I want to ditch the archaic Mag322 I have.
My provider also have the new Formular z10 pro
Is there something better out there that I should be aware of? That I can just put the URL for my sub into and have at it?
Or am I restricted to certain boxes that only the provider offers?
You need to get out more.
The best at any price (imo), Nvidia Shield
The best at a low price (imo), Firestick 4k Max
They both will run virtually any Android app. No provider should restrict you to any hardware.
Curious why people like to spend $150+ on devices like the Shield or Formula when, as far as I can tell, the regular old Fire Stick 4k works just fine for IPTV for ~$30. And Tivimate isn't free but it's like $10/yr which is practically free.
Not knocking anyone, just curious. Honestly want to know if I'm missing something. Other than gaming or serving as a Plex box, which I use a PC for.
Chromecast with Google TV is the best all around box you can buy for the money. It's fairly regularly on sale too. Unless there is some specific you want out of anything else, I think most people would be most happy with it. It just works well.
I've had various SBC, 2 different mibox models, several fire stick models and even a shield at one point in time. Firesticks and such are just clunky and not as refined to me. The CCwGTV is just enjoyable and works. There was a poll awhile back and like 139 people to 11 preferred it.
I got a firestick and an xiaomi mi tv box s and both work fine with iptv, though the firestick needs a restart so now and then.
As others have stated, if you are on a budget the firestick 4k or 4k max is good enough. If you want maximum performance especially if you want to run plex as a server or client, the Nvidia Shield is thr best out there.
The Mytvonline2 app that comes with the Fomulerz10 box is hard to beat when it comes to Xtreme code and mac services. It's guide is very similar to the Tivimate app the only difference is its free. The Formuler Z10 is also an Android box so you can side load any app. Best of both worlds so to speak.