My only issue with the Telkom LIT Box is that it doesn't have Netflix. But besides that, it's a beautiful machine in its own way. Any media Box is a good investment in my books.
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My only issue with the Telkom LIT Box is that it doesn't have Netflix. But besides that, it's a beautiful machine in its own way. Any media Box is a good investment in my books.
It would be a waste of money to buy Netogy Nova when I have a Telkom LIT Box, all because I want to have Netflix? Nah, I rather continue with the Explora Ultra and the Telkom LIT BOX.
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You get a decently faster box, with Netflix and AV1 vodec support, which is really useful for YouTube right now, Netflix is also ramping up support for it. As well as other streaming entities.
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Buttom Mapper works great with this remote, very convenient to have shortcuts to all the apps I use.
The Live TV button launches Plex, YouTube launches SmartTube and Prime launches Showmax.
The Live TV button launches Plex, YouTube launches SmartTube and Prime launches Showmax.
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I can read thread? It's in very first few posts...
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I’m sure the box does mention Dolby Sound - regardless, I’ve never used Plex, Kodi or smaller streaming apps. However Netflix & Disney+ was 5.1 sound - and both Apple TV and Prime had Atmos tracks.
I use Apple TV now though, so haven’t used for a while
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Just thought I'd mention here that the Nova works perfectly with the Steam link app, just like the Ematic did 
I also managed to pair my PS5 wireless controllers with it as well to use in conjunction with the app and it works superb. Really enjoying the Nova and the flexibility of the device and well worth the purchase for anyone looking for a decent Android TV box. Highly recommended
I also managed to pair my PS5 wireless controllers with it as well to use in conjunction with the app and it works superb. Really enjoying the Nova and the flexibility of the device and well worth the purchase for anyone looking for a decent Android TV box. Highly recommended
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I thought they only added support for the Dualsense in Android 12 or is it a Steam Link thing I'm guessing?Just thought I'd mention here that the Nova works perfectly with the Steam link app, just like the Ematic did
I also managed to pair my PS5 wireless controllers with it as well to use in conjunction with the app and it works superb. Really enjoying the Nova and the flexibility of the device and well worth the purchase for anyone looking for a decent Android TV box. Highly recommended
I do the same thing but with an Xbox Series controller and Moonlight instead of Steam Link, works amazingly.
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How is the sound quality if you output the sound to a Bluetooth speaker while the Nova is connected to WiFi?
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So I got my Nova this morning(TAL never disappoint)
Set up was super easy with google home and thankfully the sound is perfect on my soundbar via Bluetooth. So the lack of an optical port is not an issue for me.
My only complaint so far is that the remote comes without batteries.
Set up was super easy with google home and thankfully the sound is perfect on my soundbar via Bluetooth. So the lack of an optical port is not an issue for me.
My only complaint so far is that the remote comes without batteries.
I wonder why. Seems a small enough thing to include without driving up cost.
I also found the setup quick and easy. This unit replaces the Roku Ultra I had in my bedroom. Already running an Nvidia Shield TV Pro in my lounge.
The unit is small and lighter than the Nvidia, but the software is nippy so it's no slouch in comparison. The remote is decent, but I love the Shield remote.
The unit works well with both wired LAN connections and both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi.
All in all, well worth the cost. I paid R899 at TAL on BF special. Only set it up properly after returning from holiday now.
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Unsure if you followed the LIT & even Ematic thread, but many of the included batteries were pretty cheap (read : bad) and died soon after using them. It made people feel the remote was faulty, as the batteries has just been replaced. I think at one point it was decided to rather leave batteries out and it's continued that way
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Most people already have rechargeable batteries.
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If as I suspect, the devices may very well come in via air frieght, and batteries are a hassle - so easier to not include them.
good point, and wasn't a real hassle for me as I already had rechargeable batteries