Recommended Android Hardware

There are many Android devices out there in the market: Android TVs, TV boxes, set-top boxes, dongles and so on. Learn more about player minimum requirements for Android TV box and Android tablet.
Many of them will play NoviSign’s digital signage solution very good. However, the following mentioned devices were thoroughly tested by us and also being used by many of our partners who share their experience with us.

Partners are welcome to send feedback on any other Android player they have good experience with.
Hardware vendors for Android players are welcome to send us devices for evaluation. Please contact us via info@novisign.com.
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Here is the full list of our recommended Android players for our digital signage software:

Media Players (TV boxes)

* Minix Neo X10 mini. Octa core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A53 processor (RK3368), 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 6.0.1, 4K screen resolution, WiFi 3G/4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI, 2 x USB, OTG port, SD card slot, microphone jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 24-Aug-2018, 05-Dec-2018, 26-Jan-2019, 27-Feb-2019 and 07-Aug-2019 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (North America). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “High Compatibility”.

* Minix X36. Android TV box, ARM Cortex A55 64bit processor (RK3566), 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 11, 4K screen resolution, Mali-G52 GPU, WiFi 11ax, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, OTG port, TF card reader, SPDIF port, headphone jack, microphone jack, 1 external antenna and remote control. Using the firmware from 03-Mar-2023 (X35-232NOV2) supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (worldwide). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Qintex RK3568 (QY8). Quad core Android TV box (metal case) with PoE support, ARM Cortex-A53 processor (Rockchip RK3568), 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 11, 8K screen resolution, ARM Mali-G52 2EE GPU, dual band WiFi (WiFi 6), Bluetooth 4.2, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, TF card slot, S/PDIF port, A/V jack, 2 external antennas and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 21-Oct-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* X96 Air. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X3 ARM Cortex-A55 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9.0, 8K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, optical S/PDIF port, 2 x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, micro SD card slot, A/V jack and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 08-Jul-2020 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (South East Asia). When using this device with screen resolution smaller than 4K, please access the “Droid Settings” (from the Android apps screen), go to “Display”, then “Screen resolution” and turn off the “Auto switch to best resolution” setting.

* Qintex RK3566 (Q66). Quad core Android TV box (metal case), ARM Cortex-A53 processor (Rockchip RK3566) 1.8Ghz 64bit, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 11, 4K screen resolution, ARM Mali-G52 2EE GPU, dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 5, RJ45, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 (OTG), 2 x USB 2.0, TF card slot, S/PDIF port, audio jack, external antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 18-Jul-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Rikomagic DS03. Quad core Android TV box (metal case), ARM Cortex-A53 processor (RK3399), 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, Mali-T760 MP GPU, dual band WiFi, micro simm card slot (4G) [optional], RJ45, HDMI, 2 x USB, USB OTG port, TF card slot, microphone jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 23-May-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Also has built-in app for turning on/off the unit by scheduling. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (global).

* H96MAX. Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A53 processor (RK3318), 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 11, 4K screen resolution, dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0a, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, TF card slot, A/V jack, remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 09-Nov-2022 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product purchasing (Israel), product purchasing (global).

* Rikomagic DS02. Quad core Android TV box (metal case), ARM Cortex-A53 processor (RK3288), 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 9/11, 4K screen resolution, Mali-T760 MP GPU, dual band WiFi, micro simm card slot (4G) [optional], RJ45, HDMI, 2 x USB, USB OTG port, TF card slot, microphone jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware (Android 9) from 04-Jan-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; Using the rooted firmware (Android 11) from 15-Sep-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation;. Also has built-in app for turning on/off the unit by scheduling. Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (global). When using this device with Android 11 firmware from 15-Sep-2023, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Qbic BXP-100 (“Phantom”). Quad core Android TV box, ARM 1.5Ghz processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 10, 4K/2K screen resolution, dual band WiFi, beacon, RJ45, HDMI (with CEC), USB 2.0, USB 3.0, micro USB (OTG) port, micro SD card slot. Using the rooted firmware from 26-Oct-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation (if you buy the box with this firmware, please ask for the rooted version). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (South East Asia).

