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Petyr Baelish · 19-11-2020 2:49pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Then get a fire stick 4k on the black Friday Amazon sale. Avoid buying cheapo nasty Chinese boxes, they run a hacked version of touchscreen Android and get no support.

I don't want an Fire Stick.

I don't want a Chromecast.

I want a cheap android box for a small TV in the kids bedroom.

Here are some I found:

T95 Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Transpeed Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Pendoo Android 10.0 TV Box

coldfire1x · 19-11-2020 3:02pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

I don't want an Fire Stick.

I don't want a Chromecast.

I want a cheap android box for a small TV in the kids bedroom.

Here are some I found:

T95 Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Transpeed Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Pendoo Android 10.0 TV Box

Get this for about $50 delivered from Germany, no custom duty.

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/X96-MAX-Plus-Amlogic-S905x3-Android-9-0-8K-Video-Decode-TV-Box-4GB-64G-422932.html

Got this for a friend, working very well.

carbsy · 19-11-2020 3:04pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

I don't want an Fire Stick.

I don't want a Chromecast.

I want a cheap android box for a small TV in the kids bedroom.

Here are some I found:

T95 Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Transpeed Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Pendoo Android 10.0 TV Box

I can vouch for the T95 ( Sunvell ) 4GB 32GB. It works perfectly for my needs.The only problem I have found so far is that I can't get Amazon Prime to work. Having said that... I only received it last week so I'm still fliddling about with it... good value imho as the specs are much higher than the Firestick etc

Petyr Baelish · 19-11-2020 3:07pm

Thanks lads, that gives me something go on. What are Gearbest and Ali like for delivery times? It's for a birthday present so I'd need it within a week or so.

coldfire1x · 19-11-2020 3:12pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

Thanks lads, that gives me something go on. What are Gearbest and Ali like for delivery times? It's for a birthday present so I'd need it within a week or so.

Gearbest / Geekbuying / Ali etc - If you are buying from their EU warehouses (like Germany / Spain) you should get them in a week.

From China anywhere between 6-8 weeks.

rob316 · 19-11-2020 3:12pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

I don't want an Fire Stick.

I don't want a Chromecast.

I want a cheap android box for a small TV in the kids bedroom.

Here are some I found:

T95 Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Transpeed Android 10.0 TV Box 4G/64G
Pendoo Android 10.0 TV Box

Mi box s?

Xiaomi Mi Box S is on sale for €42.54 delivered from Poland on DHGate using code DHS1103

https://www.dhgate.com/product/original-xiaomi-mi-tv-box-s-smart-4k-ultra/479497883.html

carbsy · 19-11-2020 3:13pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

Thanks lads, that gives me something go on. What are Gearbest and Ali like for delivery times? It's for a birthday present so I'd need it within a week or so.

Ali atm would be 6 weeks ish. I had stuff arrive in Ireland on 2/10 and only got it a few days ago so beware. Got the T95 from Banggood circa 10 days.

basill · 19-11-2020 3:15pm

ebay has loads. Filter it to find Irish suppliers if you want fast delivery times.

carbsy · 19-11-2020 3:17pm

basill wrote: »

ebay has loads. Filter it to find Irish suppliers if you want fast delivery times.

Or just buy from Amazon. They have the same stuff although a tad more expensive...

Gooey Looey · 19-11-2020 3:22pm

rob316 wrote: »

Mi box s?

Xiaomi Mi Box S is on sale for €42.54 delivered from Poland on DHGate using code DHS1103

https://www.dhgate.com/product/original-xiaomi-mi-tv-box-s-smart-4k-ultra/479497883.html

Great price, I have one in a bedroom, the only streaming box I let use WiFi but it works well and gets regular updates (for now). I have an older Mibox in the kitchen with Ethernet adapter don't think there's any more updates for it.

Petyr Baelish · 19-11-2020 3:29pm

rob316 wrote: »

Mi box s?

Xiaomi Mi Box S is on sale for €42.54 delivered from Poland on DHGate using code DHS1103

https://www.dhgate.com/product/original-xiaomi-mi-tv-box-s-smart-4k-ultra/479497883.html

I'll take a look but I have MiCool and the WiFi isn't great. Don't like how it's locked down but your one may be different.

Gooey Looey · 19-11-2020 3:52pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

I'll take a look but I have MiCool and the WiFi isn't great. Don't like how it's locked down but your one may be different.

The Mibox S is an official Android TV box. It works well on a 1080 TV, but struggles with 4K if this makes a difference to you.

yabadabado · 19-11-2020 6:03pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

I don't want an Fire Stick.

I don't want a Chromecast.

