Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

RossieMan · 27-01-2016 07:16PM

If you're just using it for kodi they're better boxes. You'd only buy the wetek for the tuner capabilities along with kodi.

alanhiggyno1 · 27-01-2016 07:31PM

RossieMan wrote:

If you're just using it for kodi they're better boxes. You'd only buy the wetek for the tuner capabilities along with kodi.

Ya I know just don't have time at the moment.can I install enigma and still use kodi also looking for a good keyboard mouse as remote is a bit sh1te

27-01-2016 07:39PM

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

Ya I know just don't have time at the moment.can I install enigma and still use kodi also looking for a good keyboard mouse as remote is a bit sh1te

in the mean time there is an android app called Kore for kodi and WeControl for Android, and if TV supports HDMI CEC you can use it's remote in both android and kodi, all better options than using on screen keyboard input.

Glen_Quagmire · 27-01-2016 07:39PM

I agree but what kodi boxes would be better for less than 63 euro?

I can only think of a raspberry pi2

alanhiggyno1 · 27-01-2016 07:47PM

Glen_Quagmire wrote:

I agree but what kodi boxes would be better for less than 63 euro?

Glen_Quagmire wrote:

I can only think of a raspberry pi2

Exactly my point great piece of kit.I'm very happy with just kodi on it for now until I've time to mess around with it properly

Aquos76 · 27-01-2016 08:02PM

Have everyone received their wetek by now, I haven't heard back from anyone to say they haven't so I'm assuming ye all have at this stage.

Basq · 27-01-2016 08:11PM

Mr E wrote: »

Installed Android this morning. Totally painless.

Yep, done the same.

Now just to install OpenELEC on the mSD for dual-boot.

mightybashful · 27-01-2016 08:12PM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Have everyone received their wetek by now, I haven't heard back from anyone to say they haven't so I'm assuming ye all have at this stage.

Got mine Monday thanks. Didn't want to go clogging up this thread. Fair play to ya

Trevord · 27-01-2016 08:25PM

Glen_Quagmire wrote: »

I agree but what kodi boxes would be better for less than 63 euro?

I can only think of a raspberry pi2

At 63 euro the wetek box is competitive in price even compared with the Pi2. By the time you add in a decent case, wifi adaptor, mouse/keyboard, power source, high end micro SD card and hdmi cable, the cost of the Pi2 starts to stack up. Also on the Pi2 you lose two usb ports straight away to the wifi dongle and mouse/keyboard dongle.

Pi2 is more portable obviously than the wetek so it has a clear advantage there.

But so far (24 hours!) I think this wetek box handles wifi connections better than a pi2, which tends to perform better with a wired connection.

So the tv tuner function and dual boot capability give it an edge over the Pi2.

alanhiggyno1 · 27-01-2016 08:26PM

Aquos76 wrote:

Have everyone received their wetek by now, I haven't heard back from anyone to say they haven't so I'm assuming ye all have at this stage.

Got mine waiting on the next one lol

Glen_Quagmire · 27-01-2016 08:31PM

Trevord wrote:

At 63 euro the wetek box is competitive in price even compared with the Pi2. By the time you add in a decent case, wifi adaptor, mouse/keyboard, power source, high end micro SD card and hdmi cable, the cost of the Pi2 starts to stack up. Also on the Pi2 you lose two usb ports straight away to the wifi dongle and mouse/keyboard dongle.

Trevord wrote:

Pi2 is more portable obviously than the wetek so it has a clear advantage there.

Trevord wrote:

But so far (24 hours!) I think this wetek box handles wifi connections better than a pi2, which tends to perform better with a wired connection.

Trevord wrote:

So the tv tuner function and dual boot capability give it an edge over the Pi2.

That's my point, I can't think of any better kodi device under 63 euro

raytaxi · 27-01-2016 08:44PM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Have everyone received their wetek by now, I haven't heard back from anyone to say they haven't so I'm assuming ye all have at this stage.

