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#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW APK#
#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW INSTALL#
#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW FOR ANDROID#
#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW ANDROID#

Inside Kodi, playing HDR content automatically plays (and converts?) to SDR.

#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW APK#

Permissions issues with some file managers (tested this on ES Explorer) – which means APK files cannot be installed from any application other than the pre-installed file manager.

#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW INSTALL#

I had to install an external application to allow screenshot taking.

#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW ANDROID#

Box R 4K Plus does not allow for easy screenshot taking (not only does it run Android TV, but it also restricted customization and does not allow access to task bar or other useful features – probably in order to prevent users from getting in trouble).

Box R 4K Plus cannot be shut down easily (only set to sleep mode via the remote power button), and restarting can only be done from the settings\device preferences section.

Even when side loaded from APK, they would not show up in the apps list and can only be accessed via the apps uninstallation section under settings.

Box R 4K Plus is running Android TV, and as such, some benchmarking applications do not install from the Play Store.

This seems to have to do with the compatibility between Box R 4K Plus and my Marantz AVR. After changing OS screen resolution, and the audio device in Kodi to RAW, the audio-video delay seems to have been resolved. Note: Homatics tested this issue and could not replicate it on their side, so I may I have gotten a review sample that have a specific problem.

Tested with another kodi variant (wbmc) as well with no difference.

Kodi has a serious issue playing content over local network (LAN) – in which there is a serious delay between video and audio.Angry Birds 2 seems to exhibit a similar bug as it does in some other new android TV boxes, and gets stuck after the first level is passed.

#CODE TV KODI BOX REVIEW FOR ANDROID#

Not a good 3d performer.įor some more information, see the following screenshots from other benchmarks such as Vellamo (without the browser section as google chrome is not available for Android TV), GFX Benchmark, Androbench, Geekbench: Box R 4K Plus gets 7th place in Sling Shot Extreme, and 3rd place in Wild Life. Box R 4K Plus performs very averagely in Antutu test, at number 4.ģD Mark benchmark is considered as one of the best ways to test 3d performance on Android (and other platforms). The Antutu benchmark tests single core performance over multi-core as it is a better indication of the performance of one device over others in most situations. *All completed benchmarks have been repeated 3 times and results have been averaged to give a more accurate reading (aside for PCMark): Antutu Benchmark Here are the items that come in the box: Box R 4K Plus TV Box, 1 * IR Remote, 1 * HDMI Cable, 1 * User Manual, 1 * User Guide, 1 * Power Adapter:Īmlogic S905X4 with Quad-Core Cortex-A55 12nm I asked about it and was told it is meant to connect to other Homatics home automation products in the future. Future firmware updates may allow proper shutdown from the remote.Īnother thing to mention is the “mystery” USB-C port at the bottom of the box. There is no physical power button, and the Box R 4K Plus turns on when connected to power, allows to restart via device preferences under settings, and only goes to sleep from the remote control “power” button. When I asked why, I was told that the included storage is sufficient for the purposes of this box. It is made of solid matte white plastic, and feels sturdy but not light, at 261 grams.Īnother point to note is that it does NOT include a storage expansion slot (SD or MicroSD). It is based on Amlogic S905X4 chipset, and is running Android TV 11 OS (while most boxes run phone/tablet version of Android).īox R 4K Plus mainly is for streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max and so on) users.īox R 4K Plus comes in a small white and silver plastic box, with the logo on top, and a LED strip running around the edges. Homatics Box R 4K Plus is a special breed in the TV box market. Thanks goes to Ella from Homatics for this review sample! We return with a review of the new Box R 4K Plus Android 11 TV box from Homatics.