❗️ WARNING: Do Not Buy These Android TV Boxes to Replace Your Firestick! ❗️
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- This video tells you about the pitfalls of some Android TV Boxes!
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✅ US Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen
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✅ US Fire TV Stick 4K 2nd Gen
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✅ US Fire TV Cube 3rd Gen
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✅ US Fire TV Stick
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✅ US Fire TV Stick Lite
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✅ US OTG for Firestick (2-Pack)
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✅ US Ethernet Adapter for Firestick (UGREEN)
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US Wireless Keyboard and Touchpad
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✅ UK Fire TV Stick Lite: amzn.to/3NSPQyk
✅ UK Fire TV Stick: amzn.to/3jfGm28
✅ UK Fire TV Stick: 4K (2nd Gen): amzn.to/3Ltnxaf
✅ UK Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen): amzn.to/3Zsjelp
✅ UK Fire TV Cube: amzn.to/3DQaXgb
✅ UK New Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) amzn.to/3fU4OaY
✅ FireStick OTG Cable For External Drives Or Keyboard/Mice: amzn.to/3jPqP9y
✅ Wireless Touchpad & Keyboard For TV's amzn.to/3QstiYG
✅ Wired Mouse amzn.to/3FsBWA0
✅ FireStick Ethernet Adapter: amzn.to/3rVyp79
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Had a Nvidia Shield for nearly 10 years and it was the best £180 I've spent. It's saved me buying numerous boxes that all would of failed and I'd seriously recommend it to everyone! You won't be disappointed. Your Welcome! 👍
They are in need of an update, can you use ITVX on your shield?
@@cwtek1 yes
ITVX is available for the following consoles: Shield, XBOX, XBOX ONE, XBOX S and XBOX X.
Although ITVX is a bit pointless when all the 'only available on ITVX" is available a cpl months later, plus FREELY will be launched soon that will have apps for the above console, Android, apple and Roku but not FireTV.
Nvidia shield sounds good if you only need 1 or 2. I got 5 fire sticks to replace. I am not shelling out 1000-1500 just to say i have the best android box. they just get used for tv watching anyway. i already have an ONN and never had a problem with it. if the firesticks no longer allow me to watch tv the same way, ONN it is
@@cwtek1 on a shield you can install and use itvx
I just bought an ONN which is cheap and its way better then the fire stick. The fire stick is so slow along with how the internet works
That’s what I used in this video.
I have the Onn4k and it works very well.
@cwtek1 YES I HVE THE NEW WALMART ONN GOOGLE TV STREAMING DEVICE IVE HAD IT FOR A WHILE NOW WORKS GREAT FOR 20 DOLLARS LOVE IT JUST AS MUCH AS MY FIRESTICKS
I have 2 t95q android boxes streaming flawlessly for 7 years running android 8. Also 2 onn tv boxes one new and one older streaming flawlessly
Can you use ITVX on this box?
@@cwtek1 not sure I'm in usa
I just bought an onn box for 20 bucks to test it out. Passed with flying colors. When amazon makes the fire sticks useless to me, onn has a good cheap alternative.
I hope they bring one out officially in the UK to support our TV apps.
Swear by the Nvidia Shield pro 2019 wouldn't buy anything else
These are good all be it dated, fingers crossed they will launch a new one soon.
Yes Chris it's time they brought out a new upgraded one!!!
Thought they have a streaming advertisement on the screen
@@cwtek1I can’t see them doing it.
The only reason the Shield exists is because of the Nintendo Switch, it is the same SoC that the Nintendo switch uses. Nvidia won’t develop a new SoC Just for the shield, the shield was a side project that was developed to provide a cloud streaming platform for GeForce Now, game streaming etc.
Nvidia has abandoned the game streaming service now because it wasn’t profitable and now Microsoft and Xbox are doing game streaming they have thrown in the towel.
So I honestly can’t see NVIDIA making a new shield unless they have left over chips from a new Nintendo Switch console that meets the requirements to be a suitable chip for an Android TV box.
