Xiaomi Mi Box / Mi Box S [Android TV OS]

[LandyMan]

They have DSTV in Nam, so that's why it must be working? ... It will not work across the pond like US or Aus

Yep, I tried it in Barcelona a few years ago, didn't work

 

[Dimpie (COMPUTEK)]

Thanks. I do have dstv (parents), but the quality sucks serious balls. 1080 my ass, heavy compression on picture quality. I rather pay for streaming that use dstv... (youtube, netflix quality is amazing, dstv look like were are in 2001)

I don't know what ISP or internet speed you've got, but the DSTVnow app and website streams plays 1080 super smooth like it would with any other HD streams ... its so smooth, it looks like its coming straight from the dish

 

[cenredash]

I don't know what ISP or internet speed you've got, but the DSTVnow app and website streams plays 1080 super smooth like it would with any other HD streams ... its so smooth, it looks like its coming straight from the dish

I've experienced both sides.... some days are buttery smooth ... other times ... well, they have that infernal blue circle chasing its tail, or really 240p quality picture. Not fun on a 50inch Plasma.

 

[FlashSA]

Lately I have been getting distorted audio over bluetooth headphones when watching Youtube at night. A reboot sorts it out until the next evening when I need to reboot again. Almost like it is keeping stuff in memory which affects bluetooth transmission of audio

 

[aomar296]

I have a Mibox to sell/don't use it if any one is interested pm me an offer [has the remotes etc]

Pmd

 

[bar1]

Found last night, the Steam Link isn't working on my new Mi Box S. Works great on my old Mi box 3. On the S, it just shows a lot of scrambled lines, the sound however plays.
After a lot of Googling, I'm nowhere near a fix. I see a few people also reporting the same issue, but no fix. Such a shame.

I was actually playing with it last night and got it working.
on your PC, in home streaming, disable any hardware encoding.

Will do some more tests tonight.

 

[alvaourr]

Hi all,

I got hold of a new "Mi Box S" and running over my wifi (I don't have a dual band router) on day one was ok but I'm having more lagg issues. Therefore I'm looking at a usb-ethernet converter. Has anyone had experience with the Unitek converters that Computer Mania stocks?

Or are there any brands I should avoid?

I realize there are many similar discussions scattered about but cannot find one regarding this brand.

Thanks

 

[KleinBoontjie]

I was actually playing with it last night and got it working.
on your PC, in home streaming, disable any hardware encoding.

Will do some more tests tonight.

Thanks, I saw that, but didn't change anything. Will try tonight.

 

[bar1]

gonna test 4k streaming.....but not optimistic

 

[micham03]

Hi all,

I got hold of a new "Mi Box S" and running over my wifi (I don't have a dual band router) on day one was ok but I'm having more lagg issues. Therefore I'm looking at a usb-ethernet converter. Has anyone had experience with the Unitek converters that Computer Mania stocks?

Or are there any brands I should avoid?

I realize there are many similar discussions scattered about but cannot find one regarding this brand.

Thanks

I use CE - LINK Ethernet adapter, its just plug and play.. works like a charm
https://www.takealot.com/ce-link-us...hub-with-gigabit-ethernet-switch/PLID47903656

 

[KleinBoontjie]

I was actually playing with it last night and got it working.
on your PC, in home streaming, disable any hardware encoding.

Will do some more tests tonight.

Hey, tested it last night. Working great, thanks. Played AC: Origin for about an hour on 100".

 

[bar1]

Hey, tested it last night. Working great, thanks. Played AC: Origin for about an hour on 100".

nice! i think i will also install AC origins!

 

[theratman]

Can anyone recommend a good budget game pad for use with steam link? Don't like the feel of ps4 controllers.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Can anyone recommend a good budget game pad for use with steam link? Don't like the feel of ps4 controllers.

I used an old Xbox 360 one, but it's showing it age now. Also just bought an iPega PG-9099 one from Gearbest, also works great and sturdy quality.

 

[theratman]

I used an old Xbox 360 one, but it's showing it age now. Also just bought an iPega PG-9099 one from Gearbest, also works great and sturdy quality.

Do you reckon this would work? Sorry for being a pain http://takealot.com/og/v1/PLID46650357

 

[Soul Assassin]

Do you reckon this would work? Sorry for being a pain http://takealot.com/og/v1/PLID46650357

Someone in this thread recommended that controller sometime last year.

 

[theratman]

Someone in this thread recommended that controller sometime last year.

Awesome, thanks

 

[Soul Assassin]

Awesome, thanks

Sparkfox Wireless Controller for PC / Android.

http://takealot.com/og/v1/PLID46650357

Price is a bit high at the moment though, bought mine for R500.

 

[theratman]

Just bought one

 

[Soul Assassin]

Just bought one

Steam Link?