Best KODI/XBMC Devices

[riander5]

I have an apple tv3 and it works hella good

hella

[nj2Type-S]

has anybody tried the R-box? i had an M8S and it died on me

[sputnik]

Raspberry Pi3 with OpenELEC

[spike98]

Originally posted by sputnik
Raspberry Pi3 with OpenELEC

While this is a ok suggestion, its still going to run you $100 for a kit.

Nothing beats the Amazon Fire Stick. Its the cheapest solution that also allows netflix, hulu ect.

[sputnik]

Originally posted by spike98
Nothing beats the Amazon Fire Stick. Its the cheapest solution that also allows netflix, hulu ect.

What is the easiest way to get an Amazon Fire Stick in Canada?

[mr2mike]

Ebay.

Get a new one, not one with the Kodi stuff and it'll be cheaper.

Then use App2Fire or something from an android phone to load the software you want.
You'll just have to put Kodi and Netflix on your phone first for it to happen but can delete it after.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by slick2404
Gonna piggyback on this thread, what are some must add sources?
All I have is Genesis and SportsDevil. Anything for NFL/NHL specifically, or maybe live tv?

Damn, this advice I'm about to give will change your life. Go here:

https://www.tvaddons.ag/config-wizard-kodi/

It automatically installs everything you could want like SALTS and Phoenix.

[spike98]

Originally posted by sputnik


What is the easiest way to get an Amazon Fire Stick in Canada?

I picked up 5 when i was down there in July. Ebay works, but the cheapest would be if you are down in the US or know someone that can ship you them.

Originally posted by mr2mike
Ebay.

Get a new one, not one with the Kodi stuff and it'll be cheaper.

Then use App2Fire or something from an android phone to load the software you want.
You'll just have to put Kodi and Netflix on your phone first for it to happen but can delete it after.

This is what i used. But its named something different because app2fire is blacklisted.

It makes it nice that you can even boot the stick right to kodi (or SBMC)

[nj2Type-S]

pre-loaded androix boxes go for $100 - $150 on kijiji. i got my pre-loaded M8S from a co-worker, so i got a bit of a discount. these thing sell for like $30 online. how much work is actually required to be able to watch movies and tv shows??

[spike98]

Originally posted by nj2Type-S
pre-loaded androix boxes go for $100 - $150 on kijiji. i got my pre-loaded M8S from a co-worker, so i got a bit of a discount. these thing sell for like $30 online. how much work is actually required to be able to watch movies and tv shows??

None, you can download Kodi right from the Android store.

Then its 5 mins to install whatever plug-in you want. People that pay for these boxes are seriously getting ripped off.

[sputnik]

Where can you get an M8S for $30?

[sansglee]

Is it legal to watch tv shows online using kodi boxes ? or should we have to use VPN service just to be safer ?

how do you use it ?

[dj_rice]

Does anyone have the Roku products? If so, how do you like it?

I mainly just want to use it for Netflix, Youtube. Getting a hassle to always grab my laptop to connect to TV. Thinking of either the Roku 3 or the Roku Stick.

[The_Penguin]

Originally posted by dj_rice
Does anyone have the Roku products? If so, how do you like it?

I mainly just want to use it for Netflix, Youtube. Getting a hassle to always grab my laptop to connect to TV. Thinking of either the Roku 3 or the Roku Stick.

I have 2 Roku 3 boxes. I use them mainly with the Plex client, but also occasionally with Netflix and Youtube. Absolutely love them.
I got the 3 and not the stick so I could use them on Wired Ethernet, though one of them is wireless and seems to be working fine.

[Asian_defender]

The only benefit to a Roku over an Android box is 1080P on netflix.
Otherwise there is nothing for Canadian content and most of it is subscription based.
If you are just doing Netflix/Plex then it's the best 'Out of box' solution, if you can live with 720P Netflix but the flexibility of running other things like emulators etc.
Then get an Android box for sure.
Beelink GT1 is what I recommend right now

[colsankey]

Id get a shield, but im a faithful convert.

[gpomp]

Originally posted by dj_rice
Does anyone have the Roku products? If so, how do you like it?

I mainly just want to use it for Netflix, Youtube. Getting a hassle to always grab my laptop to connect to TV. Thinking of either the Roku 3 or the Roku Stick.

I think the Roku is perfect for Plex, Youtube, and Netflix.

[mix123]

I agree. Rokus work well. Have 2 and buying a 3rd.

[nagooro]

To use an amazon fire stick or fire TV for kodi, do I need to use something like unblock-us?

Im assuming for Hulu, HBO, etc I would need a VPN blocker?

[jav_]

Originally posted by Asian_defender
The only benefit to a Roku over an Android box is 1080P on netflix.
Otherwise there is nothing for Canadian content and most of it is subscription based.
If you are just doing Netflix/Plex then it's the best 'Out of box' solution, if you can live with 720P Netflix but the flexibility of running other things like emulators etc.
Then get an Android box for sure.
Beelink GT1 is what I recommend right now

how's the GT1 for dts passthrough? i've been reading people have been problems with it because of the S912 chips

Originally posted by nagooro
To use an amazon fire stick or fire TV for kodi, do I need to use something like unblock-us?

Im assuming for Hulu, HBO, etc I would need a VPN blocker?

don't need to use unblock-us to watch video addons on kodi but i think theres a different method to sideload kodi itself as opposed to dling it off google play