r/AndroidTV 3h ago

Troubleshooting Xioami X43 Regretting Life Decisions because of it

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4 Upvotes

I have a xioami X43 43 inch 4K 2024 TV since purchase it has random reboot issues which service center denied because during their technician visits it would run great

Fast forward i was managing it all until yesterday the TV gave up:

MAIN THING

First it showed green lines all along the screen and started rebooting on the Google TV logo it showed purple lines all along the screen I shut it off

When I tried turning it on again later that day completely dead

Only the white light remains static on the power button no display no nothing


r/AndroidTV 3h ago

Discussion BBC iPlayer app to shutdown on Xiaomi, Thomson etc

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If you have any of these devices then BBC iPlayer Apk will shutdown on these devices listed below I believe the version is Dev etc

First to say if your BBC iPlayer didn't come from the Google Play store and you used Downloader you will be affected even though these devices are Google certified they aren't BBC certified that's why you are getting the message pop up

FIRESTICKS WON'T BE AFFECTED

GOOGLE CHROMECAST WITH GOOGLE TV HD AND 4K WON'T BE AFFECTED

GOOGLE TV Streamer Won't be affected

LG, Hisense, Panasonic, Toshiba, Samsung eg Smart TV os won't be affected unless you don't get the pop up

  1. Xiaomi Sticks and Boxes, Android TV/Google TV

  2. Thomson Google TV Sticks and Boxes

  3. Any Smart TVs with built in Android TV/Google TV that can't get BBC from the play store

  4. If your devices get the pop up then you will be affected

Leave a comments if you want any more information

I believe you will still be able to cast to the TV with your iPhone or Android


r/AndroidTV 1h ago

Buying Advice Box With The Perfect Remote?

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Hi,

Are there any boxes that come with the perfect remote?

The perfect remote for me is an easy to use remote, just enough buttons and most of all, no "shortcut" buttons for youtube/netflix/amazon/disney+..

Want either buttons for Live Tv, Movies, Tv Shows or just blank ones to customize myself.

It seems most of these boxes (and remotes) are made for easy use for youtube/netflix/amazon/disney+ but none are made with iptv in mind?


r/AndroidTV 15h ago

Troubleshooting BBC iPlayer issue. Does anyone know what's going on here?

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7 Upvotes

I'm using iPlayer on a 2nd gen Mi Box. I'm outside of UK. I use VPN. I installed the iPlayer app apk through a link that I found here on Reddit. The link on the screen leads to a page that make it seem like my device will not be supported anymore but what exactly BBC is doing here? Is it a legal issue or Adroid version issue or iPlayer version issue? Any advice appreciated.


r/AndroidTV 9h ago

Buying Advice i need a new android tv box for my "dumb tv".

0 Upvotes

i already have a ccwgtv hd, but it's so incredibly slow. for now i've had to use my macbook connected to it which has good performance, but it's a messy setup. all i need is 1080p60, a menu that doesn't lag and preferably sideloading for smarttube.


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Buying Advice Alternative to this.

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13 Upvotes

Hi,

I currently have this box from my ISP as part of my internet/TV subscription.

I'm planning to switch to an internet-only subscription with my ISP, so I'll have to return this box. It works well, and I've even installed some custom apps on it without any issues.

Now I'm looking for a similar device that I can use for IPTV and playing media from a USB drive.

Does anyone have a good recommendation?

I searched online, but most of the recommended devices seem to have better specs (4 GB RAM vs. 2 GB) and are also more expensive. I'm looking for something that's similar to this box in terms of performance and features.

Thanks in advance!


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Gaming Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (OpenJK, Onn 4K Pro v2)

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14 Upvotes

Open Touch Gaming (dev of "Delta Touch" and "Quad Touch") recently released "Psi Touch" for free: http://opentouchgaming.com/psi-touch/

It includes OpenJK engine ("Jedi Academy" and "Jedi Outcast") and The Force Engine ("Dark Forces"). Both controller and keyboard/mouse are supported. Game assets from Steam or GoG release are required for play.

Dev also plans to add "Dark Forces 2" (OpenJKDF2) in the future.


