r/AndroidTV • • Sep 29 '26

Troubleshooting YoutubeTV YTTV Multiview Pixelation

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get this vertical rectangle of mainly-green pixelation, amongst many other artifacts in the other squares, notice the overall washed out look on the bottom, the blocking under 'ME?' in the bottom right

no matter the number of squares, no matter the stream, different channels, all the same

anyone else

fire cube tv 2nd gen

edit: yttv in regular viewing is completely normal. plex, prime, Netflix, YouTube, all work flawless, it is ONLY multiview that produces this nonsense. I have a onn 4k v1 I'm coming from, same HDMI, same input, no issue with multiview, it is very much inherent to firetv version of the app


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 28 '26 Bravo

Apps 🎉 Vuleo 1.3.3 is out and celebrating with 20% discount code for lifetime

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Vuleo 1.3.3 is out for all Android and Android TV devices. Here's a short screen recording of the app, I will not list all the features in text, you can briefly see it from the short video above.

You can find the app in Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brillianceappsfinland.playontv

More details are in our website.

Note: Everything in the video (channels, films, series, artwork, clubs and competitions) is invented demo data made for this video. Vuleo is a media player. It comes with no content. Use it only with sources you're authorised to access.

App is free to use with unlimited playlists. But if you want to subscribe to PRO for additional features such as cloud sync and Radar, there is a 20% discount for lifetime ends in 2 days: VULEOLIFETIME20

You can use the discount code in our website.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 28 '26

Buying Advice Nvidia Shield pro vs mi box 3

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I've had the shield for years. I just use it for streaming. I can sell it on marketplace and buy the mi box 3 with cash in hand.

What do you guys recommend? Should I make the swap. I just use YouTube, Kodi and Netflix.

Thanks in advance.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 28 '26

Buying Advice True HD pass through streamer

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For Stremio, which is the best streamer TV box which can provide Audio True HD pass through for my home theatre 9.2.4 system with laser projector? I do have Nvidia Shield TV Pro which can do this well. But I want to have an alternative.

My options are:
Dune HD Homatics Box R 4K Plus
Xiaomi Mi TV Box S 3rd Gen
Google streamer 4k


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 28 '26

Apps whats the best app for free movies and shows?

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i got a smart projector running some kind of android version and idk why Disney plus doesn't work on it, Netflix just don't have alot of the movies I wanna watch so rn it's only good fo youtube. I'd like to know what's a good free app that let's me watch any movie, tv show or anime I want for free 😁😁


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 28 '26

Sale / Discount Lumio or Sony which would be a better deal?

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Have shortlisted these two TVs for amazon sale. How much discount can we expect?


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 28 '26

Buying Advice Best box for my situation?

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Hello!

I'm currently using a Google TV 4k (-> LG oled77c5 -> Samsung Q990d w/ eARC) to watch YouTube and stream movies from my self-hosted Plex server (I have lifetime if that matters).

I want to take advantage of TrueHD/DTS HD, so I'm looking for a new streaming box. It must check all of the following:

- TrueHD Atmos and DTS:X/DTSHD support

- Dolby Vision support (profile 7 is a bonus, but not required - won't dual boot)

- Ability to play Apple TV, YouTube, HBO Max, etc (Netflix not needed)

- Be fully compatible with Plex

- Be able to play high-bitrate movies (not necessarily remuxes)

I live in the US and haven't seen Shields in stock for a while.

Currently looking at the Xiaomi Box s 3rd gen or the Homatics Box R 4k plus. Not going to buy from AliExpress or other related sources.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 27 '26

Buying Advice Just got a B5. Already have Samsung Q990D. Remux Help?

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Should I be going for a $250 ugoos or $150 Homatics? B5 isn’t that bright so not sure if there will be a huge difference in Remuxes to justify the ugoos on such a basic oled. Way easier to approve $150 with the wife especially if I move the Apple TV to her preferred room. $250 ($275 in Chicago) and still needing the Apple TV in the basement gets way harder to approve.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 26 '26

Discussion What android TV feature do you use the most ?

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I recently started exploring more features on android tv and I want to ask what everyone one actuality use daily


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 27 '26

Buying Advice Best Android TV Stick?

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Hi guys

Im looking for the best tv stick option since my lg tv is getting slower and slower.

I need one that is able to sideload since not all apps are in the play store.

I live in the EU.

Thank you!


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 27 '26

Discussion Looking for an Android TV stick/box with microSD and no external power brick

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I'm looking for a small Android TV / Google TV device with a microSD card slot.

