Thank you RJ, I ordered it online and just have the one TV. I will try to send it back. Again thank you for taking the time out to help. Have a great weekend.:)
Today I've discovered TV Boxes when I saw the MX III. I googled a bit and found your review. At first I was like... unboxing and review? Great... another guy who just takes stuff out of the package and "reviews" it. Man oh man... I was so wrong! Thanks for the awesome review! Now I have to watch your TV Boxes comparison ;)
albi131 Hi Albi, glad you found useful. At this moment i have reviewed over 20 Tv Boxes you may find them here goo.gl/XbkdCP it will take a while watching all the content :) and its not a easy task to chose one, but hopefully it will help. RJ
Roberto Jorge Thanks for the help. I've actually watched your "The Best Android TV Box? 2015" video. A lot of good info. I think that I will buy the MX III because all I really want to do with the TV Box is watching movies on Kodi using Genesis and I want to try something really inexpensive. BTW - do you have any info about fake MX IIIs? They even exist? I'm curious because I want to get one from gearbest.com cause their price on the cheapest version of the MX III is pretty smoking.
Thanks for the review, it's has convinced me to buy one due to the cost and I'm only after movie and sport streaming ;). I've looked around the net and this does what i need, thanks again.....
Roberto Jorge The box is great, it does all the things i need it for. I'm not a big android game person, i have PC and console for that :). the device is easy to use, layout is great.
great video. Any idea why I'm now getting playback failed error messages. It worked awesome till I unhooked the box and took it to my daughters house and hooked it back up now nothing works on any file I get that message. Wifi is strong. I do get the repo's to laod and the Show or movie to load then the error message.
i just pulled this out and using spotify on wifi and spdif it had heavy kodi use when i first got it was a good toy that can be purchased better for half the price now
Hi Roberto .. Thank you for a great review ! This video is a couple moths old, is there a newer, better box out there? Which TV Box/PC would you recommend in this price range ? Windows/Android? Thanks :)
ATICAV Hi, thanks, there are a lot of boxes after the MX III, i would look for the MX IV for high performance or the MX V just for video playback. All the Best. RJ
Hi I really enjoy watching you're tv box videos there full of useful information but I was wondering if you could ad into you're videos if remote is capable of turning on and off device this is a real deal breaker for me thanks keep up the great work
derek Schmidt Hi Derek, almost all of them when pressing the power button on the remote will make the device sleep. Some have a built in capability of choosing to turn off. And there is one that ive tested that actually turns it off by pressing the remote button. Just let me know if theres any specific box that you would need to know. Thanks for the feedback!! RJ
JHRMC1974 No prob :) Just get what you feel is right for you.Let me know if possible your feedback regarding the box once you get it, it might help other. All the Best. RJ
Hi Roberto, great review, I've just ordered one of these mainly for XBMC/Kodi so good to know that it comes preconfigured out of the box. I am concerned about the poor WiFi performance and considering this unit will be outputting to my 55" TV I'm guessing hardwiring via ethernet is the way to go, which will mean relocating my router closer to the TV. Would you advocate this or is it worth trying over WiFi? The distance from box to router would be around 10 feet. Thanks, Mark
+Mark Robertson Hey MArk, i totally understand your concern and you are absolutely right, to have the best experience you will need a wired connection or a Powerline adapter :) check out my latest video and you will have a better idea of what these are and how they work to solve your problem ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oyUD4wjCcVg.html Hope it helps on your problem :) RJ
I bought this twice now and told my friend to buy one he got it I got the mx3 with keyboard remote hooked it up but no sound at all this is a first for me...
+dirtytv Hey, so you have 3 x MX III machines :) hehe!! Now that 3rd device that you have could be defective, sometime happens in any brand. Other thing that you can try before returning it for a new one is to check the audio settings and see if pass-trough on HDMI is enabled. Im not sure which box but it happend to me on the past and once i enabled the HDMI pass-trough everything worked well. Hope it helps. RJ
thanks mate keep doing what your doing you have helped me twice now... would never have known about clones and I will look into the hdmi settings when I get in the more question tho when kodi loads says 14.1 should I update it and if I do will I lose everything all ready set... also side note the keyboard remote came with the lights on them now as in you can use the light at night never got that on the other two I bought felt like swapping my friends one lol
dirtytv Hehe!! Great and thanks for getting back with your nice feedback!! Regarding Kodi at this moment we have it on the playstore so try to go there and press the update button, if that does not work then try to install from the playstore keeping your old installation, if successful start the new Kodi and all settings will be imported and you can delete the old one. If none of this works unfortunately you will have to unistall the old install the new from the google playstore and configure, the good news is that once you have the version installed from the store you will never need to update it manually again, every time that gets updated you will get a notification to update it online without losing anything again :) Hope it helps. RJ
G'day from Australia Roberto. Great review. Can you tell me if you can customise the home screen as you could on a android tablet or phone? I wish to make launching Xbmc easier to find.
