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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #390 on: Jun 24, 2017 at 04:56 PM »
Just leave it at Auto.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #391 on: Jun 24, 2017 at 07:22 PM »
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #392 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 03:17 AM »
My pluto tv only shows mtvs. Is there anything else I should do to get more than this?
I also have only 50 channels from 1001 to 1049. I do not know what settings or what else to do...

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You'll need to setup a smart DNS service or VPN to a US Server.
Once connected to a US vpn server you'll have a total of 105 channels.
You'll notice that there's a new list of live news channels from 105 to 143.
Other non live channels will be from channels 202 to 935.
You'll also have access to a list of On Demand movies which are quite good na wala sa ordinary pluto tv access..  ;D

You can load all these channels under Live Channels app along with haystack and puppetmaster tv. 



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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #393 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 03:32 AM »

Yeah. I think that's it. The app for asia is for mobile phones only. i was able to install it via usb, but the interface is not optimized for android tv.
try sideloading HBO GO android tv. though I'm not sure if the app works with asia region. Let us know if it works. :)
I'm an HBO NOW subscriber and I'm using the HBO NOW android TV app with our Mi Box.
Both HBO GO and HBO NOW for android tv almost shares the same ui.

btw, try sideloading the aptoide tv app. http://m.aptoide.com/installer-aptoide-tv
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #394 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 08:07 AM »
try sideloading HBO GO android tv. though I'm not sure if the app works with asia region. Let us know if it works. :)
I'm an HBO NOW subscriber and I'm using the HBO NOW android TV app with our Mi Box.
Both HBO GO and HBO NOW for android tv almost shares the same ui.

btw, try sideloading the aptoide tv app. http://m.aptoide.com/installer-aptoide-tv

I tried that. does not work for Asia. I just cast from my phone to use HBO GO.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #395 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 08:16 AM »
@shoestrings what vpn or smart dns are you using?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #396 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 08:49 AM »
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You'll need to setup a smart DNS service or VPN to a US Server.
Once connected to a US vpn server you'll have a total of 105 channels.
You'll notice that there's a new list of live news channels from 105 to 143.
Other non live channels will be from channels 202 to 935.
You'll also have access to a list of On Demand movies which are quite good na wala sa ordinary pluto tv access..  ;D

hi shoestring,

can you teach us how to setup a a smart DNS service or VPN to a US Server?

Thank you!
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #397 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 09:02 AM »
Normal ba minsan na nawawala yung settings ng screen resolution kapag unplug mo siya from the outlet? Thanks..
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #398 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 09:03 AM »
@shoestrings what vpn or smart dns are you using?

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For the smart DNS option you can use Getflix. You can create an account for a free 14 day trial.
for the vpn option i'm currently running a diy openvpn server on a cheap VPS running CentOS located in the US.
but before that i was using VPN Unlimited via openvpn app for android tv until it expired.
I recommend using  Getflix. After setting up the DNS servers in your router then its good to go.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #399 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 09:11 AM »
hi shoestring,

can you teach us how to setup a a smart DNS service or VPN to a US Server?

Thank you!

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Smart DNS is very easy and simple to setup.
Just go to the Getflix site and sign up a new account for a 14 day trial.
After that, you just need to access your router and change your dns server to Getflix's dns server.
Go to the Getflix Dashboard and click the force IP update then select the region where you want to get connected.
After that, all you devices connected the router will have access to US Netflix/hulu/HBO NOW/pluto tv  and more.
 
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #400 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 09:15 AM »
Normal ba minsan na nawawala yung settings ng screen resolution kapag unplug mo siya from the outlet? Thanks..

