🔴Nokia 8000 Streaming Box Reviewed 20 FAQ Questions Answered

[@WOTBoxTV]

After testing further, I can confirm that the Type C port can be used to to power the device. Very useful if you travel/stay in hotels alot - save on luggage and just use your multi-port (phone) charger instead and leave the device's psu at home.

[@mikethespike2643]

Then you can also switch off the device together with the TV. 👍

[@Wayne-Jones]

Thanks for the review👍 the USB C port wouldn’t bother me, wouldn’t have expected one anyway.

[@WOTBoxTV]

Many thanks. As mentioned in the pinned comment, that port can also be used to power the device. Useful in rare circumstances

[@janmenzinga]

I just ordered one. Didn't know there is a usb-c, but I don't mind. We will use it for streaming, but I'll also try the spacedesk app on it. With that app you can make a external screen from your pc within the same network. Hope it will work. Thanks for the video.

[@janmenzinga]

Got the device today. Spacedesk works! I could project my laptop screen over wifi. Have to explore it further on however.

[@sesvid]

Best review I've found about this box so far. Thank you very much, it has been been very useful 👍

[@WOTBoxTV]

Many thanks for the kind words. Having the newer higher spec Nokia 8010 delivered in a couple of days. Let's see if I can review it soon - I have high expectations for it.

[@sesvid]

@@WOTBoxTV Wow great news about the 8010. Didn't even know it exists. Thanks for the info. Looking forward to see your review ✌️

[@claytonee1291]

A great Review ! with some perfect questions asked by the potential users.. I Appreciate all the testing and time put into the review , it shows 👍. I’d say it’s one of the most ordinary looking streaming boxes I’ve seen in a long time . (the Logo/product name, is enough to get people interested in it as I’m sure they knew that as well when designing this) what I’m seeing, it does very well in all the categories that I’m most interested in when choosing a 4k streaming box. I wonder if there will be a “next device” & if so will it target the States or not. Thanks for the Review 🍻

[@WOTBoxTV]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for your comments which are greatly appreciated. Yes, it did take a lot of effort! As I said,, generally a very capble box, let down by one small detail which may not be an issue for many who don't need the extra ports... Thanks again mate!

[@claytonee1291]

@@WOTBoxTV agreed 👌

[@anwaressaheb4827]

@@WOTBoxTV Hi Does it record iptv channels?

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@anwaressaheb4827 that would be down to thetv app you use, rather than the device itself

[@Jaymac0929]

Great review Thanks Wot Time i did not know they made Streaming boxes thanks for the review 😎👍

[@WOTBoxTV]

Once again, you're first to comment! Many thanks for your support.

[@darrell4328]

I have one and it updates to android 12 a good informative walkthrough 👍👍👍👍👍

[@WOTBoxTV]

I no longer have this box, gave it away. Are you saying it updated to Android 12? Good to know. Oh,and I have a video on the 8010 (much improved specs all round) in the pipeline....just editing footage I shot about nine months ago (yeah, I lost my way a bit for a while).... Should have the 8010 video out in the next week or two.

[@darrell4328]

@@WOTBoxTV yes the 8000 updates android from android 10 in the box to android 12 in use. I look forward to your 8010 review not available in UK but Europe its available. Great to have your input.

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@darrell4328 thanks for the info, good one.

[@ItzElla]

Another great review! The thumbnail also looks really good!

[@WOTBoxTV]

Thank you, I had help!

[@ashmanism]

Interesting so you can power the device by usbc ? I’m using mine with Coreelec so can run Docker and install Ubuntu. Home assistant also loads up within Docker container

[@WOTBoxTV]

Yes, there are several SEI Robotics manufactured certified boxes that have this USB-C capability, including the much more powerful 8010 and the Homatics Box R 4k Plus. Those last two are "clones" in that they have the same hardware but different cases and remotes.