Jon Cooper Hi Jon, and hello from Portugal!! Thanks for the feedback!! You can install any launcher that you enjoy like on any phone. There are some boxes that come with lauchers a bit more attractive and others less but this off course its a personal taste thing :) All the best. RJ
Hello Roberto Jorge from Australia! I really enjoy watching your videos and I'm very interested in them; despite only being a 16 year old teenage girl. I was wondering if you recommend purchasing the MX 3 for live international channel streaming over Wi-Fi via an application called Uyanık TV on the Play Store. Is there a box you recommend for it? Something affordable and easy for old people to opperate. 😊
+Ozlem Anar Hi Ozlem, i would say that the MX III is fine for a budget box but i would also suggest if possible to get the 2GB ram version so that you dont find the issues that i have found on the review :) RJ
jagdishwar j Didnt try on this box but having all the other boxes that capability i assume that this ones does the same. Just connect it trough usb and that will be it :) All the Best. RJ
Hi Roberto. Love you're reviews. I think they are well explained. Have some questions for you, but not about the MX3, that I already bought, but about you Internet, but will put them in Portuguese :) Como o seu operador é Meo, deve ter 100 MB de Internet. A velocidade conseguida pela PowerLine é de 32MB, mas parece muito estável. Recomenda um sistema PowerLine? Em termos de rede interna, as velocidades serão superiores, ou num sistema 10/100 esta será a velocidade normal? Obrigado desde já. Thanks
+Vitor Amante Oi Vitor, na altura dos testes da MX III tinha uns adaptadores mais fracos, hoje tenho uns Devolo 1200 Wifi AC (a review está no canal) que me dão resultados muito similares á ligação directa ao router. Os Devolo que tenho são caros mas valem bem a pena, no entanto existem tambem os AV 500 da Devolo que estão muito bons e mais baratos, não se atinge as mesmas velocidades mas para reprodução de multimedia são mais que suficientes, nas próximas semanas vou partilhar uma review acerca desses tambem. Eu tenho MEO e neste momento consigo em qualquer box acima dos 80/20 MBS. Recomendo sempre os adaptadores sejam eles quais forem porque a experiência será muito melhor. Espero que ajude. Abraço. RJ
+Mahone Hi Mahone, Wifi on any box is only usable to web browse and some sd content for better definition just use a powerline adapter and all problems are solved :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oyUD4wjCcVg.html
Hey Panosk, back then was about 50-60€ so it was a nice machine but today you have the new MX III - G or even the MX Max which are a bit better and the price remains more or less the same :) RJ 👍 PS: Yes you can see without lag if your network is powerful enough
Does it matter which manufacturer you buy from? seems that all these sold on amazon say the same name but have different labels/manufacturers. Thanks for the informative video
Usually they are built by the same manufacturer and then sold to different brands and some include software and others not RJ 👍👍 PS: Amazon is a safe buy as if you dont like it just return and ask for a return
Roberto, fantastic job on your reviews. Very informative. I noticed you demo games in your reviews and would like to know if\how you solved the following 2 issues that I am experiencing on my MXIII. Some games like the Minions you showed require WIFI. My MXIII is using Ethernet. How did you get around this? I have an air-mouse (MX3 air mouse which is great) but I find the Minions game wants me to use the mouse to swipe the TV screen. Did you re-map this to use the control left ight, etc. buttons and if so, how did you do this?
