2015-12-16, 05:50
Just a few points to consider and a bit of extra info:
- Android Kodi on low powered AMLogic S8XX/S9XX SoC's (System on Chip) will never be as fast as OpenELEC Kodi running on these devices. As I have already stated OpenELEC is a lean mean Kodi distribution, that was designed from the ground up to primarily do one thing, run Kodi.
- I'm not saying Android Lollipop OS or Android Kodi running on the Core is slow either, its actually pretty slick and quick, especially Kodi Jarvis beta5.
- Android Apps, can be selected from within Kodi and added as Favourites. Select the Android App like Netflix, watch some stuff. Exit Netflix and it auto-switches straight back into Kodi. Some Kodi Skins mount these Favourites on the main view screen too for easy selection.
- Be aware the usual Netflix App is used, and will give you 2.0 Audio only with 1080p video. Blame Netflix for the Audio restriction.
- Android Lollipop OS has Android Apps that are not as remote control friendly as those running on the Android TV OS that you get on the nVIDIA Shield, Fire TV/Stick or Google Nexus. The Android TV OS - YouTube App works on the Core, there are probably more. For some functions you may have to use the Air mouse which can be a cause of frustration for some users that have never used one before.
- The tradeoff is you get full access to the entire catalogue of Apps from the Google Play Store, not the limited Android TV OS selection. These will Auto update as well.
Yes you can side load Apps on Android TV OS, but I've been told if you update the Android TV OS Firmware you have to repeat the process every time, over and over, these Side loaded Apps will not Auto Update either. Its not ideal.
- Christian Troy is adding features to the Android WeTek launcher on a regular basis, he even takes requests. You will be able to shortly boot straight into Kodi.
I am really starting to love this minimal Zen looking, slick WeTek launcher, CT has produced. There is a bunch of remote control shortcut button press combos under the hood which work well once you get to know them. Its well thought out. CT is a friendly, talented developer
- Android Kodi on low powered AMLogic S8XX/S9XX SoC's (System on Chip) will never be as fast as OpenELEC Kodi running on these devices. As I have already stated OpenELEC is a lean mean Kodi distribution, that was designed from the ground up to primarily do one thing, run Kodi.
- I'm not saying Android Lollipop OS or Android Kodi running on the Core is slow either, its actually pretty slick and quick, especially Kodi Jarvis beta5.
- Android Apps, can be selected from within Kodi and added as Favourites. Select the Android App like Netflix, watch some stuff. Exit Netflix and it auto-switches straight back into Kodi. Some Kodi Skins mount these Favourites on the main view screen too for easy selection.
- Be aware the usual Netflix App is used, and will give you 2.0 Audio only with 1080p video. Blame Netflix for the Audio restriction.
- Android Lollipop OS has Android Apps that are not as remote control friendly as those running on the Android TV OS that you get on the nVIDIA Shield, Fire TV/Stick or Google Nexus. The Android TV OS - YouTube App works on the Core, there are probably more. For some functions you may have to use the Air mouse which can be a cause of frustration for some users that have never used one before.
- The tradeoff is you get full access to the entire catalogue of Apps from the Google Play Store, not the limited Android TV OS selection. These will Auto update as well.
Yes you can side load Apps on Android TV OS, but I've been told if you update the Android TV OS Firmware you have to repeat the process every time, over and over, these Side loaded Apps will not Auto Update either. Its not ideal.
- Christian Troy is adding features to the Android WeTek launcher on a regular basis, he even takes requests. You will be able to shortly boot straight into Kodi.
I am really starting to love this minimal Zen looking, slick WeTek launcher, CT has produced. There is a bunch of remote control shortcut button press combos under the hood which work well once you get to know them. Its well thought out. CT is a friendly, talented developer