I want a cheap android box for a small TV in the kids bedroom.

The box you linked to was €40,there is every chance the Firestick will be a similar price,I bought one for €39 a few months ago and its likely to be similar in BF deals.

If you are willing to spend €50 would you not wait and see will the new Chromecast come back again for €58( i know its over budget but not by much and its brand new) or less.

yabadabado · 19-11-2020 9:19pm

Just ordered a Firestick for £30.Thats as cheap as they have ever been AFAIK.

sparrowcar · 19-11-2020 10:44pm

yabadabado wrote: »

Just ordered a Firestick for £30.Thats as cheap as they have ever been AFAIK.

Link?

muffler · 19-11-2020 11:08pm

sparrowcar wrote: »

Link?

The were on sale earlier on Amazon but sold out now.

Suckit · 19-11-2020 11:09pm

Petyr Baelish wrote: »

I don't want an Fire Stick.

I don't want a Chromecast.

I want a cheap android box for a small TV in the kids bedroom.

100% plug it into a fused adaptor (€1.50 in Dealz) or buy a fused plug for it.

Should be one anyway, but many don't. In a kids room, I would make sure.

rob316 · 19-11-2020 11:18pm

If your still looking Tesco UK, very and John Lewis have them for £30 too but you'll have to add PW or PM too that.

yabadabado · 20-11-2020 1:24pm

sparrowcar wrote: »

Link?

Seem to be sold out now but as post above says other options available.

Zardoz · 20-11-2020 2:05pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

Get this for about $50 delivered from Germany, no custom duty.

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/X96-MAX-Plus-Amlogic-S905x3-Android-9-0-8K-Video-Decode-TV-Box-4GB-64G-422932.html

Would that be a big upgrade over a Tanix T3 Mini ?

coldfire1x · 20-11-2020 2:16pm

Zardoz wrote: »

Would that be a big upgrade over a Tanix T3 Mini ?

Definitely. Better hardware and software.

The processor itself will make the difference.

Suckit · 20-11-2020 3:35pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

Definitely. Better hardware and software.

The processor itself will make the difference.

Just to note, the Tanix and X96 firmwares are nearly always interchangeable if you find the correct one.
E.G. the X96 fw is interchangeable with the TX3 mini (Tanix FW is much better in that case)

I think the X96 max plus is interchangeable with TX3 (the Tanix FW in this isn't great), and also the TX5 Plus 'deluxe edition' too. Much better box. The TX5 FW is good, and the wifi is excellent in that box, but harder to find.
X96 seem to have evolved into a brand name.
Like almost everything Chinese, the naming conventions are confusing. There are a few different TX5's but I am not sure how many. Same applies to X96 boxes (and TX3's).
If you look around you will the different brands that those boxes are made under (and are sold differently on other sites as the same box)
For example Lihetun, Vontar, Kepnix and iLepo all sell both Tanix and X96 boxes.

Handy to know if looking for a better firmware. Make sure it's the correct board too...
Sorry if I made it more confusing...

Also some Geekbuying coupons from here:
$2 off Over $20 Code: BFGKB2001
$5 off Over $50 Code: BFGKB2002
$10 off Over $100 Code: BFGKB2003
$15 off Over $200 Code: BFGKB2004

23-11-2020 10:50pm

Hi All,

Appreciate any help here. I am looking for an android box for IPTV. Something reliable. I can't use the fire stick as this user doesn't want devices listening to them aka Alexa !
Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
6541.

Suckit · 24-11-2020 3:50am

6541 wrote: »

Hi All,

Appreciate any help here. I am looking for an android box for IPTV. Something reliable. I can't use the fire stick as this user doesn't want devices listening to them aka Alexa !
Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
6541.

The A95X F3 is a good box with MIMO wifi (if wifi is important), but none in stock at the minute in Europe.
The X96 Max Plus mentioned above is also good, with plenty of firmwares to fix issues if you experience any.

Wanderer78 · 24-11-2020 8:26am

6541 wrote:

Appreciate any help here. I am looking for an android box for IPTV. Something reliable. I can't use the fire stick as this user doesn't want devices listening to them aka Alexa ! Any help appreciated.

You might wanna tell them to get rid of all phone's, as they also listen

DopeTech · 24-11-2020 8:30am

6541 wrote: »

Hi All,

Appreciate any help here. I am looking for an android box for IPTV. Something reliable. I can't use the fire stick as this user doesn't want devices listening to them aka Alexa !
Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
6541.

The mi tv stick (720p) or mi box (4k)would be good options, both run official Android tv os so you'll have a smooth experience.

