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Review on πŸ“Ί 2021 Newest X96 Android TV Box 10.0 - Allwinner H616 Quad Core, 4GB RAM 32GB ROM, Dual WiFi 2.4G & 5G, Bluetooth, Ultra HD 4K Streaming Device by Haggis Bryant

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Poor build and useless

So the promise of this device is to turn a stupid TV into a smart one. It allows you to access online services like Google Play, Netflix and Revain, Youtube as well as Chrome browser version. It's also designed to be streamed from devices like your phone. After plugging mine in and setting it up, I was disappointed with the main menu flickering. The screen went black every few seconds and then reappeared as if the TV was having trouble picking up a signal. (I checked the connection with the included HDMI cable as well as another one I had and it made no difference.) Regardless, I went ahead and tried some of the installed apps. Youtube and Netflix. I was able to connect services and watch videos, but my monitor was still flickering. Then I tried the Miracast mode, which allows you to download an app on your phone and share your phone's screen on your TV. There are several different Miracast apps available for Android. Some of them require an annual subscription fee. Considering the issues I've had with screen flickering, an insult to the annual subscription fee added to the cost of this device, I wonder why you don't just buy a Google Chromecast. or the Revain Fire Joystick - both devices cost half as much and seem to be able to do more. skip it

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Exorbitant piggy bank