to the MTVOL app.I would highly recommend it if using for that reason.

I've no bugs in the time i've had the box. Yes the EPG has had slow loading problems but Formuler has released 2 beta fixes(which have all but sorted the problem) with a third due tomorrow so the general release should be in a week or so

Got box and I'm all set up.
The mytvonline is impressive but the epg is a disaster.
Really slow to load epg and its showing wrong programme guide.
Hoping they release the fix shortly.
Apart from epg the channel zapping is lightning fast and the app looks and works great.
Where can I get the beta release for epg does anyone know?
Cheers

NATLOR

iggy wrote: »

Got box and I'm all set up.
The mytvonline is impressive but the epg is a disaster.
Really slow to load epg and its showing wrong programme guide.
Hoping they release the fix shortly.
Apart from epg the channel zapping is lightning fast and the app looks and works great.
Where can I get the beta release for epg does anyone know?
Cheers

PMed you

UsedToWait

NATLOR wrote: »

I've had a Z7+ for around 3 months now. I got it solely to run IPTV and its simply the best box there is for that purpose due to the MTVOL app.I would highly recommend it if using for that reason.

I've no bugs in the time i've had the box. Yes the EPG has had slow loading problems but Formuler has released 2 beta fixes(which have all but sorted the problem) with a third due tomorrow so the general release should be in a week or so

I'm after a solution for a fella who wouldn't be that techy - asked me to get him an android box so he can cancel sky.

Was thinking the z7 would be perfect, but just realised it has a terrestrial, rather than a sat tuner.
Not sure he has an aerial, and thought I could get freesat set up as a backup for when apps go down.

Mightn't be the right thread, but anyone know a comparable android/satellite combo?

NATLOR

UsedToWait wrote: »

I'm after a solution for a fella who wouldn't be that techy - asked me to get him an android box so he can cancel sky.

Was thinking the z7 would be perfect, but just realised it has a terrestrial, rather than a sat tuner.
Not sure he has an aerial, and thought I could get freesat set up as a backup for when apps go down.

Mightn't be the right thread, but anyone know a comparable android/satellite combo?

A bit off thread topic but if he is is cancelling Sky he will get to keep the box (unless its Sky Q).
It is still possible to receive all the Freesat channels through the box without a sub

UsedToWait

NATLOR wrote: »

A bit off thread topic but if he is is cancelling Sky he will get to keep the box (unless its Sky Q).
It is still possible to receive all the Freesat channels through the box without a sub

^ Understood - just want a single solution, plus not to lose recording facility etc
Have been checking in satellite forum, but most boxes seem to be enigma based..
I'm more used to Android for 'other' apps etc, but might just go with one of those, if I can't find an Android / Sat combo..

NATLOR

UsedToWait wrote: »

^ Understood - just want a single solution, plus not to lose recording facility etc
Have been checking in satellite forum, but most boxes seem to be enigma based..
I'm more used to Android for 'other' apps etc, but might just go with one of those, if I can't find an Android / Sat combo..

Something like this?
https://wetek.com/us/en/product/wetek-play2

The Wetek brand is good. I had a core for a few years

UsedToWait

NATLOR wrote: »

Something like this?
https://wetek.com/us/en/product/wetek-play2

The Wetek brand is good. I had a core for a few years

Thanks - I had the Play from the group buy, but never actually got to grips with TV Headend - I've no dish here.
Play 2 I hadn't considered, but didn't hear many raving about it?

Have been looking at combo boxes on the satellite sub forum and reckon that'll be best for this use case anyway now..

My own android / kodi set up is hard enough to maintain with all the changes lately, and don't fancy having to support another set up!

Cantona's Collars

NATLOR wrote: »

A bit off thread topic but if he is is cancelling Sky he will get to keep the box (unless its Sky Q).
It is still possible to receive all the Freesat channels through the box without a sub

If it's not a Q box there's a fella in Wicklow selling FTV cards for less than a tenner. Unblocks a lot of channels that should be fta on it but aren't.
Changes the Epg to the UK one.
Handy if you are used to Sky and don't want to fiddle with retuning channels.
Use it in conjunction with an android box for all the entertainment you need.

