I'm trying to set up streaming video for my dad. Originally was going to Firestick/Kodi but Kodi looks like a bitch to use. Then thought about just Firestick/Netflix/Hulu/AmazonPrime, but then my dad wanted to be able to watch video from his USB disks. So I'm now using the Mi Box from Walmart.

The issues I have is that when I insert the USB drive into the Mi Box, VLC Player doesn't seem to recognize the drive. I'd have to go to VLC's settings, and quit/reopen the app. "Auto Rescan" is already checked ON in the settings. It seems VLC never closes, so it doesn't rescan on open.

Also, can't believe there isn't an easier option to eject the USB drive. Right now I have to go down to settings, scroll to the right, click icon, scroll down t oeject.