Kodi

[TwigtheWonderkid]

Anyone run a Kodi box thru their telly? Or run Kodi via any other android box? Any thoughts on it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KODI-XBMC-Android-TV-Box...

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WiFi is weak in the room in question, so I need to buy and android box and connect thru ethernet. Any recommendations as to the best box.

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I'm toying with this one. Thoughts?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-MXQ-Quad-Core-Androi...

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tedmus said:

Failing that if haven't already then install Firestarter, you can then launch Kodi from the home button without trawling through the settings menu.

You have to be some sort of prodigy to do that.

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I've just ordered an M8S pre loaded jail broken android box with the wireless keyboard/mouse extra, for £39. Plenty of vids on Youtube about set up. Looking forward to getting it.

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TwigtheWonderkid said:

I've just ordered an M8S pre loaded jail broken android box with the wireless keyboard/mouse extra, for £39. Plenty of vids on Youtube about set up. Looking forward to getting it.

Possibly the best £39 I've ever spent. Just superb. Sky Sports is getting ditched, saving me £30/month. Box Nation is on there, plus Amazon channel for the new Top Gear. And a channel with every T.E.D. talk ever given!!! I don't think I'm got enough years left to fully exploit this thing. Amazing.

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karona said:

Highly recommended, I've set up three for friends in the past week. It has Vanilla Kodi installed, with a bunch of authorised addons, You-tube is your best friend if you want to expand your options
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANDROID-TV-BOX-M8S-Quad-...

That's the same as I bought. Runs better thru ethernet, and the wireless keyboard is pretty much essential to do stuff quickly.

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Zoon said:

TwigtheWonderkid said:

You have to be some sort of prodigy to do that.

The new software on the firestick lets you launch apps that were installed via sideload from favourites.

It was a joke re firestarter....never mind.

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If using ethernet, ensure you've gone into settings on the M8S and changed it to Ethernet. Otherwise you're still on wifi as it comes set to wifi.

Using Ethernet makes a big difference on my one.

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wormus said:

Doesn't have to be. I use these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Devolo-Powerline-Starter-E...

^^THIS, 100%.

Don't be tempted into buying a cheaper brand. been there, done that. Devolo is the answer. Just brilliant.

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