Upcoming Android TV Devices

by elgenes

Hi. Does anyone if theres a cheap upcoming Android TV device in the loops? Ideally that would be a cheap box that plays 2160p HEVC without problems, google cast included and 32 GB+ to ensure that 4K movies can be played locally.

A local TV carrier has launched a new box to their satellite tv users. DVB, google cast, 4k, android tv - and they get it for "free". Annoys me that it looks like my alternative is either the buggy Mi box with 8 GB, or a Nvidia Shield.

Is there something in between? I've heard some are doing some ar making an unofficial rom for some android tv boxes so that they can run Android TV, but I guess Netflix 4k and Google Cast does not work.

shiv81

There's the channelmaster stream box that was just released, but there were some issues like Netflix not working at launch that I'm not sure if it's been fixed yet. However for the price they are asking, I would save up for the Shield or go with another company if that works for you.

raptor75mlt

but I guess Netflix 4k and Google Cast does not work.

Exactly, so don't think about them. On the sidebar there is a link listing all official Android TV devices, check it out, there is even one stick. How to acquire them is something else, maybe try eBay.

z0l1

well you probably pay for those for two years or whatever your contract is

elgenes

Razer Forge = Dead Mi box = unstable Google nexus = dead Nvidia shield = damn expensive

there exist some other android tv devices, but it looks like they are mostly made for local markets in various countries.

I do not understand why there is so little competition. Regular android boxes are widely popular. I guess many would want to pay a little extra for a real UI, netflix 4k, and google cast, but hey, the only option is the Shield. Xiaomi has no new plans to release an update to the Mi Box. I guess they're having enough with the current one. Bah.

Perhaps I should ditch my fibre tv and go all satellite. Then I'll get a free Android tv device.