mastrmind11 717 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 https://www.cnx-software.com/2019/10/31/buy-minix-neo-t5-google-android-tv-certified-media-hub/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebr 14898 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Another remote with no Play/Pause button...?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceboy 2491 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Nice Sent from my SM-T510 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbes 430 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Another remote with no Play/Pause button...?? Maybe no play/pause button, but I'm fairly sure the Emby experience will be better on it than on the Apple TV... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdatanet 1549 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Maybe no play/pause button, but I'm fairly sure the Emby experience will be better on it than on the Apple TV... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdatanet 1549 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 When available, I may take one for my parents. I like the S/PDIF output. They have an old AV receiver that works very well and only has S/PDIF inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdatanet 1549 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Oops, Netflix certification is missing and the Netflix app must be sideloaded. Bye, bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmind11 717 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Oops, Netflix certification is missing and the Netflix app must be sideloaded. Bye, bye. oof, yeah that'll be a deal breaker for a lot of people. Price point is a bit questionable too tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsout 144 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 So rare to find these with the Netflix certification. Really kills the value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbes 430 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I don't use Netflix, so definitely no issue for me... Besides, the Apple TV doesn't take up that much space at all, I could still have it next to it, just not as primary... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsout 144 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I don't use Netflix, so definitely no issue for me... Besides, the Apple TV doesn't take up that much space at all, I could still have it next to it, just not as primary... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk What would you gain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbes 430 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 What would you gain? The Emby experience (and some other non-relevant issues to this forum when you only have some old iPads and iPhoneys left and no up to date Apple stuff) is not superb on an Apple TV... a cheap Android box might not be a bad thing to have... If your question is what I would gain to keep the Apple TV? Nothing much, really... it's around, it doesn't draw much power, so why not keep it hooked up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkss12 295 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Minix makes good media players for local media, but not for streaming DRM'd media, like Netflix. Of course Emby is only made for local media aggregation, not including live and recording TV. All of my newer "cheap Chinese" boxes running any form of the ATV version of Android, plays Emby perfectly, albeit no HD audio. I have found an inexpensive air mouse remote works great with any Android or PC. I have dozens of different remotes, and I am impressed with this one, especially for $10 USD or less. It uses a RF dongle, but also has 33 IR buttons that can be programmed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GEc8EB0P_0&t=48s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsout 144 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 The Emby experience (and some other non-relevant issues to this forum when you only have some old iPads and iPhoneys left and no up to date Apple stuff) is not superb on an Apple TV... a cheap Android box might not be a bad thing to have... If your question is what I would gain to keep the Apple TV? Nothing much, really... it's around, it doesn't draw much power, so why not keep it hooked up? I meant if we're just talking Emby I thought the Apple TV experience was pretty good. But maybe I am wrong. I wouldn't know I use Emby on Android most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbes 430 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I meant if we're just talking Emby I thought the Apple TV experience was pretty good. But maybe I am wrong. I wouldn't know I use Emby on Android most of the time. I think this says it all... https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/54018-appletv-4k-how-is-it-as-a-dedicated-emby-client/page-9&do=findComment&comment=801682 Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with the server side of things when it comes to movies and series... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightsout 144 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I think this says it all... https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/54018-appletv-4k-how-is-it-as-a-dedicated-emby-client/page-9&do=findComment&comment=801682 Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with the server side of things when it comes to movies and series... Oh wow that's too bad. Sounds like mrmc for the win with Emby at the back end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangis 3 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 I've had good success using Minix players with Emby, although I primarily use Kodi with the Emby for Kodi addon as my front-end. No issues with HD Audio too (I have to double check as the ones I have are mainly connected to TVs, not AVRs) For my application, don't think I gain much with Google certification. So for those that just want to run Emby (or Emby via Kodi), try looking for the older U1 which can be bought for half the list price of the T5 (used) Note I don't have a Netflix account so lack of HD on the Netflix app also isn't an issue with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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