Android Box + Jio + Voice Remote

Mi Box 4K
PS: JioTV won’t work w/o BT mouse

This comment if based on purely my observations and experience:
Jio TV does not work on Android Box (its kind of hit nd miss) Earlier versions used to work, but they stopped after few days, now it asks login.. and I said its hit and miss..
Even if it works, UI is not that intuitive for android Box(Big screen) Mouse is needed.
Jio TV + (which is extracted from Jio set top box) needs an active Jio plan of 999 or above
Others can add their own experience..

Thanks @getready & @wackophant for your reply

Having JIO TV, the idea was so watch normal channels, if anybody wants to see anytime.
Is there any other way to watch normal TV Channels without fee?

Or I should go with SonyLiv, Color TV et. etc. subscriptions? But if I do this, it will be cost effective and I need to keep on switching the Apps while TV Channels are convenient and doesn’t need broadband

xuseronline wrote:

Thanks @getready & @wackophant for your reply

Having JIO TV, the idea was so watch normal channels, if anybody wants to see anytime.
Is there any other way to watch normal TV Channels without fee?

Or I should go with SonyLiv, Color TV et. etc. subscriptions? But if I do this, it will be cost effective and I need to keep on switching the Apps while TV Channels are convenient and doesn’t need broadband

You can give thoptv a try
May not be convenient as DTH/Cable TV but you will get used to it

Even with ThopTV, you need device with widevine L1 certification for HD streaming

Buy a firestick. You are currently paying 620×12 i.e. about 7.5K per year. Even if you take all subscriptions at full value, total subscription cost will still be less than 5K. And you can further reduce cost by Timesprime/Flipkart coins etc. You already have a broadband so no additional cost on that account.
You will need Hotstar, Sonyliv, Zee5 and Voot.

I’ve used smart TV’s, firestick, but still normal DTH connections gives the most satisfaction. Even with a fast internet I struggle to use these.

300mbps unlimited ?

The new google chromast TV coming  ?

@xuseronline My friend. Long time no see.
Btw, i am using https://www.amazon.com/Android-TV-Box-Quad-Core...
I knew i won’t be paying money for each each when TRAI implemented the new rule. Bought this box directly from China in 2k19 and it’s almost 2 years everything is just working fine. No cable tv no dish no issues whatsoever.
#AA_JJ

Does Den provide free upgrade to Jio set top box ?

MrKool_JJ wrote:

@xuseronline My friend. Long time no see.
Btw, i am using https://www.amazon.com/Android-TV-Box-Quad-Core...
I knew i won’t be paying money for each each when TRAI implemented the new rule. Bought this box directly from China in 2k19 and it’s almost 2 years everything is just working fine. No cable tv no dish no issues whatsoever.
#AA_JJ

Kaise ho bhaai jaan
Thanks for the suggestion… does it have Voice remote?

baadshah wrote:

Does Den provide free upgrade to Jio set top box ?

Nope!
Den is Cable TV

xuseronline wrote:

Kaise ho bhaai jaan
Thanks for the suggestion… does it have Voice remote?

Ekdum thik apke raj me.
T – All good.
I just have a normal remote but if you need air mouse/ voice remote or any additional accessory for that matter of fact it can be purchased online
My 4+32gb model costed me about 2.6k
You will crack a better deal
#AA_JJ

xuseronline wrote:

Nope!
Den is Cable TV

Yes I know its cable TV but they are replacing the DEN set top box with Jio set top box.

check there are videos on youtube which are more then a year old.
I have hathway and my provider offered to replace with jio for 250 rs, on the box it was mentioned not for sale.

Also jio box has USB, not sure if its for recording or playback.

there are 2 variants of jio box, hybrid one for fiber broadband and one for cable tv.

getready wrote:

Mi Box 4K
PS: JioTV won’t work w/o BT mouse

I am also looking for a Android Box – https://www.flipkart.com/mi-box-4k-media-stream...

This is what some reviews say – You can use thop tv in thop tv due to copyright issues jio tv is named as jasmine tv , and only download thop tv for android tv and side load in your device

+1 I am also looking for a android box to install Thop/Oreo/Jio TV to watch Live TV.

RowdyAK47 wrote:

I am also looking for a Android Box – https://www.flipkart.com/mi-box-4k-media-stream...

This is what some reviews say – You can use thop tv in thop tv due to copyright issues jio tv is named as jasmine tv , and only download thop tv for android tv and side load in your device

I have this (Mi Box 4K)
Thoptv just works fine
JioTV is Jasmine
And Airtel TV is Allium?

getready wrote:

I have this (Mi Box 4K)
Thoptv just works fine
JioTV is Jasmine
And Airtel TV is Allium?

Thanks bro, I have 100 Mbps jio fibre connection. Wil it be good enough for 2 TV?

Noob Question – How to side load these Thop/Jasmine/Allium TV apps? Do I need to buy some connector or any other tool?

RowdyAK47 wrote:

Thanks bro, I have 100 Mbps jio fibre connection. Wil it be good enough for 2 TV?

Noob Question – How to side load these Thop/Jasmine/Allium TV apps? Do I need to buy some connector or any other tool?

100Mbps is more than enough
For side loading just use the usb 2.0 slot on Mi Box ( Pen drive / HDD )

getready wrote:

100Mbps is more than enough
For side loading just use the usb 2.0 slot on Mi Box ( Pen drive / HDD )

Thanks, @xuseronline this looks good to go

Update: Been to a mi service center as my Mi Box 4k stopped working (doesn’t switch ON)
Got to know that.. there is no repair/service for these Android Boxes/Sticks. (They don’t even have a spare adapter /remote to test basic things)
They are only offering replacement within warranty(Instant if they have it instock*) and if the device is out of warranty, there’s nothing we/they can do about it :/
I guess.. same is the case with Fire TV Sticks too so it is better to upgrade these items before the warranty expires

cc @xuseronline @RowdyAK47

getready wrote:

Update: Been to a mi service center as my Mi Box 4k stopped working (doesn’t switch ON)
Got to know that.. there is no repair/service for these Android Boxes/Sticks. (They don’t even have a spare adapter /remote to test basic things)
They are only offering replacement within warranty(Instant if they have it instock*) and if the device is out of warranty, there’s nothing we/they can do about it :/
I guess.. same is the case with Fire TV Sticks too so it is better to upgrade these items before the warranty expires

cc @xuseronline @RowdyAK47

Thanks bro for the update. I purchased last month and working smooth.

Did they replace yours? Your still Under 1 yr warranty? It’s mad that we need to approach 3rd party local repair shops if it’s out of warranty.

What do you mean by " upgrade these items before the warranty expires " ?

RowdyAK47 wrote:

Thanks bro for the update. I purchased last month and working smooth.

Did they replace yours? Your still Under 1 yr warranty? It’s mad that we need to approach 3rd party local repair shops if it’s out of warranty.

What do you mean by " upgrade these items before the warranty expires " ?

They didn’t have it stock..
So, now i will get the replacement via courier (Warranty valid until May 2021)

I mean to say, dump the old ones via OLX before warranty expires and get the newer launches during sale days (if any).

getready wrote:

They didn’t have it stock..
So, now i will get the replacement via courier (Warranty valid until May 2021)

I mean to say, dump the old ones via OLX before warranty expires and get the newer launches during sale days (if any).

Lucky you Did they kept the defective?
Selling in Olx and buying a newer version is itself a big task. I hope it works fine long years