Mrkstir Hi, when you download the game theres an option to enable other connections because the box thinks its a phone :) and does this just to prevent spending 3g bandwidth. What i usually do if i require wifi i just enable to download the update and then ethernet again :) regarding gameplay i usually use the Ipega 9028 gamepad its not easy but you can definitely use it in most games. RJ
Jeffrey Aalders Hi Jeffrey, actually im expecting to receive one soon so stay tuned and as soon i receive it ill share with you guys. Thanks for the feedback!! All the Best. RJ
Hey mate, can you tell me if it can decode 4k hevc video files at 60frames or not. I know u don't have a 4k display, but I just wanna know if the box is able to run them.
Ashik K Hi Ashik, the tests that i made runs perfectly the sample from lumix GH4 4K, actually regarding price / performance for streaming this is a great device. Not so great for gaming if you intend to. All the Best. RJ - PS: The 4K file that i test has only 24fps
oi Roberto tudo bom? assisti um vídeo seu sobre mx3, parabéns pelo seu trabalho, comprei um aparelho desse e estou com um problema, ele conecta no wifi mais não entra em nenhum site,voce poderia me ajudar?
Oi Guilherme, humm esquisito esse stress. Consegues ligar ao wifi e não consegues aceder a nenhum site? Consegues aceder á playstore? Experimenta colocar a box mais perto do router para ver se é problema de sinal fraco RJ
+David Zahm Hi David, yep i agree, i was just wondering back then why would some machines display the option of 4K on 1080p Tv and other didnt but that is in the coding of each machine. Thanks. RJ
+David Zahm Hi David, yep i agree, i was just wondering back then why would some machines display the option of 4K on 1080p Tv and other didnt but that is in the coding of each machine. Thanks. RJ
***** Thats what i thought, i did try one of these boxes last week trought AV cable and to be honest the experience was not good at all. I didnt get black and white, but i did get a very low quality (as expected in AV) Try connecting it to another tv to troubleshoot, but if it remains the same than theres not much you can do except off course send back the android box or get a new Tv with HDMI. Sorry about the news, but this will happen with any brand tv box. RJ
Hello, great review, congratulations. I have only two questions, could you answer its me??? I can read in some places that RAM is 2g and in others places same article 1g, what is the truth?? And have it bluetooth or not??? Thanks
+David Ramos Hi David, both are true, there is 1 version with 1GB (this video) and there is a version of 2GB wich i suggest because 1GB is getting a bit short, Blue tooth it has but a long time after the review i have had some problems connecting some devices over bluetooth, some work great and some dont. I imagine that the bluetooth integration is not that well made so there could be a few hiccups. There is also a new version from Tronsmat with Lollipop which could be a nice option. I have not tested yet but it should be better. Hope it helps. RJ
hi Roberto I have sorted the issue of ethernet problem it turned out to be the cable which was a crossover cable. now I have a direct cable it works fine
+Charlie Calvert Hey Charlie, nice to hear that you solved that one :) sometimes its simple things that we tend to miss :) Enjoy it my friend. All the Best. RJ
Roberto, do you think the mx111 would be good for movie's and sports? Also What the Diference between 1gb and 2 gb? Does it have to do with heating up or? Thanks.... Please get back. Rick
+Richard Spidel Yep it will be enough for your needs but i would strongly suggest the 2GB version as 1GB these days will be consumed very fast and you may have some problems in video playback and others as i had with this version that i tested. Hope it helps. RJ
Hi. Do you know if there is anyway to disable the annoying and very loud click sounds in the main screen interface? There seem to be no prefs for this in the settings but I'm hoping I'm missing something
thanks jorge i am looking to send a chrome cast to brazil from the Usa for the holidays.Since i known your from brazil is the hdmi the same as in the Usa.thanks again obriadob eu Boas Festas
+theanimal321 Hi, i dont live in Brazil, i live in Portugal :) but the HDMI is universal you can use it anywhere in the world :) Umas boas festas para ti e obrigado hehe!! RJ
Ah, you mean, no matter you've selected manual setting, it can still read TV resolution trough HDMI, so it displays only available modes... Yes, that makes sense. Are you happy with the device? I'll probably order one. However, today, I've received this promotion: promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/mecool_bb2 From tomorrow, same $$$, but S912 and maybe some other minor imporvements....