* Qintex 905X4 (Q9S Pro). Quad core Android TV box with PoE support, ARM Cortex-A53 processor (Amlogic S905X4), 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, 4K screen resolution, ARM Mali-G31 MP2, dual band WiFi, RJ45, HDMI 2.0a, 3 x USB 3.0, TF card slot, S/PDIF port, A/V jack. Using the rooted firmware from 20-Jul-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Rikomagic MK902II. Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A17 processor (RK3288) 1.8Ghz, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 7.1, 4K screen resolution, Mali-T764 3D GPU, dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, 3 x USB, USB slave port, micro SD card slot, optical port, A/V jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 26-Apr-2022 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Also has built-in app for turning on/off the unit by scheduling. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (global).

* Qintex 905X2 (Q9S Pro X2). Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A53 processor (Amlogic S905X4), 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, Multi-core ARM G31 MP2 GPU, dual band WiFi, RJ45, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, TF card slot, S/PDIF port, microphone jack. Using the rooted firmware from 11-Apr-2020 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Minix X58-IN. Android TV box, ARM Cortex A76 + A55 64bit processors (RK3588), 8GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 12, 8K screen resolution, Mali-G610 GPU, WiFi 11ax, Bluetooth 5, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, HDMI-IN, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, USB type C (OTG) port, TF card reader, 2 external antennas and remote control. Using the firmware from 26-Dec-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (worldwide). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Minix Neo X39. Hexa core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 7.1, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, optical S/PDIF port, 3 x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB C-type port, micro SD card slot, Kensington lock, audio jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 10-Oct-2019 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; Google Play doesn’t work well (no ability to login with gmail account) on this firmware. Using the rooted firmware from 27-Apr-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Rikomagic V5. Quad core Android dongle, ARM Cortex-A17 processor (RK3288) 1.8Ghz, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 7.1, 4K screen resolution, Mali-T764 3D GPU, dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, USB, USB OTG port, micro SD card slot, recovery hole. Using the rooted firmware from 29-Nov-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Also has built-in app for turning on/off the unit by scheduling. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (global).

* CELabs CE440. Quad core Android media player with PoE, Amlogic S8905 X3 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, support for HDR10 & HLG videos, support in TOSLINK, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, micro SD card slot, RS232, 12 Pin GPIO connector (for external sensors and buttons), ATSC tuner, microphone jack, 2 internal antennas and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 23-Dec-2021 it supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (worldwide).

* CELabs CE420. Quad core Android media player with PoE, Amlogic S8905 X3 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, support for HDR10 & HLG videos, support in TOSLINK, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, micro SD card slot, RS232, 12 Pin GPIO connector (for external sensors and buttons), ATSC tuner, microphone jack, 2 internal antennas and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 23-Dec-2021 it supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (worldwide).

* HIKVision DS-D60E-B. Quad core Android media player, Cortex-A17 1.6 Ghz processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 8.1, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0 port, audio in jack, audio out jack and IR remote control. Using the non-rooted firmware from 03-Mar-2023 it supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications.

* Geniatech APC329L. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X4 (ARM Cortex-A55 CPU) up to 2GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 11, GPU Mali 450 750MHz, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, RS232 port, TF card slot or LTE simm card slot (optional), power button, antenna. Using the firmware from 10-Nov-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Geniatech APC395X. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, WiFi 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SD card slot, A/V port, audio jack, IR remote control and power supply. Using the rooted firmware from 11-Mar-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Geniatech APC390R. Quad core Android TV box, Cortex A53 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 6, 4K/2K screen resolution, ARM T820 MP3 GPU, WiFi 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI-OUT, HDMI-IN, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, SD card slot, audio jack, IR remote control and power supply. Using the rooted firmware from 15-Oct-2019 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Minix Neo X35. Quad core Android TV box, RK3566 ARM Cortex-A55 1.80GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, GPU Mali-G52-2EE, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, RJ45 (1GB speed), HDMI 2.0, optical S/PDIF port, 2 x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, OTG port, micro SD card slot, Kensington lock, microphone jack, earphone jack, power button, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 29-Dec-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Geniatech APC390K. Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A53 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, GPU ARM Mali-G52, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, RJ45, HDMI 2.0 out, HDMI IN, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, RS232 port, TF card slot or LTE simm card slot (optional), power button, 2 antennas. Using the firmware from 22-Aug-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Minix Neo X55-LX2. Nano ARM Cortex Android TV box, RK3568 1.80GHz processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, Android 12, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, 2 x RJ45 (2GB speed + M.2 5G/4G-LTE), HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0, USB 3.0, OTG port, micro SD card slot, microphone jack, earphone jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 15-Apr-2022 supports in watching at least 2 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* MeCool KM2. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X2-B processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, Android 10, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.1, optical S/PDIF port, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, micro SD card slot, AV jack, power button and IR remote control. Using the firmware from 23-Jul-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen. Limitations: cannot display YouTube and no support for screen rotation; Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Amino H200. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic 905X4 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, Android 10, 4K screen resolution, WiFi requires external module, RJ45, internal PoE, HDMI 2.1, optical S/PDIF port, 2 x USB 2.0, RS232 serial port, AV jack and IR remote control. Comes with basic license for Orchestrate MDM software. Using the firmware from Jun-2023 (build 25.3.2320.13R) supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Giada DN73. Quad core robust Android media player, RK3328 ARM Cortex-A53 processor up to 1.5GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 7.1 (tested well over firmware from 11-Jul-2019), 4K screen resolution, Mali-450MP2 GPU, WiFi 802.11, RJ45, HDMI, USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, USB 2.0 (OTG), SIMM card slot, Mini-PCIe for 3G/4G, RS232 port and audio in/out jack. The above mentioned firmware supports at least 3 videos on the same screen. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (rest of the world).

