Android Boxes

[GiveItToTheShooters]

Can anyone recommend a decent box equivalent to the 4K fire stick in terms of specs and price. Wanting the box over the firestick so I can wire it with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi to run IPTV.

[Itchy]

Can anyone recommend a decent box equivalent to the 4K fire stick in terms of specs and price. Wanting the box over the firestick so I can wire it with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi to run IPTV.

Formuler z+ neo is a good entry level. There are then other Formulers more powerful such as the Z10. But the Neo is easily equivalent to the firestick if not better.

[GiveItToTheShooters]

Can anyone recommend a decent box equivalent to the 4K fire stick in terms of specs and price. Wanting the box over the firestick so I can wire it with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi to run IPTV.

Formuler z+ neo is a good entry level. There are then other Formulers more powerful such as the Z10. But the Neo is easily equivalent to the firestick if not better.

Thanks itchy I値l have a look

Just comparing the two there, fire stick has more RAM and storage than the box. Is there something I知 missing that favours the box for by the Ethernet port?

[Boycey]

 Theres an ethernet adapter option for Firestick.. Not used one myself but not heard anything negative about them.

For what it's worth and I've tried most set ups, wired or not and multiple devices over the years I think wireless devices are that good nowadays there is no need to be messing with wires now unless youre device is literally right next to an access point or the router itself

[GiveItToTheShooters]

The latest firestick with an Ethernet adapter it is then. Thanks

[Itchy]

One advantage of a box over firestick is access to play store, most apps have to be sideloaded on the firestick.  Thats fine if you know how, its not particularly difficult. Play store apps auto updated. Small point, worth considering.

[Jell 0 Biafra]

There are also periodic squabbles between Amazon and content providers (Peacock, NBC's premium and sports thing, being the most recent that I know of).  It amounts to having to sideload the app onto the firestick.  Some apps work fine, but the peacock sideload constantly crashed (every 90 seconds or so, despite reinstalls), till in the end I just gave up and watched it on the laptop.  I also don't like the amazon entry screen layout. Far too busy, and designed to get you to spend more money on amazon.  Much prefer the android layout.

[gallsman]

One advantage of a box over firestick is access to play store, most apps have to be sideloaded on the firestick.  Thats fine if you know how, its not particularly difficult. Play store apps auto updated. Small point, worth considering.

Buy a Chromecast instead.

[Dar31]

Can anyone recommend a decent box equivalent to the 4K fire stick in terms of specs and price. Wanting the box over the firestick so I can wire it with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi to run IPTV.

Formuler z+ neo is a good entry level. There are then other Formulers more powerful such as the Z10. But the Neo is easily equivalent to the firestick if not better.

Thanks itchy I値l have a look

Just comparing the two there, fire stick has more RAM and storage than the box. Is there something I知 missing that favours the box for by the Ethernet port?

Formuler boxes have mytvonline built in which is a fantastic app for tv channels you can also use a memory stick and record tv shows etc . Depending on the formuler box you buy the remote is also excellent and set up for use as a tv remote  well worth the money and the software updates and online forum support is top notch

[Main Street]

Can anyone recommend a decent box equivalent to the 4K fire stick in terms of specs and price. Wanting the box over the firestick so I can wire it with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi to run IPTV.

Formuler z+ neo is a good entry level. There are then other Formulers more powerful such as the Z10. But the Neo is easily equivalent to the firestick if not better.

Thanks itchy I値l have a look

Just comparing the two there, fire stick has more RAM and storage than the box. Is there something I知 missing that favours the box for by the Ethernet port?

Formuler boxes have mytvonline built in which is a fantastic app for tv channels you can also use a memory stick and record tv shows etc . Depending on the formuler box you buy the remote is also excellent and set up for use as a tv remote  well worth the money and the software updates and online forum support is top notch

Since the much beloved Mag box expired, Formuler's Mytvonline is the outstanding IPTV app. I got an open box Z8 on amazon in Jan 2021 for ｣85,  though it has to be said  the price of the Firestick is attractive.

[Itchy]

I have an Nvidia Shield, a Formuler Z8 and a Sony Android TV. Also have a 4k firestick I use if travelling. All work fine with any provider but I do like the android system better than amazon.

[johnnycool]

Can anyone recommend a decent box equivalent to the 4K fire stick in terms of specs and price. Wanting the box over the firestick so I can wire it with an Ethernet cable instead of using WiFi to run IPTV.

Formuler z+ neo is a good entry level. There are then other Formulers more powerful such as the Z10. But the Neo is easily equivalent to the firestick if not better.

Thanks itchy I値l have a look

Just comparing the two there, fire stick has more RAM and storage than the box. Is there something I知 missing that favours the box for by the Ethernet port?

You can get an adapter for the firestick to wire in the ethernet..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Ethernet-Adaptor-Remote-models/dp/B01LXP5TXI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1HV7SEJIZ6BYH&dchild=1&keywords=ethernet+adapter+for+fire+stick&qid=1634035100&sprefix=ethernet+ad%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-5

[lurganblue]

Does any of your subscriptions include Armagh TV?  I have heard of a few that do but i've checked my own and there is no sign of it.

[1884]

Looking to upgrade a couple of TVs. Obviously want RTﾉ and TG4 installed without using Saorview box. I hear that some TVs will have RTﾉ on it and others won稚. It just depends. Should I source the TVs from down south, go into a local dealer in the north and make sure it has RTﾉ or can I buy online and it still be there?

Or is it just a matter of searching and installing onto any TV?
Any advice greatly appreciated

[Main Street]

Looking to upgrade a couple of TVs. Obviously want RTﾉ and TG4 installed without using Saorview box. I hear that some TVs will have RTﾉ on it and others won稚. It just depends. Should I source the TVs from down south, go into a local dealer in the north and make sure it has RTﾉ or can I buy online and it still be there?

Or is it just a matter of searching and installing onto any TV?
Any advice greatly appreciated

What's your negative  issue with the saorview box? And are you sure that what you have heard is not just coming from the voices within your head?