Akin di naman.. mine is always locked at 1080p 60hz.
Make sure that "Auto Switch to best resolution" is off.
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #401 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 03:06 PM »
@patupup
Smart DNS is very easy and simple to setup.
Just go to the Getflix site and sign up a new account for a 14 day trial.
After that, you just need to access your router and change your dns server to Getflix's dns server.
Go to the Getflix Dashboard and click the force IP update then select the region where you want to get connected.
After that, all you devices connected the router will have access to US Netflix/hulu/HBO NOW/pluto tv  and more.
 
how much is the vpn service after the 15day trial?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #402 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 03:50 PM »
how much is the vpn service after the 15day trial?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #403 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 03:58 PM »
@nerveblocker,

I think the discounted price for 24 months isn't bad at all.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #404 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 05:00 PM »
@nerveblocker,

I think the discounted price for 24 months isn't bad at all.

You can also wait for their sale.. They have a lifetime subscription for $39.
https://stacksocial.com/sales/getflix-lifetime-subscription
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #405 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 05:01 PM »
You can also wait for their sale.. They have a lifetime subscription for $39.
https://stacksocial.com/sales/getflix-lifetime-subscription

Alright, this is even better!

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #406 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 07:59 PM »
I tried the 14 day trial and inputted the DDNS of Getflix on my Android tablet.  Played Pluto TV and got more additional channels. It works!

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #407 on: Jun 27, 2017 at 08:20 PM »
I tried the 14 day trial and inputted the DDNS of Getflix on my Android tablet.  Played Pluto TV and got more additional channels. It works!

That's great! :D
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #408 on: Jul 02, 2017 at 06:05 PM »
Will probably get this to replace a very old EGREAT setup ......... any issues using a 2 or 4-bay MEDIASONIC PROBOX HDD enclosure?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #410 on: Jul 02, 2017 at 09:37 PM »
get the local one nalang for warranty. yun sa shoppee ata or globe.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #411 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 08:11 AM »
get the local one nalang for warranty. yun sa shoppee ata or globe.

ok, thanks

question lang din, when using Kodi, do you still need to use VPN pa? or do you only use that if may content na limited to certain countries?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #412 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 08:42 AM »
ok, thanks

question lang din, when using Kodi, do you still need to use VPN pa? or do you only use that if may content na limited to certain countries?

vpn is optional unless you're trying to access region locked.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #413 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 08:54 AM »
ok, thanks

question lang din, when using Kodi, do you still need to use VPN pa? or do you only use that if may content na limited to certain countries?

Afaik, yung gumagamit ng vpn for kodi mostly mga taga US and other countries para di masilip ng ISP nila na they're streaming movies and more. On my end I use vpn or smartdns to access geo blocked services like netflix (US and other region), hulu, hbo now, sling tv, pluto tv and more.


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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #414 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 09:07 AM »
Will probably get this to replace a very old EGREAT setup ......... any issues using a 2 or 4-bay MEDIASONIC PROBOX HDD enclosure?

TIA.

same question. any issues with mediasonic probox? im planning to replace my xtreamer pro setup with this NMT and a 4bay HDD probox  enclosure.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #415 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 10:09 AM »
same question. any issues with mediasonic probox? im planning to replace my xtreamer pro setup with this NMT and a 4bay HDD probox  enclosure.


A pecualiarity of using multi-bay external hdd enclosures with android boxes is that you can't predict the order in which the hdds will get mounted. This will not go well if you plan on using kodi and scrape information for your files.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #416 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 01:19 PM »
Afaik, yung gumagamit ng vpn for kodi mostly mga taga US and other countries para di masilip ng ISP nila na they're streaming movies and more. On my end I use vpn or smartdns to access geo blocked services like netflix (US and other region), hulu, hbo now, sling tv, pluto tv and more.




So safe naman to use Kodi dito sa atin if I don't access geo-restricted content?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #417 on: Jul 03, 2017 at 01:20 PM »
yes safe naman.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #418 on: Jul 05, 2017 at 06:41 AM »
How many usb ports are there in this android tv box? 1 or 2? Meron bang otg port?
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #419 on: Jul 05, 2017 at 07:28 AM »
How many usb ports are there in this android tv box? 1 or 2?



Only one (1) USB port 2.0 on the backside