* Geniatech ATV329A. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X ARM Cortex-A53 processor 1.5Ghz, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 9.0, 4K/2K screen resolution, Mali-450 GPU, WiFi 3G/4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0, SD card slot, IR remote control and power supply. Using the rooted firmware from 18-Nov-2020 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Qbic BXP-300. Quad core Android TV box, ARM 1.8Ghz processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 5.1.1, 4K screen resolution, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI (with CEC), 2 x USB, micro USB (OTG) port, SD card slot, microphone jack, SPDIF output, RS232 port and antenna. Using the firmware from 21-May-2018 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation (if you buy the box with this firmware, please ask for the rooted version). Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (South East Asia).

* Minix Neo U9-h. Octa core Android TV box, Cortex A53 processor S912-H, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, Android 6.0, 4K screen resolution, dual band WiFi 802.11, bluetooth 4.1, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, 3 x USB 2.0, TF card slot, OTG, SPDIF, headphone jack, microphone jack, IR remote control, power button, power supply and antenna. Using a firmware from 10-Aug-2017, it supports not more than 1 video on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (rest of the world). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 300.

* Geniatech ATV1660K. Quad core Android TV box, Rockchip RK3288 processor 1.8Ghz, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 5.1.1, 4K/2K screen resolution, ARM Mali-T764 GPU core, WiFi 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, 2 x HDMI-OUT (HD + UHD), HDMI-IN, CEC support, 3 x USB 2.0, SD card slot, SPDIF, audio jack, IR remote control and power supply. Using the rooted firmware from 08-Feb-2018 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (Middle East), product purchasing (global).

* IAdea XMP-7300. Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A17 RK3288 1.8Ghz processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 7.1, 4K screen resolution, 2.4Ghz WiFi, RJ45, HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0, micro USB 2.0 and micro SD card slot. Using the firmware from 8-Jan-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation; no Google Play store. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* Minix X9-IN. Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A17 Processor 2Ghz (RK3288), 2GB RAM, 16GB storage (can be extended), Android 5.1, 4K screen resolution, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI (out), HDMI 2.0 (in), 2 x USB 2.0, TF card slot, audio jack, antenna and IR remote control. Using the rooted firmware from 23-Apr-2019 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube) and screen rotation. Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Shuttle NS02A (also NS02E model which supports PoE). Octa core Android TV box, Rockchip RK3368 processor up to 1.5Ghz, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 5.1.1 (tested well over firmware from 10-Aug-2018), 4K screen resolution, GC6110 GPU, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0 and SD card slot. The above mentioned firmware supports at least 3 videos on the same screen. Supports screen rotation. Limitations: cannot run YouTube and has no Google Play store app. Links: product specifications, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (South East Asia).

* Minix Neo T5. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X2 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB hstorage, Android 9.3, 4K screen resolution, dual band WiFi 802.11, bluetooth 4.1, RJ45, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, micro SD (TF) card slot, SPDIF, audio jack, IR remote control and power supply. Using a firmware from 10-Oct-2019, it supports not more than 1 video on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* XiaoMi Mi Box S. Quad core Android TV box, Amlogic S905X Cortex-A17 processor up to 2.0GHz, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 8.0 (tested well over firmware from 30-May-2019), 4K screen resolution, dual band WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, HDMI 2.0a, USB 2.0, audio in/out jack and remote control. The above mentioned firmware supports at least 3 videos on the same screen and screen rotation. It also works as an Android TV (user interface by the remote control rather than by mouse). Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (South East Asia) .

