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I'm looking for a streaming device that allows you to pin individual shows from different streaming apps right on your homescreen for 1 click access. So far Firestick and Roku have both failed on this strong. Does Google TV have this feature?

Hey everyone,
as the title suggests, I just got a Xiaomi Mi Box 2nd gen and the volume buttons nor the power button work on the remote!The volume buttons worked the first 5 minutes of use, then they stopped working all together.
Then when I was trying to turn off the device I figured the power button doesn't do anything either!
So I can't turn off the device using the remote nor can I change the volume.
it's so frustrating.
I'd appreciate any help

I have a 55PUS6561/12 Philips TV and it moves very slow and lags.When I tried to update the software it said that it was the latest.Any tips?

I'm thinking of getting an android TV box, mainly to just install the Kajabi app from the Google play store.

Can anyone see if it can be installed?

I don't want to order one from Amazon if it can't work.

Thanks

Does anyone know how to wirelessly transfer the screen from the phone to the TV on this Medion Android TV? I have a Samsung s20fe 5g if it's helpful knowing it (smart view function from Samsung) Thanks in advance

i want a browser that can have an adblocker or has adblocking built in that works on youtube for my android tv

has anyone tried this? or know of a good image to grab?

I just installed Projectivy and set it as the default launcher with Launcher Manager 1.0.4. Everything is working great except the settings button on my remote won't bring up the quick settings (pictured). If I go into ADBTV the Google Launcher is disabled, enabling it makes it work again instantly, but it resorts back to being the default. I tried TvQuickActions Pro but had no luck, there may be something there though for a more advanced user. It at least doesn't show up under Apps when selecting an action.

Is it possible to have a custom launcher and have the quick settings? Or does it need to be one or the other. I'd much prefer a clean UI and no ads all over my home screen so I'd rather keep Projectivy if that's the case, but it's nice to be able to quickly toggle brightness and things like that depending on what I'm doing/watching

I'm new to Android boxes. I have the MiBox 2nd Gen connected to a speakerless Monitor via HDMI and my Logitech Bluetooth speakers. Controlling the volume using the remote button doesn't work, am I doing something wrong or does it only work with a TV?

Hey guys, I've been trying to install a new launcher on my TCL 55Q650G with no luck. When I try Launcher Manager Ultimate it says the default launcher is Settings or something in that regard, when I click enable custom launcher fLauncher isn't an option and it just disables the system default. When I press the home button I don't get the prompt to select stock launcher because the Google one works (sorta) fine, instead the settings is completely disabled and I haven't found a way to make it work again. It disconnects from wifi and anyrbing that requires opening the settings doesn't work at all, it just goes back to the home screen. When I turn the TV off, it won't boot. Only way to revive it is to flash firmware through USB and start over.

It seems as if it recognizes the settings app as the launcher, rather than the actual Google tv launcher. Button remapping to make the home button open a launcher doesn't work, it resets itself once the app stops running in the background even if I set it to always run, it probably just runs out of ram and has to close. I want a different launcher to actually be set as the default, the Google TV launcher is just too slow and I hate being bombarded with ads every time I turn my TV on.

Anyone have a similar issue that they found a workaround for?

Hey guys, I have a few questions regarding my New TV. First of all: coming from an Sony LCD, the picture is rly great. But I dont like the tizen OS very much. My Plan was to Do all streaming via Google TV Streamer ( the newest one) . So Do Not use the inernal Prime Video App for example ( when I stream via internal App, the picture is great, smooth, no stuttering) . But here is the Problem. When u plug in the Google Box, u can choose between Different inputs. For example hdmi, PC, blue Ray Player, etc.

When I choose hdmi: picture is okay but stuttering every 10s. When I choose PC : 0 stuttering, but the picture isnt smooth and do not Look very good

Anyone of u got the same setup and could solve the Problem? A friend of Mine suggested I should try AppleTV

At the end some blabla: the motion handling of the Sony was unfortunately much better. Sony uses andoid OS with is also better ( Customizing, ad free Apps) Gaming on this s90 oled is fantastic. The ps5 is able to provide a super nice picture, Just wow! Ahh btw when I stream Prime app via ps5 > same Problem as the Google TV box

Can you recommend me a TV remote with a built in keyboard for TCL/Google TV

I believe it is a quite common case where we try to set up the IR buttons on the remote for example power button and volume button, we cannot find our TV brand in the list. Thit is a problem I have had with a Chromecast and it applies to all Google/Android TV OS based boxes.

The current solution only is just to try different random brands and models until you hit the jackpot. It's really annoying and time consuming.

So I was just wondering is there any other app made by a genius which has a much larger and updated database for more TV brands, and can set up the IR remote buttons through bluetooth?

So ever since I changed my router to a RT-AX55, Im not able to cast for example HBO max or prime video, from my phone (or any of my family phone) to my smart tv on my living room. I don't understand a lot about network and all that, I try searching and changing some things on the router to see if I can make it work but with no success.

The devices are in the same network, although I have two routers in my house, in different ends of the house, using the ai mesh thing.