[@GUnot33333]

8010 out right now 💯

[@WOTBoxTV]

Yes. Like the 8000, it's made by SEI Robotics and the full model code of the new 8010 is SEI804NK. Interestingly, it's a clone of the Homatics Box R 4K PLUS, which I've been using for just over 2 months and I have to say it's the best new device I've tested in the last 2 years! Model code is SEI804HM. Final two letters of model code relate to brand. bit.ly/BoxR4KPlus EXACTLY the same specs as the Nokia, though it comes with the Google G10 reference remote - I LOVE IT!!!! I will get this Nokia 8010 once it's available on Amazon where I live.

[@mikekypriotis3862]

which vpn could u recommend for this one?

[@WOTBoxTV]

I have usede Ivacy, Private Internet Access, IPVanish and several others...Depending on what locations you "need to appear" to be in, any of those should do you well

[@dhodythomas]

Hey, I just bought this one, should have seen this earlier... Question : The AV out port doesnt play audio only? Like you had mentioned

[@WBTV-News]

I had only tested it it with headphones and a set of speakers.

[@Minblud]

Which one should I go for? The nokia 8000 or Google tv 4k or roku premiere. And which one is the best for my sound bar which is connected to my tv using arc cuz I want to control the soundbar

[@WOTBoxTV]

I don't have the Roku, but do have both the others and the Nokia beats the Chromecast with Google TV 4K hands down. Snappier (I find the Google TV interface just clunky at best). Should be no problem with the soundbar arc

[@giannisperti-mq7wi]

Hi, I installed two apk stored on my usb but when I go into App section, I cannot find them? do you know why? thanks

[@WOTBoxTV]

You might need to go into developer options* then scroll down to near the bottom and click on "Force allow apps on external". Then you might have to reinstall those apps. * IF you don't have Developer Options enbled you can do that by going to settings-Device preferences-about-Build and click on that 7 times until you see a message popup saying something like "You are now a developer"... press the back button once and then you should see the developer options section

[@Paul-ib5xv]

I love this box except when I try to download a file from a website is says I need to enable downloaded manager but I can't it's greyed out. Any ideas, Thanx. Love the vid btw.

[@frankbruno6717]

Does BBC iPlayer and ITVX work on the Nokia 8000 Streaming Box? Thanks

[@WOTBoxTV]

Yes, but depending on location etc, you may have to sideload

[@killerdemocrate1]

Wandering about interface and how the box would control operate/using USB C connection another device's firmware. Would it simple cast to screen(the connected USB C Device) though Box ?and be controllable using remote / Bluetooth mouse (connected to box) huh Gonna have have to try it on my own.love your Videos.. ya should show more of working with connections to boxes utilizing boxes firmware. Thanks for Videos .

[@WOTBoxTV]

I've since heard (not confirmed) the type c can be used just for powering the device off a charger - so useful for travelling and not having to take too many chargers/power bricks I didn't try casting via the type c...but did using chromecast from my phone. bluetooth worked fine with several games controller and also a BT mini keyboard/mouse device. Just needs pairing (no physical connection). not clear on what you're asking in the final question re: "connections to boxes utilizing boxes firmware"

[@killerdemocrate1]

Thanks for information ...I'm kinda talking about using raid mirroring through the box rather then simply using box firmware and Bluetooth wireless/casting from other device.like using stuff on simple flash drive would be used but it being another device with its own software/firmware.In it. gonna attempt to connect a Android phone to the Android tv box device to use the phones apk's downloads/and games using Android tv box file system firmware software.thanks again

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@killerdemocrate1 Haven't explored those possibilities. Sounds ambitious

[@Private-Hudson]

would a USB C to Ethernet Adapter, 1Gbps work with this box?

[@WOTBoxTV]

Good question. I can't give you a definitive yes, nor no as I no longer have the Nokia box...but... I have the Homatics Box R 4K Plus, which is also made by SEI Robotics like the Nokia, and it also has a type C port (which can be used in the same way as the Nokia in that it can power the device from a phone charger etc). Any how, I've just tested a 1gbpbs adaptor through that port an nope, it didn't work. So I'd guess that one would work on the Nokia either.