BelovedAunt

Lads I have a mini pc and want to set up kodi on it. Is it difficult?

Cantona's Collars

BelovedAunt wrote: »

Lads I have a mini pc and want to set up kodi on it. Is it difficult?

Very simple,Kodi for Windows is available. A few boardsies use mini PCs for Kodi.

Suckit

BelovedAunt wrote: »

Lads I have a mini pc and want to set up kodi on it. Is it difficult?

You can use LibreELEC or Kodibuntu or many more.

https://libreelec.tv/ or https://openelec.tv/
https://kodi.wiki/view/kodibuntu#Installing
http://www.geexbox.org/
http://www.linhes.org/
http://www.mythbuntu.org/
http://linuxmce.com/

Edited.
On a side note, Mymemory UK are selling a 120GB Integral P series SDD for £24.99 (around €29)
https://www.mymemory.co.uk/integral-120gb-p-series-5-sata-iii-2-5-ssd-drive-560mb-s.html

Handy if you don't have one.

BandMember

Any suggestions on what is the best fork to install on an android 4.4.2 device in order to get Kodi 17, please?

Suckit

BandMember wrote: »

Any suggestions on what is the best fork to install on an android 4.4.2 device in order to get Kodi 17, please?

FTMC or SPMC

Xiaomi Mi TV Box (International/Global version) is on sale on Joybuy and Geekbuying.
Joybuy €50.56 https://www.joybuy.com/650789729.html
Geekbuying €50.65 with code KIMOVILMB https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-371297.html

iggy

Got a buzztv xpl 3000 box delivered today.
Have it set up and it's a great interface. Similar to a mag but android too.
Might sell my formuler z7+.

Had to get it delivered from Canada but wanted to try it out.
Love it so far.

BandMember

Suckit wrote: »

FTMC or SPMC

Thanks. I've tried both, just wondering if there was any other ones or anything better around.

Just to note that SPMC is no longer being developed or maintained, so will die off in the long run. It will be interesting to see what emerges as its replacement.

Suckit

BandMember wrote: »

Thanks. I've tried both, just wondering if there was any other ones or anything better around.

Just to note that SPMC is no longer being developed or maintained, so will die off in the long run. It will be interesting to see what emerges as its replacement.

SPMC is often considered the most stable, but FTMC is often preferred as I am sure you know. (I prefer FTMC on Rockchip devices).
But there are others.

MyGICA Media Centre is probably the best one, paid (Free version available) and is where the developer of SPMC has gone.
CEMC - https://kodiforu.com/cemc-apk-download-kodi-fork/
RKMC - https://www.cnx-software.com/2017/07/03/how-to-install-rkmc-kodi-for-rockchip-app-in-your-tv-box/
NODI - https://twitter.com/nodinotkodi?lang=en
EBMC - google (site probably not allowed here)
MrMC - https://mrmc.tv/

https://kodi.wiki/view/forks

I am sure there are another fair few not mentioned.


Edited
https://www.techviola.com/2018/03/kodi-forks.html

Suckit

Suckit wrote: »

Xiaomi Mi TV Box (International/Global version) is on sale on Joybuy and Geekbuying.
Joybuy €50.56 https://www.joybuy.com/650789729.html
Geekbuying €50.65 with code KIMOVILMB https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-371297.html

It is now also on Banggood for €48
https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-Amlogic-S905X-2GB-RAM-8GB-ROM-TV-Box-International-Version-p-1182281.html

BopNiblets

Lads I used to have an Android box and it was fine for a while but if you're only using it for Kodi then I recommend the Vero 4K which is based on Linux (OSMC specifically, much easier to upgrade)

https://osmc.tv/vero/ on sale now £99,  with 5 years of software updates

If the maker of the Android box abandons the device with no Android updates a year later, you're stuck if Kodi update needs the latest version

I don't work for them or anything I just really like the kit.

