MECOOL KM2 Plus - Android TV OS 11 - S905X4 - Netflix 4K - Any Good?

[@craigjanssen371]

Just a minor mistake, you have the Mecool listed as having a S805X4 CPU when it should be a S905X4 CPU on your chart

[@ChigzTech]

Yes, thanks. Just corrected it.

[@razorshark4]

FYI - It's 100 Mbps (MegaBIT not MegaByte) If it was MegaByte, it would have been 800MegaBit per second :) Thanks for the review!

[@malmjonas]

Great review mate.. Thank you for taking the time to do all this. It's been great being your subscriber

[@ChigzTech]

Always a pleasure. Appreciate your comment. Thank you. 👍

[@mikazuki2002]

Was looking for a great affordable Android TV Box and right after I saw this review went out and bought one through Amazon and it is well worth every penny! I started out with a Walmart Onn box which for the money was good but wanted something more! Thanks for all the great review videos!

[@ChigzTech]

Your welcome, stay tuned lots more to come.

[@gingerdude94]

I appreciate your efforts, I must confess I am sort of over these TV boxes now.

[@mikenyc1589]

Totally Yes......gave up on them many years ago (2017)...nothing special and you can get better well know devices that are cheaper and have support behind them.....I can't imagine the thought and price its going to cost to return it........These imported boxes are dead & useless

[@mymo82]

You are right, I am over them too, but this one is definitely worth it.

[@ChigzTech]

Not quite over them yet. But I am now selective in which boxes I review.

[@mikenyc1589]

@@mymo82 But we still watch...right? LOL

[@mikenyc1589]

@@ChigzTech Well, you still have to make money...LOL

[@enewsabegunde587]

Can you please make a video on how to use the chromecast features on this device?

[@AsadRehman1993]

Much better than the one before

[@ChigzTech]

Yes this is the best one yet.

[@pinner1988]

omg. an android box with working netflix and prime. I wish I had seen this before I got my roku in the prime day sale lol

[@ChigzTech]

Mind you Roku offers were pretty good during prime sale.

[@kdizzy07]

Hey, the Google Sheet Ranking Chart for 2022+2023 lists "Dolby Atmos / Visions" for this device as "NONE". Can you update it to "ATMOS" so it fits your review and their product page?

[@brunotvthebrunochannel]

Hello thank you for your reviews with love from Kenya

[@ChigzTech]

Your welcome and my regards to all in Kenya.

[@jasonblair4057]

Looks good, just ordered one. 👍👍

[@roncampbell8468]

So after watching your review during which you said its possible to load third party APK apps. I bought a Mecool Km2 plus and found that's it not possible becaise of the Google licensing. So can you explain how you were able to do it please?

[@chrisy4011]

Downloader

[@mohammadnurazreenimranbinz4809]

great video and explanation, the spread sheet is very helpful as well. love it

[@buggerlugz6753]

Worth the upgrade from the vanilla KM2? I see the KM2 Plus got the same score.

[@YoshiIsCool1]

Awesome I am definitely getting this

[@innis2gbor]

Wish it had WiFi 6 and gigabit Ethernet port but it definitely a buy

[@porthos111]

What about Samsung Dex?

[@darrell4328]

Excellent Smooth and Cool video in you're style 👍🙈🙉🙊

[@ChigzTech]

Thanks 😁

[@pakcokok88]

Nice reviews. Thank you

[@pedrosa144]

Just got the box and very pleased so far, just one problem with mine is that Disney+ is not working, I get error message. Any tips to fix it?

[@mikenyc1589]

Nice review...Finally ,something that plays 4k apps...but......I would have liked to see you add "Developer Options" and that 100 lan gives me thoughts that WiFi has a limit too....Your office goes to only 60 megs.......A lot of people can get GIG Internet .......you need to add better Wifi tests.....2.4 & 5g and its limits.....a city guy you are not :)

[@ChigzTech]

Thanks for sharing

[@francorottier8221]

I must say this is the first box from the mecool that now offers Netflix

[@ChigzTech]

There are a few, but this is the best.

