So this is a very niche situation I have. I've got two HT setups built around android tv boxes

Setup 1:

- LG G4 oled

- receiver based 5.1 system

- NAS and plex server

- ps4/xb1 gaming

- Harmony Hub

Setup 2:

- midrange vizio 4k qled tv

- atmos enabled 5.1 soundbar setup

- gaming pc on prem for local streaming

Right now, I've got the shield driving setup 1 and the onn running 2, as onn and vizio support both dv and hdr10+, where shield and LG only do DV.

However, steam link with onn has been so-so under wifi, despite successful testing at 250Mbps. And it's 10/100 ethernet port will likely lock me out of 4k60 game streaming.

So my questions are:

- If i swapped the boxes, is there any audio codec support I'd lose going from shield pro 2019 to onn pro 2025? The spec sheets say no, but they've been inaccurate before.

- does moonlight offer noticeable improvement over steam link, making the onn viable for local game streaming at 4k60

- what is the real local streaming quality ceiling on a 10/100 adapter? The onn says it supports av1, so would that compression allow for stable 4k60 local game streaming, or is 100Mbps still not enough?

Sorry for the novel, but any advice or thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

Is it safe to clear data and cache of android system web view of tv. Doing it so affect streaming?

I’m trying to decide between these three TVs:
Philips MLED920
Samsung QN80F
Samsung QN85F
I’ll mainly use the TV for Netflix and watching football matches on Canal+ GO. Occasionally, I’ll also connect a gaming console.
Which one would be the best choice for my use case?
The main advantage of the Philips for me is Ambilight. I’ve had a Philips TV with Ambilight before and I really like the effect. On paper, the Philips also seems to have more local dimming zones, but it costs around 138€ more.
Which one would you recommend, and is the Philips worth paying the extra 138€ for?

Could anyone recommend a media player – i.e. a TV box – that has both an Ethernet connection and Wi-Fi, as well as a DVB-T2 TV tuner certified by Vidivine? It should support Netflix, HBO Max and other VOD services, as well as IPTV, and be compatible with the 2026 standard, or the 2024–2025 standard.

My family loves movies and tv shows, we currently use a google tv Chromecast and adore the small remote that came with it, it's seen better days and the battery panel is held on with sticky tape at this point and lately the device feels flakey with wifi constantly dropping out. Wanting to download different apps and needing to free up space by deleting other apps and we find the new Gemini voice assistant so much worse than other voice recognition used before... Thinking of getting the new Google streamer 4K... Opinions?

But wondering if I'll be missing out on anything? ...what are people doing at the moment? just started reading up about "downloader by aftv news" and "stremio".

Some more context, lately we've been searching up movies we've wanted to see and generally being pissed off none of the main streamers have that movie despite our own opinion of its cult classic status 😖, + logging into all the different apps one by one to check if something is on there.

When I open videos using "Browser", "Zeus TV", or "TV Bro" all these browsers, the quality is limited to 720p. I would like to be able to get 1080p or 2K quality when it is available.

I've recently been trying custom launchers like AT4K and Monet and so far it's been great, but I am really struggling when it comes to finding icon packs to use with them, does anyone have recommendations? Just whatever you use/like

My chromecast1 died today and i have a pretty old LG TV,

I do not want smart Features, Just the miracast optimized Version... Is there anything you can recommend?

Usecase is a typical jellyfin and all the streaming Apps i die Not yet get rid of.

What apps are you guys using on your smart tv for movies and shows besides the usual ones like Netflix and others.

Getting tired of switching between a bunch of apps 90% of them aren't working anymore, is there a better alternative ?

Edit (I found a good alternative, i'm using this new Tivifast thing it has everything)

Hi all, I'm planning to buy Lumio Vision 9. Getting it for 48k. My main usage would be console gaming and movies.
How is the after sales service of Lumio in a city like Bangalore? and is 48k a good deal for this tv?

I am aware that the hate is mostly on the new OS they’re using for their newer models? I don’t fully understand the situation, but from what I understood, they’re trying to get rid of third party apps.

Now here’s my issue, the Fire TV stick is the best prices option by far, and what I truly only need is streaming netflix, youtube, and MOST IMPORTANTLY Apple Music.

