It's part of the first batch of Android TV devices working with a lower amont of RAM (1GB), but still doing Netflix and 1080P UI + 4K-HDR for the video. HiSilicon (for this dongle) and Amlogic have been optimized to work on Android TV with less RAM and with that, reduce the price for OEM and operators. Jul 02, 2017 Namaskaar Dosto, is video mein maine Xiaomi Mi Box ki unboxing ki hai, yeh ek Android TV powered Box hai jis se aap apne Normal TV ko Smart TV.
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I've had a bit of a go at trying to get the APK out of the Play Store, but it's clearly locked down to a specific kind of device... It's loaded on the 'Smart VU X' device made by Dish TV, as an Android TV box.
Given my Sony Android TV has better specs it makes sense that the app should be able to be side-loaded into the TV.
Playstore link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.dishtv.FreeviewLiveTV&fbclid=IwAR0ERWCbb-jwGvBSlHW0ZGUFJAa5tPwGlsgx412JDx8E-_tcNNrsJ_xKHS4&rdid=nz.co.dishtv.FreeviewLiveTV
Device link: https://www.freeviewnz.tv/stream-freeview
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HiSilicon Hi3798MV200 media processor was announced in 2016 as a cost-down version of Hi3798CV200 processor for 4K TV boxes, and the next year I reviewed HiMedia Q30 TV box powered by the processor. Video playback was great with good 4K support and excellent video quality, although WiFi could have been better.
Anyway, the processor has been around for a while, so yet another model with the SoC would not normally be newsworthy. Except HiMedia S1 is a little different, as the company confirmed the TV box is part of Netflix Hailstorm device scaling program meaning it officially supports Netflix 4K out of the box.
HiMedia S1 specifications:
- SoC – HiSilicon Hi3798M V200 quad-core Arm Cortex A53 processor with Arm Mali-450MP GPU supporting OpenGL ES2.0/1.1, OpenVG1.1, EGL
- System Memory – 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3
- Storage – 8 GB eMMC flash
- Video & Audio Output – Micro HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz with HDR/HDR10 support
- Video Engine – HiVXE 2.0 with support for HEVC 10-bit 4Kx2K @ 60 fps, H.264 4K2K @ 30 fps
- Connectivity – Dual band 802.11ac WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
- USB – 1x micro USB port for power?
- DRM – Widevine L1, Microsoft PlayReady
- Power Supply – 5V/1A
- Dimensions – 52 x 52 x 11 mm
The device runs Android TV 8.0 Oreo, with an update to Android TV 9.0 scheduled for 2019. A Bluetooth voice remote control, an HDMI cable, the power supply, and a quick guide are included in the TV dongle package. Based on the specifications, HiMedia S1 only targets media streaming, as no USB ports are listed, meaning you can’t connect a hard drive, a RF dongle for gamepad, and so on.
HiMedia S1 does not appear to be sold to consumers just yet, but can be found on reseller’s websites such as Global Sources where it is listed to $25 to $45.The product page on HiMedia website has a few more details as well.