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Discussion Configuring an Onn Voice Remote for the Nvidia Shield

3 Upvotes

I recently picked up an Onn Voice Remote to use with my Nvidia Shield. There was quite a bit of configuration work that needed to be done to get all the buttons working. To save others from difficulty, I put together the following guide. The Onn Voice Remote can be purchased at Wal Mart for about $13.

My hardware/software:

  • The Nvidia Shield with the 9.2 experience installed.
  • An Onn Voice Remote
  • tvQuickActions application from the Google Play store
    • This is used for button re-mapping

First:

  • Go into Settings > Apps > Security and Restrictions
  • Turn Bluetooth LE Privacy off (this will require a reboot)

Next: 

  • Pair the remote in bluetooth settings
  • Turn on both options under “Simplified wake buttons”
  • Turn off “Input devices” under “Disconnect BT Accessories on Sleep”
  • (Optional) turn on Nvidia Share under Settings > Device Preferences > System

Out of the box, several buttons will work properly including:

  • Home
  • Back
  • Up, Down, Left, Right, OK
  • Microphone (voice search, Google Assistant)
  • Volume up/down and mute

However, several buttons will require re-mapping in order to be made useful:

  • Guide button (looks like a TV icon)
  • The account or profile button (looks like a person/silhouette icon)
  • The asterisk button

To make matters worse, five of the buttons will appear with the same key code!

  • Settings
  • All four of the app short cut buttons

In order to work around this, multiple steps must be taken:

  • Enable developer options on the Shield
  • In developer options, turn on network debugging
  • Install tvQuickActions app
  • Within that app go to Settings > ADB -
    • Turn ON ADB speed up
    • Go to “Custom getevent codes”
    • Create codes for all buttons that utilize the same key code (all 4 app short cut buttons and Settings)
  • Then go to Mappings > Add Button
  • When adding a button, turn ON “Use only ADB for this remap”
  • Click one of the problematic buttons (app short cuts, Settings)
  • Map the buttons to apps

Here's how I mapped my own buttons

  • YouTube button > SmartTube and/or TizenTube
  • Netflix > Plex and/or Fandango
  • Disney+ > Hulu and/or MoviesAnywhere
  • Paramount+ > HBO
  • Settings > Settings app

All other buttons can be remapped in the normal manner (without the use of ADB). Here's what I did:

  • Account or profile button > CX File Explorer
  • Home button > Custom Launcher (AT4K) and Recent app switcher
  • Guide/TV button > HD Home Run
  • Asterisk button > Nvidia Gamecast Service
    • This button will bring up the screen recording / screen shot menu

Regarding Channel Up/Down

  • These buttons seem work properly in HD HomeRun and Pluto
  • Otherwise, they’re not often used.

Regarding the Power button:

  • The button will turn everything off, but turning the devices back on again requires the bluetooth steps outlined above.

I still have a remaining mystery regarding the infrared emitter on the remote. This can evidently be configured using the software in Onn streaming devices, but I don't have one of those at the moment. If anyone has a work around for this, I'd love to hear about it.


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Discussion Latest iPlayer?

0 Upvotes

I've got iPlayer, but just had a notification that it's going to be discontinued in September. Just trying to find a newer version so I can update my TV.

Any suggestions? Everywhere seems to have the old version 0.4.7


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Buying Advice Alternatives to FireTV Stick 4k Plus available in India?

3 Upvotes

I was thinking of getting the firetv stick 4k plus, but I have seen alot of negative reviews for it. Regarding how the new updates just pushes more ads, adds more annoying stuff and is removing necessary features from it.

I was wondering if there are any good alternatives to it available in India?

Onn box is good but it isn't available in India.
Please let me know if there are any better alternatives around the price of the fire tv stick


r/AndroidTV 2d ago

Apps ATV Launcher is back.

51 Upvotes

Hello, community!

It's been a long time since I last updated ATV Launcher.

Originally, the project was simply a way to improve my own Android TV (it was running Android 5 back then). Over time, I discovered that ATV Launcher was being used on all kinds of devices - TV boxes, Android gaming consoles, and even car head units. At one point, a Chinese company was even shipping ATV Launcher with their game consoles!

Then life happened, in the best possible way. Over the last eight years, my family has grown, and I'm now a father of four kids! Eight years ago, I could never have imagined that. Naturally, that left me with very little time for side projects like ATV Launcher.

