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beauf

corks finest wrote: »

2017 shield is near as good, plenty second hand ones available



I just googled it , Amazon America , straight away first item that popped up

Its going to make it very expensive and with almost zero chance of any come back if there's a problem with it. No?

corks finest

beauf wrote: »

Its going to make it very expensive and with almost zero chance of any come back if there's a problem with it. No?

New- Amazon returns are no sweat,tbh I've never heard of problems ref Nvidia shield

DopeTech

corks finest wrote: »

New- Amazon returns are no sweat,tbh I've never heard of problems ref Nvidia shield

Would it not be cheaper buying in the eu?

beauf

corks finest wrote: »

New- Amazon returns are no sweat,tbh I've never heard of problems ref Nvidia shield

But these aren't new.

It's there no other cheap box that does most of the same stuff.

Boxcar_Willie

Can anyone recommend a box that will run the SkyGo app ?

Gooey Looey

Boxcar_Willie wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a box that will run the SkyGo app ?

Don't think you can run SkyGo on a box with HDMI

corks finest

DopeTech wrote: »

Would it not be cheaper buying in the eu?

New can't be got ( without a lengthy wait)

corks finest

beauf wrote: »

But these aren't new.

It's there no other cheap box that does most of the same stuff.

Price and shipping:
$270.00 New

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Boxcar_Willie

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Don't think you can run SkyGo on a box with HDMI

It will run on XBox and PlayStation with HDMI but looking for an alternative .

Suckit

funnyname wrote: »

I have a logitec webcam.

Neither skype or zoom supported on Android TV OS, sideloaded skype but wouldn't connect with webcam so that's why I'm thinking if I get an ordinary android box then it'll work as I want. I watched a youtube vid earlier and the reviewer said unfortunately this was the only way to get it to work.

I'm open to other suggestions

Have you tried something like this? - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.usbcamera.usbwebcam.uvccamera.externalcamera&hl=en
List here - https://play.google.com/store/search?q=usb%20camera&c=apps&hl=en

It should also be possible to use Termux failing the above.

Gooey Looey

Boxcar_Willie wrote: »

It will run on XBox and PlayStation with HDMI but looking for an alternative .

Sorry, I should've said android device with HDMI

.red.

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Sorry, I should've said android device with HDMI

I don't think there is one that will work.

massy086

Hey all iv a friend looking for a box and I'm a while out of the know what's good.I use the shield and love it but would be over kill on friend and prob out of budget.Any suggestions would be great.cheer
Main use would be YouTube, Kodi, netflix

DopeTech

massy086 wrote: »

Hey all iv a friend looking for a box and I'm a while out of the know what's good.I use the shield and love it but would be over kill on friend and prob out of budget.Any suggestions would be great.cheer
Main use would be YouTube, Kodi, netflix

Mi box S. Official Android for TV and built in chromecast.

massy086

DopeTech wrote: »

Mi box S. Official Android for TV and built in chromecast.

Does it run Netflix ok

DopeTech

massy086 wrote: »

Does it run Netflix ok

Yes, no issues at all. It's a proper android box like the shield just slightly lower spec but very capable.

massy086

DopeTech wrote: »

Yes, no issues at all. It's a proper android box like the shield just slightly lower spec but very capable.

Cheers for that just ordered one from honorbuy 65€ delivered

DopeTech

massy086 wrote: »

Cheers for that just ordered one from honorbuy 65€ delivered

I have the mi box 3 which is the model before this for the last 2 years or so. Perfect for IPTV, netflix, YouTube etc.

branners69

Hey,

looking for a bit of advice. I have been a Minix fan for years I have owned an x7, x8-h and a U1. I also have bought a H96 Pro and a Mecool Kiii Pro.

This time I want Netflix in 1080p, no messing about with apks. I want ideally DTS passthrough. I dont need to play games on it so I dont really need a Shield TV, to be fair if there wasnt a shortage I might just have picked one up.

I am considering the Xiaomi Mi TV Box but with only 2gb and 8gb storage I feel there much be a new one around the corner?

I have never used any Amazon boxes, would one of their boxes suit my needs?

Thanks!

funnyname

Suckit wrote: »

Have you tried something like this? - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.usbcamera.usbwebcam.uvccamera.externalcamera&hl=en
List here - https://play.google.com/store/search?q=usb%20camera&c=apps&hl=en

It should also be possible to use Termux failing the above.

The Android tv google play store doesn't have that app available so I can't try it. That's the kicker with the android tv OS, it's great for streaming video but not all apps are configured for it in the way they are for android os used in phones and tablets.

I think my best option is to connect the Logitech webcam to my phone, see if skype video call can use that as the camera rather than the phone's camera and then cast the call to my shield and tv.

Suckit

funnyname wrote: »

The Android tv google play store doesn't have that app available so I can't try it. That's the kicker with the android tv OS, it's great for streaming video but not all apps are configured for it in the way they are for android os used in phones and tablets.

I think my best option is to connect the Logitech webcam to my phone, see if skype video call can use that as the camera rather than the phone's camera and then cast the call to my shield and tv.

You can sideload it.

Or, download Aurora and sideload that.

funnyname

Suckit wrote: »

You can sideload it.

Or, download Aurora and sideload that.

Sometimes sided loaded apps don't work that well

Suckit

Xiaomi Mi Box offer is back on DHGate for €42.
https://fr.dhgate.com/product/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4-android-8-1-4k-hd-quadcore/476419909.html

Using code DH40All

Suckit

funnyname wrote: »

Sometimes sided loaded apps don't work that well

You would only need to sideload Aurora.

Suckit

Free month of Plex Pass with code HDHR01MONTH

https://www.plex.tv/
For anyone that doesn't have it, or know what it is, this offer is a good time to try it and find out.
It is hopefully preceeding a (good) lifetime subscription sale in the next week or so.

EDIT - You may also want to look at Emby / Emby Premiere
But no sales yet this summer so far (that I have seen).

You could also look at Jellyfin.

andrewbrowne

Does anyone know if/how i can use my mobile data connection for one of these. Someone told me you can

DopeTech

andrewbrowne wrote: »

Does anyone know if/how i can use my mobile data connection for one of these. Someone told me you can

Turn on a WiFi hotspot on your phone

bazzz

andrewbrowne wrote: »

Does anyone know if/how i can use my mobile data connection for one of these. Someone told me you can

If your mobile phone can act as a Hotspot (mobile router) and you're internet speed is half decent ( averege stable speeds between say 10 - 20MB DL). Should be fine.

andrewbrowne

Thanks got it sorted. Simple enough anyway speeds are slow thats all.

andrewbrowne

Yep cheers thank you