Let me introduce KODI to you...

[Tuxstir]

Would the experts recommend the Amazon Fire TV? It does not mention kodi but I'm sure it can be installed.

a Quick google search produced this Wiki

[carbon29er]

a Quick google search produced this Wiki

Thanks.

[Stretch]

Would the experts recommend the Amazon Fire TV? It does not mention kodi but I'm sure it can be installed.

im running the fire stick

 

I sideloaded kodi - very easy to do. If you want to install anything like BBC iplayer etc from the amazon store then your amazon account must have a UK address and no credit card linked - then it will install and work

 

the fire stick menu is a little bit sluggish but not irritatingly so. Kodi runs like a bomb though. I would buy another one for sure..and the remote works brilliantly as does the android app on your phone. You dont need the voice prompt remote..but if you feeling flush then get it. 

 

also, I had to power mine from a power point as my TV usb did not push out enough vooma

 

edit...if you subscribe to amazon prime - then it is a really fantastic device..but you dont have to subscribe to use the device

Edited November 28, 2016 by Stretch

[sawystertrance]

Guys,

 

I use Kodi on A Cloudgate Android device and am happy as Larry.

 

I have a question though on behalf of someone else.

 

Is it in any way worth it to use it on a Smart TV? Does anybody here do that or have an opinion on it? The thinking is that it should give access to streams not available on the Smart TV itself.

 

Cheers

[Stretch]

Guys,

 

I use Kodi on A Cloudgate Android device and am happy as Larry.

 

I have a question though on behalf of someone else.

 

Is it in any way worth it to use it on a Smart TV? Does anybody here do that or have an opinion on it? The thinking is that it should give access to streams not available on the Smart TV itself.

 

Cheers

if you have an android based smart TV then I would say it is a no brainer

[sawystertrance]

if you have an android based smart TV then I would say it is a no brainer

Good point. How can I find out what OS the TV uses?

[Stretch]

Good point. How can I find out what OS the TV uses?

apparently if it has a play store it is android

 

but this might help

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smart_TV_platforms_and_middleware_software

[sawystertrance]

apparently if it has a play store it is android

 

but this might help

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_smart_TV_platforms_and_middleware_software

Thanks. Apologies for making you do the work of looking it up. I asked because I thought you knew but could have done the legwork myself. 

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[travisza]

Ok so since my last post here my laptop was stolen and I am now Kodi-less.

 

Thinking of getting Android TV device to replace laptop.

 

What about this: http://www.takealot.com/raspberry-pi-3-starter-kit-white/PLID43034806

 

Or is this better: http://www.zeekonline.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-streaming-media-player-4k-ultra-hd-2015?sku=ZEEK10016

 

 

Any opinions?

Edited December 8, 2016 by travisza

[Stretch]

Ok so since my last post here my laptop was stolen and I am now Kodi-less.

 

Thinking of getting Android TV device to replace laptop.

 

What about this: http://www.takealot.com/raspberry-pi-3-starter-kit-white/PLID43034806

 

Or is this better: http://www.zeekonline.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-streaming-media-player-4k-ultra-hd-2015?sku=ZEEK10016

 

 

Any opinions?

 

the amazon fire tv is going to be significantly more powerful than the rasberry pi...but will involve sideloading in order to get some android apps on it..no biggie though

 

that is a monstrous ripoff though - R1200 if you buy from amazon uk...you dont know anyone coming back from the uk?

[sawystertrance]

I've got one of these and am happy although I have no experience of other devices..

 

http://www.takealot.com/cloudgate-android-computer/PLID32732413

[V12man]

Ok so since my last post here my laptop was stolen and I am now Kodi-less.

 

Thinking of getting Android TV device to replace laptop.

 

What about this: http://www.takealot.com/raspberry-pi-3-starter-kit-white/PLID43034806

 

Or is this better: http://www.zeekonline.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-streaming-media-player-4k-ultra-hd-2015?sku=ZEEK10016

 

 

Any opinions?

I am running one of these - http://shop.dbg.co.za/med-neo-u1.html - works like a bomb - and allows my kids to play their tablet games on the big screen too.

[Stretch]

I am running one of these - http://shop.dbg.co.za/med-neo-u1.html - works like a bomb - and allows my kids to play their tablet games on the big screen too.

 

looks pretty cool - how much are they? (not gonna register just to see the pricing)

[V12man]

looks pretty cool - how much are they? (not gonna register just to see the pricing)

1799 - ex vat - they are one of the few that can adequately do 4k video - my other similar device struggles a bit with full HD sometimes.

Edited December 8, 2016 by V12man

[travisza]

I've got one of these and am happy although I have no experience of other devices..

 

http://www.takealot.com/cloudgate-android-computer/PLID32732413

Thanks,

 

R1,000....looks like a win, half the price of the others.

 

Do you just use a normal mouse and keyboard with that?