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Getting started with Mi Box

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  • 09-12-2017 1:23pm
    #1
    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭


    Mi Box arrived during the week and I've connected it to my (Philips) TV using the HDMI cable supplied - but I'm just getting a blue screen - regardless of whether I connect it to the HDMI 1 or 2 ports on the TV. Any ideas? Thanks


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    #2
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,180 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Can you try it on another TV or even a PC monitor if it has a HDMI connection? Make sure connection is secure on device.


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    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Logo


    Thanks for the quick reply - I've tried to connect to other screens but they don't seem to have HDMI ports. I'm about to be disconnected from SKY and honestly appreciate the feedback. Cheers


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    Carroller
    Registered Users Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭Carroller


    I sometimes get a blue screen ND just remove the power supply from the box and plug it back in and it restarts as normal


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    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Logo


    Carroller wrote: »
    I sometimes get a blue screen ND just remove the power supply from the box and plug it back in and it restarts as normal
    I've tried that too but no joy. The broadband is from a new supplier and the Mi box is new so maybe I just need to play around with it. Thanks anyway


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    #6
    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Logo


    Hi. I've been able to connect to the Mi Box and download Kodi. I'm a total newbie and wondering how I can watch soarview and FTA channels on the Mi Box. My SKY subscription ends on 21st Dec and I really don't want to have to play around with ariels and SAT boxes so any help would be appreciated. Thanks


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    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Logo wrote: »
    Hi. I've been able to connect to the Mi Box and download Kodi. I'm a total newbie and wondering how I can watch soarview and FTA channels on the Mi Box. My SKY subscription ends on 21st Dec and I really don't want to have to play around with ariels and SAT boxes so any help would be appreciated. Thanks

    The way to do that with an Android box is through piracy which cannot be discussed here.


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    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Logo


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    The way to do that with an Android box is through piracy which cannot be discussed here.
    I didn't mean to breach any rules and thanks for the info.


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    #9
    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Logo


    I'm almost afraid to ask but what's the best way to listen to internet radio? Through the laptop or can I buy some kind of transistor for internet on the radio? Thanks


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    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    Logo wrote: »
    I'm almost afraid to ask but what's the best way to listen to internet radio? Through the laptop or can I buy some kind of transistor for internet on the radio? Thanks

    If you have an Android phone, or indeed, box, theres an app called tunein available from the play store.


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    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Like logo - I had a mi box arrive during the week, yesterday in fact. Seems to be working fine but is entirely in Chinese, is there a handy way to change the interface language?
    My Chinese is not as fluent as it could be:D


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,201 ✭✭✭ongarite


    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    Like logo - I had a mi box arrive during the week, yesterday in fact. Seems to be working fine but is entirely in Chinese, is there a handy way to change the interface language?
    My Chinese is not as fluent as it could be:D

    Sounds you bought the Chinese version.
    Send it back as it will be pretty useless for your needs in Ireland.
    Not using Android TV, no DRM built in so no Chromecsst, Netflix or YouTube in 4K


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    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Great!


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,201 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Post link from where you bought it?

    Official one is MDZ 16 AB


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    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Ah I wasn't scammed or anything like that, I actually bought it from China.
    I just bought it on impulse and it actually never occurred to me that it might not have an English language setting! Stupid I know.

    Lesson to be learned - think before you click buy!:o:(


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    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Would anyone have a recommendation for one that's a bit more useful so?


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    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    ongarite wrote: »
    Post link from where you bought it?

    Official one is MDZ 16 AB

    The one I have is MDZ 16 AA


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    Korvanica
    Registered Users Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Korvanica


    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    Would anyone have a recommendation for one that's a bit more useful so?

    The Non Chinese version of the Mi Box :pac: - honestly I have it and its brilliant.


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    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,114 ✭✭✭Invincible


    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    Like logo - I had a mi box arrive during the week, yesterday in fact. Seems to be working fine but is entirely in Chinese, is there a handy way to change the interface language?
    My Chinese is not as fluent as it could be:D

    Try freaktab, not sure if it was that forum I read instructions for installing an English, here's some to look at.

    https://www.google.ie/search?q=chinese+mi+box+to+english&oq=chinese+mi+box+to+english&aqs=chrome..69i57.26037j0j7&client=ms-android-motorola&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8


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    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Korvanica wrote: »
    The Non Chinese version of the Mi Box :pac: - honestly I have it and its brilliant.