+Tom rocha Hey Tom, it depends on what you need from the wifi, if its for 1080p MKV blueray content then i would not suggest any with the exception maybe from some machines with external antennas like the Minix U1 but even then. If its for web browsing or 720 content then search any box with external antennas for the best performance possible. Examples: Minix U1, X8 H Plus, Zidoo X9 and i cant recall any other at this moment. Hope it helps RJ
Hi, I have a question about the RC. What is the "arrow" button functionality ? Is it air mouse or some thing alse ? If it an air mouse, so what is your oppinion about it ? Thanks.
+gena7012 Hi Gena, the arrow its supposed to be a similar function to air mouse, but honestly that feature in IR remotes just sucks :) I always suggest a proper wireless remote for a better experience and there are cheap remotes that work far better than any included IR remote, heres a comparison i did ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n3BR4f620Oo.html Hope it helps RJ
Hi Roberto, thank for the nice video. I have a question, I've been using Mx2 Android box. It would play any movies except HD, 720 and 1080p. I'm not sure if its because my Internet or the box. please help me thank you so much.
+tx77006 Hi, to test out put a movie on a USB drive and try to play from there, if it plays fine its the ethernet / internet, if not its the box it self. Hope it helps. RJ
Hello from Holland ! I like your reviews, very interesting and well presented ! One question please, do you think there is a "big" difference between de 1 and 2 RAM version? I bought a 2 RAM but the (Chinese) supplier sent me the 1G RAM version and says "it is the same". I already wrote him back that a 2000cc car is not the same as the same car with a 1300cc engine :-) It it worth to spend a bit more money for the 2G RAM version or is the difference not worth the monay? Thanks Jorge and keep up the good work
Jean Rikkie Hi Jean, 1GB is definately the same as 2GB :) its just a 100% diference so not even close. I havent tested the 2GB version and probably will not. So my doughts here are. Is that small problems (Freezes on games) from a lack of memory witch my tested model only has 1GB or is a Firmware problem. From the answer that you got from the seller saying that 1GB=2GB im really afraid that is not only the ram as i initialy though. If you check my latest review of a device it has 2GB of ram and higher specs thatn the MX III and performs a lot worse. So my advise would be, test it for your own use, if you feel that everything works good for you keep it, if not return it and do not ask for the replacement with 2GB, just ask for the money, spend a little more and get something that will work for sure. Let me know how it goes. Best .RJ
Jean Rikkie hey Jean,responsibility to tell you that it's worth to spend a bit money for the 2GB RAM version.As you know ,android system devices would be work slower than you buy it before, but the 2GB version MXIII would be delay the progress
Hi Robert Jorge, Its nice to see your videos. Since you tried all devices - Can you please suggest me the best Device for TV to use it for fully loaded KODI and Skype. Performance wise. I am okay with the high price. but just looking for High quality, best performance and most reliability device. Thanks, Kumar
Kumar B Hi Kumar, there are a lot of great machines ou there!! I havent tried all :) I have tried about 20 machines. The fastest one is a Minix Z64 that has the eMMC 5.0 Flash storage and you can find it on the channel. It does not have 4k native output though. Hope it helps. RJ
Roberto, Thanks for replying "much appreciated" but I never bricked the machine with firmware and never heard of the term.Until you said. Who do I send it to as it's no use to anybody in this state. Do you suggest I send it back where it came from and try and get a replacement. Do I send it back to KitKat QuadCortex or just bin it. Regards, Keith
+Keith Puttick Hi Keith, yes i would suggest that you contact the seller and ask for either a replacement or a full refund. Hope you can get it soon. RJ
+Theodore Tan Hi Theo, unfortunately i dont use that app. Hopefully someone from the community can help on this topic. My opinion is that i see no reason not to work but not 100% sure. RJ
Hello Roberto. I found your review extremely well set out. Could you please give me some advice. I am looking for a unit such as this for my system, to do a very similar job to what you are using it for, ie streaming video. My system is this: I have an iMac, a Synology NAS & a WD TV Live unit connected by a 1 GB Ethernet Network. The WD TV Live unit is connected by HDMI to a surround sound AV unit, and another HDMI cable goes from this to my 55" TV. My movies are stored on the NAS, similar to you, and I stream over my network. I'm finding that the WD TV unit is struggling feeding the TV; I get glitching. It is about 4 years old now. And I notice that WD no longer manufacture any box like this now, so I'm thinking that the technology on my unit is now out of date. I'm wondering if this unit which you are reviewing would be a good update for my system. What do you think? I hope that you will give me some good advice. Thank you in advance, Alan
Thanks for your review. May I know whether this device could send video signal via HDMI and RCA at the same time? Because I have 2 TVs, one in living room the other is in bedroom. I want to send the RCA signal to my bedroom TV so that both rooms could watch the same content. Currently I am using Raspberry Pi 2 to play Kodi but it only can use only one video output at one time, HDMI or RCA, not both. If I use the HDMI output, the RCA output is disable automatically, and vice versa. This is due to GPU restriction is Raspberry Pi 2. Thanks.
