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01-10-2020 4:33pm

Someones already checked to see if the new chromecast thingy can do certain things. One was to side load the Xbox Beta app and hey presto Xcloud game streaming on your TV.

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/1/21496666/xcloud-microsoft-xbox-games-pass-chromecast-with-google-tv-stadia-streaming

c.p.w.g.w · 17-10-2020 8:19am

https://www.xiaomi.ie/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-streaming-player-eu-model/

Would this box be seen has a good product?

Does it have a good interface, performance etc

Just looking to set up a new system, have some non brand box that isn't great...

Wanderer78 · 17-10-2020 8:26am

c.p.w.g.w wrote: »

https://www.xiaomi.ie/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-streaming-player-eu-model/

Would this box be seen has a good product?

Does it have a good interface, performance etc

Just looking to set up a new system, have some non brand box that isn't great...

if you have a modern smart tv, the apps are amazing, no need for a box or stick, seems like many are flocking to the firestick though, is there a need for the boxes anymore?

Gooey Looey · 17-10-2020 8:36am

Wanderer78 wrote: »

if you have a modern smart tv, the apps are amazing, no need for a box or stick, seems like many are flocking to the firestick though, is there a need for the boxes anymore?

Yes, the apps on the smart TV don't get supported for very long

DopeTech · 17-10-2020 8:40am

c.p.w.g.w wrote: »

https://www.xiaomi.ie/xiaomi-mi-box-s-4k-streaming-player-eu-model/

Would this box be seen has a good product?

Does it have a good interface, performance etc

Just looking to set up a new system, have some non brand box that isn't great...

I have this box. Performance is good and Android TV is great. €74.99 is robbery though. You can get newer versions of it for half that. Have a look on dhgate.

c.p.w.g.w · 17-10-2020 8:42am

DopeTech wrote: »

I have this box. Performance is good and Android TV is great. €74.99 is robbery though. You can get newer versions of it for half that. Have a look on dhgate.

how do i tell the newer versions from the older ones?

DopeTech · 17-10-2020 8:56am

c.p.w.g.w wrote: »

how do i tell the newer versions from the older ones?

I just checked and it doesn't look like there's many deals floating about for these right now. The newer version had the google assistant icon on the remote instead of the mic icon.

If you don't need 4k and 1080p is ok then you could even go cheaper and get a xiaomi mi tv stick.

stockshares · 17-10-2020 9:10am

Lads can anyone recommend a Universal Remote control that would work with the Mecool Km9, Saorview and Sky TV boxes.

My TV remote is failing and I was thinking that I might be better replacing it with a universal remote.

Thanks

Wanderer78 · 17-10-2020 9:12am

stockshares wrote: »

Lads can anyone recommend a Universal Remote control that would work with the Mecool Km9, Saorview and Sky TV boxes.

My TV remote is failing and I was thinking that I might be better replacing it with a universal remote.

Thanks

funnily enough, i may need the exact same thing, might be getting my hands on one of these boxes soon, and the remotes fcuked

Gooey Looey · 17-10-2020 9:33am

stockshares wrote: »

Lads can anyone recommend a Universal Remote control that would work with the Mecool Km9, Saorview and Sky TV boxes.

My TV remote is failing and I was thinking that I might be better replacing it with a universal remote.

Thanks

Yes, invest in a Logitech harmony remote. It's expensive, but there's nothing else comes close. If you need Bluetooth and WiFi get one with a hub. You add your devices and create activities depending on which source each device uses. The hub comes with ir blasters that you can point at devices which means with a hub you can have all your devices hidden away in a cupboard or even in another room as the remote connects to it using RF wireless

I have a favourite channel icon for RTE ONE on the screen of my Harmony one, when I click it it turns on the TV, changes source to hdmi1, turns on my surround sound receiver, sets the input to optical, turns on my satellite box and sets the channel to RTE one

stockshares · 17-10-2020 9:46am

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Yes, invest in a Logitech harmony remote. It's expensive, but there's nothing else comes close. If you need Bluetooth and WiFi get one with a hub. You add your devices and create activities depending on which source each device uses. The hub comes with ir blasters that you can point at devices which means with a hub you can have all your devices hidden away in a cupboard or even in another room as the remote connects to it using RF wireless

I have a favourite channel icon for RTE ONE on the screen of my Harmony one, when I click it it turns on the TV, changes source to hdmi1, turns on my surround sound receiver, sets the input to optical, turns on my satellite box and sets the channel to RTE one

Thanks, I suppose the Hub is best for future proofing.