[@francorottier8221]

@@ChigzTech oh ok but yea i would definitely get this one thank you my friend

[@adikookida8885]

Not first.Previous version km2 had Netflix 4k.

[@adikookida8885]

Still dont have answers to audio support questions.DTS-HD and DOLBY TRUE HD?

[@paulgale5738]

Thanks 🙏 your reviews are fantastic

[@commantis]

What about Keyboard or Mouse via BT or USBport? (Instead of voice control)???

[@YoshiIsCool1]

What is the max storage???

[@matjazrepnik]

And compare to KM7+ or Xiaomi TV 2nd gen or nokia 8010 What would choose. All are in approx same price rang

[@irismarlemos]

The Prime Video version (5.7.8+v14.0.0.230-amrv7a) that came installed on the KM2 Plus, doesn't update at all, on the Google Play Store or via APK, doesn't it update to the latest version?! This is a system glitch. I need an update to fix this issue!

[@rafiqvangreuning2841]

My KM2 (not plus) gave on the HDMI port, no signal. Tested cables and on other tv. The box works (picks up and transmits Chromecast) any workaround/ fix ideas?

[@ChigzTech]

Try a different HDMI cable, that might work.

[@rafiqvangreuning2841]

@@ChigzTech thanks Mr. Chigz. Funny story, tried the cable, even a different tv, nothing. Watched your KM2 Plus review and ordered it yesterday. Switch tv in this morning... remote pair message visible. Working again 🤣🤣🤷‍♂️. You're a Boss for self replying man! Appreciate you taking time to reply. And I'm keeping the KM2 Plus too 🙃. Thanks for your efforts

[@indieke]

I hear complaint that Play store is not supported. How do I add official TV streaming, as APK is not always available, or if it is, not for TV, but phone?

[@mathewawoyale8850]

Nice video Does it support Miracast OR which of mecool model support Miracast?

[@silversymphony]

Hi, I have a question, could it pass through dolby truehd or dts ma? Can you show me sound setting?

[@TheTechLawyer]

Probably a really dumb question -- do you have to use your own Netflix / KZbin account with this or does it have access to those (in the case of KZbin, KZbin Premium)?

[@wwaa7770]

My device Mecool KM2 plus have problem on HDR. It is not working HDR on my TV and HDR video even always on HDR. Km2 plus is confusing with Dolby vision and HDR at loading screen and switch to normal 4k

[@jduffenais]

I received the KM2 plus yesterday for some reason I cannot connect to Google servers to add my TV so I can control the volume how do we do it

[@themarenda]

Can remote control entirely control the box with bluetooth? I have to put it somewhere where IR is not an option

[@ChigzTech]

Yes you can

[@juancarlosgemino4366]

My km2+ arrived today. So far so good. Only issue is my tv screen flickers while browsing Netflix. Need to turn off Always on HDR to fix the issue. All other streaming apps are ok.

[@ChigzTech]

I like to keep HDR on auto. Also make sure your TV supports 4K HDR

[@juancarlosgemino4366]

@@ChigzTech my tv is 4k. I can't find the Auto HDR on the KM2+. Only the option to switch on or off Always on HDR.

[@minux0]

I have problem on HDR. Even HDR always on, my LG tv cannot detect HDR also Netflix showing only 4kultra and not 4khdr.

[@geo4343henderson]

Is there more than one type of power cable??

[@yanivshochat7656]

I recently purchased mecool km2 plus. After it has been off for a long time and when it is turned on, it only displays an image in the upper left corner of the screen. It's strange that when I restart the device or turn it off and on again, the image returns to full screen. Anyone having a problem?

[@vijayakumar_97]

Box support Dolby trueHD ? Ah

[@N-o-t-o-r-i-o-u-s_-P-i-G]

Does the KM2 plus let you pin third party apps to the homepage?