You said that the ONN is not suitable for the UK, but is it safe for the USA? I have used one for several months without any (apparent) problems.
Yes ok to use in the US, but if you want some UK focused apps then not so good.
Onn is a Walmart brand, just like Equate.
I started of with a cheap android box and then upgraded it to a better one which is now used as an emulation machine using emuelec. I bought an nvidia shield tube version a few years back for £70 and also picked up one of the older shield models for £40 which was a lucky bargain. I'd never even consider a firestick to be honest.
Blimey you got a good deal for the shield!
@@cwtek1 yeah the tube was a local chap who had it as a test unit from Nvidia and the other one was local ish so had to get it for that price which came with the remote and controller.
I gave up with these all these types of Android boxes years ago and went down the Nvidia Shield and I've never looked back I have a 2017 & 2019 TV Pro models.
Thanks for the info, I am hopeful that they will bring out a newer version of the sheild soon.
Doesn't a VPN take care of the UK apps not working?
Mecool boxes are great. Tested and no malware. Fire devices are trash and can't wait till they change their OS to Vega and they sit on the shelves and get dusty.
I have never had a issue with a android box yet I have had quite alot of issue with a firestick
My firestick has been pretty reliable!
Good Advise and walkthrough I started with one but I've now gone Quality. 👍👍👍👍👍 I also tested onn and got rid.
What box have you gone for?
@@cwtek1 firestick max 2nd Gen , Shield Pro, Nokia 8000
Yup, the Onn TV Box is seriously underpowered to be an adequate emulation device and Google has removed the ability to access external storage, but at only $20 USD it’s a good streaming alternative.
@@NoName-zm1ks External storage can be added with an otg block connector far better than otg cable. As more direct block has male connector to device then female power cable in and then USB in end of block
Good advice. My cousin actually bought a T95Z box recently. Is there any way the malware can be eliminated by use of some protection or anti-virus measure? What would you advise?
I am afraid the malware that was installed at the factory cannot be removed as far as I know.
The first generation onn 4K box updated to Android TV 12 should check that out still a great box
That’s what I have and used for this video.
@@cwtek1check out aptoide I downloaded it on my onn box it has alot of UK TV apps
Channel 4 player is a problem for me. How can I get it for my 4K ONN and or Mecool KS2 deluxe?
As I said in the video at the moment you can’t as far as I am aware.
How is your mecool with the loading APK
@@rogerowens7888 it isn't lol. I don't think the Me lol as the necessary certification to show Channel 4 player
Firesticks are pure garbage, a $10 android box would perform better than a firestick
I speed up all my streaming devices by using developer options then change 3 animations windows including onn tv box and chromecast with Google TV
Great advice I have a video about this coming soon.
😂I DISABLE GOOGLE ON ALL BOXES.SIDELOADING APPS,NO ISSUES. Google tries to control ur stuff.. NOPE!
Tbh chris whilst I agree I wouldn't really buy another amazon device period now they are changing to there new operating system they have done it for me I just hope there sales take a massive nosedive good video tho bud
Thanks.
pretty sure buffering is a result of internet speed in combo with cpu of device. As an example i might get buffer on my firestick but on same exact site on my laptop I get no buffer as my laptop is a spec MONSTER compared to my firestick.
This is all correct yet ? And if it is I have heard than Kinhank sticks have cpu strenght far stroner than firestick
Also the Wifi on a Firestick is not as sensitive as a Laptop.
@@cwtek1 Just trying to figure out what to go with if firestick is no longer 3rd party compatiable .I dont want maleware BUT i also want something that will be prone to buffer
Have you try to install a VPN and try install the apps you talking about
I am In the UK anyway so wouldn’t need a VPN for UK stuff.
DEFINITELY get an Onn 4K Pro and the Kinhank over the Firestick
Chris, I always follow you. Thanks for the info
I appreciate that!
Does the Nvidia and chrome cast both allow 3rd party apps?
Yes, at the moment.
Doc, I have learned alot from you
Thanks!
