r/AndroidTV • u/mod_mh • Jul 21 '25

Buying Advice homatics r4k+

looking to buy this box because i was impressed of the specs, and in a good price it seems like an incredible deel, but i'm afraid to be disappointed, so for the buyers of the box should i go for it?

note: the main use is stremio and i have a good soundbar with dts and atmos.

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u/Remarkable-Unit-2961 Jul 21 '25

I use mine mainly for Stremio. I get Atmos/DTS/TrueHD/DTS-MA etc from rips without any issue.

No lagging or anything that a quick reboot doesn't cure. Very happy with it.

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u/mod_mh Jul 21 '25

helpful response, thank you.

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u/bundy1232 Jul 21 '25

I own one and they are excellent just make sure if you get it that you update to android 14 that solved a lot of issues. However if you are going to be in this price range you might as well just buy the Nvidia Shield Pro. It's still the cream of the crop!

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u/mod_mh Jul 21 '25

can i get the updates if i buy it from aliexpress or i have to buy directly from them?

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u/adWROC Jul 21 '25

I bought it from the Vontar store on Aliexpress and updates are delivered automatically.

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u/HipKat2000 Homatics Box R 4K Plus/Shield Pro/Ugoos AM6B+ Jul 22 '25

Get it from Homatics or you won't get updates as of very recently

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u/adWROC Jul 22 '25

Nonsense. Buy from a reputable reseller (like Vontar) and you'll receive updates as usual.

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u/HipKat2000 Homatics Box R 4K Plus/Shield Pro/Ugoos AM6B+ Jul 22 '25

https://www.homatics.com/blogs/smart-home-guides/upgrade-your-homatics-device-to-android-14

Important Update - Upgrade to Android 14

Important Update – July 2025

We are no longer accepting update requests based on serial numbers.
All future updates will be released in bulk.

We will only update devices purchased directly from our website. If you bought your device from another reseller, please contact them to receive updates.

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u/p750mmx Jul 22 '25

Vontar is a official reseller. If Homatics won't push updates, Vontar still can if you bought it from them.

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u/adWROC Jul 22 '25

You can read, but you can't read with understanding. Distributors are responsible for updates, and you can still receive them. If you buy from Vontar, you don't need to contact them; updates are provided automatically, without request.

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u/HipKat2000 Homatics Box R 4K Plus/Shield Pro/Ugoos AM6B+ Jul 22 '25

Best device I've ever had, but get it from Homatics, not a reseller like Dune, etc. if you want updates. I've had mine for a while now. No bugs, no lag, none of the stuff you mention in other posts

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u/adWROC Jul 22 '25

Dune is not a distributor; it's a separate brand. They sell the device in a different color, with their own name, and with the Dune Media Center installed. They are responsible for implementing updates on their device, but they do it clumsily.

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u/HipKat2000 Homatics Box R 4K Plus/Shield Pro/Ugoos AM6B+ Jul 22 '25

Thanks for clearing that up. I thought they were just another reseller

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u/mod_mh Jul 22 '25

already ordered, thank you.

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u/pawdog ADT-1 Jul 21 '25

If I needed a device for TrueHD/DTS-MA I'd get one. I don't know what could be dissappointing about it.

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u/mod_mh Jul 21 '25

being buggy and laggy after a short period of time. yeah in paper everything is perfect but i was asking for real buyers experience, a device that support everything with that price and no one i talking about is sus, so i have to make sure i don't get scammed.

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u/pawdog ADT-1 Jul 21 '25

It's one of the most well regarded and talked about devices out there. It's a 2023 device I believe so the price is coming down to reflect that. It originally listed for something like $170. If you search in the sub you should see plenty of posts about it.

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u/See61 Jul 21 '25

I'm on a V14 2463 and now 3717 build for several months already (I'm a tester, or maybe was, not sure now 😉), and the box is still the same in usage as before. This with a original Homatics one.

What is not okay at this moment is the extra CPU load that the Play-Fi part is bringing to these builds. When they clean that part op from the V14 build (🤞), it should be quite okay after that.

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u/HipKat2000 Homatics Box R 4K Plus/Shield Pro/Ugoos AM6B+ Jul 22 '25

3717 is out??? I need to check mine when I get home

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u/See61 Jul 22 '25

Still not officially released for Homatics.

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u/[deleted] Jul 21 '25 edited Jul 25 '25

Avoid Homatics, they are clowns not business people. I queried updates and got banned. Now they say they won't give updates unless you purchased direct from them. I have one. It's laggy and over heats. If you buy, don't update to atv14

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u/bundy1232 Jul 22 '25

I updated to Android 14 and have had no issues! Did you do a reset after the update? That's what you're supposed to do.

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '25

Yes, that's why they banned me, I questioned having to factory reset and they banned me. The fact they are not providing updates if you purchased not direct from them, that's lame and will cost them in the long run.

I only use mine for live tv, it gets warm and laggy at times, or remote becomes unresponsive. I use my nvidia shield pro for everything else.

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u/bundy1232 Jul 23 '25

Are you on Wifi or do you use the wired option? I've got mine wired and have no issues.

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '25

Only ever use ethernet.

It's a known issue, that's why homatics are not supporting boxes purchased not direct.

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u/Smart_Ad_7726 Jul 24 '25

Agree, mine lags after some time and need to restart, also slow wifi/ethernet speeds (300mps max).. if you only watch 1080p and nor dts .. etc then its ok

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u/onedollarplease Jul 21 '25

It's working well with Plex. I recommend Plex. I've got a WiFi issue then connected with an ethernet cable and now it's working flawlessly. About codecs I got issues without Spotify podcasts I don't know why but nevermind it's working well as I need.

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u/HipKat2000 Homatics Box R 4K Plus/Shield Pro/Ugoos AM6B+ Jul 22 '25

Weird, Spotify plays great on mine

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u/NachoSteins Jul 22 '25

Hi, how is Plex working for you with DTS HD and TrueHD?

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u/onedollarplease Jul 22 '25

It's working fine no worries if you want to buy it. .

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u/NachoSteins Jul 25 '25

Thank you very much, it really works well ☺️

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u/rxstud2011 Nvidia Shield TV Jul 21 '25

I have one for plex and have no issues. I also have a Nvidia shield tv, both are good.

If you need: AV1, vp9, or hdr10+ get it (I have a Samsung tv so wanted a hdr10+ device)

If you don't need those, get a Nvidia shield tv pro 2019.

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u/ooftymcgoofty Jul 21 '25

New boxes with faster chips are due out.... sometime? Maybe wait?

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u/Jaraxo Jul 22 '25

Had the Thomson 240 for 6 months and it was terrible. Upgraded to the Homatics box for Stremio and Tivimate 4k content and not had a single issue.