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Update 2/16/2021
Still going strong. No issues. Only had to reboot it once in over 4 months. I think some of the "buggyness" others have experienced may be due to a poor wifi connection. If this is going to be placed far from your WiFi router you may have issues with spinning circle a lot. Mine sits right next to my router.
My only gripe still is that if I subscribe to YouTube TV it's not going to integrate into the native Tivo channel guide and the Tivo Channel guide does not allow you to create a favorite channels list. That's really the only two main drawbacks. But if I do switch from Sling to YouTube TV I'll put the Tivo on my bedroom TV and move my Chromecast with Google TV from the bedroom to my main TV.
Original Review
Tivo Stream 4K, Roku Stick Plus vs Chromecast with Google TV - For the $50 and under price range, these are the three best to choose from and I tried them all.
Tivo Stream 4K was my winner.
1) It's Android TV O/S so can load all the Play Store apps and use Google Assistant voice commands.
2) All apps I tried, Hulu, HBOMax, Sling, Netflix, etc, had 5.1 audio (that should have it) including Atmos on Netflix.
3) Remote correctly powers on and off the receiver, TV, and device itself. The Info button on the remote was critical so I could see the current video and audio stream spec on Netflix in realtime and discovered I wasn't getting 4K. Needed to go into my Yamaha and do a firmware update and change the video settings in the Advanced Menu to get the receiver to support 4K 60hz instead of 30hz. Not sure what made the difference in getting Netflix to stream 4K, the firmware update or changing 4K video mode from 2 to 1.
4) Live Channel Menu integrates Locast.org (free local TV via Internet), Sling, Pluto and Tivo channels. No YouTube TV of course but not using that. I'm actually using Stremium now as my Live Channel guide and Live Channel DVR. It's brilliant. I have Locast for all the major networks and Sling ($30) for mainly CNN and ESPN. The Stremium app for $5/month (or less annual), also possible on the Chromecast, may not be the best featured cloud DVR but for the price and the fact it can be my channel guide and DVR for Sling and Locast combined is really great. See ya later Comcast and hello $80/month savings without losing a single channel I like to watch.
I'm sure there are drawbacks I've yet to discover but so far the Tivo Stream 4K is a total sleeper compared to the more talked about Roku devices or CCWGTV. Maybe people think Tivo brand is old tech on its way out or something? Not my experience with this particular Tivo device.
On the CCWGTV, I liked the interface the best (especially if you use YouTube TV, which I don't) but it has been relegated to occasional use on my bedroom TV due to the following:
1) No 5.1 on some apps like mainly Hulu without having to cast from mobile device which is ridiculous to have to do that. Also no 5.1 on any Live TV Streaming Services except if you sideload AT&T Now app.
2) No ability to integrate other live channel services into the Live Channel Guide (not surprising as they want to steer you to YouTube TV)
3) Very disappointing remote (but what can you expect for a $50 platform?) No "Info" button on remote. Wouldn't control power on my Yamaha RX-V781 even with CEC turned on for everything to name just a couple frustrations.
Other minor gripes but those were the main 3 for me. If you don't mind paying $65+tax a month for your live TV via YouTube TV and you live in the Google Ecosystem, it's probably arguably the best choice for others as long as they are willing to wait for the kinks to be worked out in all the apps on the audio streaming formats.
Roku Streaming Stick Plus very promising. Better remote than Chromecast with Google TV. Simpler menu/navigation system preferable to many users, BUT, HBOMax not in 5.1 digital surround audio currently, just 2-channel PCM. Deal breaker. It's also not an Android TV device so you can't install any Android TV app from the Play Store although it has all the main apps. Moving between Android TV devices is easier in the future so you can use your Google account across a larger variety of current and future devices and not have to start from scratch when you change devices. With Roku, you are now tied to their properietary O/S that they have done a good job designing to make it easy for an average user.
Honorable mention: Amazon Fire Stick. If you live in the Amazon/Alexa Ecosystem of home devices this may be your preferred device. You can 'sideload' Android TV apps.
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TiVo Stream 4K
One place for all your entertainment
No more app-switching or remote juggling. Access your favorite movies, shows, sports and more, live or streaming, from a single screen.
