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The Android Operating System keeps the cost down, making Android TV boxes good low-cost media centers.
Since the Android Operating System is open source and free, it is much cheaper to manufacture hardware based on it and sold.
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It runs on ARM-based processors, which makes it portable to any device that runs the same hardware. How Does an Android TV Box Work?Ī box is connected to a TV and set up to the internet via wired Ethernet or WiFi connection.Īfter a box is connected to a TV and the internet, apps can be installed.įor example, a YouTube app can be installed to stream YouTube videos.Īndroid is an Operating System, like Windows or iOS, that was created by Google mainly for mobile phones. Videos can also be stored locally, such as an extensive video library, and played on-demand. Most people use them to stream movies or TV shows from their favorite streaming sites, such as Netflix, Disney Plus, Fubo TV, or Hulu. These small boxes can turn almost any TV into a smart TV with a wide range of features.
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Their XBMC source code modifications will apparently be made available in September 2014, based on the $30 pledge to get the source only (People who pledged for the box will get the code for free if they ask).An Android TV box is a small, low-cost media center box that connects to a TV and plays movies, TV shows and apps such as games.Īndroid TV boxes are popular items these days and allow a wide range of uses, from surfing the web to streaming video straight to your TV.Īndroid TV boxes were Introduced a few years ago, and now there are many options available. The price is actually quite aggressive considering the hardware provided, but the expected delivery (July 2014) may have put off some people for this type of device, as they’ve only received about $26,000 in pledges out of the $500,000 requested with 14 days left to go, so the product may never see the light of the day. Add $30 for shipping if you live outside the US. The early bird pledge is $129 for Qubi and its remote, and the regular pledge is $149.
The company is looking for funding via Kickstarter to complete development, and manufacture at least 4,000 units. The 8-minutes video demo below shows the prototype board and remote, the Android UI, their version of XBMC, and some games (Riptide 2, Shadowgun).
There’s no included game controller, but the company recommends Moga Bluetooth controller to play games with Qubi, and probably other Android devices. There’s also an headset jack for the same purpose. Using a Wi-Fi direct connection, it will also function as an air mouse, and the built-in microphone will be useful for voice command and Skype.
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That’s one of the rare media player with Wi-Fi ac which should be able to stream any 1080p videos you throw at it, as well as Gigabit Ethernet which may not be that useful in this type of device.Ī dual sided remote will also be included with one size used as a standard remote, and the other a QWERTY keyboard, with both sides backlit. As you can see from the picture above, the enclosure for the player has not been done yet, but they have a working demo on a prototype PCB which is currently running Android 4.2 with a customized UI, but the version may be upgraded at the time of release (July 2014).
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The device is also said to support Miracast, Dolby & DTS audio decoding, HDMI pass-through, and there will be a customized and “streamlined” version of XBMC install in the box. USB – 3x USB 2.0 host ports, 1x USB 3.0 port.Video Output – HDMI with HDMI-CEC support.Connectivity – Dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth 4.0.Storage – 16GB NAND Flash + microSD slot.SoC – Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 Quad Core Krait CPU 1.7 GHz with Adreno 320 GPU.Here are the specifications of the device: Beside Qualcomm quad core Krait SoC, Qubi Android media center features 2 GB RAM, 16 GB NAND Flash, dual band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Gibabit Ethernet, and more. But recently, a Snapdragon S4 has found its way into a smartwatch and today, I’ve found an upcoming, or maybe not, media player powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 600. Traditionally Qualcomm Application Processor have mostly been found in tablets, smartphones, and in development board such as the company’s own Mobile Development Platforms (MDP) or MyDragonBoard boards.