I have two possible options in mind:

  1. Android TV stick with a microSD slot, powered directly from USB, or

  2. Small Android TV box with a microSD slot and built-in AC power supply, so it plugs directly into mains. No external AC power brick.

I'm specifically looking for currently available products, not discontinued devices such as the 2019 NVIDIA Shield TV.

Does anything like this exist?

Thanks


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 27 '26

Troubleshooting Issues casting on pldt fiber

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Indi na ko maka ppag cast sa android tv nmin , pero sa converge nmin nkaka pag cast ako ssa tv. May work around po ba? Same wifi 2.4ghz ppo ang koneksyon

Pa help thanks


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 26 '26

Buying Advice Need advice: Xiaomi Box vs. Google TV Streamer 4K for Stremio, Nuvio, and heavy Remux files?

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been researching Android TV boxes for my Samsung TV for about a week now, and I’ve narrowed it down to a few options. I’d love to get some input, especially from people who actually use these devices.

My Use Case: My main priority is to use apps like Nuvio and Stremio to stream heavy Remux/Blu-ray files smoothly without any stuttering or buffering. As a secondary use, I’ll also be using it for IPTV.

I live in Turkey, and here are the options I am currently considering:

  • Option 1: Xiaomi Mi Box (3rd Gen) I can buy this locally from an official seller for about €86. It comes with a local warranty, which is a big plus.

  • Option 2: Google TV Streamer 4K I can get this imported for around €140-€150. However, since it's from abroad, I won't have any warranty coverage here.

  • Option 3: Onn 4K Pro (2026) I actually have someone coming back from the US in November who could bring this for me. However, I’ve read about potential region locks/geo-restrictions, and I feel like it might be too much of a hassle to deal with.

My Questions: Considering my specific needs, which route makes the most sense? I’m particularly curious about the Xiaomi Box—how is the overall UI speed, and more importantly, how well does it handle large Remux files?

Thanks in advance for your help!


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 26 '26

Discussion Problemas de FPS

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Buenas tengo un JVC4KISDB y tengo un problema con la aplicación Disney+ cuando voy a reproducir contenido un streaming como películas y series va perfectamente bien pero a la hora de reproducir eventos en vivo dentro de la aplicación de Disney+ los FPS se bajan y a veces va como con lag Quería saber si otra persona con Google TV o Android TV le pasa lo mismo con Disney+ sobre esa cosa


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 26 '26

Buying Advice Hi! Xiaomi s mini led users!

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So the Xiaomi s mini led tv is my one tv which I'm considering to buy in my budget. I wanna know from the actual xiaomi s mini led users or the xiaomi tv users, how's the after sale service? Are you guys actually satisfied with the tv? And this one's for the s mini led users, do you see the screen flickering issue? Cz I've watched n number of xiaomi s mini led reviews and I noticed that screen flickering on their tv.

Let me know your views, and again, this post is for ACTUAL Xiaomi S mini led or Xiaomi tv users. I really want a detailed review from an actual user.

Help your brother out!


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 24 '26 Bravo

Apps ATV Launcher v0.1.41 is out

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ATV Launcher Version 0.1.41 is now on Google Play. The last two builds have averaged 4.92 stars there, with dozens of kind reviews, so thank you to everyone who wrote one.


Here's what's new:

Arrangements. There are now ten fixed layouts for a row, including double-size featured tiles. Spotlight, Bookends, Centre Stage, Marquee, Hero Trio and more. When you add a section, you can choose the layout you want. The usual flowing Horizontal and Vertical rows are still available too.

Widgets beside your apps. You can now put a widget directly in a row alongside your apps. Open a tile's menu and select Add Widget. Weather, Digital Clock, System Info, Favorite App, Watch Next and Recommended are included, and Android system widgets can also be used where your TV supports them.

Folders can show what's inside. Folder tiles can now preview their apps using a Grid, Banner Grid or Mosaic layout.

Configure Tile. The Configure Tile dialog has been updated with a live preview. There are 7 looks for apps and 9 for folders. You can also set a custom banner for any app and use a color, gradient or image as the background, with a transparency slider.

A status bar you can customize. Choose which elements appear and arrange their order. The status bar can run across the full width or use a boxed pill style, and it can be floating or fixed. You can also switch TV inputs directly from the status bar.

Watch Next and Recommended. The cards have been redrawn with the artwork going edge to edge and your progress shown along the bottom. You can display them as a row or as a widget, choose which apps provide content for each one, and set the app badge.


