5 great Android TV boxes you can buy in South Africa

[Hunted]

Cool.. Thought it was specific to the device.. but this works you say? Nice!

Yeah it works fine. I actually have it plugged into an powered USB Hub, with a 2.5' 1TB drive and two other USB dongles for Rii Remotes.

The Mi box picks it up as ethernet and you can then just disable the Wifi.

 

[Sumen]

are any of these compatible with the DSTV Now App?

Read the article

 

[The_MAC]

Read the article

Saw the note about DSTV Now, but was not sure if it meant all the devices wouldn't support it

 

[recre8]

Just add a note that the Mi Box is upgradable to Oreo and is the only one that natively supports Netflix.

Also have a Mi box and planning on getting another. The latest android version has sorted out some bugs that were unbelievably bad when I first got the Mi Box. Like bad enough to make me question why people use Android. But after bricking the device during the upgrade and getting some simple online instructions, it's been plain sailing and the device is great for Kodi, showmax and netflix. Also one of the few devices that are google certified so you can watch Netflix in HD. Most of the other cheap devices aren't certified so 480p max.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

My question is going to be true 4k vids on wifi... i would rather have a network to backup the wifi.

I play 4k vids over wifi on plex server, I only have 877mps AC router.

About 2 walls in between, router is also on other side of house.

 

[TelkomUseless]

I play 4k vids over wifi on plex server, I only have 877mps AC router.

About 2 walls in between, router is also on other side of house.

cool! Thanks for the info

 

[Sumen]

Saw the note about DSTV Now, but was not sure if it meant all the devices wouldn't support it

DSTV Now on All non Android TV OS boxes will not work.

 

[Kush]

The other work around which is still kak is stream through your browser. Watched World Cup that way wasnt bad

DSTV Now on All non Android TV OS boxes will not work.

 

[Blesseddude]

I've been using mygica since 2015 it works great, I'm thinking to upgrade to Latest one , but i think MI box can be great also .

 

[kianm]

ATV 4k for life! done with android boxes for now.

Before of after you tried the Shield as well?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Before of after you tried the Shield as well?

Shield bit out my budget, but hear its pretty good.

 

[Speedster]

Shield bit out my budget, but hear its pretty good.

How does a shield's pricing compare with ATV?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

How does a shield's pricing compare with ATV?

Not sure as shield has be imported or bought from a importer. Atv was free for me as I got from ebuck store with 40% discount.

 

[SeRpEnT]

The Skyworth box is well priced if you are not into Netflix. Does it come with an airmouse remote?

 

[SimonHugh]

5 great Android TV boxes you can buy in South Africa

The rise of streaming services has made it easier than ever to view high-quality content.

However, making use of popular platforms like DStv Now, Netflix, Showmax, and Black requires supported hardware.

Which would you recommend for Netflix, other hard drives on a fibre setup?

 

[Koosie]

The Skyworth box is well priced if you are not into Netflix. Does it come with an airmouse remote?

Nope does not come with an airmouse.

 

[Nixnax]

Where does one get to view these under one roof? JHB northern suburbs ideally? Thanks in advance

 

[Vernon]

Anyone here have any experience with this box?
https://www.takealot.com/infinityfx...id-8-0-media-tv-box-with-dstvnow/PLID53189017

 

[Soul Assassin]

Anyone here have any experience with this box?
https://www.takealot.com/infinityfx...id-8-0-media-tv-box-with-dstvnow/PLID53189017

I wouldn't buy it.

 

[FiestaST]

https://m.takealot.com/#!product?id=PLID51979040