Gee Thong Tan Hi Gee, no it does not. You can only output 1 signal at a time. I would suggest getting a HDMI splitter to get 2 outputs ( off course the image will be the same) Hope it helps. RJ
Aw, damn. I ordered an MXIV, but was told they were out of stock. I was offered an MXIII as a replacement which had similar hardware. I thought it would be fine, but now I'm doubting it. But I'm not really interested in gaming on it. It's mainly going to be a media center for a 1080P TV. So I should be alright, right?
+Joe Paloza Hey Joe, the MX IV is difficult to find atm. The MX III is a excellent option, hopefully you got the 2GB ram version which is the new model and works much better than the one i tested on this video :) You should be fine, dont worry and enjoy it :) RJ
Hi Roberto. I'm planning on getting an MXIII MX3 Quad Core 2GB 8GB Kodi XBMC basically for streaming movies. Do you reccomend this specific model? Thanks!!!!
+Augusto Hernandez Hi Augusto, the last time i have tested the MX III the only downside was the lack of ram which gave us a not so great experience in some areas. With 2GB you should be fine. There is a model from Tronsmart MX III that hopefully has OTA and looks great. RJ
soy de argentina y aqui no tenemos muchas opciones..de estas tres cual me recomendas..mygica 585...mx3 o m8s..yo lo uso para ver peliculas. videos musicales y navegar un poco..gracias
Does it plays all us live channel? Im looking for something like cable, turn on and have live channel... Also how is the international channel works? All country free channel?
Donovan Magalhaes Hi Donovan, i dont use live channels, but it will work as any other android device. I would suggest taking a look at Solo Man channel here ru-vid.com/show-UCuSdObYHdjize3ziP951org he has some videos about live channels there and how to configure. Hope it helps. RJ
Hi Roberto........I have a question for you and I appreciate your help! Thanks! I am looking for a tv box arround $100, with Android system...I just want it to see Netflix and to browse on internet to see series....I am looking for something easy to setup...fast to open apps..and a good wifi antenna .. so.... what do you recommend?? Thank you!!! I just see th Mobie solo TV but would like to have other options.....
Nacho Ruiz Hi Nacho, the MX III is a great box for streaming as you might have watched in the video. I would suggest whatching the full playlist here if you have the time ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V1vFR6pCqb0.html so that you can judge for your self and make the best decision possible. Hope it helps. RJ
Great review. I'd just like to know if I should get the one that comes with 1GB of RAM or the one with 2GB of RAM. I'm only planning on using it for XBMC and also for playing streams on the web browser. Also, I noticed that you are only getting 3 Megabits down speed connection with the wireless connection compared to 50 Megabits with wired connection. What if we use a WIFI Range Extender, will it improve the speed or not? Thank you.
Roberto Siano Hi Roberto, Nice name :) 1GB will be plenty for the streaming, 2GB for gaming. Wifi speed can increase a bit but your better solution instead of a wifi extender would be a PLC as this one goo.gl/OyNKby you will get much faster speeds than in any wifi solution and you will have no wires on your home. (Thats what im using in my living room) All the Best. RJ
Roberto Jorge Thanks for your reply Roberto Jorge. I'm convinced now that 1GB will do for my needs. As for the PLC that you mentioned about, would it work with this adsl2+ modem/router (also from TP-Link) www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TD-8840T that I'm using or would I have to get a wireless router to make my connection wireless. Just so you know I'm using a DSL Connection with the phone line connected to the modem/router. For me, it would be more convenient not to have a long Ethernet cable running all around the house but I don't see how that can be done with my modem/router seeing that it does not have wireless capabilities. Thank you and all the best for you too!