How easy is to setup and assign stations and differentiate between devices.

If I was to stop using it would it affect settings for my regular remotes?

Edit:
Is this the model . It's Harmony Elite
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014GXQOJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ecRIFbVPZCJTV

Gooey Looey · 17-10-2020 10:01am

stockshares wrote: »

Thanks, I suppose the Hub is best for future proofing.

How easy is to setup and assign stations and differentiate between devices.

If I was to stop using it would it affect settings for my regular remotes?

Edit:
Is this the model . It's Harmony Elite
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014GXQOJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ecRIFbVPZCJTV

Yes, that's the elite, I have the harmony one which is the next one down. You're best to watch it on Amazon, they go on sale quite often, black Friday is next month.

You add your devices, there's profiles online for all devices, then the activities are fairly intuitive to setup. To create a watch satellite TV activity, it asks you for the devices involved, then asks you for the sources and asks which does the sound volume etc.

stockshares · 17-10-2020 10:26am

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Yes, that's the elite, I have the harmony one which is the next one down. You're best to watch it on Amazon, they go on sale quite often, black Friday is next month.

You add your devices, there's profiles online for all devices, then the activities are fairly intuitive to setup. To create a watch satellite TV activity, it asks you for the devices involved, then asks you for the sources and asks which does the sound volume etc.

Amazon are saying the One has been discontinued.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012RHQN4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_O0SIFbJBXVWSC
There is a One Plus and a Harmony Companion which has good reviews also but are a good bit cheaper. The Logitech 665 is bedt if on a budget but it doesn't have an app.
https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/best-universal-remote-for-2020/

Would the higher end ones above work with a smart camera system.

Have you used the budget 665? If so would you recomnend it?

Gooey Looey · 17-10-2020 11:54am

stockshares wrote: »

Amazon are saying the One gas been discontinued.

There is a One Plus and a Harmony Companion which has good reviews also but are a good bit cheaper. The Logitech 665 is bedt if on a budget but it doesn't have an app.
https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/best-universal-remote-for-2020/

Would the higher end ones above work with a smart camera system.

Have you used the budget 665? If so would you recomnend it?

I've not had any other harmony to comment but you are better to hold out for a deal on one with a hub. Mine user Bluetooth to control a Nvidia shield and a PS4

stockshares · 17-10-2020 12:02pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

I've not had any other harmony to comment but you are better to hold out for a deal on one with a hub. Mine user Bluetooth to control a Nvidia shield and a PS4

I think your right. The Elite is a bit steep in price so I think the best option is this Harmony Companion providing it does come with a hub. It's unclear from the spec sheet and reviews.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014GXQ3S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Q5SIFbZRJ8D98

Companion review
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/logitech-harmony-companion-review/#ftag=CAD-00-10aag7d

northknife · 18-10-2020 9:22pm

Getting a shipment cancelled on an android box I ordered from Aliexpress.
Seems it got to Irl Customs and then cancelled.

Anyone seen this before and have I lost out to our lovely customs department?

irishproduce · 19-10-2020 10:59pm

Am about to buy either 4k firestick or Xiaomi's mi tv stick.
Do they basically do the same thing? I had enquired here before about mi tv stick but the 4k firestick has distracted me now in the Amazon app. Which to buy?

Nowso · 19-10-2020 11:16pm

irishproduce wrote: »

Am about to buy either 4k firestick or Xiaomi's mi tv stick.
Do they basically do the same thing? I had enquired here before about mi tv stick but the 4k firestick has distracted me now in the Amazon app. Which to buy?

the new chromecast 2020 with google tv

of the other 2 theres a new firestick which would be better

Suckit · 19-10-2020 11:39pm

northknife wrote: »

Getting a shipment cancelled on an android box I ordered from Aliexpress.
Seems it got to Irl Customs and then cancelled.

