TV for living room

Hi folks, I'm about to get a new TV for my living room since the one I had is not working anymore so a new 50'' 4K makes the fit. So for my budget and the models I can get in my country I was looking at these 2 models and can't decide between them: Samsung TU7000 TCL P8M There is a difference in about USD 90 that makes the Samsung a bit pricey, but I'm still considering it. My use would be primary for satellite and streaming live sports, movies, shows or kids stuff, 0 gaming. Will be placed in living room so there will be light the entire day. In favor of TCL's, besides being cheaper, it has Android TV with Chromecast built-in, so that means I'll be able to cast from my Nest Hub as well as better Google Assistant's controls. For the Samsung, it loses on price, but I believe it makes it up with better display and image quality for what I've seen so far, it also supports some Assistant's integration with SmartThings but it is not possible to cast from Hub and continue watching on TV, also since it has just 2 HDMI ports I'd prefer not losing one with a Chromecast on it. Anyways, I'll be glad to hear some opinion or guidance with this choice. Thanks!

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Can Android TV detect android phone video files connected via USB port?

Hello guys, nephew question.

As the title says and How?

Tried multiple times, phone is already set to transfer files but the tv cannot detect it still.

Asking for help. Thanks.

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Google TV design needs these tweaks w/ updates - 9to5Google

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Picture settings Sony Bravia 4K

Hey everyone, never had a nice TV before and I’m wondering about optimal video settings. I’ve got a Sony Bravia 4K, any ideas on best video settings to keep movies and tv looking good? Appreciate you all, thanks.

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Using USB hub with mi box S

Hello everyone!

I have recently bought a usb hub to use with my mi box s to be able to use my keyboard, usb joystick, and an extra storage. And it has all worked fine, except for the storage.

When I transformed my pendrive into a internal storage, everything slowed down a lot(Netflix, Amazon prime) is this a problem with the usb hub, the pen drive, both? None?

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Swipe/pointer emulation possible? Trying to get some sideloaded APK's usable w/o being forced to use an Android TV control app, instead of my regular remote.

Guys, gals. Would like some advice, if possible. I've been using a Shield TV w/ Logitech Harmony Hub & Elite for a few years now. I mainly use the Elite, because I am really not a fan of using my smartphone to control my TV. No tactile feedback, distraction etc.

The problem I'm facing; I'm trying to operate the Hulu Android (non-TV) app w/ just the controller. This is impossible, because you need to be able to use swipe and manually navigate the pointer. The stock remote (Logitech Harmony Elite) software does not support this, nor do any rebind/remap apps as far as I can tell, with the exception of 'Ease Joypad' but this program is far from ideal and honestly a huge hassle to operate. Simply put I'd like to do the following: bind, or temporarily trigger an app, that gives me the ability to use the D_PAD keys for swipe/pointer navigation.

I've tried using Puffin (it has D_PAD swipe/pointer navigation build in), and some other browser with similar support, instead of using the dedicated app, but that does not seem an option w/o using a hardware geolocation spoofer.

It is probably possible with Tasker, I reckon. But I am not at all savvy when it comes to Tasker or similar solutions. So I'd prefer something that a bit more idiot-proof. Because I'm an idiot, you see.

Reason I'm not using the Android TV Hulu app because it has a location verification as soon as you login (only Live subscriptions do, fyi), with only 4 changes per year allowed. This is a problem, because I am sharing the account with my sister who lives in the US.

Any help appreciated. Got an idea? Shoot! I'm out of ideas personally.

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Sony TV rebooting after every wake-up.

Has anyone else seen thus. Wake the TV with the remote, and reboots. Every time.

Once it has rebooted it seems to fine.

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New Chromecast's Netflix profiles don't work properly using Google Home or ANY Google Assistant device, plays content on currently selected Netflix profile on TV. Please help.

I had Voice Match on my 2nd gen Chromecast, so if person X asked assistant to play something from Netflix, it'd play from X's profile. Now, when Netflix app on Chromecast has X's profile selected, then when X ask to play something it'd work properly, but if Y ask to play something, it'd play from X's profile. Really annoying. A serious downgrade from the previous gen. If I had known it'd be like that I wouldn't have bought it. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Advice for New TV?

So I'm refurnishing my room and currently at the point where I'm researching new Tv's to get. My only 'need' for this new Tv is that it be a smart tv. From what I understand, the two main options are either a Roku Tv or an Android Tv. After looking into both a little further, I feel like the general consensus is that the Android Tv is the better option. However, I keep seeing the word "shield" thrown around and I'm not exactly sure what that means. Is this an additional purchase I would have to make for the Tv or is it included? If anybody can explain this to me in layman terms, that would be great.

