This seems like the only option if I want to make sure Chromcast is always available without having to change inputs on my receiver. If I dont change inputs on my receiver I wont get audio from my TV/Chromcast

Since earlier today, any Youtube video I try to play on my Mi Box fails to ever play. It just shows the loading circle forever. Does anyone else have this issue?

I tried rebooting, clearing app data, uninstalling Youtube updates and re-installing the update, etc.

What's kind of TV BOX do you prefer？android TV or KODI box？or anything more?

My netflix videos keep stoping after 10 seconds.

I tried:

• Rebooting
• Restore
• Uninstalling app

Nothing works! someone please help

Anyone know where you can buy the 16 gig Shield still? (US)

Guys! To disable Philips Collections bar or also known as Philips Apps Tray at top of Android TV leanback launcher. All you have to do is find leanbackcustomizer in System Apps or Running Apps and turn off its notifications which can be turned off at button of the menu when you click on the service. 

I couldn't find a single source which mentioned these steps to take to disable Philips bloatware. I figured these out on own. I am not aware of any other methods that has the same results. 

Enjoy your less of a pain Android TV by Philips 

Also To disable recommendations, disable org.droidtv.nett_launcherapp in system apps or running apps. Hope this also helps debloat your Philips Android TV to a manageable level. However, this doesn't get rid of the recommendations field only apps that shows up.

Are you still updating? There have been several bugs reported and the answer has been "fixed in next update". Well, it's been months now and no fix. I'm starting to regret purchasing this item, even though I love it, because it looks like you may abandon it already.

I really hope someone from Xiaomi will see this and give some sort of update.

I've reset my Shield back to factory defaults, re logged in and the app still hangs and eventually says either "check your connection" or outright crashes. I know the network is fine, I can play videos from vudu, cast youtube videos from my phone and download from the play store. I've run out of ideas on whats going on. I've tried uninstalling updates, installing them, logging out + back in again.

my non-androidTV, android box reboots frequently when it "feels like it". Seems to not matter what app I'm using .

Is miBox stable enough to not reboot once a day or once a week even?

As the title says, my apps keep randomly reordering on my Shield.

Sometimes they will stay in order for a day or two, but eventually the will reorder which is driving me nuts.

Has anyone seen this issue before? I'd like to get it corrected if possible!

Thanks!

A few questions about the Google Nexus Player since it seems to currently be the most affordable when purchasing a few boxes for different rooms.

1. Does the Google Nexus Player have the Google Play Store?

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2. Can you download the DirecTv android app from the google play store on the Google Nexus Player?

If yes to question 2, does it work properly?

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3. Can you download the ATT U-verse android app from the google play store on the Google Nexus Player?

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4. If there is no google play store, is there a way to put these APK's onto the Google Nexus Player and will they run properly?

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5. Can KODI be put onto it?

Title explains it all, i'm trying to remove the Smart Hub Firmware and replace it with my own. Any experience doing this?

I'd like to sideload the WWE network apk on my FireTV or MiBox. The FireTV only has the U.S. version which doesn't allow me to enter my cable provider credentials.

I was able to sideload the phone version of the app but it doesn't scale on the FireTV.

Apparently they released one for Google Nexus Player & NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV.

I'm hoping if someone outside of the U.S., hopefully in Canada looks for this app in the play store they'll be able to download it.

Hi there, I'm new to the MiBox and SPMC, is it possible to autostart into SPMC on this box?

Anything that will play these files? With VLC, MX Player and Kodi 17 I just get a garbled green screen.

The image on my tv is appearing slightly off passed the bezel. It's not tiny either a 55" 1080p sony tv.

i was enjoying the beta with no problems but i think 3 updates ago, something changed and i expected the next update to fix it but none of the updates since have fixed it. it displays like there is a bad signal but only on my mibox (artifacts/glitching/skipping). homerun software and signal works flawlessly on my computer still.

i'd roll it back but apkmirror's last one is from july. which i guess is better than nothing. anyone else experiencing a reduction in quality lately?

I know many people are having issues with Netflix on the Xiaomi Mi Box, most of them having something to do with titles failing after a short amount of playback time.

In my case, it's a more subtle problem. Every so often the video will skip some 6 to 8 frames, while audio will stream without any issues.

Anyone else notice this?

All just picked up the Mi Box and configuring kodi. Gets tiring typing using the mi remote. Would like to invest in a remote with keypad.
Does any keypad remote work? Any recommendations? I saw someone say the Rii i8?

Thanks!

How well has the Mi box been supported with software updates? I know it has only been a short while, but have there been software updates fixing bugs or adding features? Is there a version history I can read for the Mi Box?

Edit: Thanks for the responses guys! Looks like I'll be holding off on the Mi Box.