START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated Dec 2020)
If in the UK I would rather use a nice blingy App for BBC iPlayer viewing vs what a Kodi Addon offers and Apple have a pretty decent one for the recently released Apple TV 4K

Apple TV UK Apps availability and integration (click)
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208083#uk

The ATV 4K will also give you properly supported 25fps / 50Hz frame rate matching for smooth video playback in the UK.
Youtube yes, however there is no Spotify, it can be streamed using Apple's Airplay, but then you need an iPhone/iPad too.
For Kodi (Jarvis) you use the MrMC App. Infuse App is really slick too and damn easy to use.

NVIDIA Shield ?
That will also do what you want but has no frame rate matching for 25fps / 50Hz unless you use Kodi with refresh switching activated.
It might be able to boot straight into Kodi and also the has the Spotify & YouTube Apps.

Best bang for the buck for Kodi only, from Post #1

Q. I basically want a HD Audio capable (inc. Atmos & DTS:X) 4K HDR Kodi media player that just works with minimal hassles ?
(devices must have working auto refresh & auto 1080p / 4K resolution switching and correct colorspace output after auto resolution switching)
  • AMLogic S905X, S905D and S912 devices running DIY LibreELEC Kodi Krypton or Plug N Play - OSMC Kodi Krypton on the Vero 4K
  • Some AML S905D or S912 devices like the MINIX U9-H also have Gigabit LAN. WiFi is NOT recommended for high bitrate 4K video streaming.
  • The combos mentioned above can also do decent HDR > SDR conversion for 4K non-HDR video output to a 10bit non-HDR 4K TV.
  • There is no need to continually fiddle with Operating System or Kodi settings for optimal 1080p / 4K HDR picture outputs once initial device setup is complete.
  • Yes these cheap AMLogic devices are better than both the more expensive Intel "Lake" NUC's and the NVIDIA Shield for auto, mixed 1080p / 4K HDR Kodi Krypton.



Messages In This Thread
The right box for me - by tyem - 2016-01-13, 15:29
Jesus Box - by kellyvb - 2016-03-04, 20:18
Thanks for the Help! - by jmc15john - 2016-11-09, 16:44
Jarvis crashes and wipes - by gotthis2000 - 2017-01-10, 22:14
RE: Jarvis crashes and wipes - by nickr - 2017-01-10, 22:58
T95Z Plus Android TV Box - by gooner1971 - 2017-03-17, 13:04
RE: START HERE - Pick the Right Kodi Box (updated December 2017) - by wrxtasy - 2018-01-24, 18:19
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