You didn't mention Rokustick which is a good stick
Roku's are good but not as flexible as the Android boxes as you cannot side load on them.
I use droix boxes never had a problem
Best cheap alternative to a firestick is the Chromecast with google tv! Might be better honestly
Thanks for lettings us know!
I have had android box over the years good and bad one but never had updates so I start buying Amazon stuff so I have two fire cubes one in front room one in bedroom and fire stick in sons room they all fantastic but but once update stop that me finishing with Amazon stuff ,nvidia shield all the way hope they give regular updates 🤞
Lets hope they update the Shield soon, its long overdue.
The Tanggula elite max pro stop working all the apps on there don’t work and the vSee box stopped working stay away from these boxes because they’re expensive and when they stop working, you’re screwed
Am sticking with the Firestick for the foreseeable future, have just bought the new 16Gb stick. When I do change I will buy Nvidia. 👍
Hopefully the current sticks will still be perfectly usable for many years to come!
@@cwtek1 Yes indeed, can't see any reason for them not to. Just set up one of the new Max 16 Gb versions for a friend today, nice 👍
Have The T95 The Nivida Shield The Fire Stick 8k End Of The Day No Good Unless Your VPN'd Up
I am in the UK so don't need a VPN, but still cannot get some apps to work as they are only licenced on UK devices.
all bullshit! there is supposed to have malware which doesn't do anything, and the developer who supposedly put a malware CAN do anything him want (probably coffee too). 2nd, Just buy a certified box, like Mecool, G1 or Xiaomi and change it to UK region in settings. I can't even comment about plug, this is the most stupid argument.
I can tell you from experience. Do not buy an android box with low specs. If you do of course your going to be disappointed. My android boxes start at least 4 gig ram and 64 gig hard drive.
Thanks for the advice!
I have the old ones.7.1.2 boxes. Seems ok. The new ones like u mentioned,maybe shit. I love the older boxes,than the 11 to 13. I own 6 7.1.2 and never have issues,really. I'm in canada
Thanks for letting us know!
Android box way better
Scary stuff!!! I'm scared so bad I don't think I will be able to watch any android box without my house blowing up!!! This is a bunch of bullshit. Maybe will it will give you the shits as well!. Just like his comments, we know that there is a problem but can't identify it. Well maybe we can. We do know that the obvious problem here is he's getting something to produce this hogwash. Buy what you want. Skip all his videos!
Using fire stick with vpn the uk apps are problematic, with uk based vpn
I am in the UK, so don't have any issues as I don't need a vpn.
HI i have G7 Max Box Much the Same NO BBC IPlayer ,ITVX, but both 4 & MY5 are ok From US Sling,Roku Ch Do not Work but its great box can watch uk app via my Lg Tv
Thanks for letting us know!
Unfortunately info on here regarding Nvidia Shield is slightly incorrect as Channel 4 is not in Shield Google Playstore and is unsupported on Nvidia shield.
Thanks for the info!
The G1 is excellent and it is Google certified
Is it Certified for UK apps like ITVx too?
Channel 4 plays on firestick only channel never did a Google TV version only mobile and its rubbish
You didnt mention a real technical problems with the generic android boxes, i ve been using them for ages none a problem at all and cheaper than google certified anyways.. thanks anyways
Thanx ……Chris shared
Thanks for sharing!
Linus Tech Tips already told us this a long time ago!
This video has been around for a while too!
@@cwtek1 This video is 2 weeks old! LTT told us about this 10 months ago.
The ONN box is better than Amazon firestick
I like them too!
They don’t support the tv all that long. So why buy a new tv. That is kind of dumb
Hopefully by the time the TV is no longer in support, there will be a viable option for a new kind of stick.
Bbc y just y 😂
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The 1st Gen ONN Android TV Box 4K is the replacement for Fire TV Stick 4K it's fairly fast. The 2nd Gen ONN Google TV Box 4K sucks, always freezes & sluggish, it's trash.
I have found mine to be pretty good so far.