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yabadabado · 21-06-2018 10:03pm

If the budget is low then I dont think you will get better than Mi Box .Around 50 quid.

A refurbished Fire TV can often be got for around 60.

Suckit · 21-06-2018 11:45pm

If there is still time to cancel the order from Amazon, I'd agree with yabadabado the Mi Box is on sale in many places now too.
€48 from Joybuy using the coupon - https://www.joybuy.com/650789726.html
Or from Italy/Germany/Spain for €57
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-387938.html
€48 with code - TVBOXMI
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-371297.html

The reason for the issues with the other box might have been the firmware. What box was it? Do you still have it? You could flash it.

I bought this from China over a month ago for $34 and it arrived last week. It is very smooth and so far no issue, but I haven't used it a lot yet. So far it is a great box (Germany and Italy available now for €39).
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Nexbox-A95X-Pro-2GB-16GB-S905W-TV-BOX-398206.html

Mikenesson · 22-06-2018 10:33am

I'm stuck with the pro plus now

Do these boxes.need to be turned off when not in use or is there a sleep mode on them?

yabadabado · 22-06-2018 10:57am

Mikenesson wrote: »

I'm stuck with the pro plus now

Do these boxes.need to be turned off when not in use or is there a sleep mode on them?

If Amazon haven't dispatched it yet you could cancel.

Mikenesson · 22-06-2018 10:58am

yabadabado wrote: »

If Amazon haven't dispatched it yet you could cancel.

I'm paying with gift card so no point,can't buy anywhere else

jayo26 · 22-06-2018 11:18am

I'm using the pro plus I've no problem with it. I only use it for a handful of apps and stb emu and it's fine. The remote that comes with it ain't the best as with most android boxs but I have a good usb air remote.

Mikenesson · 22-06-2018 11:58am

jayo26 wrote: »

I'm using the pro plus I've no problem with it. I only use it for a handful of apps and stb emu and it's fine. The remote that comes with it ain't the best as with most android boxs but I have a good usb air remote.

Did you make any changes to the box like a new rom or cooling?

Do you switch it off or leave it on 24/7

coldfire1x · 22-06-2018 12:30pm

Mikenesson wrote: »

Did you make any changes to the box like a new rom or cooling?

Do you switch it off or leave it on 24/7

I have one of these boxes, working fine no issues with it.

I usually disconnect the adapter. Dont trust these boxes to be powered when I am not around.

BandMember · 22-06-2018 1:22pm

yabadabado wrote: »

If the budget is low then I dont think you will get better than Mi Box .Around 50 quid.

I would not recommend a Mi box - very limited box, poor user options, no Ethernet connection, only one USB connection, terrible picture quality and more.... From my experience, it's either the Shield or a new Minix - by far and away the best performing and most user friendly boxes on the market, nothing else comes close.

As for the rest of the cheap boxes being mentioned here, as has been stated before, you get what you pay for and it's no surprise to see so many people having issues with the cheap boxes. Better to save and buy once to get a proper box that works, than buy cheap and buy thrice while getting a box that might not even work at all....

jayo26 · 22-06-2018 1:29pm

Mikenesson wrote: »

Did you make any changes to the box like a new rom or cooling?

Do you switch it off or leave it on 24/7

Nope no changes whatsoever it's in a tv unit beside the Xbox so probably not the coolest. I just put it on stand by

jonski · 22-06-2018 1:39pm

BandMember wrote: »

I would not recommend a Mi box - very limited box, poor user options, no Ethernet connection, only one USB connection, terrible picture quality and more.... From my experience, it's either the Shield or a new Minix - by far and away the best performing and most user friendly boxes on the market, nothing else comes close.

As for the rest of the cheap boxes being mentioned here, as has been stated before, you get what you pay for and it's no surprise to see so many people having issues with the cheap boxes. Better to save and buy once to get a proper box that works, than buy cheap and buy thrice while getting a box that might not even work at all....

