Android TV Box

by mhk1991

Hello Peeps,

This has probably been asked on here before so apologies in advance.

Currently using a standard Firestick with Tivimate but I am now looking for a decent Android TV Box with decent specs.

I could go for the new 4K Max Firestick but I rather put in extra and get something decent.

I have been looking at the Formuler boxes but there are so many different flavours out there and I have heard they are good for IPTV. I think I rather go for a Formuler box (Unless you guys recommend something else?) but not sure which one. Do any of you guys recommend a good Formuler Box that can run Tivimate because I have been researching and some people have had issues running Tivimate on them.

Any advice/recommendations would be really appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.

P.S. Nvidia Shield is out of the equation lol. Its too hyped in my opinion.

GrotesqueHumanity

Too hyped? What does that even mean?

NoahManiacal

Really if all you're going to use your Android Box for is viewing your IPTV (or Netflix, Disney+ etc) then just a cheap 4K Android Box will serve perfectly well. You can buy them off Amazon for like 50$ US. Formuler and Shield are overkill and over priced if used just for that purpose.

petereccles

Chromecast with Google TV is cheap and solid. Even the Android TV boxes that looked good on paper are a poor substitute.

ChillzDave

The Chinese boxes you buy for $50 only last about a year and stop working.
Firestick/Firecube if you can handle the side load and low storage. The Shield is a good device. It deserves the Hype because it works.

Fanfrenhag

If you don't want to pay up for a shield a cheap Android box is fine. Just make sure you get one with an Amlogic chip, which is decent with min 2 and 16 ram/rom

Avoid the Allwinner and Rockchips in most as they are prone to over heating and failure

As an added bonus, the Amlogic chipped box will have a second life as a dedicated retro game emulator station via Emuelec

davo_nz

Next amazon sale get a firecube. Great little device.

sturmey

Google Chrome cast, or Nvidia Shield. Almost everything else benchmarks against these devices. If they are the standard everyone wants to measure up to, you might as well just get one of those.

Elf-Lord

Nvidia shield Pro works very well here thank you 😀

Devices I would recommend are the Mi-Box, Fire TV stick 4K, or the new just released 4k+ ( aka MAX ), Google Chromecast with Google TV, a Formuler box, maybe, yes a Shield definitely. Choice is your, and as always, YMMV.

deigoboy

Honestly if you’re running surround sound and care what your audio sounds like Nvidia shield pro all day. Upscales video as well. Awesome little box

PHUCKup

Am running Tivimate on Shield TV. Been looking at alternatives for the other rooms and came to the conclusion that Mecool KM2 might be second best option. It's both google and Netflix certified compared to Formulera (No Netflix HD/4K?). If Netflix isn't important maybe the new KM7 coming out? When all else fail, TVIP 605 👌

MainelyGarry

$29.99 ONN Walmart

Effective_Bit489

Can't go wrong with sheild

SnooCalculations5509

The shield works out best in the long run. Although you may start with just iptv, eventually you would add such things as Youtube, Plex, Netflix, Friendly,.. Etc. The Shield will handle all these add-ons and run smoothly.

DirectorFlimsy7479

Formuler and you Get a mot2 and a very very good remote

Few_Night1958

I've been using Nvidia Shield for years as a matter of fact I own 2 of them 1st and 2nd. Gen, they are fast reliable and they update often, so why go with Chinese when most of them they don't update. Yes I agree that they are more expensive but you get what you pay for.

ChillzDave

Cheapest option is get the firestick lite on sale. Will cover the basics for a few streaming appts. I have a couple dunning tivimate, Disney+ and Netflix with no issues. Also added bonus is easily portable. Just add wifi and get your home setup in your hotel room. Great when you're away from home and you want to watch a game.

Stugazz

Setting up literally hundreds of different sticks/boxes for friends, the Shield, GT King, Ugoos, Minix are solid boxes, especially if one has a good quality television. The shield is tops, but my favorite is the GT King

nzaf985

The Walmart Onn android TV box is 19.88 and incredible. Very fast and stable! Highly recommend! Great remote…

https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-Android-TV-UHD-Streaming-Device/636597403