Dolby
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To be clear, that's the LIT / Ematic remote ?
So it pair and works, aside from the short cut keys ?
What about Google Assistant?
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To be clear, that's the LIT / Ematic remote ?
So it pair and works, aside from the short cut keys ?
What about Google Assistant?
If you want out the box Netflix, go with the mi box. I chose the Binge because I don't use Netflix and wanted hard cable lan.
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That's the one we ordered. Google assistant works ok - we still need to test some more on that, but basic voice functionality is working. We're on a bit of a skeleton staff here at the moment, and resources are consumed with other things.
Pairing is OK and V- for reference on this unit.
BlackwidowZA
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How do I get EAC3 5.1 sound to work om this box as I’m getting no sound playing these video files through plex but on my native plex app on LG tv it works fine so problem is with the box and not my plex
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How are you connected(S/PDIF or HDMI), and what are your audio settings?
Normally this relates to codec issues on the player. The box does not perform any downmixing or adjustment to any streams, just passthrough, so if downmixing is required, it may need a external codec installed. You can try with a native 5.1 source.
BlackwidowZA
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Other 5.1 sources work its only the EAC3 variant that is not working. And I tried connecting it through HDMI and straight with S/PDIF to my soundbar and nothing. not getting any sound
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We don't support Plex directly - you may have to dig around a bit for the correct settings or codecs, but normally this means that plex does not view your sound receiver as EAC3 compatible, and is trying to downmix it to whatever it thinks your receiver supports. This can be done successfully with the correct codecs on your plex server (or sometimes player). Alternatively, if your sound receiver supports EAC3, there should be a setting in Plex to tell it to passthrough the EAC3.
The box is not Dolby certified and therefore cannot do any down-mixing for you - it only supports passthrough either via S/PDIF or HDMI. Any downmixing must be supported by appropriate codecs in either your player or your server.
We hope this is helpful - we unfortunately cannot give complete support for third party apps and players, as that is a mammoth task in itself.
joshuatree
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Is the Skyworth Binge (HPA02) on its way out ?
The listing at Makro says :
Last Chance
Last chance products are end of range items. Availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Or is Makro just not going to sell it anymore ?
The listing at Makro says :
Last Chance
Last chance products are end of range items. Availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Or is Makro just not going to sell it anymore ?
Dimpie (COMPUTEK)
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^ Whats up with these details tho? ... Skyworth should take them up on this?
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It has been noted, to our team, thanks.
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Remaining product stock is limited. Normally, if we had the support of certain streaming services, we would bring in a updated replacement with newer chipsets and features.Is the Skyworth Binge (HPA02) on its way out ?
The listing at Makro says :
Last Chance
Last chance products are end of range items. Availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Or is Makro just not going to sell it anymore ?
Voodoo
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Say what?
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The update has not been scrapped, and we continue to support the units. The update has been delayed. One of the issues with Google certification is it's a bit of a moving target as if you miss a round, you need to add new patches and re-test.All the effort in getting Android 9 ready for a box that is being decommissioned.... unless that update has also been scrapped
joshuatree
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I see the website
http://myskyworth.com/ , says exclusively available at Takealot now.
No proper discounted price for an end of the line product though yet.
http://myskyworth.com/ , says exclusively available at Takealot now.
No proper discounted price for an end of the line product though yet.
joshuatree
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Glad I never went this route. If adding to the Chromecast experience it will have to be Xiaomi/Ematic(Jetstream) or Nvidia for now.
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So does that mean you have sufficient time to at least implement dynamic refresh rate as was done on Mi Box with pie?
They already mentioned it's not something that is going to be added.
Even if it was possible it would delay the Android 9 update by another 6 months I guess and require months of testing to iron out all the bugs. Frame-rate switching is something very complicated and took some manufacturers over a year to implement and fix all the bugs along the way users reported.
If you want frame-rate switching, buying a cheap $35 S905x3 device and installing CoreELEC is the best solution if you don't use HD streaming services. They even support system-wide frame-rate switching for any Android app. Then buy an extra FireTV 4K stick on special and you're sorted for all the streaming services.
A Mi box can also work but then you are buying ancient hardware that runs at half the speed of S905X3 devices, but it's also the best, all in one solution if you only care about streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, DSTV Now.