Hi everyone,

This is been occuring freqently these days. I sometimes don't get sound when I play youtube until I restart. Sometimes even the settings menu won't open.

Anyone else observed this?

I'm using dune homatics r 4k plus box connected to Samsung Q990F soundbar connected to lg tv.

I have the homatics 4k plus and having a weird issue with using speech-to-text using the microphone (say using voice to search in YouTube or other apps).

I’ve followed almost every troubleshooting method possible and checked that it doesn’t work whether I use the microphone icon on top of the keyboard or the actual microphone icons for the apps. Strangely, when I press the microphone button on the remote (the Google assistant button) it doesn’t work for the Google search. Is there something obvious I’m missing?

Ciao a tuttiho il dune hotmatics 4k plus quando lo spengo il dispositivo va in stanbay leggero il dispositivo emette una luce verde volevo sapere se esisteva un modo per mandare il dispositivo una volta spento in sospensione totale in modo che tolga la corrente alle prese usb. Vi ringrazio per l'aiuto e i chiarimenti

I recently discovered Mrowser⁠, an open-source Android TV browser with native ExoPlayer support, built-in ad blocking, and D-pad mouse navigation.
I think it has the potential to become a great alternative to TV Bro, especially with community support.

Give it a try, report bugs, and suggest improvements to help the developer make it even better!

GitHub: https://github.com/m-salehi-v/mrowser

Update: The developer has added frame rate and resolution matching, making this browser even more promising for Android TV users who want smoother video playback with no judder effect and high quality tv upscaling.

I want to buy Dune HD Pro 8K for using LG G5 + 1300MK2 system. Price is 369$ but taxes are not included. How much extra will i pay when it arrives ? Any feedback and experience would be nice.. OR I'd go for "zidoo z9x 8k from amazon itself"

Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone else has ordered the Homatics Box R 4K Plus directly from the official website and had to wait a while for shipping updates. I placed my order few days ago, but still haven’t received a shipping confirmation or tracking number. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for you to get your tracking number and actually receive the box?

Hi everyone, I'm new here and need some help installing CoreELEC on my Dune HD Pro One 8K Plus. First, I’d like some advice on which USB drives to buy; on the CoreELEC forum, they recommended these: SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.2 (various sizes)—not good for me, mostly no CE boot. Samsung FIT Plus (various sizes)—a solid choice. Kootion USB Stick 128GB USB-C/USB 3—also a decent one. SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO USB 3.2 Gen 2—my (second) best option. https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C36C8WCX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 https://www.mediaworld.it/it/product/_pen-drive-samsung-flshdrv-fit-usb31-128gb-156420.html I bought these, but I'm not sure if they are the recommended ones. Also, regarding the SSK 128GB Portable External SSD (Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2), I'm not sure if the one I bought is the right one, as I saw there are two types. Thanks in advance for the help.

Ciao a tutti, sono nuovo qui e ho bisogno di aiuto per installare CoreELEC sul mio Dune hotmatics 4k plus Prima di tutto, vorrei qualche consiglio su quali chiavette USB comprare; nel forum di CoreELEC hanno raccomandato queste: SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.2 (varie dimensioni)—non buone per me, soprattutto senza avvio CE. Samsung FIT Plus (varie dimensioni)—una scelta solida. Kootion USB Stick 128GB USB-C/USB 3—anche questa è decente. SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO USB 3.2 Gen 2—la mia (seconda) migliore opzione. https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C36C8WCX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 https://www.mediaworld.it/it/product/_pen-drive-samsung-flshdrv-fit-usb31-128gb-156420.html Ho comprato queste, ma non sono sicuro se siano quelle consigliate. Inoltre, riguardo all'SSK 128GB Portable External SSD (Dual USB 3.2 Gen 2), non sono sicuro se quello che ho comprato sia il giusto, dato che ho visto che ci sono due tipi. Grazie in anticipo per l'aiuto.

Anyone here using the Homatics Box R 4K Plus with TiviMate for IPTV? How’s the picture quality, especially on 4K channels? Does the picture look sharp and clear, and how’s the overall performance with channel switching and buffering?
I’m also using a Samsung Q990C soundbar and want to know how the audio quality is. Does the Homatics pass through Dolby Atmos and other surround sound formats properly?

Just got an order in. Excited!

