i have smart tv but still use the fire cube for kodi and tivimate i use roku ultra for amazom prime and netflix and some free roku apps for years i had weak internet roku has a better buffer in it for amazon and nexflix you need less speed to stream those
on my cube i am using kodi zenon build with read debrid and trakt used to stroggle lad to llok for streams no more than 1080 ( now with starlink and 250 mps can run anything ) but i got used to the cube and roku set up it works for me the cube aslo runs my sound systems from the controls ------- i have in fla the 2017 shield and its good but that same one today is 350
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Really just apk and kodi when I can find a decent build. However, the builds I have dl’d in the past never seem to work correctly. I’m not quite sure what the issue there is, and after spending hours online trying to learn more about cable cutting I seem to be no further along! I want to venture into iptv as well. I had the fire tv box, but it bit the dust.
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kodi with diggz zenon set up with real debrid works great i have used kodi for years and loved xanax but xenon blows it away but for kodi to work well you need real debrid you are fooling yourself if you think you dont need it
xenon includes iptv sports adult stuff movies tv its amazing i run it on a fire cube here in the mtns and back in fla on a shield
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I guess I need to look more into real debrid. I had tried xanax but had the same issue as with other builds: half the items on the build would not load/work. Thanks for your help!
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One of my first android tv devices was an Nvidia Shield. The Shield always comes in at number one with most reviewers due to benchmark test scores and hardware, but that isn’t the only factor to base your decision on what android device to get for your specific needs. The recent firestorm over the latest Nvidia Android 11 update is a testament to that. An operating system that allows for maximum control, freedom and device access by you along with shutting out interference from media tech companies is the most important feature of an android device for many of us. Proprietary closed or semi closed operating systems, with bloatware you can’t get rid of and limited outside app access is a big negative for folks like me. There are plenty of excellent quality alternatives to Nvidia Shield.
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^^^^^ What he said 
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2017 shield was 200 new it came with game controller it does a good job but that same unit with contoller is 329 today the cube is 119 or if you catch a sale 79 bucks and it works well
all our tvs in our home are only streaming fla home as 4 tvs our cabin 3 tvs the cubes at 79 is much more affordable
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The Nvidea Shield is a fast mean machine…but I tend to think its geared more to gamers, and large media enthusiast with server control etc. I agree with what you say one box might not be right for everyone…choose wisely.
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Agree with this conversation. I think it was @Jayhawks659 who posted something awhile back and said, that unless you need storage space, or using high end sound system, you don’t need a Shield if all you are going to do is stream. That advice alone moved me into a different direction and after some research, settled on a Ugoos. Just my two cents.
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That’s correct. I love my Shield, but not everyone needs that much.
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Regardless of how much you spend on a streaming device…Nvidia, Ugoos or Firesticks…if you “cut the cord”, you’re still saving $$$ year over year…& having more fun doing it.
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I have to Minix boxes, UH9 and U22. I love my UH9 and have had no issues with it. However Minix doesn’t seem to want to support it that much anymore. They are pushing the 22 and 22max. The 22 has some issues that have been a problem for many, thus gets poor marks. I haven’t had the issues because I’m not so picky. I wouldn’t recommend the 22 for now until they fix the problems. Overall I’m content with my 2 boxes
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I agree. I bought mine for streaming but noticed a lot of people bought them because they were serious about this device’s gaming capabilities. I ended up selling mine to a friend who is very happy with it. I’m just more fussy about my “operational control” over my android devices.
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I have had 2 of the T95Z Plus Android boxes for quite a while now. Cost wise not a lot more than the amazon Firestick 4K and you are getting a box with a lot more RAM and Storage than the Stick. Also has built in Ethernet Ports as well. These boxes are NOT The Shield, work great, and are very well priced. As there are many different manufacturers of these please read the reviews on Amazon and make sure you are getting the latest Android OS and Processor
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We use Diggz also, best option with Kodi that we found also and works well with Real -Debrid.
Miki, the amazon 4k fire stick is IMO, ranks with the other top ones. You can buy a pre loaded one for 69.00 and 99.00 if you don’t want to load all the apk’s. Use the troy point website… never too much info.
This is one difference to be taken seriously!
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Thanks for all the help y’all! Even after trying this for several years I realize I still have A LOT to learn. I got frustrated with builds that only half worked, then my beloved terrarium tv died and I played heck finding a replacement apk. Had not used my fire tv box much in the last year and half basically due to being inbetween housing. Just got a new place and had things set up, and lo and behold, the fire tv box died too lol. I was also afraid amazon was soon going to make it hard on us cord cutters. I do like the idea of being able to download games and having more creative authority over your device, but it is tricky when a great product rolls out a craptacular, suffocating update. Keep the advice coming, I’m trying to learn as much as I can. Thank you all so much for the great advice!!
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