    Rub it in why don't you!:D


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    Ste-
    Registered Users Posts: 4,751 ✭✭✭Ste-


    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    Rub it in why don't you!:D

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-stick--console-computers/amlogic/how-to-change-mibox-3c-mdz-16-aa-to-t3548525

    have a try of this.


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    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,201 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Ste- wrote: »
    https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-stick--console-computers/amlogic/how-to-change-mibox-3c-mdz-16-aa-to-t3548525

    have a try of this.

    A lot of work for nothing IMO. It'll have ATV interface in English but no license keys or DRM management.
    It'll still be non-functional for the Netflix HD, YT and Chromecast.

    Internal HW is different, less RAM, etc..
    https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/5ywz2n/differences_between_mibox_mdz16aa_mdz16ab/

    I presume sbsquarepants paid a cheap price for his Mi Box, the official ATV one is rarely less than €60-€70 delivered to Ireland


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    #23
    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    ongarite wrote: »
    I presume sbsquarepants paid a cheap price for his Mi Box, the official ATV one is rarely less than €60-€70 delivered to Ireland

    I personally think it was quite expensive...... for a paperweight!

    I'll try the switch to English and see if it's any use for anything, might stick it in a bedroom or something like that. In the meantime I've ordered the correct MDZ 16 AB version.

    There's just no accounting for stupidity!:o:o


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    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    Can someone tell me why they think the mi box is good.it has only one usb and no ethernet connection.from the computer screen it doesn't look great to me.


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    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    Can someone tell me why they think the mi box is good.it has only one usb and no ethernet connection.from the computer screen it doesn't look great to me.

    It runs official Android TV, not a hacked version of touchscreen android like most Chinese boxes. It's supported by the manufacturer through updates and through this support and compliance by the manufacturer even has Netflix and YouTube in 4K. You can easily and Ethernet and more usb ports.

    UGREEN USB Ethernet Hub, 3 Port USB 3.0 Hub and USB3.0 to RJ45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Lan Wired Network Adapter for Nintendo Switch,Macbook,Surface Pro,Support Windows10,Mac Os 10.6 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LLUEJFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZsomAb54D110K


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    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    It runs official Android TV, not a hacked version of touchscreen android like most Chinese boxes. It's supported by the manufacturer through updates and through this support and compliance by the manufacturer even has Netflix and YouTube in 4K. You can easily and Ethernet and more usb ports.

    UGREEN USB Ethernet Hub, 3 Port USB 3.0 Hub and USB3.0 to RJ45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Lan Wired Network Adapter for Nintendo Switch,Macbook,Surface Pro,Support Windows10,Mac Os 10.6 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LLUEJFU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZsomAb54D110K

    Ok fair enough.but i don't see the point in buying a box that you have to buy extra things to make it work better.
    The minix gets great reviews and has 3 usb ports ethernet supported by the manufacturer. 4k etc etc and it works flawlessly from what i can see.all in the box ready to go when you buy it.
    Its more expensive i might add.


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    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    Ok fair enough.but i don't see the point in buying a box that you have to buy extra things to make it work better.
    The minix gets great reviews and has 3 usb ports ethernet supported by the manufacturer. 4k etc etc and it works flawlessly from what i can see.all in the box ready to go when you buy it.
    Its more expensive i might add.

    You sure about the 4K YouTube and 4K Netflix, I've read otherwise about the minix


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    Mrcaramelchoc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,795 ✭✭✭Mrcaramelchoc


    The high horse brigade wrote: »
    You sure about the 4K YouTube and 4K Netflix, I've read otherwise about the minix

    Im not sure.but im sure it plays 4k movies flawlessly from a usb drive.


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    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »
    Im not sure.but im sure it plays 4k movies flawlessly from a usb drive.

    Yes of course it does, the YouTube and Netflix 4k is a codec issue, that the minix isn't compliant to the Google and Netflix standards so they don't allow 4K on it.


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    clintondaly
    Registered Users Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭clintondaly


    sbsquarepants wrote: »
    Ah I wasn't scammed or anything like that, I actually bought it from China.
    I just bought it on impulse and it actually never occurred to me that it might not have an English language setting! Stupid I know.

    Lesson to be learned - think before you click buy!:o:(

    It should have multi language settings ,I have one that came in Chinese as default but going in to settings(cog wheel pic) and then as its in Chinese i clicked on the pic of the globe and scrolled to english


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    darkmark79
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭darkmark79


    Use Google translate on your phone ,point camera at the screen and you will get real time translation on screen of phone.
    Hope it helps.


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