Looking for a device: suggestions please

by mertonv

Hi! I'm in the lookout for a new Android TV player. It's for my mom.

I bought and set up for her a ug007, which still works but is quite outdated.

Looking for any device with at least 1 USB A to connect a remote or keyboard. HDMI Sort of decent support by manufacturer or xda community ( updates) Google market And must work with TeamViewer to be controlled remotely (to remotely maintain it, can't remote into the ug007)

Optional but great if it has a microsd slot and WiFi 5ghz.

What would you suggest? Thanks!

Ashthegrey

Shield tv hits most of those prereqs, not sure of the TeamViewer aspect.

JimboLodisC

Well between the two readily available devices, I think the $180+ Shield TV is the best streaming device on the market. Then there's the $70 Mi Box. That's it.

bigbillpdx

The ug007 is not Android TV. It's just AOSP. Android TV is proprietary and only available in a few boxes currently; Shield TV and Mi Box most notably.

fshagan

The channel master stream+ is in the middle of the mibox and shield at $149 plus usb hard drive if you want ota dvr functions. You have to sideload Netflix and Amazon. I have no idea if you can access it remotely.r

If she is using an antenna it is a good device with a free channel guide.

koshergoy

Your major point of contention is full remote control via Teamviewer Quick Support.

I have found that generic AOSP android equipped boxes fully support TV Quick Support to a much higher degree than first line branded AndroidTV devices.

Installing via playstore does not guarantee actually allowing remote interaction on screen and needs to be confirmed.

At times, early versions of TV Quick support will work fully when later versions fail.

BiggussDikkuss

Get a new, just about to be released 2018 FireTV Stick.

At least then you know (a) it will be decent hardware for the price paid and the remote will actually work reliably and with better Apps support as well.

And (b) it will get proper ongoing Firmware support from Amazon and you will not have to do any "maintenance" for it remotely.

The Apple TV's 4/4K actually have the easiest to use user interface, BUT the trackpad mini remote would likely cause issues with non tech parents. Real easy ongoing maintenance and Firmware updates with that platform as well.