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Powered by Android TV
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| Item Dimensions | 7.2 x 3.7 x 2.4 inches | 4.25 x 7.43 x 2.06 inches | 5.71 x 2.08 x 0.62 inches | 5.7 x 1.1 x 5.5 inches | 0.39 x 3.82 x 3.82 inches |
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Good device - Great remote - Android TV is just ok.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
Good device - Great remote - Android TV is just ok.I have ROKU TV, FireStick 4k and this TiVo is my latest addition. Used to own Chromecast as well - gave it away.Bought this TiVo 4k Stream because I wanted the ability to Chromecast a few apps that is not available on Fire TV or Roku. For example, Bein Connect is not on Fire TV - casting Bein from Android phone to TiVo 4k is not working great - buffering constantly. Tennis Channel app casting fails but these apps already have issues with casting to my older Chromecast.Installed RetroArch and was able to run a few PSP, N64, NES and SNES Roms just fine using a Bluetooth controller. Games run smoothly with no issues on older console emulators.The remote is super nice with plenty of buttons that I normally would not use but with Remote mapper app, I just re-mapped the TiVo button to a home button and Guide button to open Channels DVR. The I (for information) becomes a settings menu button.The device is pretty much clean - some bloatware such as Tivo app and Live Channels app are pretty useless. After having installed everything that I needed (FTVLaunch, Wolf Launcher, Button Mapper, Remote Mouse, ReTroArch, etc) there is still over 1.3GB of space left. FireTV Stick only left me with 500-600mb due to all the bloatware it comes with so FireStick 4k just seems somewhat slow at times comparing to TiVo 4k Stream. I also get this running out of space pop up all the time on FireStick.Another nice touch of this Tivo 4k Stream is the additional USB-C port for adding storage. Typically, I had to buy an OTG cable (or a USB adapter) if I want to use an external USB drive.Now comes the part I don't like; Android TV does not have all the apps as I had hope. Its Play Store is still missing Apple TV (Availble on Roku and Fire TV) Bein Sports (Available on Roku) Tennis Channel (Available on Roku and FireTV) and Fios TV apps - Not available on any TV box but can be sideloaded onto FireTV and using Remote Mouse to navigate.The interface is terrible - I don't know which one I hate more - Amazon Fire or Android TV. Luckily, one can install Wolf Launcher (As clean as Roku interface but customizable with ZERO ADS) easily so there is no need to see something you don't want to see on your paid device. Amazon Fire TV interface just plain bad and Android TV is just confusing. Roku is probably has the most user friendly interface so Wolf Launcher will make your TiVo interface looks more like your phone or tablet where each apps are listed in their category.All in all, I think it's a great device for 40 bucks. It does the same thing as ChomeCast with Android TV but is cheaper. It comes with probably the best remote out of any devices I have used.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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Jack
Esta a buen precio
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on August 7, 2022
Jack
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on August 7, 2022
1. Ir a Gmail(correo)/ver todos los ajustes/números de teléfono: código de país predeterminado/cambiarlo a Estados Unidos
2. Abril la página de tivo y crear una cuenta
3. Busca una ubicación de un local o tienda en EU para poder registrarte con los datos, número de teléfono y dirección.
4. Después de eso en tivo te a pedir que lo actives de el enlace que te mandé
5.podras disfruta de tu tivo
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Joe D
Don't buy a Tivo Stream 4k in Canada!
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 20, 2020
Joe D
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 20, 2020
The Tivo Stream 4k was the most difficult to set up, by far! Tge biggest hurdle is that I had to authorize the box before using. To do so, you have to open an account with Sling TV and choose a package of I belive $25 to $45 a month. But the first 7 days are free and you can cancel before its up. Guess what, Sling isn't available in Canada. Contacted customer support and they said the Tivo doesn't work in Canada and some of the apps don't work in Canada.
Found a work around. Used a VPN on my phone and opened an account with a usa address. After about an hour I got this thing activated. Hope I don't forget to cancel Sling.
Then to get my apps loaded was a pain as well. The usual ways to download didn't seem to work. The controller is buggy and stops working properly. When it does work, the operating system is buggy, taking many attempts for a download to start.
For a little less money, get a Firestick 4k. Similar performance, super slick OS, and super easy to set up.
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Sergei Garcia
Pesimo dispositivo, falla mucho y no funciona correctamente el HDR
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on December 15, 2020