Even though ATV Launcher isn't as popular as it once was, I've continued to receive emails and messages from users asking for improvements and new features. Seeing that people still care about the launcher is what motivated me to come back and start working on it again.

So, I've decided to revive the project and continue developing it.

There are now several great D-pad-oriented launchers available, many with modern features. It will take me some time to catch up (if that's ever fully possible), but I'm committed to improving ATV Launcher step by step.

The codebase is quite old, so my recent work has been focused mostly on updating and refactoring it, along with adding a few small features. Refactoring old code inevitably introduces bugs, and I'm spending a lot of time hunting them down and fixing them.

I'm currently preparing a new release with bug fixes and new functionality. It's on a gradual rollout right now and should be available to everyone within the next couple of days.

ATV Launcher PRO 0.1.39-pro (30000814)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.dstudio.atvlauncher.pro&hl=en_CA

Changelog

New

  • Horizontal sections can now wrap focus from the last tile back to the first tile.
    • Menu -> Tile Settings (long press Enter on a focused tile or press the Menu button) -> Section Settings -> Appearance -> Navigation (Wrap Around or Stop at Ends)
  • Added settings for focused tiles (zoom level, border, border style, border offset, etc.).
    • Menu -> Launcher Settings -> Appearance -> Focused Tile

Updated

  • Status bar icons are now focusable. This can be disabled in:
    • Launcher Settings -> Appearance -> Status Bar
  • Notifications tabs reordered

Fixed

  • Apps installed on extended/adoptable storage (for example, NVIDIA Shield Pro) no longer disappear after updating the launcher.
  • Startup crash on Android 6.0 devices.
  • Rare D-pad focus crash in vertical grid sections.
  • Empty Weather Widgets.

At the moment, I'm not focusing too much on the visual side of the launcher. Most of my work is happening under the hood to modernize the codebase and prepare it for future features, including theme support, which I'd love to add one day.

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To better support the community and get your feedback, I've also created a Discord server. Feel free to join!

https://discord.gg/rdD9taSEc

I'm also looking for testers. If you'd like to participate, please email me at:

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Testers will get access to experimental features before they're publicly released and will have a chance to directly influence the future development of ATV Launcher.

Thanks for sticking around and supporting the project. I'm excited to be working on ATV Launcher again!


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Buying Advice Need help for choosing a box for local files

1 Upvotes

Hello, I am looking for an Android TV box to watch my movies and series on my LG C4 (4K HDR OLED TV).

I mainly watch 4K mkv files with a USB key or HDD, but my current box (Orange TV box) won't play half of them, and a lot of times with problems (bad sync, no subs choice...).

I need a box powerful enough for 4k mkv files (around 30-50 gb per files), easy to use and that can also work with streaming platforms (D+ / Netflix).

I would also like to tries streaming from my computer (with Plex or Kodi) if I can avoid using USB devices but it's not a dealbreaker if it's not possible.

It seems that the Shield Pro is a good product, albeit a little expensive, and I've also checked Mi Boxes but I have read some people having trouble with big mkv files so...

Thanks for your help !


r/AndroidTV 1d ago

Discussion What do IPTV apps get wrong on Android TV?

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I’m new to Android TV development and recently built an IPTV player.

What do current apps get wrong in terms of UX, D-pad navigation, focus, zapping ? Which apps handle these things best?

I’m just looking for honest advice to improve, not trying to promote my app.


r/AndroidTV 2d ago

Discussion Advice about Shield TV PRO (fan issue) replacement

2 Upvotes

Hello,

I bought this Android box back in February and I've been very happy with it, except that after about a month, the fan started making a lot of noise.

I contacted Amazon, but they told me they couldn't do anything directly and that I had to go through Nvidia support first. After exchanging about 20 emails with Nvidia, they've been stringing me along for several months, claiming stock shortages or mentioning a replacement unit that was shipped but never arrived.

Today, I've had enough. I contacted Amazon again, and fortunately, they've agreed to give me a refund. However, they no longer sell it themselves due to shortages or stock issues.

So, I'm facing a dilemma:

- Cut my losses, keep my Shield, and live with the fan noise (even though it's frustrating given the price).