Roberto Siano You will be fine with your router, no need to buy anything else besides the plc adapter. Just connect one ethernet cable from your router to one of the adapter, and on the living room connect the adapter to another ethernet cable that will conect to the box and thats it :) Enjoy it and if possible once you have everything done just update me with some news. Best. RJ
Roberto Jorge So I went on and bought the box alongside the powerline adapter. I've had it for two months now and I have to say that everything is working perfectly. The box has been playing everything I've thrown its way perfectly. I got a few things that I'm wondering though. First, I think it didn't come rooted since it won't let me update the 'librtmp' file. This hasn't become a big issue for me though since I found a temporary solution but if there is an easy and reliable way to root it without messing up the booting process like I read on some comments from other people than I would appreciate if u let me know about it. Second, what is the correct way of turning off the unit when I'm done watching. Is it by pressing the power button for 5 seconds until the blue light turns off or just by using the remote and if so should I choose 'suspend' or 'power off'? And finally, I'm thinking about purchasing a webcam for this box and I've had the Logitech C270 in mind. Do you think it should be compatible with it? Thank you once again for referring me to this excellent device and I'll make sure to check out your latest videos whenever I have time.
Roberto Siano Hi Roberto, glad you are enjoying :) 1- Check if you have Super Su enabled, if yes its rooted. 2- I always use suspend on all my machines and so far no probs at all, its way faster then power off and on all the time. 3- I think that any modern web cam should be detected by any android machine, i would suggest going to a local store where you can easily ask for a refund if it doesn't work. Hope it helps. RJ
David Benjamin Hi David, i cant say as i never tried the Mygica. I guess it would be alright but cant say for sure. I would suggest watching my Android Tv Boxes playlist. I have about 18 reviews so far at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2uZKGcRj2-Q.html Hope it helps. RJ
+Ra Metep Hi Ra, yes a big difference!! The best is to watch the 2 videos. Problems are mostly firmware but some of them very important. Check them 2 individually and you will see the same tests with different results. RJ
Hi Roberto, we recently purchased this box, can you tell us why when we streamline a movie buffering takes sooooo long, and often it stops or there is no sound. Also when we watch tv shows the pix quality is bad and does not show the whole screen? Thanks, really appreciate some help.
+ben hamm Hi Ben, to try and help i need to know a few things: Are you using Kodi? or other app? Conected via Wifi or Ethernet? This seems a network problem but let me know those questions just to make sure. RJ
How does this CPU and GPU handle MPEG2 and deinterlacing? I'm looking to get one but I need it to play MPEG2 properly as I have a HDHomerun and I want it to work well with live tv (as well as with recorded tv - TS files). Thanks!
+Jonna Patterson Hi Joanna, it doesnt need any installation, just connect the USB dongle and should be recognized automaticly. I use a Microsoft 800 Wireless Keyboard + mouse and works just fine. RJ
Robert Fraser Humm, you will need a wireless remote to be able to have it pointed at lets say the selling and the machine getting the signal. There are a few cheap ones at amazon or ebay. RJ
+Roberto Jorge (Tech Reviews) I did bought it on eBay with whole package it came with remote and wireless keyboard? I could not point it anywhere like you did how do I configure the remote to do exactly that thanks
Robert Fraser Probably you got a bad remote, sometimes cheap devices dont pass on all quality tests. And maybe, just maybe you got a clone. To solve your issue just get a wireless remote and you will be fine. RJ
Yeah I sending the Media Box to get a refund thanks for the info I appreciate it, btw try to see when you edit your videos on youtube that sound has more quality because when your talking its sounds really Low may need to increase the bit depth some more, no offense I just have done a lot streaming video with media anyways thanks again and God Bless
Ola Parabens pelo canal ajudou bastante a cerca desta box,mas existe algo que ando procura concretamente ligar um 5.1 a uma destas boxes por analogico. Teve hipotese de testar ?! Obrigado
+canonhawaii Hi, unfortunately where i live i cannot buy a fire tv from amazon so its hard for me to say what i the difference without testing it. Sorry! RJ
Is there any heat issues mate while gaming or streaming video? Because I just brought these and after few hours streaming video I think it's quiet hot when I touched the top and the bottom too, my room temp around 27.C. is that normal mate? Coz I'm scared to overheating..
candra sutrisno Hi Candra, i have no issues on temps while streaming movies, it gets a bit warm but thats normal and ok :) Regarding games i dont use on this machine just because its not the perfect machine for gaming as i mentioned on the video. Overheating at 27C nop :) No worries :) RJ
Roberto Jorge thanks mate, glad It's a normal. maybe I'm just lil bit worried about the heat.. now I'm using cooling-pad for netbook, just for save mate :) it's quite good to blow the heat.