[@ChigzTech]

Yes most on the fav section at the top.

[@meguinness1116]

As this box been updated to the latest Android tv version that look like on the Shield? Ta

[@jegobagsik1124]

Thanks for this one. One question though, can it play ntfs 4k movies via usb? Thanks

[@ChigzTech]

Yes it can.

[@dolores1113]

Not see the video?

[@mrmoonstone2]

Good review they just need to put the UK in the region list

[@robertheath6964]

Why does the power button shut off my tv but not mecool??

[@benbenben94]

Do you know if this works with a Oneforall IR remote? Can’t find any info online. (Don’t care about mic)

[@bentchichmohamed706]

I only bought it for $70 from Ali Express😌

[@yakirberesheet]

Can I use it with Sony ps 3 or 4 wireless game pad?

[@phyrros1]

In the video it says that side loading Android apps is possible but some comments say it is not…. What is true?

[@MrIkram-jp5ln]

how to use and active AV1?

[@paulhill1379]

Great review.👍

[@ChigzTech]

Thanks Paul.

[@Haris1977]

Does it have hdmi-cec?

[@daniellazo7932]

brother, one question, I'm in doubt, since the mecool km2 plus has the Amlogic S905X4-B soc and the AV1 codecs and apart from it has Netflix 4K certification, it would no longer be worth buying a Mecool Km6 Deluxe because the Mecool Km2 Plus already has almost everything and at a good price, THANK YOU.

[@buggerlugz6753]

The KM6 wasn't as good as the KM2 anyway Daniel.

[@deependrasagar6880]

Does it support hard drive playback? KM7 Plus vs KM2 Plus, which one you recommend.

[@ChigzTech]

Yes, I prefer KM7 Plus.

[@HeroVax]

@@ChigzTech How are you prefered KM7 Plus when the ranking shows KM2 Plus is superior?

[@Zayd7]

How to set date and time I have wifi problem

[@gabxln]

No DTS HD?

[@nacerondz]

This or the MECOOL KM7 Plus? Which is better?

[@detecto6883]

Hello everyone. Is there any method to install EmuElec? I created a bootable disk on the sd card, but I have no way to reset the device to reboot mode. I used the reboot to libreELEC app, but it didn't work. Another thing is not working Dig - Emulator Front-End and Redream. Help!

[@ChigzTech]

No idea. I get mine pre-installed.

[@giovanniromito8967]

Doc please try out the new mecool km2 plus deluxe 4rams of 32 ?? Thanks 😊

[@elmasry7assan]

Thanks so much for the video. What is the main difference between it and KM2.??

[@ChigzTech]

Main differences: The KM2 Plus has faster processor, more storage space and better BT v5.0. Everything else is the same.

[@SeanLinTw]

Does the SPDIF output support Dolby/DTS 5.1 audio? Or only output stereo 2.0 like km2?

[@buggerlugz6753]

yes its 5.1 / DTS (well my AV receiver decodes it fine!)

[@hiburhiburan2707]

@@buggerlugz6753 i assume it is Dolby Digital, not Dolby Digital plus, right?

[@mateuszkuchta1219]

What about supported audio codecs? Does it allow to passthrough e.g. Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD MA to AVR without transcoding?

[@adikookida8885]

Też chciałbym to wiedzieć,ale coś czuje,że tak jak wcześniejszy model wyciąga tylko zwykły dts i atmos(dolby digital+).

[@mateuszkuchta1219]

@@adikookida8885 Oglądałem inną recenzję i jest tak jak wspominasz, czyli nie obsługuje Dolby TrueHD czy DTS-HD MA lecz DTS i DD+ maksymalnie. Poza tym brak Dolby Vision to też minus. Moim zdaniem ten model nie jest warty swojej ceny.

[@jeffloydcosta8362]

Hi wear did u get this video... PlZ reply me.... And do u know this guy

[@jduffenais]

Why haven't you reviewed km2 plus deluxe yet? I'm waiting on your review!!