Google only listens if you press the microphone button on the remote.

Gooey Looey · 24-11-2020 8:42am

6541 wrote: »

Hi All,

Appreciate any help here. I am looking for an android box for IPTV. Something reliable. I can't use the fire stick as this user doesn't want devices listening to them aka Alexa !
Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
6541.

Does a fire stick listen all the time? I'm pretty sure it only listens when you press the mic button on the remote

24-11-2020 10:09am

Thanks folks - I have an anti vaccine, anti mask, devices are listening to us, massive USA vote fraud member in my family.
Mi Stick or Mi Box it is.

DopeTech · 24-11-2020 12:01pm

6541 wrote: »

Thanks folks - I have an anti vaccine, anti mask, devices are listening to us, massive USA vote fraud member in my family.
Mi Stick or Mi Box it is.

Fine chinese craftsmanship!

Joking aside they are great value for money. You can buy a stick for under €30. It'll run all your apps and iptv just fine.

BandMember · 30-11-2020 4:07pm

Any Cyber Monday deals worth talking about?

Henryq. · 16-12-2020 7:08pm

Hi
I'm trying to get my android box to switch off.the display when not in use

Box is a H96 pro+, using keyboard and mouse with it

If i select sleep it switches off the box so no good
If I add a screensaver, the screensaver keeps the the monitor display on

Any ideas thanks

Henryq. · 16-12-2020 9:12pm

^^
It must be just asleep ?

Power button on remote brings display straight back on, is there any way to wake it with the keyboard or mouse?

Suckit · 17-12-2020 3:09am

Henryq. wrote: »

Hi
I'm trying to get my android box to switch off.the display when not in use

Box is a H96 pro+, using keyboard and mouse with it

If i select sleep it switches off the box so no good
If I add a screensaver, the screensaver keeps the the monitor display on

Any ideas thanks

I think their is an app called sleep screen, there are probably loads of them but I wouldn't guess on which is the best.
There is also a timer one I remember using for testing wifi, but may be an option in many of them.

Henryq. · 17-12-2020 9:21am

Suckit wrote: »

I think their is an app called sleep screen, there are probably loads of them but I wouldn't guess on which is the best.
There is also a timer one I remember using for testing wifi, but may be an option in many of them.

They seem to do the same thing as sleep

It turns off the display but keyboard /mouse won't wake the box unfortunately

Suckit · 17-12-2020 5:40pm

You could try Tasker or IFTTT. I've not tried it for something like that.
I'm guessing it might be possible with a different firmware.

thebourke · 17-12-2020 11:56pm

anybody use of these boxes?
https://www.xiaomi.ie/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-streaming-player-eu-model/

wally1990 · 18-12-2020 12:08am

Henryq. wrote: »

^^
It must be just asleep ?

Power button on remote brings display straight back on, is there any way to wake it with the keyboard or mouse?

Yea I had the one before it xiaomi my box 3 and they are top notch and well worth the money

I've literally had loads of android boxes from mkpro to hk96 to different variants of cheap 20 quid Chinese ones etc

I now have an android Sony bravia android tv and it's a beast for iptv, only Xiaomi have come close

For me it goes

Nvidia shield
Android tv
Xiaomi

Nothing else compares, rest can be rubbish

The extra 40/50 quid you'd spend on Xiaomi compared to 20/30 quid variants will save you a big headache

I was thrilled with mine in the end and its the only brand I would suggest for an android box going forward after the shield which 99.9% of people don't wanna buy and are trying to keep it cheap

Gooey Looey · 18-12-2020 12:15am

thebourke wrote: »

anybody use of these boxes?
https://www.xiaomi.ie/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-streaming-player-eu-model/

Yes, have 2 of them, the older Mibox and the S. Great on a 1080p TV, but poor enough with 4k. If your TV is 4k you would be better with a new Chromecast

Suckit · 18-12-2020 12:49am

thebourke wrote: »

anybody use of these boxes?
https://www.xiaomi.ie/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-streaming-player-eu-model/

Cheaper here and as quick shipping

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/XIAOMI-Mi-Box-S-International-Version-411703.html

Gooey Looey · 27-12-2020 6:53pm

Just got an update for my Mibox 3, Android security patch level 5 October 2020. Certainly didn't expect any more updates for this box
https://www.mi.com/global/mibox/

DopeTech · 27-12-2020 6:55pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Just got an update for my Mibox 3, Android security patch level 5 October 2020. Certainly didn't expect any more updates for this box

Seen that yesterday, it was 726mb which is fairly big considering it said it only was bringing some extra remote control functionality. Haven't bothered googling to see what else it brings.

styron · 28-12-2020 4:08am

Suckit wrote: »

Cheaper here and as quick shipping

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/XIAOMI-Mi-Box-S-International-Version-411703.html

Stopped shipping to Ireland from Czech warehouse similar to UK.
All boxes I've tried will only ship from HK/China - EU warehouse options appear to be no longer available.

