# A Device for Grandma?
**URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697
**Category:** Streaming Devices / Hardware
**Created:** [January 31, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697 "2026-01-31T18:46:07Z")
**Posts on this page:** 17
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### Author:  [@Toddney43](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Toddney43)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/1 "2026-01-31T18:46:07Z")
Just saw a review of the $429 Superbox Supreme. Is this something I can give to my mother or anyone who wants to get out of the $100+/month trap, but is not computer literate? Or is this just a more high-powered device still basically like many of the others (Firestick, ONN boxes, Android boxes)?
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### Author:  [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/2 "2026-01-31T18:51:31Z")
Cheapest and best route is ONN 4k box with iptv
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### Author:  [@raven41951](https://troypointinsider.com/u/raven41951)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/3 "2026-01-31T18:53:40Z")
Plus or Pro you can’t go wrong for the money.
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### Author:  [@elginherd](https://troypointinsider.com/u/elginherd)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/4 "2026-01-31T19:04:52Z")
See what programs and channels that she likes.
An ONN 4k or 4k Plus for $20 & $30 plus maybe on of the verified options may be an answer. If Friendly or another verified cheapie might suit her. You can get 9-10 months of one of Sling’s plans for what you’re paying for that Superbox. The reason behind looking at verified options is a matter of somewhat justified paranoia. I wouldn’t want you worrying about Grandma making sure that she has a VPN engaged or not.
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### Author:  [@GraceWilson](https://troypointinsider.com/u/GraceWilson)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/5 "2026-01-31T19:23:24Z")
Make sure any IPTV porn content is blocked.
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### Author:  [@Toddney43](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Toddney43)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/6 "2026-01-31T19:26:35Z")
I’ve got 3 ONN 4K+ boxes and love ‘em, but I can’t send one of those to my Mother as I would be on the phone with her for the rest of my life!😆 That Superbox looks like it is loaded up already so a novice could just click and play. The $400 is steep, but if it would let my Mom get off cable it would be worth it for me. Just looking for anyone who is familiar with the Superbox to give me a tip whether or not to send it to her.
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### Author:  [@GraceWilson](https://troypointinsider.com/u/GraceWilson)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/7 "2026-01-31T19:32:57Z")
[https://troypointinsider.com/t/s5-max-superbox/124020/9](https://troypointinsider.com/t/s5-max-superbox/124020/9)
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### Author:  [@Steve\_Vee](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Steve_Vee)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/8 "2026-01-31T20:18:16Z")
> [@Toddney43](#):
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> Is this something I can give to my mother or anyone who wants to get out of the $100+/month trap, but is not computer literate? Or is this just a more high-powered device still basically like many of the others
TV Box Stop has written and video reviews, including the Superbox Supreme. Once you understand the product, you’ll be able to make your own decision if it would be a good fit for your mom.
> **[TV Box Stop](https://tvboxstop.com/?s=Superbox+Supreme)**
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> Best in Android TV Boxes and Tech Reviews
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### Author:  [@Explorer](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Explorer)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/9 "2026-01-31T20:32:13Z")
I did this for my older brother 84 years old, and he can work with this, tech is not his thing. I use the onn 4k pro set up app only mode, This blocks out all the ads with [https://tivimate.com/](https://tivimate.com/) set up your IPTV provider, then add all her favorite channels in Favorites. And with tivimate you can hide the categories you don’t her to see. Would save you money good luck.
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### Author:  [@sktn77a](https://troypointinsider.com/u/sktn77a)
#### Post date: [January 31, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/10 "2026-01-31T22:34:12Z")
> [@Toddney43](#):
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> Is this something I can give to my mother or anyone who wants to get out of the $100+/month trap, but is not computer literate?
Not much love for these pre-programmed boxes here on TP. Honestly, though, she sounds like an ideal candidate for a vSee box, if you can afford it.
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### Author:  [@Toddney43](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Toddney43)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/11 "2026-02-01T16:24:19Z")
After reading reviews and watching videos, I’ve decided the Superbox Supreme is not the answer for my Mom. So I will load up an ONN 4K+ with IPTV, eliminate all the clutter, and take it with me to her house so I can give a hands-on demonstration of how to use it.
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### Author:  [@ilpadrino](https://troypointinsider.com/u/ilpadrino)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/12 "2026-02-01T17:21:36Z")
Good plan Superbox Supreme is overrated and overpriced.
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### Author:  [@elginherd](https://troypointinsider.com/u/elginherd)
#### Post date: [February 1, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/13 "2026-02-01T17:54:55Z")
That’s a better plan, IMO. Even my wife gets along with using the ONN and TiviMate. All that I did was set up a category especially for her.
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### Author:  [@harp](https://troypointinsider.com/u/harp)
#### Post date: [February 4, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/14 "2026-02-04T18:53:50Z")
If she is my age 76, and porn is not blocked, maybe we could hook up? Give us oldies a break, ask first. but my feeling os spendin that much money, only $369 on ebay is that the Country of Origin China which could contain viruses. If you want something top line get a Shield top of the line for around $200. Then get her a simple iptv service that you can eliminate all languages whe does not speak nut has a good selection of movies and seies.
The SB S7 is a great box for people with top of the line graphic abilities and audio dolby but if her tv is low midrange and her tv is close to he wifi she will not need most features the box comes with . PM me if you want help with specifics.
Sb S7 is newest version and I have SB S 6 for $100 less with SB S5 new and even cheaper. Compare the updated versions first
pm me I am open to helping everyone
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### Author:  [@GraceWilson](https://troypointinsider.com/u/GraceWilson)
#### Post date: [February 4, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/15 "2026-02-04T19:20:37Z")
He could “ask” Grandma if she wants porn blocked, unless that’s too uncomfortable a question.
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### Author:  [@anon44985237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/anon44985237)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/16 "2026-02-05T13:34:50Z")
Can’t go wrong with the Onn 4K+ @Toddney43 or really any of the devices listed here - [Best Android TV/Google TV Boxes in 2026 (Goodbye Fire TV)](https://troypoint.com/best-android-tv-box/)
Appreciate you for being a Patron and great discussion!
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### Author:  [@jenniferw1](https://troypointinsider.com/u/jenniferw1)
#### Post date: [February 5, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/a-device-for-grandma/156697/17 "2026-02-05T15:24:54Z")
I have 3 StreamX boxes which is basically the same as a Superbox except cheaper. I bought all 3 from Temu all under 150 bucks. I love not paying anything monthly. You have your TV channels and tons of VOD’s. Plus I have Kodi on it and my movie apps because you can’t get any movie you want on the StreamX. For me, it was the best decision.