Ola Roberto, Eu tenho essa mesma box com 1GB de RAM. Ja a tenho a um tempinho e tenho estado bem satisfeito com o desempenho dela durante estes anos. So que agora como tu deves saber maior parte das aplicacoes ja nao sao compativeis com a Android 4 Kit-Kat. Eu tenho pesquisado a net a ver se e possivel atualizar a firmware da box mas nao tenho encontrado nada em concreto.
Hi Robert, need your help please,I have Mxiii 4.4 tv box, having problem with remote, Is there any thing do i have to click in side the box in settingsto make it work? thank you.
Hi Arvind, usually when a IR remote doesnt work anymore the only thing we can do is to purchase a Wireless one. Check here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n3BR4f620Oo.html All the Best RJ
+Tom Griff Hey Tom, i have never used the FireTv cause i cant purchase it in Portugal, but for what i have seen i prefer the freedom on these Android TV boxes. Check out the Minix U1 which is dam fast!! :) Hope it helps RJ
+Jackie W Hi Jackie, not descriptive enough?? Come on!! Should i show how to plug it in the wall? Press the power button? Connect the HDMI Cable? Turn On the TV? Change the Source of the TV to the HDMI input That im Using? Is that what you would like to see on the video? If yes im really sorry to say that this is not the channel!! Sorry for my answer but after hearing Not Descriptive enough when the problem is that you dont know how to use your tv. Oh Well we get everything here so why not... Hope that was descriptive enough now!! All the Best. RJ
Hello Roberto, great review.I hope you can helpme. I have the MX III but I can't shutdown the tv box, if I press the power physical button it goes to stand by mode, by long pressing that button and the virtual one on the screen y got the same result, the red led keeps on. Do you know how tu power off the tv box? Thanks.
+Isaias Cano Chaparro Hey Isaias, These is no way of shutdown the MX III and many other machines, only stand by. Using physical or software buttons the result is always the same because the tech behind most of these boxes are limited in that way. The Minix Machines for example can be turned off but to turn on we have to use the physical power button on the machine not the remote. And as far as im aware only the new X6 Pro and newer boxes from Zidoo can shutdown completely and start with the remote control, all others will only do stand by Hope it helps RJ
My MXIII stopped working after extend use *after we've had it for a few months* have you experienced this too or did you not use it that long? It either does't boot up or does and freezes 2 mins later.
goodman854 Hi, mine is being used by my kid since the day it came home and still running great, it works about 2-3 hours per day, but sometimes he forgets to turn any movie down and as i have Kodi set to play the next file it will stay there all day :) No problems so far here. All the best. RJ
+Carlos Teixeira Oi Carlos a que testei apenas tem 1GB de ram e Android KitKat e a Plus tem 2GB de ram e o Lollipop. Se estiveres indeciso opta pela nova com 2GB de ram. Eu quero ver se a consigo testar, talvez este mês ou Janeiro :) Abraço. RJ
Hi Robert, I have an older TV that does not have an hdmi port. I know there is an av port, but do you know how well it would work, and what cable I should get? I looked on Amazon but all the av rca cords have pretty bad reviews.
+alexis Gallegos Hi Alexis, honestly i would not recomend any android tv box for any tv without a HDMI input, after a few boxes reviewed one day i was "forced" to test one on AV to share my input and WOW major disappointment, really bad quality, the image really bad and not recommended at all.
Valdis Gr Hi Valdis, these ir remotes when have the mouse button its like a air mouse but with a really bad and slow experience. To have a proper flymouse you will have to go for a wireless remote. Best. RJ
hi my friend is mx3 works in the car my head unit is growl and pls include to your answer the compalibilty of the power ac dc volt is it ok i dont want to short circuit it thank you so much....
+jaybeesavares180 Hey Jay, it should work but honestly i dont know which AC/DC i could tell you to buy. The best i could think would be those that turn the lighter electricity into 110/220W and that you can plug the power adapter as you would at home Hope it helps RJ
hi can you tell me if you have any problem with the device right now???like has it stop working or everything if fine??? because i want to buy one and i want it only to watch videos in 1080p and 4K... and also have you tried it on a 4k tv just to check its output??? thanks. regards hans...