[@ChigzTech]

It's coming up soon.

[@jduffenais]

@@ChigzTech good to hear....based on other reviews I ordered one. Fire seems to be throwing roadblocks in our way with their newest devices. I have decided to just leave them behind on my main driver for the family and upgrade. I'm hoping this latest deluxe offer pushes above km2plus on your ratings chart. I expect it too.

[@CalTexTech]

Tv box, add a projector, who needs a TV? Love Tech... Thank you

[@ChigzTech]

Or a TV Box and projector in one. Mecool’s next invention. Coming soon on the channel.

[@adityapathak2046]

@@ChigzTech i hope it will have 400mbps video Test passed And Miracast and Write over SD, USB Support

[@dileepnair1000]

@@adityapathak2046 how to take audio to speaker in that scenario?

[@jordenlolo817]

Thank you for great clips .what you think about H96 MAX V58 and Homatics Box R 4K Plus

[@melodymedia2009]

does it support Dolby Vision?

[@ALIENS1393]

yes

[@melodymedia2009]

@@ALIENS1393 it doesn't, i am a distributor and tested it thoroughly

[@mcjonner]

Why the h*** can't one of these finally come out with 4 gigs ram? I've been waiting forever for a cheap(ish) box with Netflix to replace my Xiaomi mi box

[@ChigzTech]

Yes same here. 4GB would be the sweet point. If anyone can, im sure Mecool can.

[@mikazuki2002]

Been using this box for a week now and the only problem I get is a black screen when playing videos! It is not long but still a bother! Anybody else having this problem?

[@langwang7334]

Can this run Coreelec or Emuelec？

[@popopopsproductions]

Do you get sports channels and PPV.

[@ChigzTech]

Not quite

[@omarhaji2770]

Between android tv and Google tv, which one allows apk installations from unknown sources?

[@marmen777]

Android tv

[@azizdaoudi]

Is this box LPDDR4 or DDR4 ? because in the selling product it says just DDR4

[@ChigzTech]

It's LPDDR4.

[@angeljuarez4498]

Is this better then the mecool km6 deluxe ? Or the beelink gt king ??

[@ChigzTech]

KM6 deluxe has better specs than the KM2 plus. But lacks Netflix certification. If you don't care about Netflix then the KM6 deluxe is better. Beelink GT King is actually very powerful compared to KM6 and KM2. but it lacks official ATV and Netflix certifications. Again same, if you don't care about certifications or ATV then the King is the best.

[@popopopsproductions]

Great review, so do you just buy the android box , set up and play.

[@ChigzTech]

Yes just install the apps you need

[@Amitpalap-lh7wd]

Can it play video via USB ?

[@AhmedElrased]

مراجعة جيده واتفق معك 2 رام قليل جدا لو كان ٤ كنت اشتريت واحد

[@edeeedee9153]

يعني هل سيكون ذات دقة عالية لقنوات الانترنيت IPTV العربية والاجنبية

[@AhmedElrased]

@@edeeedee9153 الدقه القنوات تعتمد على السرعه الانترنت ونوع السيرفر إما الرمات وcpu هتجعل الجهاز سريع فى فتح البرامج ومثل التليفون

[@edeeedee9153]

@@AhmedElrased شكرا للتوضيح

[@f-22r]

Can you actually get to the usual Android interface and install whatever apps you want to from the Play Store? UPDATE: So I bought it, and, no you can't. There are very limited apps and you can't even install Firefox on it. But it will do Kodi just fine and it's even an option to install when you load it up for the first time. I don't know why Firefox hasn't bothered to make a browser for this very restrictive OS yet. It also means you can't install "no root firewall" or a force stop app or anything else which would be useful to you, but I think you can do it by side loading it.

[@Zayd7]

Maximum capacity of memory card please 32gb or 128gb or 256gb

[@miniraziel1323]

Does Sky Go works?