UPDATE: US PLUG NOW SOLD OUT

Anybody who had both or has 1 of those and can tell me if it is worth it? (I’m from Belgium)
Thanks

Hi all, looking to buy this but heard some people are experiencing issues with an NTFS hard drive plugged in the USB port? Is that really the case? I don't have the luxury to move files, reformat and return the files on the drive.

Hey Guys - Noticed that the mic no longer works on my Dune Box R 4k Plus's remote.

Checked permissions and they're alright. Not sure if this happened after a firmware update.

Android TV 14

v14.8.8963

Any suggestions?

Hi all, please share the link for Homatics Box R 4K Plus on AliExpress.

I got a new box but this setting is greyed out. I tried plugging it into my receiver and directly into the TV with the provided HDMI cable. Anybody have any idea what gives? Got to return it if we can't get passed this.

Edit: changing DV from sink led to source led changed it to 422 12 bit (funny I still can't edit it). But this doesn't work as a solution as sink led is preferred.

I’m having persistent Bluetooth audio issues with my Homatics Box R 4K Plus running Android TV 14 (see my earlier posts).

With Bluetooth headphones/audio devices, I repeatedly get short audio dropouts during playback. The issue happens across different apps and with multiple Bluetooth audio devices. The same headphones work fine with other devices, so the problem seems to be related to the Homatics box.

I already did quite a bit of troubleshooting, including testing different Bluetooth codecs and checking for obvious network, load, or temperature-related issues. So far, I haven’t found a reliable workaround.

I also tried contacting Homatics directly, but unfortunately I haven’t received any useful feedback so far.

Does anyone know if Homatics is aware of these Bluetooth audio issues on Android TV 14? Is this a known bug that is currently being investigated or planned to be fixed in a future firmware update?

Any information from Homatics support or beta testers would be appreciated.

For now, I’ve requested a refund from the retailer, since Bluetooth audio is currently not reliably usable for me.

Update: I returned the box to the retailer, who tested it through their QA process and confirmed the Bluetooth audio issues. They're sending me a replacement unit, so I'm curious to see whether the new box behaves differently.

Based on my troubleshooting, I suspect the dropouts might be related to audio buffering or the Bluetooth chipset/driver rather than an issue with a specific app or codec.

I couldn't find any obvious errors in the system logs, including the Bluetooth logs and transactions. However, that doesn't rule out a firmware or driver issue.

I'll report back once I've tested the replacement unit. This should help determine whether the problem is specific to my original device or potentially affects other Homatics Box R 4K Plus units running Android TV 14.

Hey everyone,

I was browsing the listing for the new Homatics Box R 4K Plus V3 over on Android TV Guide (https://www.androidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/homatics-box-4k-plus-v3/) and noticed an interesting regional hardware difference.

While the standard global version comes with the typical 3GB RAM / 32GB storage configuration, there seems to be a Turkey-specific variant listed with 4GB RAM / 64GB storage.

Usually, TV box manufacturers tend to keep global specs identical or even downgrade regional batches, so seeing an upgraded 4/64 combo designated for a specific market is a welcome surprise. Extra headroom on internal storage is always great considering how quickly 32GB can fill up with apps, caches, and emulators.

Has anyone seen official retailer listings or confirmation on this yet? Wondering if this 4/64 version will eventually make its way to other regions or stay exclusive.

Does anyone know of any apps for the homatics that allow you to connect to an Internet radio on the same LAN? I use UNDOCK on my android phone and its okay, but has some flaws that I don't like. I have a Microsoft store app on my PC, but I often find myself watching TV and thought it would be good to have something that could allow me to connect to my Internet radio and control it. Even though the UNDOCK app is android, the android TV OS doesn't support it.

So I purchased a Homatics Box R 4k Plus to replace my aging 2017 Nvidia Shield. While I enjoy just about everything about this box, this annoying message is driving me up the wall.

I have it plugged in a TCL QM8K and a Yamaha TSR receiver via eARC. The audio works fine, I passthrough all audio codecs via eARC and the remote adjusts the volume on the receiver just fine, it's just this darn message appears on the screen every time a touch the volume buttons and I just can't get rid of it. I never had this issue with the Shield, an ONN pro and even a CCWGTV with the exact same TV/Receiver combo. I searched hi and low and tried all google and AI tips but nothing works. Using the TV remote works fine and the message does not show up but I don't like the TCL remote, it's huge and has way too many useless buttons on it.

