Telkom LIT Android media box - Tips/Tricks/Apps thread

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Anal about the quality of their product? Awesome news. They day they stop caring about the quality of their streaming is the day they become just like that giant turd-burger we call showmax.

Not about quality, about control , quality is just the excuse .... , smoke screen to cover that.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Been thinking - would it be possible to cast a movie from a phone via the LIT box to a TV - thinking about the wife's Sunday School class.

 

[Tinuva]

Been thinking - would it be possible to cast a movie from a phone via the LIT box to a TV - thinking about the wife's Sunday School class.

I can cast from both my phone and even from the PC I can cast videos to the lit box.

 

[Suspect99]

Been thinking - would it be possible to cast a movie from a phone via the LIT box to a TV - thinking about the wife's Sunday School class.

yep. You can cast videos or just simply your screen straight to the Tv

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

I can cast from both my phone and even from the PC I can cast videos to the lit box.

Any special apps required - for casting from phone - trying to avoid having to acquire a laptop for now, tho will probably have to at some point.

 

[bwana]

Been thinking - would it be possible to cast a movie from a phone via the LIT box to a TV - thinking about the wife's Sunday School class.

Sure but you'd probably need to be on the same network, wouldn't you?

Wouldn't it be easier just to use a memory stick plugged directly into the LIT box?

 

[Suspect99]

What are your guys suggestions for a replacement remote. The included remote on the A11 is proving to be frustrating to use to type and navigate. And I dont really want to use my phone

anyone?

 

[Sinbad]

anyone?

I use a harmony, and if I didn't have a fkn A06 I'd use a portable bluetooth keyboard.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Sure but you'd probably need to be on the same network, wouldn't you?

Wouldn't it be easier just to use a memory stick plugged directly into the LIT box?

Possibly - but my experience is that there is almost always a movie clip on the phone that did not make it onto the memory stick for some reason that she wants to use as part of the days lesson.

So being able to cater to or support all options can make life simpler and less stressful.

 

[Sumen]

Any special apps required - for casting from phone - trying to avoid having to acquire a laptop for now, tho will probably have to at some point.

Most things can be done through the Google Home app , specifically for video most video players are able to cast to Chromecast

 

[bwana]

Possibly - but my experience is that there is almost always a movie clip on the phone that did not make it onto the memory stick for some reason that she wants to use as part of the days lesson.

So being able to cater to or support all options can make life simpler and less stressful.

I've just tried casting and it seemed to bomb out but maybe that was just the file type (mkv). Personally I'd just pop out the Micro SD card if I forgot to transfer the file, or plug the memory stick into the phone and copy it over, but to each their own.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Most things can be done through the Google Home app , specifically for video most video players are able to cast to Chromecast

Okay, nice. Thanks

 

[Suspect99]

I use a harmony, and if I didn't have a fkn A06 I'd use a portable bluetooth keyboard.

Will check it out. Looks like a Harmony costs more than the Lit Box itself? ouch

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

I've just tried casting and it seemed to bomb out but maybe that was just the file type (mkv). Personally I'd just pop out the Micro SD card if I forgot to transfer the file, or plug the memory stick into the phone and copy it over, but to each their own.

Personally I try keep everything as mp4, seems to be most portable format. Forget it also has a SD card slot. Copy to USB can also work provided an OTG cable is available.

 

[Enzo Matrix]

I operate my a06 with a wireless mouse. Better than the annoying remote

 

[Suspect99]

I operate my a06 with a wireless mouse. Better than the annoying remote

The A11 remotes mouse option is annoyingly slow to move across the screen. and I can never seem to be able to turn it off

 

[Dolby]

anyone?

Why don't you use HDMI CEC and use the TV remote ?

I don't think I touched my remote

 

[Suspect99]

Why don't you use HDMI CEC and use the TV remote ?

I don't think I touched my remote

Didn't know this was a thing . will read up. thanks

 

[Dolby]

As an FYI for guys requiring an IR extender (for behind cupboards etc), this works @ R45.00:

https://www.hdcabling.co.za/2-ring-...or-any-ir-equipment-with-35mm-jack-p-586.html

 

[Micdew]

Hi Guys, remote is broken, cant take back to telkom. Do not have HDMI CEC as option as its an old tv. What remote could you recommend for the tv box? A remote my wife and kids could use with ease.