[@huseyinc90]

MeCool Km2+ VS HakoPro 4K Whichone better?

[@unitedworld3398]

Does it support Shahid app? It's Arabic streaming app. Is it supported please check and reply

[@karthee2459]

Dolby vision??

[@ChigzTech]

Yes this box supports both DOLBY Vision and ATMOS.

[@hazmanmdnor3558]

Support Dolby Atmos?

[@samet1041]

@@hazmanmdnor3558 yes

[@danilos7195]

Hi, does it have dolby vision / atmos ? thanks

[@ALIENS1393]

yes.

[@EndySefa]

I am planning to buy Km2 Plus but I am seeking advice from someone who tried to play games on GeForce Now with Km2 Plus. Can this setup provide a satisfactory gaming experience, or would it be an impractical investment? Due to my recent move and financial constraints, I am unable to purchase a PC or gaming console, and must rely on my 1080p TV. I came up with this idea but I'm not sure if it'll ever work. Any experience would be appreciated.

[@christianaugustine8985]

Does it have apple airplay support?

[@ChigzTech]

Nope

[@husseinkhalifeh7364]

plz can you review Gigablue x1 plus 4k

[@sthan20]

atmos passthrough on vlc or kodi?

[@ChigzTech]

Yes

[@sthan20]

@@ChigzTech can decode dolby tru hd atmos?

[@robton007]

I was expecting that to struggle on the ram!.....are all mecool devices official apps and Google?....

[@ChigzTech]

Yes exactly, performed very well with only 2GB RAM. The most recent MECOOL boxes especially this year models, are proper official certified devices.

[@robton007]

@@ChigzTech shame that's not in 4G ram

[@adityapathak2046]

@@robton007 I don't know why but Official Android Boxes never have higher Storage and Ram Else other Boxes give 4 or 6 GB ram or 32 or 64gb storage and some Provide 128 too

[@shoaibakhtar4607]

How mach???

[@mihajlomoteski3562]

DO Spdif out work in 5.1?

[@ChigzTech]

Yes it does

[@hiburhiburan2707]

@@ChigzTech hi, i will grateful if you can make about it. (spdif connection to get Dolby Digital 5.1)

[@hiburhiburan2707]

@@ChigzTech please reply my comment. Thanks.

[@lionn_]

Does it have auto frame rate support?

[@ChigzTech]

Not supported.

[@lionn_]

@@ChigzTech Oh that's too bad. Thanks for the info!

[@patrickcadette]

😁😁😁👍👍👍.. another good box from mecool ... thanks chigz..

[@ChigzTech]

Yes 👍

[@dabig25]

I wish MeCool would install 1GB LAN on their official Netflix boxes only downside of their nice devices

[@nicola.cammisa]

Honestly, 100mb LAN is very usable and I have never experienced lags or buffering with Netflix, Apple TV+, KZbin, etc.

[@louisfranco1433]

Hi can spotify be install on this android?

[@ChigzTech]

Yes

[@ianjameshodges2999]

That background music is OLD HAT NOW.. I thought you had changed it ??? Having said that , all your videos are most instructive and appreciated.. Just PLEASE change the music..

[@ChigzTech]

I like to mix it up. You will hear different beats in videos.

[@greatpix]

I have the Mecool BB2 Pro, which was okay but Mecool was terrible about offering updates to the OS. Is it any better today?

[@andrewchaicy]

Want to know os update support from mecool, any good?

[@nkubkbkuj]

No i have regular km2 never received a single update and the worst thing about it is you can't turn off HDR

[@nkubkbkuj]

It's still better than mi box s it's faster with no wifi issues

[@TinkiVinkis]

this one or mi tv stick 4k ?

[@ChigzTech]

This one for sure.

[@TinkiVinkis]

how about km2 plus or km2 (white box) which one ? :)

[@TinkiVinkis]

nvm already ordered 2 km2 plus :) thnx so much

[@user-sk4gj3ji3o]

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