[@johnmichael1220]

Evening Great review could you please tell me the 3rd party app you said please can't seem to grab it properly Cheers

[@MrMhouwer]

When I want to attach a external HD, do I need one with power supply?

[@WOTBoxTV]

An HDD usually has its own PSU. On the other hand, an SSD will work off the USB port with no extra power needed

[@alessioaleksios4090]

Nice video bro! Besides the apps on the store, Can I install also apk on this Tv box?

[@WOTBoxTV]

yes, you can sideload just about anything. Just remember some apps are not optimised for TVs and rely on touch screens to navigate

[@jamesgibbonjg]

Have read that an upgrade to Android TV 11 is planned for end of this year.

[@WOTBoxTV]

That would be great

[@jamesgibbonjg]

Yes. It is encouraging that Streamview will support the box with an OS upgrade. They have launched a terrestrial tv adapter (€20) and a game controller is being planned. A new Nokia streaming box 8010 is being released in November (more RAM, more storage, better processor and Android TV11) There is a stick version too (less RAM and storage) Source is from Streamview at IFA in Berlin, last month.

[@sameerudeen710]

the interface is very stable and smooth, but the there is HDR issue is there always ON, it makes color dull

[@davidwatson2282]

Mine updated, now the volume is much lower than it was. Any ideas?

[@WOTBoxTV]

could possibly be an app that has set the global levels lower. I'd suggest going into every app installed than can play media (video and audio) andtry adjusting the volume. Remember there are some apps like X-plore (a file manager) that can also play media like video and audio files. Hope you sort it out.

[@davidwatson2282]

@@WOTBoxTV thanks dude. Have a fantastic weekend.

[@N-e.o]

Hello nice video but is this box running on 64bit android tv OS or 32bit? i bought the Nvidia Shield TV (tube) and couldn't get some apps working becouse of the limitation of its OS running in 32bit (impossible to install apps like Geekbench and such) and i want to install (sideload) Google Drive but wasn't able to so i returned the Shield

[@WOTBoxTV]

Just like the Shield Tube version, this is 32bit. You CAN *easily* access Google drive ( I do it on all devices I test). Simply use the X-plore file manager from the play store and configure a cloud service (obviously in this case choose Google Drive out of a dozen or so options). Depending on where you are based, the Youin You Box is a clone of this Nokia and a few €uros cheaper. Good luck 👍

[@N-e.o]

@@WOTBoxTV Thankyou very much so you are saying that Google Drive works (returned my Shield for nothing) How about geekbench and Antutu do these apps also work?

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@N-e.o I'd wager that the Tube will run X-plore just fine to access Google drive. It's an app that's found on the Android TV Play Store, and so available on all devices running Android TV OS. Yeah most of the Android TV devices I've tested show "Instruction set 64 bit (32bit mode)" in AIDA 64. Some versions of Geekbench and Antutu might work - I can't say, I haven't tried them all.

[@stimshady]

Can you play mp4 files from a USB 3.0 drive (not a thumb drive, a usb powered drive (like WD Passport))... Does it recognise NTFS drives? Thanks :)

[@WOTBoxTV]

Yes to the first question. I no longer have the device (I gave it away), but i think it needed drives to be formatted as FAT32 (I could be wrong).... The 2 drives I used with it were formatted as FAT32

[@Chosen0ne21]

Really need a video for this one

[@AZebraCrossing]

I live in the USA and purchased mine from Amazon EU. I intend to use it mostly for playing MKV and mp4 files from an external drive which has been formatted on a PC using NTFS and so far no problems. I must say that the picture and sound quality is very good. Better than any of the media players I have owned in the past. My only concern is the power output from the USB A port on the side of the unit. Some of my older hard drives need an external power source. SSD and memory sticks are OK.