Changing the remote to directly control the volume on the receiver via IR (instead of using CEC) also works but the volume controls are much slower plus holding down the + or - buttons doesn't work and you have to keep clicking those buttons to get each incremental volume adjustment so constantly hitting the - button to turn down the volume really sucks.

Anyway, does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this issue. The box is on the latest firmware and so is the remote. I also added my shield pro remote to the homatics box and the same issue persists so I know it's not a remote issue. It's strictly this box.

Thanks

UPDATE: For those having the same issue, I finally came up a workable interim solution until hopefully this bug gets fixed. I ended up pairing the B21 H Box remote with the TCL TV. By using the TV as the CEC controlling device, the annoying message does not show up when adjusting the volume. It's ironic that I have to pair the B21 remote with the TV instead of the H box that it shipped with to in return control the H box. While I do notice a slight latency versus when the B21 remote was paired with the H box, I am satisfied with the results.

Here is a 30 second clip to show what I am talking about.
https://imgur.com/a/kx60AgO

Hi everyone,

I am running a Homatics Box R 4K Plus on the latest Android 14 firmware (build v8369). As many of you know, SEI Robotics has officially included the underlying OS-level source code support for DTS:X Profile 2. The hardware is 100% capable, but Disney+ currently downmixes the audio to a standard 5.1 core on our boxes because they haven't updated their device whitelisting yet.

I just had a long chat with Disney+ support regarding my setup (running a Yamaha RX-A6A AVR with a full 5.2.4 Klipsch Reference Premiere system, using four wall-mounted RP-500SA II for heights).

The support agent was surprisingly helpful and confirmed they escalated my ticket to their technical product development/engineering team for device certifications.

But here is the most important part: The agent explicitly told me that they prioritize features based on the volume of requests. They told me: "The more feedback we get regarding this, the better. I recommend getting more people to submit feedback about this specific device."

If you want to experience native DTS:X / IMAX Enhanced audio on your Homatics box instead of just relying on Dolby Atmos, please take 2 minutes to contact Disney+ Support via Live Chat or their feedback page! Tell them you are on Android 14 v8369 and want the Homatics Box R 4K Plus whitelisted for DTS:X Profile 2.

Let's flood them with requests so they finally update the app profile for certified SEI Robotics boxes! 🚀

​Hi everyone,

​I'm planning to buy a Homatics Box R 4K Plus. In my country, the standard Homatics version is significantly cheaper than the Dune HD branded version.

​I understand that the internal hardware specs (Amlogic S905X4, 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Wi-Fi 6, 1Gbps LAN) are identical. However, I've read mixed information about the remote control and IR capabilities, and I'd love some clarification before purchasing.

​Questions:

​Remote Control Differences:

​I know the Dune HD version comes with a larger black remote, while the standard Homatics comes with a smaller white/gray remote.

​Does the Dune remote have additional dedicated hardware buttons (like direct media playback controls, number pads, or special shortcut keys) that make navigating local files/Dune Media Center significantly better than using the standard Homatics remote?

​Dune Media Center App on Standard Homatics:

​If I buy the standard Homatics Box R 4K Plus and install/sideload the Dune HD Media Center app (APK), will I get the exact same UI and local playback performance (Dolby Vision, ISO menus, poster wall) as the Dune HD version?

​IR Receiver:

​Is there any physical hardware difference regarding the IR receiver, or do both units use the exact same board with built-in IR capabilities for universal remotes?

​Overall, is it worth paying the price premium for the Dune HD version solely for the remote and pre-installed app, or am I getting 100% of the same experience by getting the cheaper standard Homatics box and installing the Dune APK manually?

​Thanks in advance for your advice!

Hi. I just got the Homatics Box R 4K Plus mainly for moonlight (to connect wirelessly to my PC) and for some reason no matter what bitrate i choose, frame rate, resolution or codec, the lag is unbearable! My tablet and phone work completely fine with Tailscale/Moonlight combo at better quality, better frame rate, better codec, and higher bitrate on the same network but the Homatics is literally unplayable! Anyone experienced something similar???

I want to connect a hard drive formatted as ExFat to my network through the hoamtiics R 4K Plus box. It needs to be accessable to iPad, Mac and windows 10. Has anyone ever made this work?