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

joshuatree

joshuatree

Expert Member
Joined
Jul 2, 2012
Messages
2,778
I saw an interesting app on the Play Store : SURE Universal Smart TV Remote Control - uses infrared blaster and WiFi to control many different things . Smartphone needs infrared function obviously if not using WiFi . Controls air conditioners you name it.
 
A

alesdee

New Member
Joined
Aug 30, 2016
Messages
5
I'm using the same remote and works well except it won't power the lit box on...but turns it off
 
A

alesdee

New Member
Joined
Aug 30, 2016
Messages
5
Which is no train smash because I turn it on with the power switch on the box...i have the A07 box
 
SeRpEnT

SeRpEnT

Executive Member
Joined
Feb 15, 2008
Messages
6,550
Worth mentioning again for the newcomers here..the Cetusplay app on Play store is well worth a look at if you are interested in controlling your box from your phone.
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
Ecco said:
So i finally managed to buy a lit box.

I have installed Kodi and want to use to play content from my USB - i cannot see the drive when adding source. I can see the drive in the file manager and browse the folders and find a file to play - but adding a source and updating my library does not work. Any suggestions how to resolve?
Click to expand...

I found the solution to the above problem as per below:

https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306302
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
Micdew said:
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.
Click to expand...

I used the android tv app remote last night - worked really well. No need to worry about your remote battery going flat etc.
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
I have a fairly unique problem, hope guys can help - my TV is mounted on a wall, and i have no shevling table ect near or around the tv. So i want to put the Lit box on the top of the tv. Its an older flat screen so protrudes quite a bit from the wall and the box rests nicely on top.

Trouble is the Lit box adapter wire is too short to reach from the plug point. Any ideas where i can get an adaptor with a longer wire?
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
Sinbad said:
Make one? Cut and splice wires?
Click to expand...

Murphys law, when I do cut and splice, something happens to the box, and Telkom refuse to repair because I messed around with the adapter. If I can find another adapter, with a longer wire first prize. Did some googling i havent found a similar adaptor for sale (and the ones i do find, have no idea how long the wire is)
 
bwana

bwana

MyBroadband
Super Moderator
Joined
Feb 23, 2005
Messages
89,379
Ecco said:
Murphys law, when I do cut and splice, something happens to the box, and Telkom refuse to repair because I messed around with the adapter. If I can find another adapter, with a longer wire first prize. Did some googling i havent found a similar adaptor for sale (and the ones i do find, have no idea how long the wire is)
Click to expand...

Why not just use an extension cord?

Or attach the box to the bottom of the TV.
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
bwana said:
Why not just use an extension cord?

Or attach the box to the bottom of the TV.
Click to expand...

I have thought of the extension cord - its just messy with the plug point sitting on the top of the tv too. But it is an option of last resort.

Have also thought of mounting it at the bottom but there isnt anything on which i can attach the box. The TV bracket has arms reaching down - but nothing on which i can connect anything.

I know i am being a bit difficult, but just want a clean solution - which to me is another adapter with a longer wire. :(
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
separate discussion - I loaded chrome on the box so i could download an apk directly to the box, but damn its a mission to use, even with a wireless keyboard an mouse - super frustrating. The mouse pointer is overly large, and doesnt respond well to changing when moving over links and text input boxes. Is this just a symptom of the OS not built in mind with mouse operation?
 
Tinuva

Tinuva

The Magician
Joined
Feb 10, 2005
Messages
12,477
Ecco said:
separate discussion - I loaded chrome on the box so i could download an apk directly to the box, but damn its a mission to use, even with a wireless keyboard an mouse - super frustrating. The mouse pointer is overly large, and doesnt respond well to changing when moving over links and text input boxes. Is this just a symptom of the OS not built in mind with mouse operation?
Click to expand...

Enable ADB on the box, then sideload the APK from a computer on the same network. Much easier then using apps on the box IMHO.
 
Sumen

Sumen

Expert Member
Joined
Mar 30, 2016
Messages
4,920
Ecco said:
separate discussion - I loaded chrome on the box so i could download an apk directly to the box, but damn its a mission to use, even with a wireless keyboard an mouse - super frustrating. The mouse pointer is overly large, and doesnt respond well to changing when moving over links and text input boxes. Is this just a symptom of the OS not built in mind with mouse operation?
Click to expand...
You really need to spend this weekend reading up on Android TV .

Regarding the browser, Puffin TV is available in the playstore, works great with a remote.

I think Firefox also an android TV browser.
 
E

Ecco

Executive Member
Joined
Jun 4, 2007
Messages
8,902
Sumen said:
You really need to spend this weekend reading up on Android TV .

Regarding the browser, Puffin TV is available in the playstore, works great with a remote.

I think Firefox also an android TV browser.
Click to expand...

I agree, i do need to read a lot more about Android TV. Share some links to useful articles, will help not only me but other people who have android boxes on this forum.

I will try the other browsers - however given i have a wireless keyboard and mouse too - I just wondered how come it performs so bad?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top