* Minix Neo U1. Quad core Android TV box, Cortex A53 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, Android 5.1, 4K screen resolution, WiFi 802.11, bluetooth 4.1, RJ45, HDMI, 3 x USB, micro SD card slot, OTG, SPDIF, headphone jack, microphone jack, IR remote control, power button and power supply. Using a firmware from 2016, it supports not more than 1 video on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “High Compatibility” (in our app), while in the Android traditional settings set the “Self-adaptive refresh rate switching” (under the “Display” menu) from “Level2” to “Off”, to prevent blinking problem of videos. Read this post. For smoother transitions, please read this post (the part about the transitions fix). Also, you might want to install the WiFi Reconnect app, to prevent reconnecting issues of this model. When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 300.

* Mecool KM9. Quad core Android TV box, ARM Cortex-A53 Amlogic S905X2, 4GB RAM(!), 32GB ROM, Android 8.1, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, 4K screen resolution, WiFi dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2, RJ45, HDMI, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, TF card slot, AV jack and IR remote control. Firmware from 07-Nov-2018 supports at least 3 videos on the same screen. Limitations: cannot use the YouTube widget; requires usage of the remote control along with a mouse, for navigating; doesn’t have Google Play store (so you need to put our APK on a USB disk-on-key stick). Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (North America), product purchasing (Europe), product purchasing (South East Asia).

* CloudBox G9CX5. Penta core Android TV box, S905X ARM Cortex A53 processor up to 1.5Ghz, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 6.0.1 (tested well over firmware from 14-Mar-2018), full HD screen resolution, WiFi 802.11, RJ45, HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, micro SD card slot. The above mentioned firmware supports not more than 1 video on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product unboxing. When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 230.

* NTech Alexis AB-S905-4. Quad core Android TV box, A53 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 5.1.1 (tested well over firmware from 18-May-2016), WiFi 802.11, RJ45, HDMI, audio jack, 2 x USB, micro SD card slot, optical port, antenna, IR remote control. Supports screen rotation (portrait mode)! The above mentioned firmware supports not more than 1 video on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications. When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Background”.

Dongles (HDMI sticks)

* iWeipoo (Shenzhen GiantSmart Technology) MK903V. Quad core Android dongle, RK3288 Cortex-A17 processor up to 1.8GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 7.1.2, 4K screen resolution ,Mali-T764 3D GPU, dual band WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0, micro USB/OTG, TF card slot, antenna. Using the firmware from 26-Feb-2020 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen. Please notice that the YouTube widget doesn’t work on the above mentioned firmware. Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (global).

* X96s. Quad core Android dongle, Amlogic S905Y2 ARM Cortex-A53 processor up to 2GHz, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, Android 9, 4K screen resolution , dual band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, HDMI, USB 3.0, TF card slot, IR port. Using the firmware from 13-Sep-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen. Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (global).

* MK809IV. Quad core Android dongle, 1.6GHz RK3188 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 5.1.1, full HD resolution, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI, USB, micro USB/OTG. Using the firmware from 23-Nov-2016 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (global).

SoC (smart Android TVs)

* Vestel PNxxD-4H. Comes in a variety of sizes (the size is where the xx are). Quad core Android SoC (smart TV), ARM Cortex-A55 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, WiFi 5 b/g/n, RJ45, RJ12, HDMI 2.0, 4 x HDMI-IN (2.0), USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, USB type C 3.0 (optional), RS232 (in/out) jack, IR (in/out) jack, audio out jack, headphone jack, optic SPDIF port, built-in stereo speakers and remote control. Using a rooted firmware from 14-Sep-2022 (build v7.71.0.0), it supports 3 videos on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global).

* TCL Moka DS60. Comes in 3 sizes (32″,43″ and 65″). Android SoC (smart TV), T963 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB storage, Android 9, 4K screen resolution, dualband WiFi, Bluetooth 5 and iBeacon, RJ45, 3 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x USB 2.0, RS232 (in/out) jack, line out jack, built-in stereo speakers and remote control. Using a rooted firmware from 20-Mar-2023, it supports 3 videos on the same screen (not including YouTube). For more information please send an email to ds2023@tcl.com.

