So Ive used a mecoolbox and my rokteck g2 box to media player on my denon reciever which is out to my e arc onmy tv. They worked flawlessly.
I unplugged the g2 which plays atmos perfectly and plugged in the ugoos same set up . Media player Denon/ out to earc tv.
I only get audio on my front left speaker only.
I donât know what your settings are on your sk1 so I canât help without them.
Also did you try connecting Sk1 directly to a HDMI port on your TV to see if you have the same issue?
How many speakers do you have connected to your receiver?
This doesnât look promising, well unless you need a certified device and if it is actually certified.
Definitely not what I was expecting 
Maybe the SK 3 will be competing with fire sticks. 
Unless this device is actually certified and has the correct licensing for official streaming apps. Then I could see it appealing to that market demographic.
Well, the manual shows the Google TV branding and the picture shows all of the official streaming apps so that looks like this is indeed their ânormalâ streaming box entry. It also shows the standard Google remote instead of their own UR02.
It will be interesting to see what the price is and also if it has any USB ports. None on the back (even the power is a barrel plug) but there could be some on the side.
The SK1 has more RAM and internal memory. Unless the SK2 can operate 64 bit apps, there is no advantage.
The psu looks the same as the Sk1.
No advantage with a 64bit os for streaming apps and especially only having 4gb of RAM.
Looks like Sk2 is going to be aimed at the streaming market and for official streaming apps because it shows Google tv on the user manual.
I disagree but here is my AIs answer.
Yes, 64-bit applications generally provide better performance and compatibility for streaming than 32-bit applications. 64-bit systems can access and utilize significantly more memory, which is crucial for handling the demands of modern streaming software and the increasing resolutions and bit rates of video.
Of course that is if a 64 bit OS is running and using 64 bit apps, not just a 64 bit OS that you can only use 32 Bit apps on, and youâre right, the more RAM the better 4Gbs is barely enough.
The SK2 looks like a Rocktec GX1 clone. That one has 2 USB but they are USB 2.0. Even the box design with the lightbar is similar.
https://androidpctv.com/rocktek-gx1-box-certified-with-realtek-rtd1325-and-4-gb-of-ram/
Itâs good Ugoos is expanding their lineup and will have an entry for ânormalâ Android devices. While the hobbyist side of me wants to see a true SK1 successor/upgrade there is little that the SK1 lacks except for 64bit OS and I donât know how much demand there is.
We are at the awkward stage of Android 64bit. App developers donât push the limits because of the massive number of legacy devices. We need devices to provide a userbase to justify the adoption. Chicken and egg.
Those of us around for the Windows transition will remember. If/when adoption takes hold and developers take advantage.
The vast majority of devs are turning out 64 bit apps along with the 32 bit ones, and unless Iâm mistaken Google insists that the 32 bit apps are compatible with the 64 bit OSs. I now have Stremio, Proton, Aida, X-plore, and looking for other 64bit apps as I go. Sure would be nice if there was a 64 bit library
The vast majority of streaming devices are 32bit because 64bit doesnât really achieve anything for a streaming app.
The image and audio will be the same.
Streaming applications arenât complex nor resource hungry and donât need large amounts of RAM to run.
64 bit os is more complex and resource hungry needing more RAM increasing cost eg BuzzTV 6
Admittedly the device will run quicker but in real time it wonât be night and day.
I can stream 150gb remux file on a 32bit os without any issues.
I agree. The SK1 has up to 8gbs of RAM and 128gbs of internal storage with 64 bit kernel so that could potentially work. Problem is AmLogic has yet to roll out a software update to enable the 8k and 64 bit processing. I think you are correct in that 4gbs ram and 32gbs internal memory arenât enough to run it.
Well lets agree to disagree 64 Bit OSs and their corresponding apps do run better, are more secure and benefit streaming quite a bit.
64-bit applications are designed to take advantage of the larger address space available in 64-bit operating systems , allowing them to access and utilize more memory than their 32-bit counterparts. This can lead to improved performance, especially when dealing with large datasets or running multiple programs simultaneously. I donât want to hijack this thread so no more from ke. Have a happy easter.
I thought I saw an Ugoos CS reply to someone that said they wonât ever be releasing an update to enable the 64 Bit OS to use 64 Bit apps. Anyway. Like I mentioned above. I am going to bow put as I donât want to hijack this thread any further. Have a happy easter @sim_bill .
@Miki and @Avid08 they are discussing this as well at the following link regarding MINIX U8K-Ultra. Seems to me that nobody can give a definitive answer on this subject.
U2 Miki. James at Ugoos only told me if they get the software update for 64 bit from AmLogic, they will pass it on for SK1 purchasers. Probably not happening. I still like this box a lot.
From what I have read and believe that for streaming 32bit is ample.
Past examples of 64bit streaming devices havenât had the greatest reviews and I havenât purchased any.
The Shield was developed for gaming and had an android os so obviously capable of running android streaming apps.
For gaming and multitasking 64bit is always going to be a better option than 32bit.
LPAE can be utilised on a 32bit os which will help with multitasking if your device has more than 4gb of RAM.
I only use my device for streaming so I would never utilise a 64bit os on a streaming device.
Manufacturers like Minix and Ugoos are aiming their devices at the streaming market because they probably know there is no real market in android gaming/streaming boxes.
It also looks like Ken is taking advice from Google on the matter regarding runtime issues on 64bit.
I mean the google streamer runs on 32bit os.