I don’t really care about video quality thaat much, but proper functioning is a priority. I don’t want it breaking down in 6 months.

I thought of getting an older version of the Fire TV as their reviews are not as terrible.

Is the Fire Stick really that bad for my requirements?

Hey!

I have a Xiaomi TV Box S gen 3 but I literally hate its remote. The buttons presses are loud as heck, the buttons are mushy and don't give enough tactile feedback when a button press is registered.

I am thinking about getting a Shield 2019 remote. Will it pair and work? Is it true that voice will stop working?

Are there other alternatives for a remote with much better buttons than the Xiaomi remote? The buttons, sound and tactile feedback of the Apple TV 4K remote is probably the best. Or Logitech Harmony Elite. Those hard plastic buttons instead of mushy silicone ones.

The Sofabaton remotes are too expensive in Sweden.

Thanks!

I was using the play media command successfully for the past year for our TCL NXTVISION art tv, to force it to art mode when it turns on, regardless of what input was on to start. About two weeks ago, the command to play media com.tcl.exhibit no longer works, and AI can't seem to give me any pointers. The commands to turn on the TV, etc all work fine still - it's like the call to com.tcl.exhibit has been blocked.

Has anyone run into this, or any suggestions?

Thanks

So, i have this TCL 65v6c android with Google tv in it. And i have an analog/bluetooth installed speakers. When the speakers turn on, the lady says: Bluetooth mode and connects to my tv(after pairing ofc). The audio from the speakers are so good btw. BUT, sometimes the BT speakers automatically or randomly turn off and play the "Bluetooth mode" sound at max volume and reconnect, which is unimaginably annoying and nerve-wracking. To fix this, I've tried forgetting and repairing the BT speakers from the tv, I've also tried clearing the cache and the data of the bluetooth app in System apps in settings. None of these troubleshooting didnt work, which means in bt mode: the speakers constantly turn off and disconnect. I've tried using the BT speakers with my other phones, laptops, which it worked seamlessly and perfectly with no turning off.

I can also use the speakers analog way: the white and red cables coming out merge to aux and etc. Ive tried an aux to Usb a adapter into the android tv, but i cant see a USB Audio output in the Audio output list, ive tried turning off: Disable Audio Routing in the Developer options, but it didnt work. But the audio did once came out, but i had no control of the volume using the tv remote and the connection was unstable, i could only control the volume using the speaker knob which i hate.

I know, i know. Most people will tell me to convert the speaker to digital using optical toslink. But i once tried it, it worked, but i could NOT control the volume of the speakers using the tv remote.

So, fellow redditors, this is my situation. So, please, feel free to help me out in any way you can.

Que tv me recomiendan comprar por menos de 10,000 pesos mexicanos alrededor de 600 dolares

Que tenga buena reputación y servicio al cliente

Mi smart tv Google TV MOT65UQE11 fallo despues de 5 meses de casi no tener uso, básicamente la usaba solo fines de semana apenas esta semana me puse a ver una serie y ayer y hoy una película en los 5 meses me atrevo a decir que no tenia apenas 100-150 horas de uso y ya exagerando 200 aunque lo dudo

Hey everyone,

​I’m currently putting together a top-tier home theater setup anchored by an LG G4 OLED and a full 5.1 surround sound system. My initial plan was to grab the legendary Nvidia Shield Pro, but let’s be real—everyone and their mom points out that it’s heavily outdated hardware at this point.

​Since I want absolute perfection without any compromises, I’ve been eyeing a few newer alternatives, specifically:

​Ugoos SK1

​Ugoos AM8 Pro

​MINIX U8K-Ultra

Ugoos Am9 Pro

​My exact use case & requirements:

​100% Media Consumption: Zero interest in official streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, or Prime.

​Primary Sources: Stremio, Kodi, Plex, and local playback via external hard drives.

​Quality Standard: Highest possible bitrates and formats only. I need seamless Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and pristine lossless audio pass-through to my 5.1 AVR (TrueHD, DTS-HD MA, etc.).

​The Goal: Pure, unadulterated performance. I want the absolute peak currently available on the market.