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TV box with 5.1 surround sound?

Hello,

my knowledge about TV box is almost 0, I just know them exist but I never used one.Does it exist a TV box with 5.1 surround sound (my system is analog)? Can you suggest one?

Also I can evaluate converters from 5.1 analog to digital

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I wish Google implemented Android TV Remote Control into the Google Home app

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Netflix for uncertified L1 devices

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Solution to turn on and off Android TV with Google home.

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How to remove this Analiti recommendation from my home screen? It's right in the middle of my home screen and it's really annoying. Also how can I reorder the recommendations?

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JBL Link bar factory reset in setup

Hey guys,

I just bought a JBL Link bar, I know not the most flawless product.

I followed the setup process and all worked well, but it didn't listen to my "Hey google" commands, so I decided to factory reset it from the menu.

But now after the factory reset I keep running into an issue during setup where it says "network_name can't connect to internet". If gives me this error with WiFi as well as with ethernet. Network is working fine so that can't be it.

So Im basically stuck in the setup now and I'm looking for something along the lines of a hard reset button combo or anything since I don't see any reset pinholes on the body.

All help appreciated.

EDIT:

The error is also present when connecting to my phone's hotspot on either 2.4 or 5ghz.

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Can't save videos to playlists

Since the last update, I have lost the ability to save videos to playlist. There used to be an option "save", but not any more.

I can save videos in the main view by "click and hold" which opens a new menu on the right hand side (not very intuitive), but not so in the playing screen.

Am I missing something?

I have a philips 50pus7304 tv and app version is 2.13.08/web_20210210_00_RC01

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Connected, no internet.

Hello there. I have a Sony Bravia KD-55X7500H in which the time and date always resets and thus, disconnects the wifi connection. I noticed that the date always resets to the device’s kernel version (mine is January 4) Could there be a significance or should I have it replaced?

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Can anyone post link for Mi Box 3 MDZ-16-AB last pie ota

Mine is stucked with PI.2926 and I can't update,

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HDMI compatibility via chain of accessories

Let's say I've got an HDMI streaming stick. Preferably a CCwGTV, but others still apply.

It is connected to an HDMI switch 2in-1out with a gaming console on other input.

The switch is connected to a HDMI audio extractor, leading audio to the audio system.

HDMI out connected to a HDCP Emulator/dummy with a passthrough. Essentially this should do the HDCP handshake, even if TV is off.

Then the emulator out goes to the tv screen.

Summary:

AndroidTV streamer -> HDMI Switch -> HDMI Audio Extractor -> HDMI Dummy with passthrough -> TV Screen.

The idea behind this monstrosity to have Android tv and Gaming Console working as a smart speaker even if the TV is off.

What issues will i have because the chain is long and full of terrors?

I'll start:

  • HDMI-CEC will not work
  • [unconfirmed] HDCP handshake will fail more times than comfortable resulting black screen
  • [unconfirmed] Desynchronized audio and video
  • [unconfirmed] Video latency unbearable for gaming

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What's the difference between the Google tv launcher and the "new" android tv launcher?

I have the CCwGTV and am trying to figure out what is the difference between this "new" android tv launcher some people are talking about. From the pictures they look exactly the same??

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Is there a way to update to the new Android TV UI (not google tv)

I have a TCL android rv but I think because Of my location, I won't be getting the update anytime soon.

Is there any other way to get the new Android TV UI ?

Thanks

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Cant install a specific App on my Chromecast with Google TV

Hey Guys,

can you please explain to me why it isn't possible to install the App "Zappn" on my GCWGTV? Directly on the device the app is not found at all and when I want want to install it via the PC I cannot select the Chromecast ("This app is not compatible with your device").

Thank you!

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At&t tv app

Is At&t tv app going to be avaible on the android tv platform any time in the future?

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Opening App store without going to Settings > Apps

I've bought the latest GCC with Android TV and I'm finding the device incredibly frustrating.

30 minutes to type some long URLs and passwords I needed (setup was easy though) and then I wanted to download an app and there was no way I could find apps in the app store, so I had to go to Settings > Apps > Goole Store > Open App.

WTH is this? Is there no easy way to open the app store in this thing?

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I have xiaomi mi box s. Lately, an inscription appears to me that my memory space is full. How can I clean it up? .

I have xiaomi mi box s. Lately, an inscription appears to me that my memory space is full. How can I clean it up?

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