Anyone seen this before and have I lost out to our lovely customs department?

Could be that it was rejected for various reasons. They may have not believed it was the price marked. Or your address may have been illegible.
Or they may have tried to contact you and were unable.

Have you contacted the seller?

irishproduce · 20-10-2020 9:45am

Nowso wrote: »

the new chromecast 2020 with google tv

of the other 2 theres a new firestick which would be better

Thanks Nowso.
Your opinion so is the new 4k firestick of the two I'm looking at.
I'm not sure about Google's one. My intention would be to have all manner of apks on it from rte, Kodi, lots of other such apps.
Google allow them on their stick?

Raoul · 20-10-2020 9:49am

irishproduce wrote: »

Thanks Nowso.
Your opinion so is the new 4k firestick of the two I'm looking at.
I'm not sure about Google's one. My intention would be to have all manner of apks on it from rte, Kodi, lots of other such apps.
Google allow them on their stick?

I installed RTE, Tivimate and Kodi on it from the google play store.

Gooey Looey · 20-10-2020 12:03pm

irishproduce wrote: »

Thanks Nowso.
Your opinion so is the new 4k firestick of the two I'm looking at.
I'm not sure about Google's one. My intention would be to have all manner of apks on it from rte, Kodi, lots of other such apps.
Google allow them on their stick?

The Google TV is based on Android TV, it has a much better app store than the Amazon one on the Firestick

Nowso · 20-10-2020 1:09pm

theres an odd app on the google one not compatable . not the ones u mentioned , there releasing software updates to improve the cast in the future aswell

phobia2011 · 20-10-2020 1:14pm

Where’s best place to get a Mii box lads, need to pick up 3?

Gooey Looey · 20-10-2020 1:16pm

phobia2011 wrote: »

Where’s best place to get a Mii box lads, need to pick up 3?

Get the new Google TV instead

Suckit · 20-10-2020 4:29pm

phobia2011 wrote: »

Where’s best place to get a Mii box lads, need to pick up 3?

At the minute it is probably cheapest on amazon.
https://www.hagglezon.com/en/s/mi%20box%20s
I have seen it on aliexpress with codes etc. But after shipping is added and delivery to UK it's a lot of messing.

An aliexpress seller (shipping to UK from Spain) - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000052453807.html
code - ES04OCT
You could contact the seller, they are often accommodating, and ask. As the code only works for individual orders (€6 off box I think)

Ebay code PDESCUENTO2020 (€44.99) (setup with Spanish address)
https://www.ebay.es/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S-2G-8G-4K-HDR-Android-8-1-Set-Top-Media-Player-Global-Version/284003280205
Then ship to Irish address.
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S-2G-8G-4K-HDR-Android-8-1-Set-Top-Media-Player-Global-Version/284003280205

Nowso · 20-10-2020 4:57pm

phobia2011 wrote: »

Where’s best place to get a Mii box lads, need to pick up 3?

why 3 - if u need it quick theres a shop in marlboro st dublin that has them

i have 2 here to to to friends or family if they need new box

phobia2011 · 20-10-2020 6:03pm

Nowso wrote: »

why 3 - if u need it quick theres a shop in marlboro st dublin that has them

i have 2 here to to to friends or family if they need new box

I’m looking for the family, 2 kids 1 adult,
Kids boxes will just be Netflix/Disney/YouTube
Adults the same with added tv subscription.
Anyone have link to new google tv?

Gooey Looey · 20-10-2020 6:06pm

phobia2011 wrote: »

I’m looking for the family, 2 kids 1 adult,
Kids boxes will just be Netflix/Disney/YouTube
Adults the same with added tv subscription.
Anyone have link to new google tv?

Can't you Google it?

https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv

phobia2011 · 20-10-2020 6:34pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Can't you Google it?

https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv

Not really a box so, it’s a chrome cast dongle.

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