The Ematic Jetstream series of Android TV Box has been discontinued by the manufacturer, but this review will stay up for reference. I recommend checking out our list of the best Android TV boxes for other options. There’s no doubt that the NVIDIA Shield TV dominates Android TV devices. However, the price leaves many people …
Installing new firmware on your Android TV box is a great way to get additional features or fix some pesky bugs. Many manufacturers have an OTA (Over The Air) process to update their firmware. If your device doesn’t have OTA updates, you can still flash your firmware using the Amlogic USB Burning Tool. Important Notes: …
You’ve probably heard many different things about Android TV boxes from people trying to sell you one. They’re magic. They let you get any show you’ve ever seen and could ever want to watch. Today, we’re going to set the record straight and talk about just what an Android TV box is (and isn’t) and …
Back in 2015, I bought ten of the most popular air mouse remote controls to see which one was the best for your Android TV. In fact, you probably skipped over that article when you clicked here. (Thank you by the way!) Times have changed, though. Only a couple of those remotes are still on …
When I saw my first Android TV stick back in 2013, I knew it would change how we watched TV. Turns out that they changed a lot more than that. Almost a decade later, streaming sticks are a huge deal, led by the heavy hitters like Chromecast, Fire TV and the Roku Streaming Stick. But …
Once upon a time (back in the beginning of 2017), MINIX brought out the NEO U9-H as the successor to their popular NEO U1. The NEO U9-H was MINIX’s flagship Android TV box until finally being replaced a few years later. So why am I writing a review article for a four year old product? …
With 2021 in the books, it’s time to take another look at the best Android boxes for the money in 2022. Most of the new TV boxes and STB’s that came out in 2021 were lower-end devices that really didn’t offer anything new and exciting. So you’ll see a lot of the same Android boxes …
You’ve probably heard at least something about the Xiaomi Mi Box S, right? Over the past few years, the Mi Box has developed quite a following in the Android TV community. Some people love it, some don’t. But how do you separate the hype from the haters? I’ve owned the Mi Box S for a …
Updating the firmware for your Android TV box is part blessing and part curse. On the one hand, firmware updates often give your Android box additional features or fix software bugs and help your device work better. On the other hand, it’s often very difficult to find where to find the firmware for your particular …
I love the feeling of ripping the plastic off new tech and opening up the box. But if you’ve bought a new Android TV box recently, you’ve probably figured out that the setup instructions are a bit…lacking. I’ve reviewed dozens of Android boxes and Android TV’s, and they all have one thing in common: the …