Got mine as well Aquos, thanks again

tomslick · 27-01-2016 08:50PM

Received my two. Thanks again

Monkeynut · 27-01-2016 08:57PM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Both models cost €63 including ParcelMotel shipping via the group buy, €90 direct from wetek themselves.

cool i'll check here every day or hour lol to see if another group buy comes along. well worth it.
and fairplay to you.

magnetic zero · 27-01-2016 09:16PM

Got mine Aquos. Thanks again.

Quackles · 27-01-2016 09:22PM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Have everyone received their wetek by now, I haven't heard back from anyone to say they haven't so I'm assuming ye all have at this stage.

They hit Leitrim! Thanks again!

jimmycrackcorm · 27-01-2016 09:31PM

Got mine. Looks shiny.

27-01-2016 10:21PM

Glen_Quagmire wrote: »

I agree but what kodi boxes would be better for less than 63 euro?

I can only think of a raspberry pi2

I was considering the last group buy, but ended up getting M8S+ for €43 off wish.com. Good specs, loaded with everything I need, and delivered in just over a week.

fliper · 27-01-2016 10:38PM

Received my two. Thanks again Aquos

DublinAlert · 27-01-2016 11:58PM

Hi I got 2 Wetek in the last group buy.
Will only use 1 therefore 1 available if anyone requires it.
Will Add 2 SD cards loaded and ready to install Android + Side Load Openlec.
Please PM me is anyone want's to take.
Living North Dublin

Jovinho · 28-01-2016 12:03AM

Got mine. Thanks again Aquos

Basq · 28-01-2016 01:09AM

Couldn't even see the tvbackend addon in my repo but who needs it with Wetek Theatre - a breeze to setup!

28-01-2016 08:23AM

Basq wrote: »

Couldn't even see the tvbackend addon in my repo but who needs it with Wetek Theatre - a breeze to setup!

Can be done via ssh remotely (using putty) if necessary or by manual download and install from zip if it still doesnt show up after refreshing the repo, you're looking in the unofficial one and not the main openelec one right?

sudo apt-add-repository http://apt.tvheadend.org/stable

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install tvheadend

Been a while so you may or may not have to actually use sudo with openelec, just take it out if it complains.

Make sure ssh is enabled in kodi/openelec settings services I think, log in is ip address and port 22 then root:openelec

Aquos76 · 28-01-2016 08:55AM

Right so, let's see what interest is there is for another group buy so, no PM's please just emails.

Just email be your boards username please the type you are interested in, the satellite or saorview version. I'll leave it up for a day or so and see what interest is there.

A maximum of 2 per person applies btw.

Basq · 28-01-2016 09:35AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Can be done via ssh remotely (using putty) if necessary or by manual download and install from zip if it still doesnt show up after refreshing the repo, you're looking in the unofficial one and not the main openelec one right?

Yeah, was looking in Unofficial. To be honest, I'm happy enough with Wetek Theatre. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Aquos76 wrote: »

Right so, let's see what interest is there is for another group buy so, no PM's please just emails.

Tempted to pick up a second to be honest!

branners69 · 28-01-2016 09:40AM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Right so, let's see what interest is there is for another group buy so, no PM's please just emails.

Just email be your boards username please the type you are interested in, the satellite or saorview version. I'll leave it up for a day or so and see what interest is there.

A maximum of 2 per person applies btw.

What are the current all in prices, is it still €63?

eamonnq · 28-01-2016 09:46AM

Basq wrote: »

Yeah, was looking in Unofficial. To be honest, I'm happy enough with Wetek Theatre. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Tempted to pick up a second to be honest!

If I get mine up and running I would definitely have use for a second one!!

TitianGerm · 28-01-2016 10:51AM

I might actually take one this time. We cancelled the Multiroom subscription there before Christmas so have the wires in place for a Sat Tuner.

When you closing the email for interest on this Aquos? Just want to see what herself thinks

anthony gggg · 28-01-2016 12:25PM

Hi I'm interested in the group buy for the dvb S2 box

anthony gggg · 28-01-2016 12:32PM

Hi I'm looking for a group buy to enter for a DVB S2 satellite box. Help would be appreciated Cheers.

Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

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