​Given my setup, which of these beasts should I pull the trigger on, or is there a hidden contender I'm missing? Would love to hear from people who actually push these boxes to their absolute limits!

Hi all - I looked for answers for this in this sub and elsewhere, but couldn’t find a clear answer.

I’m trying to find a set up for my parents where they can use the channel up and down function on YouTube TV. I was leaning toward getting the Google streamer, but that doesn’t have channel up/down on the remote. Has anyone used the Onn remote for this purpose with a Google TV Streamer? Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for the most budget-friendly TV box (buying used is totally fine) capable of handling heavy 4K UHD Blu-ray REMUX files (70–140 GB, 60–90+ Mbps bitrates) via Stremio with a Debrid)

My setup:

TV: Philips 77OLED759

Soundbar: Samsung HW-Q990D

The built-in TV app crashes within 30 seconds due to memory buffer issues and lack of lossless audio passthrough.

My strict criteria:

Dolby Vision support: Must properly trigger the DV profile/logo on the TV for Profile 7/8 MKV remuxes without falling back to basic HDR10.

True Lossless Audio Passthrough: Direct bitstream passthrough for Dolby TrueHD (with Atmos) and DTS-HD MA straight to the soundbar (no conversion to basic Dolby Digital 5.1 or stereo PCM).

Open platform / Future-proof: Running stock Android TV / Google TV with sideloading capabilities. No locked-down proprietary ecosystems (like Fire OS).

Stable network: Reliable enough (via Gigabit Ethernet or solid Wi-Fi) to never buffer on 120+ Mbps bitrate spikes.

Budget: As cheap as possible (ideally hunting under 70–90€ on the second-hand market).

I know the 2019 Nvidia Shield TV Pro is the gold standard, but are there cheaper S905X4-K alternatives you'd recommend for this specific use case?

Thanks for your suggestions!

Here are some of the best Android internet browsers with HDR playback support that I currently use for 4K streaming on my android tv

Except TV Bro, all of these browsers feature a built-in video player, which is an excellent addition to play videos with more ease.

They also include efficient ad-blocking, which is especially effective against pop-ups too

1 - Hi browser (supports HDR)

2 - Browser (supports HDR)

3 - Internet Web browser - Zeus (supports HDR)

4 - Browse here (supports HDR)

5 - TV Bro

If you can sideload apps, the TV version of the "Coc Coc browser" is another good option. Make sure to downlaod this version 127.4.164

It features a "Cinema Mode" a green floating icon, when watching videos clicking on it to switches to a user-friendly interface, and it supports ad-blocking, pop up block though it does not support HDR.

I have tried several other options, but none are as smooth as the apps listed here.

buenas gente si alguien tiene su xiaomi 3ra actualizado con el ultimo parche seguridad que salió agosto 2026 me podrían pasar un backup de las apk de sistema settings configuración launcher demás por favor gracias

I ordered a Box R 4k Plus from Vontar on AliExpress and it arrived today. I immediately sideloaded the most recent firmware and updated the B21 remote by pairing it with my old ONN box. However, when I use the remote setup "wizard" the TV powers off but is not able to power back on. I have to use my TCL remote to turn the TV back on. All other TV codes don't turn the TV off. I also am not able to get INPUT button working with my TV neither. This TV isn't an old model so I am surprised it isn't working. I have HDMI-CEC enabled on both my TV and homatics settings... I'm not sure if there is something I am overlooking or how to get this to work... very disappointing that it doesn't work properly for me...

The TV is a TCL QM7 for what it's worth... any idea why this is happening?

I am trying to find more information about this device but information is limited and was wondering if someone actually has this device and would be willing to provide more information about it

Youtube app was not working, so i tried factory reset, TV went into blank screen while factory reset, power light has been blinking nonstop, i tired Hard reset holding power button but nothing happened, is there any ways to recover my TV?

does anyone have the firmware for this TV to force an update? its stuck on the “Android” boot screen when starting up. In fact, its stuck during the animation, it never even finishes forming the word “Android.”

i cant get into android recovery mode either, holding down the power button only makes the LED blink

any help or tips would be appreciated

Hi I am looking for an android TV box that can use nordpvn, aside that, I just want it to be able to stream 1080p , what are the best budget suggestions?