* Philips D-Line. Comes in a variety of sizes. Quad core Android SoC (smart TV), 1.8GHz Cortex-A9 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 7.1, full HD resolution, RJ45, Display Port (out), DVI-I port (out), 3 x USB 2.0, micro USB, RS232C (in/out) jack, IR (in/out) jack, micro SD card slot, audio out jack, audio in jack, built-in stereo speakers and remote control. Supports in watching at least 2 videos in parallel on the same screen (doesn’t support YouTube). Links: product specifications, product review. When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “High Compatibility” and the “Restart on Inactivity” is set to “on”.

* HIKVision DS-D6043UN-B. 43″ (also other models in size of 32″, 55″, 65″, 75″ and 86″). Quad core Android SoC (smart TV), 1.6GHz Cortex-A17 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 8.1, 4K resolution, WiFi module, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45, 2 x HDMI (out), VGA (out), 2 x USB 2.0, TF card slot, audio out jack, audio in jack, built-in stereo speakers and remote control. Using the firmware from 30-Aug-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (Israel), product purchasing (worldwide).

Touch panels (commercial tablets)

* IAdea XDS-2288. Quad core Android all-in-one 22″ digital signboard, 1.8GHz Cortex-A17 processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM, Android 4.4.2, full HD resolution, multi touch of 10 points, WiFi 802.11, RJ45 port, 3 x USB 2.0, micro ADB USB, SD card slot, 2MP front camera, audio out jack, built-in stereo speakers. Using the firmware v1.0.11 supports in watching at least 2 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product unboxing, product purchasing (global).

* TouchWo TD133F. Quad core Android all-in-one 13.3″ digital signboard, Cortex-A55 RK3568 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, full HD resolution, touch, WiFi 802.11, RJ45 port, HDMI out port, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, TF card slot, RS232 COM port, audio out jack, built-in stereo speakers. Using the rooted firmware from 05-Jul-2021 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Shenzhen Electron Technology 21.5″ Digital Signage. Quad core Android all-in-one 21.5″ digital signboard, Cortex-A55 RK3566 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 12, full HD resolution, touch (10-point capacitive), WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45 port, HDMI in port, USB type C port, 2 x USB 2.0, optional 4G module, audio out jack, external microphone input, built-in stereo speakers. Using the rooted firmware from 28-Oct-2022 supports screen rotation and in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Shenzhen Electron Technology 10.1″ L-Type Digital Signage (landscape). Quad core Android all-in-one 10.1″ digital signboard, Cortex-A55 RK3566 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, HD resolution, touch (10-point capacitive), 5MB pixel front camera, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45 port, HDMI out, USB for serial (RS232), USB for serial (TTL), USB 2.0, USB 3.0, TF card slot, optional NFC module, external microphone input, built-in stereo speaker. Using the rooted firmware from 10-May-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Shenzhen Electron Technology 10.1″ L-Type Digital Signage (portrait). Quad core Android all-in-one 10.1″ digital signboard, Cortex-A55 RK3566 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, HD resolution, touch (10-point capacitive), 5MB pixel front camera, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, RJ45 port, USB for serial (TTL), USB host, USB type C port, TF card slot, external microphone input, 2 x built-in stereo speakers. Using the rooted firmware from 01-Mar-2023 supports in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

* Shenzhen Electron Technology 10.1″ Meeting Room Interactive Digital Signage. Quad core Android all-in-one 10.1″ digital signboard, Cortex-A55 RK3566 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Android 11, HD resolution, touch (10-point capacitive), 5MB pixel front camera, WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, RJ45 port (with PoE), optional 4G LTE module, USB for serial (RS232), USB for serial (TTL), USB 2.0, USB 3.0, micro USB (OTG), SD card slot, external microphone input, 2 x built-in stereo speakers and LED light bar with RGB and mixed color. Using the firmware from 12-May-2023 supports screen rotation and in watching at least 3 videos in parallel on the same screen (not including YouTube). Links: product specifications, product purchasing (global). When using this device, please make sure the “Video To Video Transition” setting is set to “Performance”, the “Manual Init Compensation” (under the “Video Transitions Tune” in the “Advanced” block of settings) is on and the “Buffer Delay” is set to 200.

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