I find the Fire TV 4K has excellent picture quality too and costs a lot less .

yabadabado · 22-06-2018 1:51pm

BandMember wrote: »

I would not recommend a Mi box - very limited box, poor user options, no Ethernet connection, only one USB connection, terrible picture quality and more.... From my experience, it's either the Shield or a new Minix - by far and away the best performing and most user friendly boxes on the market, nothing else comes close.

What poor user options ?
Have no complaints about picture quality,no ethernet hasnt been an issue, wifi is getting very good speeds.
One USB is fine for the needs of the people I have set up.

I genuinely don't think there is a better cheap box and OP has said he was on a budget. €50 very well spent imo.

sioda · 22-06-2018 2:23pm

BandMember wrote: »

I would not recommend a Mi box - very limited box, poor user options, no Ethernet connection, only one USB connection, terrible picture quality and more.... From my experience, it's either the Shield or a new Minix - by far and away the best performing and most user friendly boxes on the market, nothing else comes close.

As for the rest of the cheap boxes being mentioned here, as has been stated before, you get what you pay for and it's no surprise to see so many people having issues with the cheap boxes. Better to save and buy once to get a proper box that works, than buy cheap and buy thrice while getting a box that might not even work at all....

Have to disagree as well great box. Android TV versus some other boxes with poor implementation. Simple side load for apps. Usually wire all my gear but no need and with a bit of tinkering works with my harmony remote. Have had 3 boxes before this one would only go shield from here but the money gap it's not worth it for me.

Don Imac2 · 22-06-2018 8:59pm

Mikenesson wrote: »

I'm stuck with the pro plus now

Do these boxes.need to be turned off when not in use or is there a sleep mode on them?

I have had this box for the over 6 months and have no issues. It's great entertainment for very little money.

But like others have said I do not trust the PSU so I pull the plug when not using it. My brother had the same unit and his PSU failed.

Best of luck with it.

Suckit · 22-06-2018 11:47pm

No issues with the pro plus either, just thought the Mi Box may have been an option if you still had the choice.
As for the PSU, It is recommended to switch them off at night and power off the socket or remove it.
I also use a travel adaptor from Dealz with it, as it has a fuse. Many of the Chinese boxes don't have fused plugs.

Shefwedfan · 23-06-2018 10:11pm

BandMember wrote: »

I would not recommend a Mi box - very limited box, poor user options, no Ethernet connection, only one USB connection, terrible picture quality and more.... From my experience, it's either the Shield or a new Minix - by far and away the best performing and most user friendly boxes on the market, nothing else comes close.

As for the rest of the cheap boxes being mentioned here, as has been stated before, you get what you pay for and it's no surprise to see so many people having issues with the cheap boxes. Better to save and buy once to get a proper box that works, than buy cheap and buy thrice while getting a box that might not even work at all....

Have a MiBox, absolutely brillant so far, I normally use wifi but recently used an ethernet cable via USB....both work perfect....

Picture quality perfect.

Mikenesson · 26-06-2018 11:14am

I'm setting sleep mode on my h96 pro+

Do you come out of sleep mode by pressing any button or do you have to press power?

Also will sleep mode activate while a movie is playing?

Thanks

BandMember · 26-06-2018 5:04pm

So, now my Mi Box has decided not to recognise my air mouse anymore! Just another problem to add to the list.... :rolleyes:

It's not the batteries (I've checked) nor the airmouse (tried it in a different device), so I have no idea what the story is!

Suckit · 26-06-2018 6:02pm

BandMember wrote: »

So, now my Mi Box has decided not to recognise my air mouse anymore! Just another problem to add to the list.... :rolleyes:

It's not the batteries (I've checked) nor the airmouse (tried it in a different device), so I have no idea what the story is!

Try disabling USB debugging.

BandMember · 26-06-2018 8:30pm

Suckit wrote: »

Try disabling USB debugging.