- Get the refund from Amazon and buy it somewhere else (if I can find a site with stock). But I might face the exact same issues down the road if anything goes wrong, dealing with an inefficient Nvidia support that just avoids the problem.

- Get the refund and buy a different, more recent (but less powerful) box, like the Dune HD AV1 4K Android Box / Homatics Box R 4K Plus or the RockTek G2.

What would you do in my position?

My typical usage is running Stremio or Kodi with subtitles, and playing local video files—always aiming for the same smoothness as the Shield.

Thanks in advance!


r/AndroidTV 3d ago

Sale / Discount Check your local Target. Google Streamer for 29.99!

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373 Upvotes

Saw it was on clearance for 69.99 and asked them to ring it up and it was on final clearance for 29.99. Been wanting to try it so happy to catch a deal!


r/AndroidTV 3d ago

Apps I built a live weather engine into Monet Launcher. When it snows outside, snow piles up on your homescreen. Free for everyone

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33 Upvotes

From thunderstorms to underwater worlds, everything in this video is rendered live on the TV, nothing is a video loop. And with live mode on, the weather scenes match what's actually happening outside your window. Free for everyone in the latest Monet Launcher update.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klevico.monet

GitHub (APK): https://github.com/Klevico/Monet-Launcher


r/AndroidTV 2d ago

Discussion Any way to get your main screen to look like this other launcher with ATV Launcher?

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2 Upvotes

(Photo from user u/flchamp89 )

Hello. I know there are some new launchers around like Monet, AT4K, Projectivify... And I like the look of the average setup they get with them (like in the picture: apps in a row down in the screen, clock up on the right with other icons or the date, and a big wallpaper (or even a live wallpaper).

Is it possible to make your menu to look like this with ATV Launcher? I could change it for any of the other launchers, but I'm very used to it, but the other day I did a quick try with ATV and for example I couldn't put the app row down there...

And if you would suggest me what app to get as substitute, which would be your chose and why?

Thanks! :)


r/AndroidTV 3d ago

Buying Advice differences between google tv 4k streamer vs firestick 4k vs roku 4k?

3 Upvotes

Has anyone actually compared these devices and which one did you end up going for?

curious on everyone’s thoughts/opinions

oh and onn 4k as well


r/AndroidTV 3d ago

Apps Vuleo Media Player 1.1.16 is out - Auto-Play & Skip Recap-Intro

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42 Upvotes

Hello,

Vuleo 1.1.16 is out. For those who don't know, Vuleo is a media player that plays the Live TV / movies / series from your sources.

What it does (free):

  • Add as many playlists as you like and combine them into one clean, unified library (Live TV, Movies, and Series in one place).
  • Rich metadata — posters, descriptions and ratings pulled in automatically so you're not staring at blank tiles.
  • Improved TV Guide (EPG) for Android TV.
  • Continue Watching & auto-resume, with automatic next-episode.
  • Unlimited favorites.
  • No ads.
  • Genuinely cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android, Android TV, Windows and macOS, all from one app.
  • A self update system is built in if you cannot install from Play Store (i.e. Fire TV). So you side-load only once and updates happen from within the app.

PRO (optional subscription):

  • Cloud Sync — your playlists, progress and favorites follow you across every device.
  • Profiles — up to 6, each with their own favorites, watch history and settings.
  • Radar — follow topics or teams you're interested in, and Vuleo highlights when they're showing on channels that are already in your own playlists.
  • Offline downloads, Chromecast, Catch-Up TV, Trakt, subtitle styling, personalized picks, new-content alerts, EPG program search, trailers + external ratings, a fully customizable home screen, Skip Recap/Intro in the player and many more.

Privacy: your playlists never leave your device for processing — there's no server in the middle reading your sources. Cloud syncs uploads to your own Google Drive.

Important note: Vuleo is a media player for content you already have the legal right to access. It doesn't provide, host, index, or link to any content, and it isn't affiliated with any content provider, broadcaster, or rights holder. You bring your own sources.

Small note: The image above is a real in-app screenshot. It's from my test playlist, which contains AI-generated test content.

