So I have had the pleasure of testing the GTV for some time now.
I gotta say, I love it.. I also have all of formulers old boxes, Sheild, and roku devices so that is what I am comparing to.
As Formuler's first box with Android TV OS I mean its similar to many other boxes I have tested except for a few big factors for me.
This thing is made for IPTV / OTA TV (OTA still in the works to add tuner card driver support) watching IPTV on a shield just isn't the same as having MyTVOnline2, and a proper full TV remote with google voice. Formulers MyTVOnline 2, which is baked into the device, is IMHO the best IPTV client out there, It supports , XC , M3U, Stalker portals and OTA (future update on GTV). this puts all your VOD and Live tv in one simple to use client so easy to use its kid and grandpa approved... Now that its Android TV it enables proper support for Most Official provider apps found on the play store.
GeForce now also works fine with Fortnite and a PS4 controller
Disney, Amazon , Global , HBO, and Canadas other major provider apps all work great. Have tested dozens of other worldwide major apps and they all work great.
Netflix is still not certified but it is in the play store, I guess the more people with Netflix that open a ticket with Netflix to ask why its not working, maybe that wont always be the way.
Formuler constantly updates all the boxes they sell.. even boxes 4 generations old still get important updates and all current boxes are often receiving new updates and features every few months. Even the included BT1 remote has upgradable firmware that has already seen some new features added since launch. Expect this box to be future proof as it will receive Major OS updates in time as well as all of Formuler's own updates/
There is a great support structure through the forum, website r/formuler and telegram which I voluntarily admin, it is really a great community and Formuler really listens to everyone's input or support issue or ideas.
I will say I was not asked to write this review. I am probably biased , Ill admit, but I do like testing everything out there and I really think this one is a winner.
Anyone is free to join the monthly contests we hold for support communities at https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/jylidr/formuler_november_giveaway/
I've updated to the new GoogleTV by following the how-to-geek guide, all seemed to work OK until at the end when I have pressed the home button it did not take me to a home screen, instead it took me to a blank page.
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