Losing the ability to readily piggyback on UK supply chains that are becoming Brexit defunct is going to hurt.

Zardoz · 28-12-2020 2:13pm

styron wrote: »

Stopped shipping to Ireland from Czech warehouse similar to UK.
All boxes I've tried will only ship from HK/China - EU warehouse options appear to be no longer available.

Losing the ability to readily piggyback on UK supply chains that are becoming Brexit defunct is going to hurt.

Balls.
I was waiting for the European warehouses to get stock and not they pull this stunt.

Suckit · 29-12-2020 4:00pm

I was on to their chat, they originally told me that is nothing to do with Brexit and that

"Because of the sudden closure of the British city, which affected Ireland and England the routes of many express companies, our logistics colleagues still working on it, needs to wait the lockdown finished from govenment then they can ship to it out again."

I asked about Brexit again ("So, it's not related to Brexit - Britain leaving the EU?"), to confirm and was told that they hope soon to be able to ship to England and Ireland again soon.
So it may be to do with Brexit.

They then said to "wait a min" and I got this message:
"According to the latest news from our tracking department, we stopped to ship to England and Ireland, still waiting for the next notification."

"We will forward your concerns to our tracking department and the possibilities of Spain Warehouse direct shipping."

I hadn't asked any further details, so they must have been looking at something themselves there. At a guess, they are waiting for the agreement to be signed in to law or whatever the next stage is, and then will start shipping here again.

vectra · 29-12-2020 4:35pm

styron wrote: »

Stopped shipping to Ireland from Czech warehouse similar to UK.
All boxes I've tried will only ship from HK/China - EU warehouse options appear to be no longer available.

Losing the ability to readily piggyback on UK supply chains that are becoming Brexit defunct is going to hurt.

I bought a box a while back and while it took several weeks to get here, the seller sent it via Holland.
Possibly he still does this.

Shamrock 64 · 29-12-2020 10:41pm

Ordered an x96 max + box on 26/10,rang An Post 2 weeks ago, said they could see it via their tracking information but didn't know where it was.Chinese tracking shows it's been in Ireland since 24/11, 5 weeks now,are parcels held over so the Amazon and eBay stuff get through first ,was told I'd get it sometime in new year, didn't know when as they were waiting for it first,so they could then deliver it.

timple23 · 02-01-2021 8:13pm

Have a roku streaming stick, love the remote and youtube (bar the fact I can't read comments).

Is there any good reviews online comparing different android boxes instead of trawling through this thread?

Want an android box so I can install apps and have a web browser. Bought a cheap mibox before but it was always glitchy, looking for something as smooth as the roku without being as tied into what they have available vs what I want.

Nowso · 02-01-2021 8:21pm

timple23 wrote: »

Have a roku streaming stick, love the remote and youtube (bar the fact I can't read comments).

Is there any good reviews online comparing different android boxes instead of trawling through this thread?

Want an android box so I can install apps and have a web browser. Bought a cheap mibox before but it was always glitchy, looking for something as smooth as the roku without being as tied into what they have available vs what I want.

http://chigztech.com/charts.html - nothing on 2021 charts yet

Gooey Looey · 02-01-2021 8:31pm

timple23 wrote: »

Have a roku streaming stick, love the remote and youtube (bar the fact I can't read comments).

Is there any good reviews online comparing different android boxes instead of trawling through this thread?

Want an android box so I can install apps and have a web browser. Bought a cheap mibox before but it was always glitchy, looking for something as smooth as the roku without being as tied into what they have available vs what I want.

I have 2x Miboxes, the old one and the newer S. The old one is fine on 1080p and gets even better if you add an Ethernet adapter. It struggles a little with 4k, but would be fine on a 1080p TV in a kitchen or bedroom.

Check out the new Google Chromecast, it runs Android TV and comes with a remote

Nowso · 02-01-2021 8:33pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

I have 2x Miboxes, the old one and the newer S. The old one is fine on 1080p and gets even better if you add an Ethernet adapter. It struggles a little with 4k, but would be fine on a 1080p TV in a kitchen or bedroom.

Check out the new Google Chromecast, it runs Android TV and comes with a remote

i use a chromecast with an ethernet adapter atm you can sideload firefox for tv on for a browser

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