Im looking for a $100 and under android box. My requirements are: Kodi, flawless 1080p playback, flawless speed scrolling through menus, very stable, openelec installation is a plus, good remote, 4k playback, games play well, genesis can be installed. Any sugggestions? Im looking to buy 100pc per month
bdpettit68 Hi, the MXIII might be a bit low for all that so i would suggest going for the MX IV. Or you may want to check my full playlist here if it helps ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V1vFR6pCqb0.html RJ
Hi RJ. I´m César. Im'm looking for a tv box for watching TV, mainly sports. But I noticed that the WIFI of these device is poor. Would it be good enough if I use a ethernet? or maybe should I get the 2 gb model? I want this just for watching soccer, football and MLB by MLB at bat app; but not as my main machine. Thanks for your reply and opinion.
+chicharoaz3 Hi Cesar, yes on Wifi most machines have a low performance but on ethernet you will be fine. The best will be the 2Gb version that has less problems. Hope it helps. RJ
+chicharoaz3 Hi Cesar, yes on Wifi most machines have a low performance but on ethernet you will be fine. The best will be the 2Gb version that has less problems. Hope it helps. RJ
The box works well for showbox and any other app but xbmc doesn't work well it keeps zoom in on the picture when you play it I tried a older version of xbmc but it didn't work
+kaos rodriguez Hi Kaos, it comes with Kodi but you can install any app trough the Google play store (Kodi is now available there) and off course you can also download apk´s and install, its just press the button and install :) no need for side load like Fire tv etc. Hope it helps. RJ
Hi !! 2 months ago I bought the MXQ S805, everything is ok but it does not function properly with Netflix. Now I would like to buy this TV Box, but I'd like to know if it runs Netflix good enought (without lags). Is it really 4K (Ultra HD)?? Have you used it with Netflix ?? I'd really appreciate your comments.
javelez9 Hi Javelez, unfortunately Netflix is something that we dont have in Portugal witch i would love to have. So i have no way of testing it. It streams perfectly under Kodi on 1080p and 4K without any problems so i guess netflix it will be ok. Non the less sorry that i cant give 100% sure about this aspect. All the Best. RJ
I have auto play on in genesis but am still finding some movies do not work and almost all tv shows will not play... Ive had nothing but trouble with TV shows opposed to movies, any suggestions?
+beatsbycetty Hi, i dont use any addons and dont endorse any so that is actually something that i cannot help. I use my own library stored on my NAS and everything works great. Sorry. RJ
hi Roberto I have managed to get the tv channels on mymx3box, but some won't load and I get script errors or unauthorised. this is on discovery turbo for example. what have I done wrong. thanks charlie
Charlie Calvert Hi Charlie, unfortunately i don't use addons or live tv on my boxes so that is something that im really sorry but i cant help. I would suggest looking in forums where people actually use those systems and im sure there will be someone that is using the same addons that you that will help. Once again sorry that i cant help on this particular subject. All the Best. RJ
So your review and i was convinced to buy this product but the only thing you didnt mention unfortunatly made it unusable to me...Cant make it play 5.1 sound,whatever i did i cant make it work.
+SouISick Hi, unfortunately audio is something that i dont have the tools to test out, i would need a capable av receiver that i dont have. Have you tried using the Optical out? RJ
Hey tnx for the answer! Yeah i tried everything hdmi and optical in to an lg home cinema.Also i tried almost every player even custom settings in kodi but in the best case scenario i get the same sound from the front speakers to the rear speakers.
SouISick Sorry to hear that. It is my handycap not being able to test, but thanks to your feedback i will be able to tell others and also some people will be able to read here so thanks for sharing. RJ
***** Hi Marko, the MX III is a great machine for streaming and light games at a good price point, the Minix X6 has a weaker CPU but faster storage also at a good price, with online updates its great for streaming and light games. The Mygica i never tested so i wont suggest that, it will be a risk :) Hope it helps. RJ
I decided i will buy rikomagic mk12, i just discovered this device today. And price is very similar to Minix Neo x6 and MX III in my country, btw gr8 review of mk12 u did thnx