Happy to answer questions.


r/AndroidTV 4d ago

Gaming Tested a few Android games (PC/console ports) with controller on Onn 4K Pro v2 (videos included)

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15 Upvotes

Videos were recorded from Onn 4K Pro v2 (2026) with capture card. All games were tested with 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth controller (DirectInput mode). They also work on Onn 4K Plus with 2GB RAM ("Batman" has more occasional freezes, likely due to freeing RAM).

Name Video Notes
Batman: The Telltale Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg2KTUGM7Pc "Batman: The Enemy Within" crashes upon start.
CloverPit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6khkILnxZw
Dysmantle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ILxu8gcRc8
Easy Delivery Co. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVCoaNVdH-4 Minor graphical glitches
Katana ZERO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV4Q6n4iq3U Delisted
Thumper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHZj94CJaCk Delisted
TOEM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlCYRsYN8H4

r/AndroidTV 3d ago

Buying Advice Best device to leave in my vehicle glove box?

3 Upvotes

Hi Guys,

I know I could probably ask AI this but I’m after experiencing and information from people specifically in this subreddit.

Now I have a decent head unit in my vehicle which supports HDMI input and a cigarette lighter for consistent 12 volts.

I’m looking for a small but reliable device to leave in my glove box to occasionally use during lunch time stops etc for entertainment. I’ve heard the Amazon fire is no longer allowing your own apps. Does the ONN offer a smaller device like this?

Any recommendations appreciated.


r/AndroidTV 4d ago

Buying Advice Onn 4k Pro (2024) vs. Onn 4k Pro (2026)

11 Upvotes

I have owned the original 4k pro for over a year now. I have never had any issues from it and it's honestly a great device and does everything I need it to.

I am wondering though if the upgrade to the newer gen is worthwhile? I'm aware that the newer gen has a faster processor and allegedly better voice support. I also know that the older gen has USB 3.0 which the newer gen lacks.

Any advice?


r/AndroidTV 4d ago

Discussion AT4k vs Monet?

12 Upvotes

For anyone who currently owns both., do you prefer one over the other and why? I'm trying to decide which one to go with. I know that they both recently received updates.


r/AndroidTV 4d ago

Buying Advice Looking for the absolute best, most reliable pre-loaded / fully loaded Android box

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I am looking to buy a plug and play streaming box that comes completely configured right out of the box. I have zero interest in downloading apps, tinkering with Kodi builds, setting up Stremio, or linking accounts myself. I just want to buy a box, plug it in, and have everything ready to go.
My main requirements are:

All-in-One Content: Built-in apps that include all live sports channels, premium cable, PPV, and on-demand movies/TV shows.

Zero Setup: Completely configured from day one. I just want to connect it to Wi-Fi and start watching.

Auto-Updating: The links and channel guides need to update automatically on the server side so I don't have to fix broken links myself.

I'm currently looking at options like the SuperBox S6 Pro or the VC Box V6 Plus. For those who use these kinds of pre-loaded boxes, which brand is currently the fastest, has the most reliable servers, and has the least buffering for live sports?
Are there any other high-end, out-of-the-box brands I should look at instead? Thanks!


r/AndroidTV 5d ago

Troubleshooting Hulu and Peacock not working same issue. Other apps running fine.

5 Upvotes

I recently set up a Nvidia Shield Pro to be my streaming hub and using Kodi to access my content stored on my HDD. I am running ProjectIvy as a launcher and have the Shield connected via Ethernet. Everything is running smoothly and I am so excited about it, except for two apps.

Hulu and Peacock. Both apps do the same thing. They will start playing whatever I have selected, it will play for about 30 seconds, and then glitch and then the app crashes. This happens when it is an ad or when it is the program. After about 30 seconds it crashes. It seems to be remembering the location within the episode because if I try it again, it has progressed a bit from where I started the previous time.

I tried reducing settings thinking I was bogging down the Shield. I have tried uninstalling, clearing the cache, tried logging out of the accounts, but all to no end. The same issue persists. I have tested all of the other streaming apps I use and they work fine (Netflix, Roku, Tubi, Pluto, etc). I see a lot of threads about the Hulu app being trash for the Shield, but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and wondered how you got past it (if you were able to).

I am so close to having the setup that works perfectly for our household... Just this last hurdle to figure out.