Thainesss Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Some reading for anyone that's into this sort of thing. Quote Netflix considers these Streaming Media Players to be only ones certified to play Netflix HD video: Apple TV Google Chromecast Roku Amazon Fire TV Google Nexus Player NVIDIA Shield TV There’s also initial reports from CNX-Software that the new WeTek Core will be able to play Netflix HD video, but not 4K as of yet. If you’re looking for your favorite Android TV box on the Netflix HD Android TV list, don’t bother. Android TV boxes like the MINIX NEO U1 or Zidoo X1 don’t run the official Android TV OS, so Netflix doesn’t consider them in that category either. More: https://androidpcreview.com/netflix-hd-android-tv-box/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesgplayemail Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 So xiaomi seems the best among the cheapest android boxes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainesss Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, gamesgplayemail said: So xiaomi seems the best among the cheapest android boxes ? Subjective and depends a lot on HOW you wanna use it. Are you going to use a VPN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 21 hours ago, Thainesss said: More: https://androidpcreview.com/netflix-hd-android-tv-box/ I'm pretty sure my Xiaomi MiBox (U.S. version) came pre-loaded with Netflix and is Netflix certified, and even says so in the device information details under settings. I don't own the newer MiBox S (U.S.) model, Though its remote has a dedicated Netflix button, so I'm assuming it's also OK. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-S-4K-HDR-Android-TV-with-Google-Assistant-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/677842593 In the past, I believe, Xiaomi often has made at least two different flavors of their streaming devices, one flavor made for the Chinese and related markets, and one for the U.S. and/or international markets. It's the Chinese versions that often don't have the full certifications a user might expect. But the U.S. versions do. However, online sources like Lazada and similar outlets in Asia are often carrying and advertising the Xiaomi devices made for the Chinese market. So you have to be careful in shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesgplayemail Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 11 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: I'm pretty sure my Xiaomi MiBox (U.S. version) came pre-loaded with Netflix and is Netflix certified, and even says so in the device information details under settings. I don't own the newer MiBox S (U.S.) model, Though its remote has a dedicated Netflix button, so I'm assuming it's also OK. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-S-4K-HDR-Android-TV-with-Google-Assistant-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/677842593 In the past, I believe, Xiaomi often has made at least two different flavors of their streaming devices, one flavor made for the Chinese and related markets, and one for the U.S. and/or international markets. It's the Chinese versions that often don't have the full certifications a user might expect. But the U.S. versions do. However, online sources like Lazada and similar outlets in Asia are often carrying and advertising the Xiaomi devices made for the Chinese market. So you have to be careful in shopping. Global version are sold everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 For those that might be interested, PowerBuy have a special on at the moment for HISENSE 65" 4K UHD LED Smart TV's with 3 year warranty... only around 14K baht. See here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toany Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Whatever you do, don't buy a Sony Bravia. Since the last Android update they continually reboot. I bought a new one and still have an old one. Both have suffered with the same problem. You will become an expert and doing a factory reset which takes nearly 30 minutes. I have always bought Sony because they were good quality. But, the the Android TV is a pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbackoz Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 Thanks everyone for your helpful and constructive comments! Appreciated. Will be making some decisions over the next few days as to how we will proceed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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