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Help Impulse bought this Android box

Forgot the pic lol
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I doubt I'll be gaming on it, mostly media/browsing

It's running JB though http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00DGPG532/ref=pd_aw_sim_23_1?refRID=0WHF9W4YHH57Q8RYE2BK
 
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Sorry but I gotta bump this since its been dispatched and can't be cancelled and need to know if I made a stupid purchase that I really can't afford right now.
The reviews say the wifi antenna is shit and I'm gonna be using my phone's hotspot to provide it!
 
:Curious but clueless: um.. If the phone will be doing 90% of the work (miracast, hotspot, apps to connect..) Why pay so much for another Android (CPU/GPU) unit when a Miracast adapter might do the job? Or does it also have other capabilities added? I've been using Miracast adapters as well but TBH, my phone gets ridiculously hot after 20+min of use.. Even to the point of SD & System glitching. I mentioned this because it's at/near the WiFi hardware that also gets hot when I hotspot. Maybe it's the lower brand/quality of my phone, adapter, my own negligence? But anyway, do other ppl run into similar issues with these boxes & adapters as well? Oh, I paid $13 US on Amazon for the ZPS Miracast adapter.
 
Didn't see your post before @funkylogik It's just a straight forward Android HDMI dongle, should be fine for media and browsing. Only thing is it doesn't seem to include any way of operating it. Likely why it's only £30 quid. :thumbsupdroid: Some do include a remote zapper, but generally that's not particularly satisfactory and can be fiddly. I see they recommend a wireless keyboard and pointing device to go with it, which I would recommend you get as well. Make things much easier.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008RRX6QI/ref=mw_dp_buyxgety_y

It's a self contained Android device, effectively it's a tablet but without a touch-screen. Doesn't depend on the phone, apart from using it for internet access, a hotspot, it's not using Miracast.

Miracast is something that allows you to use an existing Android device with a TV. Like a phone or tablet.
 
bcrichster said:
:Curious but clueless: um.. If the phone will be doing 90% of the work (miracast, hotspot, apps to connect..) Why pay so much for another Android (CPU/GPU) unit when a Miracast adapter might do the job? Or does it also have other capabilities added? I've been using Miracast adapters as well but TBH, my phone gets ridiculously hot after 20+min of use.. Even to the point of SD & System glitching. I mentioned this because it's at/near the WiFi hardware that also gets hot when I hotspot. Maybe it's the lower brand/quality of my phone, adapter, my own negligence? But anyway, do other ppl run into similar issues with these boxes & adapters as well? Oh, I paid $13 US on Amazon for the ZPS Miracast adapter.
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Thanks bro but I don't have home wifi so I have to use my phone's wifi hotspot to run the thing or I'd have bought a chromecast. I actually forgot creating this thread and started a new one where @EarlyMon put my mind at rest a lot.
Ill link it or maybe Emon would merge them.
I'm also worried about what interface it's gonna use lol. Emon suggested possibly an app until I buy something better for it.
@miketd does that controller you linked have like Wii capability where you can point?
 
@bcrichster does miracast work without external wifi?
Have I been a stupid head? :(
Also where's the cast button in settings? Or is that on the app so you only have a choice of apps that can be cast?
 
funkylogik said:
@bcrichster does miracast work without external wifi?
Have I been a stupid head? :(
Also where's the cast button in settings? Or is that on the app so you only have a choice of apps that can be cast?
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Miracast CAN work off WiFi but not necessary. Be sure to read each Miracast adapter's capabilities to ensure ya don't step on your own foot as some adapters may/may not work that way. I really believe it does a type of device hotspot to transfer the data.. Capability comes stock on Android 4.4+.. As in no extra apps needed :
Turn on WiFi receiver (as if you're gonna connect to something) but don't let it connect to anything yet.
Go to (usually) Settings - Display - Cast screen. Connect to the Miracast and enjoy. Everything/anything on your android device screen displays on TV. I normally use it for letting my kids watch the game I'm playing or a movie I rented from Google Play
 
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Well im stupid then should really have done my research but I was drunk and wanted youtube on my TV lol.
Could have saved myself money and probably waited a lot shorter than a month for delivery..
So is there any advantage to my box than a miracast Dongle? (humour me lol)
 
funkylogik said:
Well im stupid then should really have done my research but I was drunk and wanted youtube on my TV lol.
Could have saved myself money and probably waited a lot shorter than a month for delivery..
So is there any advantage to my box than a miracast Dongle? (humour me lol)
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Yes!

You won't be stuck while your phone services your TV!
 
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