Suckit

Most of the manufacturers are moving to AndroidTV. Not sure what the delay for some of them is, but might be some standards that have to be met before Google will give a certification.

Two are on sale at the minute on Geekbuying
Nexbox A95X Pro AndroidTV https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Nexbox-A95X-Pro-2GB-16GB-S905W-TV-BOX-396064.html

Mecool M8s Pro W (with voice remote optional) https://www.geekbuying.com/item/MECOOL-M8S-PRO-W-S905W-2GB-16GB-TV-Box-with-Voice-Control-391693.html

Coming soon
Geniatech ATV495Max https://www.geniatech.com/product/atv495max/

Nowso

Suckit wrote: »

Most of the manufacturers are moving to AndroidTV. Not sure what the delay for some of them is, but might be some standards that have to be met before Google will give a certification.

Two are on sale at the minute on Geekbuying
Nexbox A95X Pro AndroidTV https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Nexbox-A95X-Pro-2GB-16GB-S905W-TV-BOX-396064.html

Mecool M8s Pro (with voice remote optional) https://www.geekbuying.com/item/MECOOL-M8S-PRO-W-S905W-2GB-16GB-TV-Box-with-Voice-Control-391693.html

Coming soon
Geniatech ATV495Max https://www.geniatech.com/product/atv495max/

have m8s pro and m8s pro l - id advise the pro l over the pro as it does not over heat as much when using keyboard etc

Suckit

Sorry, just edited it. Should have said M8S Pro W.

AllForIt

Hi, I've got an amazon gift voucher for 55 Pounds and I'm thinking to spend it on an android box. Could anyone recommend one as I'm afraid some of them might be junk. I'm may spend a bit more than the 55, maybe up to 70. I'd like the system on it to be as raw android as possible.


Edit: Does anyone have this one: Specs seem good at least - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Timmery-Android-Supporting-Wireless-Set-Top-Box/dp/B0797VJ5K5/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1524845221&sr=1-9&keywords=android+box

sioda

Looking to add more usb ports to my mi box any recommendations?

iggy

sioda wrote: »

Looking to add more usb ports to my mi box any recommendations?

UGREEN Ethernet USB Hub,3 Ports USB 2.0 Hub with RJ45 Port,Lan Wired Network Adapter For Nintendo Switch, Wii, Windows Surface Pro, MacBook Air,Retina, Chromebook,IdeaPaD and More PC,Black. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LLUEJXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BYY4AbVC4KARR

Suckit

AllForIt wrote: »

Hi, I've got an amazon gift voucher for 55 Pounds and I'm thinking to spend it on an android box. Could anyone recommend one as I'm afraid some of them might be junk. I'm may spend a bit more than the 55, maybe up to 70. I'd like the system on it to be as raw android as possible.

If you could hold on, it probably will not be long before the AndroidTV devices start showing up on Amazon UK, or you could go for the Mi Box
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B01M3NH9CW/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

yabadabado

folks

What box would you recommend for someone who isn't too techy. It will be used only for IPTV and would need to be as straightforward as possible to use.
I will set it up but would be looking for something with minimal up keep on it.

Don't envisage anything else on it bar IPTV.

Wanderer78

yabadabado wrote:

What box would you recommend for someone who isn't too techy. It will be used only for IPTV and would need to be as straightforward as possible to use. I will set it up but would be looking for something with minimal up keep on it.

Hear great things about the mag and formuler boxes, no direct experience though

yabadabado

Wanderer78 wrote: »

Hear great things about the mag and formuler boxes, no direct experience though

Same as that. I'm sort of norrowing it down to those but hoping for some expert opinion here

Wanderer78

yabadabado wrote:

Same as that. I'm sort of norrowing it down to those but hoping for some expert opinion here

I've talked to lads that know their stuff, both brands keep popping up, I'd say you won't go far wrong

threein99

Anyone have any experience of the Formuler Z7+ ?