[@Wimpelmann]

So Netflix works in HD without problems? Got a no-name box with the same chipset... Netflix only works in low res....

[@WBTV-News]

Netflix works perfectly in 4k. Note: This box is made by SEI Robotics who have Netflix certification on this device. The same SEI made device is badged with other brands like Youin, Engel 1040K etc

[@Wimpelmann]

@@WBTV-News thx.. 😀👌👌👌

[@Wimpelmann]

@@WBTV-News Order just came in and Netflix works perfect... thx again !!!!

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@Wimpelmann enjoy your new toy!

[@vitf1974]

Question:Is there google chrome browser exist?If there is a possibility to install new games from google store?Thank you very much!

[@WOTBoxTV]

Good question. Chrome is not available in the Android TV Play Store, but you could sideload it. A better option is to get the Downloader app from the Play Store and then activate the browser function. it's more suited than sideloading Chrome because it works with a remote to navigate (whereas Chrome is not ideal in this sense - not navigable via remote)

[@WOTBoxTV]

What new games were you thinking of...the Play store has many games options

[@vitf1974]

@@WOTBoxTV Now I play World War Heroes from my smart phone,the question if it is possible to play from Nokia streamer?Thanks

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@vitf1974 Just checked, bad news, it's not on the Android TV Play Store.

[@vitf1974]

@@WOTBoxTV I understood,and I most thankful for information

[@user-wh9cr8xf1f]

?How can i control the volume I can only control it with the tv remote

[@gearbox750]

Does anyone know how to fix the lip sync ???

[@allansutcliffe648]

can i play my samsung ssd 1tb with films and music on this device?

[@pastorgalego4860]

yes

[@urcomax]

HI. Question (maybe stupid): can I connect a self-powered 2.5 inch hard disk to the USB ports and watch movies in MKV format or others?

[@WOTBoxTV]

Yes, probably. I no longer have the 8000, but the 8010, which I tested last week, plays movies from an external drive just fine. Note: you *might* need to reformat the drive to FAT32 or ExFAT and re-add the movie files beforehand. I was playing mp4 and mkv files on the new 8010 from a USB thumb drive with no issues, but the box couldn't read an NTFS formatted hard drive I tried.

[@urcomax]

​@@WOTBoxTV OK, thanks a lot. I just bought the nokia 8010 too, I'm waiting for it. It is not very convenient in terms of price, I paid 135 euros (Italy) but it is very performing and I think it is worth it. My 1Tb external hard drive with MKV and MP4 files inside is NTFS formatted, so I'll try and eventually reformat it. I need to figure out where to move the movies in the meantime.... P.S. it's strange though that it doesn't recognize the NTFS filesystem, anyway I'll try... Anyway, I'm waiting here for your review on the Nokia 8010. Thanks again for your reply.

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@urcomax Thanks for stopping by. The 8010 is, on my opinion, one of the very best devices I have used in the last couple of years - I rate it above the Fire TV Cube and also the Nvidia Shield (Tube). It's a great box.

[@urcomax]

​@@WOTBoxTV Hi, just to tell you that the Nokia 8010 was delivered to me. I tested it for half a day, great device. PS: it also reads my 1Tb NTFS hard disk, all formats, mvk, mp4, subtitles, etc etc. I use MX Player for reading.

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@urcomax That's great news, thanks for the info! Glad you like it, it's a good purchase!

[@new-kids-on-the-block]

i cant gett aub audio working nog on usb en not on usbc How can I get that working

[@WOTBoxTV]

Don't really understand your question. The USB-C can only be used to power the device and to charge other devices. It cannot be used for extra storage, nor audio apparently

[@jemoeder1147]

can i install streaming apps like cinema hd bee tv etc ?

