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M9S Android TV Box

Beenherebefore — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:49:30 GMT

Arrived today.....it wasn't expected until earliest Tuesday on free delivery so well done Amazon !!

I'm guessing Mobdro, although showing in the apps, needs to be updated as it won't load any channels.

What's the best/correct way...D/L to memory stick on computer then upload to M9S or is there a way of D/L direct to M9S ?

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Cleoriff — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 21:54:48 GMT

Latest version of Mobdro is 2.0.16. Mine updated on phone a few days ago and I did Tablet today....

FYI When I first got my Wifi box I went into Google and downloaded Mobdro directly from their website. It replaced the one installed.

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Beenherebefore — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:03:19 GMT

So D/L the apk direct from Mobdro site to the box

Re: M9S Android TV Box

MI5 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:25:34 GMT

You using a mouse?
Much easier to navigate than using the remote.

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Cleoriff — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:28:49 GMT

@MI5 wrote:
You using a mouse?
Much easier to navigate than using the remote.

I binned my remote.Just use the mouse. As for Mobdro. Googled it on Wifi box itself...went to site and installed directly from there... It will always install the latest version.

Re: M9S Android TV Box

gmarkj — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:43:45 GMT

Are you allowed to do a review on here of that?
Looking to get one myself (streaming box) so opinions welcome...

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Cleoriff — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:12:52 GMT

@gmarkj wrote:
Are you allowed to do a review on here of that?
Looking to get one myself (streaming box) so opinions welcome...

I have had a couple for a few months now. One is in Spain and has changed TV viewing. I have Mobdro downloaded and can watch ANY sports/film channel I like. I also have access to all UK TV programmes. The one here in the UK is in one of the bedrooms. You can stream via the box but personally I don't use it for that. For under £40.. It is a magic box. My son has one in his new house and raves about it. He uses Kodi which is pre-installed. One word of advice. Buy from a recommended seller on Amazon. I know someone who bought from Ebay and has had nothing but problems with it.

Re: M9S Android TV Box

gmarkj — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:30:36 GMT

I have Mobdro on my phone, but find it a little pixelated/unclear at times so if the box is the same (or worse on a larger screen) it wouldn't be worth it.
If not too intrusive, what do you use it for if not streaming?
This would (to begin with) be used in the spare room as there is no aerial/tv point in there (we currently have a TiVo box downstairs and a V+ upstairs in the main bedroom).
If worth it (and I can convince the O/H...) then it would potentially replace the two Virgin devices and we would just keep the phone and BB.

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MI5 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:36:01 GMT

Yes the image is poor from a cheap box and worse still if you connect to to a big TV.
The kids have them in their rooms on 20" tvs so not too bad.
Pay more for a better box if it is to be used for main viewing though.

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Beenherebefore — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:42:59 GMT

The one I bought was £50 delivered on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/M9S-Android-TV-Amlogic-Support-Black/dp/B01DK1I0MK

Re: M9S Android TV Box

gmarkj — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:43:58 GMT

The spare room is a 20" ish, so sounds as though the lower end would be fine there.
The main bedroom is a 32 and downstairs a 40 something so would definitely need a better one.
Is the M9S a good one? Would it be ok with the larger screen sizes?

Re: M9S Android TV Box

gmarkj — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:47:42 GMT

@Beenherebefore wrote:
The one I bought was £50 delivered on Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/M9S-Android-TV-Amlogic-Support-Black/dp/B01DK1I0MK

A few guys at work either have a box or are getting one, and with increasing prices for the TV package I am considering one too.

Would you recommend this as a main device (ie, big screen) or for a smaller TV?

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Cleoriff — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:54:42 GMT

@gmarkj wrote:
I have Mobdro on my phone, but find it a little pixelated/unclear at times so if the box is the same (or worse on a larger screen) it wouldn't be worth it.
If not too intrusive, what do you use it for if not streaming?

@gmarkj My first box was bought for Spain as we were unable to get all TV channels through Sky. (something to do with changes to satellite signal) People turned to Wifi to get UK TV channels. My box was recommended by someone who lives in Spain. You can imagine why we don't use it for streaming. We are in Spain with better things to do. We just wanted access to UK TV and I wanted to be able to watch F1. It does the job perfectly.

The one we have upstairs in the UK is for my son. He already has Freeview on that so uses it mainly for films sport and music. My eldest does use it fully. To be honest I get tired of hearing what it does from him. I bought it for him so I know it's capabilities....

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adamtemp64 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:55:39 GMT

Just been looking at that model very impressive specs like the look of the option with the keyboard.

@Beenherebefore let me know how you get on I may well get one payday

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Beenherebefore — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:56:20 GMT

@gmarkj ........only received yesterday so no comment yet other than it's easy to set up but needs a Mobdro update to 2.0.16 which I'm doing today.

I'm using this on a Samsung 40" 4K flat screen (6000 range) and if OK then I'll buy another to use in Spain.

I'll get back on it's performance once it's updated and tested.

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gmarkj — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:58:20 GMT

Magic, ta.
If the image is ok on that then should be good for a 1080k Toshiba!!

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Cleoriff — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:58:51 GMT

@gmarkj wrote:

Would you recommend this as a main device (ie, big screen) or for a smaller TV?

My eldest has it as his main device. He hasn't got Sky and doesn't want or need it..... He has got a big screen TV so the picture quality isn't excellent but he has no real problems with that side of things (apparently)

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MI5 — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:00:45 GMT

We have the M8+ so can't comment on the M9 but specs are similar, but just an update.

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Cleoriff — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:02:36 GMT

As for the keyboard. Mine had the option of buying it with that......but I find it is far easier to navigate using a mouse.....The only fault is people getting used to it. It isn't Sky. It's an Android Wifi box so change of programme isn't instant ....

Re: M9S Android TV Box

Beenherebefore — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:36:47 GMT

Latest Mobdro downloaded and installed......simple process, thanks @Cleoriff

Watching National Geographic HD on a Sky broadband connection running at a sync speed of 10,239kbps with 5.1dB SNR.

It's not HD quality but it's somewhere between HD and SD.

Looking at other channels there is some blurring when image moves quickly or camera pans quickly but this is not apparent on all channels I've looked at up until now.

With my broadband connection I don't think 4K will be good without a higher speed fibre connection although watching Youtube Costa Rica >

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNJdPyoqt8U using the TV direct connection is stunningly perfect.

I'll revert when I've tested further and perhaps tweaked it a little.

Edit > the current remote has an option to use its mouse, press this and an arrow cursor appears and can be moved using the 4 arrows around the OK button, not sure if that is on yours @Cleoriff @MI5