Thanks for the heads up, but forgive my ignorance - where would I find that?

Suckit · 27-06-2018 12:17am

BandMember wrote: »

Thanks for the heads up, but forgive my ignorance - where would I find that?

Sorry I could not login to boards earlier to reply for some weird reason.

You may have to enable developer options first by going to:
Settings -> About -> Build
Click it 7 times until you see the message that says congratulations you're a developer

Then go to:
Settings -> Developer options -> Debugging -> USB debugging

BandMember · 27-06-2018 12:37am

Suckit wrote: »

Sorry I could not login to boards earlier to reply for some weird reason.

You may have to enable developer options first by going to:
Settings -> About -> Build
Click it 7 times until you see the message that says congratulations you're a developer

Then go to:
Settings -> Developer options -> Debugging -> USB debugging

Thanks for that. I tried it and set the USB Debugging to on, but still no joy I'm afraid...

Suckit · 27-06-2018 12:57am

BandMember wrote: »

Thanks for that. I tried it and set the USB Debugging to on, but still no joy I'm afraid...

Is it just in the Xiaomi Launcher or in every app e.g. Kodi?

Did it start happening after the Oreo update, and which air mouse is it?

BandMember · 27-06-2018 1:00am

Suckit wrote: »

Is it just in the Xiaomi Launcher or in every app e.g. Kodi?

Did it start happening after the Oreo update?

It's not picking it up at all, even on the home screen.

I haven't received an Oreo update on my Mi box, as far as I am aware??

Suckit · 27-06-2018 1:04am

BandMember wrote: »

It's not picking it up at all, even on the home screen.

I haven't received an Oreo update on my Mi box, as far as I am aware??

I meant to add/ask which air mouse is it.

Oreo update should be soon I think it started rolling out yesterday.

ralphie · 27-06-2018 1:49pm

BandMember wrote: »

So, now my Mi Box has decided not to recognise my air mouse anymore! Just another problem to add to the list.... :rolleyes:

It's not the batteries (I've checked) nor the airmouse (tried it in a different device), so I have no idea what the story is!

I have the exact same problem.My airmouse came with the box.It's a H1 Backlight Keyboard.I updated to Oreo and I have this problem since.
I can't remember if it worked for a short time after update.I charged the remote thinking that was the problem but it made no difference.The original remote still works.

BandMember · 27-06-2018 5:17pm

Suckit wrote: »

I meant to add/ask which air mouse is it.

Oreo update should be soon I think it started rolling out yesterday.

I've attached a picture of the airmouse that I have.

Just curious, what difference does it make? Is Oreo going to permanently block the option of an air mouse on all boxes or it is going to help add air mouses to the boxes?

yabadabado · 27-06-2018 5:21pm

Do ye use the airmouse much with ATV ?

I have one but don't know the last time I used it,bar initial set up is there any use for it ?

Mikenesson · 27-06-2018 5:59pm

BandMember wrote: »

I've attached a picture of the airmouse that I have.

Just curious, what difference does it make? Is Oreo going to permanently block the option of an air mouse on all boxes or it is going to help add air mouses to the boxes?

I used to be the not so happy owner of one of those ,they're not great

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zedo-2-4GHz-Wireless-Keyboard-Android/dp/B06XJMK1G2/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1530118588&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=air+mouse+for+android+tv+box&dpPl=1&dpID=41goFcTIkfL&ref=plSrch

Have one of these now ,much better

BandMember · 27-06-2018 7:33pm

Mikenesson wrote: »

I used to be the not so happy owner of one of those ,they're not great

Well, that's where we'll have to disagree I'm afraid - I've had mine for years and never had an issue with it until the other day when my Mi Box starting acting up..... Just to clear on this: the mouse is still working perfectly, it's the box that is the issue here.

P.S. Just installing Oreo now, so it wasn't that which caused the issue. Anyone have any other ideas/suggestions, please?

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