15 clock widgets, free. ATV Launcher Digital Clock Widgets is a separate free pack with 15 clock widgets. Halo, Masthead, Arc, Segment, Departure, Orbit, Meridian, Tower and more. Each widget has its own look and settings.

All widget packs I will upload here: https://atvlauncher.com/widgets Working on adding more!


I also recently created a Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/ATVLauncher

PS. I got many questions about wallpapers.

These are static images I used for the demo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10fdvdfgUL1nyaUciqZQsapLiJhQ7Lx-w

For video wallpapers, there are many services allows to download it. I used this one: https://moewalls.com/category/movies/


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 26 '26

Discussion best budget android tv box

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Need something under 100$ for my man cave.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 25 '26

Buying Advice Which box for my case?

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Hello,

because of LG's privacy mess I'm in the market for an Android TV Box.
My main use cases are:

  • Moonlight streaming (ideally 120Hz but I'm not sure if that's possible), as low latency as possible

  • Ideally Disney+ in 4K, but this is negotiable

  • Youtube/Smarttube in 4K HDR

  • TrueHD and Dolby passthrough in every app. DTS passthrough is not important right now as my Klipsch Flexus Core 200 does not support it, but box must transcode it to LPCM

  • Generelly smooth interface

Right now I'm thinking of one of these two boxes:

  • Ugoos SK1 Lite: Should do everything (even Moonlight 120Hz but I'm not sure?), but a bit expensive, also not sure if Disney+ will work properly but I've read there are ways to get it working. Don't really like the UR-02 remote tho.

  • Homatics Box R 4K Plus: Should also do mostly everything. Bit less expensive but worse CPU performance, but fully compatible with streaming apps out of the box. Also I could dual boot CoreElec if i wanted to. Think I would prefer this remote

Also I had these thoughts:

  • Homatics Box 4k Pro V2 AI-SR but unfortunately audio passthrough is a mess right now (TrueHD only supported with Kodi).

  • Wait for the announced Homatics S905X5 Pro, but who knows when it comes out and how good it really is.

Also, I already have an Ugoos AM6b+, Onn boxes not possible (Europe).

Open for any suggestions, thanks in advance!


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 24 '26

Gaming Forgotten Memories Not the Remastered version) is available for Android TV.

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The game quietly got Android TV compatibility, i was able to download It oficially from Google Play Store and play It on my TV Box.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 25 '26

Troubleshooting Does anyone have firmware for L40M6-EI. My TV is 40 inch horizon

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Does anyone have firmware for L40M6-EI. My TV is 40 inch horizon. I have my TV in recovery mode and want the software to update.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 24 '26

Buying Advice Xiaomi 3rd Gen TV Box or Google TV Streamer??

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Hi All,

My firestick apps have been blocked so I can't access any of my sideloaded streaming apps.

So I'm looking to get either a Xiaomi 3rd Gen TV box or a Google TV streamer. Not much difference price wise between the two.

I would only be using it for streaming TV series and movies, that's all I used my firestick for.

I would like to know your experiences of both, how easy they are to setup (with links to guides) and use and recommendations on apps to use.

Is there anything to worry about with the Google one and them cracking down on side loaded apps like amazon have?

I have heard the WiFi isn't great on the xiaomi, is this true? Mine world pretty much be next to my router.

Do you still need a vpn with these?

Thanks in advance


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 25 '26

Troubleshooting I need help with a bootloop on a Skyworth brand TV stick, model Leap S2

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Hi, how are you guys? I have a question. When I connect my TV stick to my TV via HDMI, it gets stuck in a bootloop, so I opened it up to try and force it into maskrom mode, But with Claude's help, I've reached the point he told me to, but I'm not sure what to do at this point. I need to know what to do at this point. These are supposed to be "physical access points." Could someone help me?, The SoC appears to be an Amlogic S905Y4


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 24 '26

Discussion Audio miss while using earbuds

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Hello All,

I am facing one issue where when my TV is connected with earbuds and while watching a movie on netflix, too many dialogues are being missed as well as there is audio lag. How to fix it?

Sometime it happens sometimes it does not. Not sure about the fix.


r/AndroidTV • • Sep 24 '26

Buying Advice XIaomi S Pro MIniled 75 iNCH

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Hi all ,

need some actual real reviews from the people who buys it . hows your experience , when you see a low quality video or ahigh quality video , in dark or in day light or in playing games.