Guide A guide to the best boxes for IPTV 2021

[Boltonmackem]

Yeah you just vpn to US for setup...just don't get the UK apps iplayer etc unless can be sideloaded..nothing major.

I have two of these boxes and they're really good. I have side loaded iPlayer - works great.

 

[Zbar]

Just set the box up, moved it down stairs to see if it gets the same audio drop as the shield. It's pretty zippy for a cheaper box. I've set up Tivimate and stremio with no issues. Now just for more testing. The picture shows the size a nvidia 2017 and dreambox play ultra hd.

Hi, there. Now that it's been a few weeks do you still enjoy the Homatics R 4k+? Would you recommend it over buying a Z11 Pro Max or Shield?

 

[kegnkiwi]

Hi, there. Now that it's been a few weeks do you still enjoy the Homatics R 4k+? Would you recommend it over buying a Z11 Pro Max or Shield?

To be honest the homatics box is still in my tv cabinet and i have not swapped it back for the nvidia shield yet. I cannot comment on the z11 other than the homatics box is certified google tv box and therefore should allow netflix and others like prime to run in full hd.

 

[HappyHotspur]

I have a 4k Firestick latest version and a Z10 pro each used in different rooms but with similar make TV's and specs, but wondered if they Homatics 4K plus will give any better quality than my other two boxes as I am just about to set up an iptv in my other bedroom. I know for most people who are not so technically minded most of us see things differently and I guess its all subjective to how much technical knowledge and good eyes you have but was just wondering if there is any real noticeable difference for most users?

 

[dbkalyan]

I haven’t seen any powerful certified devices lately for android.
The certified devices they’re making nowadays don’t need to be powerful because they’re just used for official mediocre quality streaming apps…

You have only really got the Apple TV 4k that’s the most powerful device on the market and certified but iOS.
The Buzz TV 6 is not certified…

Android Magbox Mag555 is new in the market and is Google Certified. I have one and it is good. Huge library of apps you can download from Play Store.

 

[Aristotle]

Android Magbox Mag555 is new in the market and is Google Certified. I have one and it is good. Huge library of apps you can download from Play Store.

The SoC is over 2 years old and not that powerful.
Also it only had 2gb of RAM , so I wouldn’t say it falls into the high end category of devices.
But if it fits your needs then that is all you need.

 

[mike123]

To be honest a 4k firestick will support most people needs.

Sheild if you want Google playstore and high quality hardware

Z11 if you want a proper tv remote and like mytvonline app

They are probably the 3 most popular devices

 

[Kyser143]

Am going over early may , I bought a couple last year, so I could get a couple if anyone wants one, as long as am not stuck with them when I get back.

True to his word and a gent..has got me a box..look forward to testing this bad boy out.

 

[Aristotle]

True to his word and a gent..has got me a box..look forward to testing this bad boy out.

Onn streaming devices are getting bricked by the Android 14 update — Rollout halted

 

[Kyser143]

Onn streaming devices are getting bricked by the Android 14 update — Rollout halted

Thanks better switch the auto update off as soon as I get it until they sort out the upgrade.

 

[Drox]

Thanks better switch the auto update off as soon as I get it until they sort out the upgrade.

You should manually update it, see if it affects UK-based boxes too 😂

 

[mike123]

Christ never known any box to do that. They normally realise and stop support

 

[Aristotle]

Thanks better switch the auto update off as soon as I get it until they sort out the upgrade.

There has been reports of other devices having problems after updating to Android 14 as well.
I don’t think you would see any real improvement in real time anyway.

 

[mike123]

There has been reports of other devices having problems after updating to Android 14 as well.
I don’t think you would see any real improvement in real time anyway.

Mainly just a security patch