Hello all,
I am installing an overhead flip down display in the car to keep the kids busy. They have their own tablets but it becomes too much of a chore to constantly help them find videos and games.
Now the display I bought has an HDMI port so I'm trying to figure out the appropriate kit to install. My kids are used to the NVIDIA Shield so the leanback launcher is familiar. However there won't always be wifi available so will need to be able to have offline videos as well. I also don't want to have a large box but ideally just a dongle so no wires are hanging around, but I'm flexible here. So here's my ideal wishlist, would appreciate help figuring out what device I should get.
- Android TV OS / Leanback Launcher
- Apps for streaming when there is WiFi
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Offline video for most of the time with no wifi
- It needs expandable storage
- Ideally I can manage this same as my phone and download videos for offline view within the respective app (Vudu, Netflix, Google Play). This is where true Android TV OS would probably come up short as I don't think that option exists in ATV apps as they're meant to be used with Wifi. I know I can use Plex/Kodi, but kids aren't familiar with navigating those apps.
- If possible, casting when there is NO wifi from my phone/device (DLNA, Miracast?)
- Dongle form factor with USB supplied power.
Any thoughts? Thanks!
I'm not sure if Android TV is the best option for you if offline is necessary. I would say you should check out a Chromebook option. One that can run Android Apps. That way you can download Netflix movies. You might loose the option to cast from your phone though. Honestly I don't know of anything that does all you're looking for, it really is too bad that Android TV doesn't allow offline play for much.