[@WOTBoxTV]

Yes, sideloading 3rd party (non Play Store) apps is no problem. btw, there's a new version of this device about to be launched. Double the RAM, 32gb storage with AV1 compatibility. Should be on the market in the next month or so

[@jemoeder1147]

@@WOTBoxTV i allready bought this ystrday for 90 euros

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@jemoeder1147 oh, OK. Good box. Since I made this video, I found out that the type C port (that I questioned in the video) can be used as a power port. Very useful if you travel with it and just want to take just one multiport charger for phone and streaming box. Leave the regular PSU at home.

[@jemoeder1147]

@@WOTBoxTV i mainly bought this for using 3rd party apps , the illegal streaming apps for free movies. also i want to install streamio with its addons for free movies. hoping the stteams wont stutter like on the cheap ali ones

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@jemoeder1147 yup, sttuttering and latency is partly caused by device quality, partly by stream server load (how many are connected at same time) and partly by geographical distance from server. So yes, the device is important but not the only factor to consider.

[@Chris-rt5mr]

Is anyone else having issues with voice search ove jad this device for 2 weeks voice search was working fine but now it stopped working all permission that are needed are allowed and mic permission is on if anyone could help id really appreciate it

[@mateuszgames6420]

Can you use geforce now on it

[@WOTBoxTV]

Unfortunately I did not test that and no longer have the device. Sorry I can't give you a definitive answer.

[@briangibson9032]

Can it be used on home 5.1 system?

[@pastorgalego4860]

yes

[@berniibernii2683]

Hi, can the box record terrestrial TV channels? greetings

[@WOTBoxTV]

Some apps will allow that yes

[@berniibernii2683]

@@WOTBoxTV Thx 🙂

[@juiceala]

I have this device and its storage is already full, in order to update Crunchyroll app I had to delete Twitch, Disney+, OSN+, and the Sega Saturn emulator, then I couldn't install these apps back because guess what, my storage is full again, I tried to install a 1TB USB hard drive and format it and I still can't install and apps because "full storage" I just don't know what to do, I'm desperate. This is why I hate Android devices, they always eat up your storage, I don't know what am I doing wrong, I never ran out if storage on Apple devices because they always shrink your data somehow.

[@WOTBoxTV]

Those emulators and games can often take up a whole bunch of storage. Did you set up the 1TB drive as internal device storage or removable? Internal would probably work best for your use maybe. Also you could try clearing cache on an app by app basis.

[@juiceala]

@@WOTBoxTV I installed as internal storage and it does show as one 1TB storage but the issue is I'm still limited to installing apps within the 8GB storage limit, doesn't let me install apps unless I delete others, I always clear the cache too, idk what to do.

[@WOTBoxTV]

@@juiceala If you have developer options enabled, try going in there and, near the very bottom, look for an option that says something like "Force allow apps on external". Might work, might not.... If you haven't got dev options enabled, you can do that first bu going to settings-device preferences-about-build and click on it 7 times. Once done, go back to device preferences and go into developer options. If all this doesn't work try reformatting the 1tb drive as removable and go for that "Force allow apps on external" option in developer options..... you may have to reboot your box several times in all these operations. Good luck

[@juiceala]

@@WOTBoxTV where can I find developer options? Edit: nvm I enabled developer mode, had to click 7 times, will try and get back to you.

[@juiceala]

@@WOTBoxTV btw is there a way to use a SD card on it? I have a 400gb SD card that I'm not currently using if it works somehow it would be neat.

[@BR-ip5pz]

Nokia Box 8000 vs Nvidia Shield Tube?

[@WOTBoxTV]

If it's just for streaming, I'd go Nokia (or Youin You Box) because you have the added capability of ethernet and USB ports etc... The Tube is very good though with it's AI 4k upscaling

[@ChristianBungert]

A big plus for users (like me) with old AV Receivers is the option of the Audio Out (SPDIF Optical) which non of those has: apple tv, nvidia shield, fire tv cube... HDMI from Streamingbox to TV/Projector and Audio from Streamingbox to AVR. Price: 77€ Nokia vs ~120€ Nvidia.