Changing my tv internet connection from wireless to wired didn't changed anything.

But for example, if my brother is using Spotify on his PC, he is able to "cast" it to my PS5.

I think it works bcs it's in the same network and both devices have the account logged in, but so does the tv and phone, so I don't get it...

Anyone with knowledge to share? Thanks!

Hello everyone. So, I got my mom a Mi Stick a couple years ago, but recently it keeps buffering whenever she tries to watch live TV streams (she watches free national TV channels). I've tried restarting it and I check for updates every time my mom has a problem with it. I've also alternated between 2.4GHz and 5GHz as well as setting the former to channel 1 on my router. WiFi reception on the device seems fine since we've got a mesh system in place (her TV is downstairs). Nothing's working at the moment. Could this be a problem on those TV channels' end, or are there devices which are simply more capable when it comes to live TV streams?

Assuming it's the latter, being in Malaysia, my choices are Chromecast, Realme, nVidia Shield or AppleTV. The first two are preferable due to cost, but if there are no significant differences between them and a Mi Stick, then I will just have to save up for a shield or apple. I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you.

Hi, I recently bought shield to upgrade my setup.

I am quite happy from capabilities (built-in plex server and AI upscaler)

But, It feels sluggish specially when transferring files over network.

I was looking for alternatives and found Dune HD. It is similarly priced but has additional capabilities (sata 2.5 port) more RAM and better wifi (Shield don't use full network even though it has full signal).

What do you think? Is it worth change or I won't notice anything?

Hi y'all! I have a tough time deciding which TV to buy currently. It took me a while to finally decide that it should be 65 inch smart TV, potentially Android TV (given my living space this dimension should fit nicely). But now I am struggling to pick the best deal. Did you see good black friday deals? Is it worth waiting for a cyber monday? Any advice would be highly appreciated!

update - I’ve scoured the market for the best Black Friday 65 inch smart TV deals. Here’s a list of the top bargains:

Best 65-inch TV Black Friday deals:

• 40% off wide range of 65” TVs (Walmart.com)
• $1,500 off 65” Samsung TVs (Samsung.com)
• 40% off 65” smart TVs (Bestbuy.com) 
• $1,200 off LG 65” TVs (LG.com)

Best TV Black Friday deals:

• 66% off Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony, more TVs (Walmart.com)
• $1,500 off Samsung TVs (Samsung.com)
• 47% off Sony, LG, TCL, Samsung, more TVs (BestBuy.com)
• $1,500 off LG TVs (LG.com)

Hey, I have a samsung 4k uhd hdr10+ tv. And I want some tv box with android that supports DA, DV, HLG, HDR10/10+. Both CCwGTV 4k and Fire max 4k are on sale with similar price so I’m not sure. I should mention I will be using these outside of the us. I like the google tv interface but I want the most powerful one. With no lag or ads which google tv doesn’t have much but idk abt fire stick max.

Why is Google Assistant literally not on my Sony KD55X85J android tv? I've already searched for it in the system apps, but it isn't there at all. However, in Settings > Privacy > Account Settings, there is a Google Assistant section, but it doesn't show anything or allow me to do anything with it.. just a dead end. Also i realized the Google app is not in the system apps.

Is anyone else having the same problem?

It used to work just fine, I'm not sure what happened but now I don't get any sound, I've tried messing with the audio settings, unplugging my headphones, nothing seems to work.

This is a VOD player. Side loaded with downloader. Is there anything to be concerned about? I just clicked on more details and "install anyway". Thank you.

Hello,

I've had the streamer for a while now and I'm generally happy with it. However, I have a big issue with Netflix freezing the entire device when switching to a new episode. It doesn't happen all the time and it's very hard to reproduce, but the screen goes black, sound keeps playing for a few seconds and then nothing. The streamer eventually reboots itself after a few minutes.

Anyone have that issue ?

Wat tv is bro?

I have a Philips smart TV (model 50PUS7304/12), with Android 11 (OS build version RTT2.211108.001 release keys).

I have all my apps in the row, and the problem is that randomly, the Netflix app icon, disappears from my home. So every time I have to add it again manually. The problem happens randomly, maybe once every 2-3 weeks or more.

Very strange problem...

I have a Chromecast with google tv, unfortunately, it lags and the number of apps i can install are not much, i have the USB type C extender that allows you to add additional storage but it still lags, thinking of a replacement, is it worth getting the Nvidia Shield Pro by this time (If yes, anywhere i can get a black friday discount) or should i get the ONN or Google Stremer.

Hey everyone, may I ask if there's a way to "force" enabling these settings? I bought a Philips Ambilight (Google TV), and I wanted to leave my external speaker always connected through AUX, but doing this make the sound only go through it. I wanted to manually choose the output instead of unplugging everytime I'd just use the TV speakers, but my TV only shows the "Digital Output" option.

(Screenshot taken from a random yt video about this)

I didn't expect the Mecool KM7 Plus Android TV to get a software update this November. It says the update is for security patches and system optimisation. So far, there is nothing different in terms of UI. But I feel smoother after the update and total reset.