Kimdecent X96 Android 6.0 TV Box with OTAs $50 (4K/2GB/16GB) Review

[@allistare]

nice review TK

[@Azaad_Bhai]

thank you.. i like the device but more then that i liked the way you explained with details

[@frankless]

Great review thanks man! :)

[@TKBay]

+frankless than you for the support

[@JungleFX]

So... interface for game pad controller, we can use or connect the usb dongle to TV box ?

[@TKBay]

yes, you have 2 ports if you need more think about connecting a powered hub

[@tal32123]

Have you tried this vs other boxes? How does it compare?

[@ruthmuthoni6038]

How did you connect the game pad to the Android box

[@TKBay]

BT, check the manual on how to turn that on

[@rdtstudios]

TK what model is that Seiki tv

[@TKBay]

The 4k 32inch SM32UNP

[@rdtstudios]

I got the 39"

[@EnricoBarsanti]

thanks for the good review! :) in these days i was actually searching for a review of this box so i've been lucky! how is the wifi reception/signal? is it good? I was undecided whether to buy this or the T95X (another chinese tv box), maybe if you will try the second box too you could do a comparision (they have similar specs) by the way greatings from italy :)

[@TKBay]

the WiFi is strong it reconnects quickly after boot. and the unified storage is amazing. for the price you cannot go wrong. and you can hide it behind the TV.

[@actorlife]

Hi Thanks for the review. Which one is faster overall this box or the Docooler M9s pro?

[@TKBay]

they both run fast although they have different Android operating systems. I would go with Android 6.0 since the other box might never get that as an OTA

[@actorlife]

Thanks for the quick reply TK. for Games/Movies are they both the same speed? I assume one is faster?

[@TKBay]

the gameplay is smooth and its hard to tell if one is faster since I cannot connect them at the same time.

[@actorlife]

Time for the title fight then TK. :)

[@HealthyLiving.7]

This is neat....with 2nd IR. But I gotta ask....what's the best Android TV set-top box out there today?

[@jasontownsend54]

Nvidia Shield or Minix neo u1.

[@kajonmarskrajewski4534]

cool just waiting for my to arrive can't wait to used coool

[@TKBay]

+Bob Dorm wry nice

[@OzivandoFernandes]

What is the overall rating? thanks!

[@patrickangeloamable7784]

Have you tried playing heavy games on it aside from Asphalt 8? How was the performance?

[@TKBay]

I tested other games like minecraft and need for speed. can you give an example of Games that you want me to check out. I will report back

[@patrickangeloamable7784]

How about NBA2k16? Thanks! I'm planning to buy one of these since they are affordable. I searched through ebay (Amazon doesn't ship here to the Philippines) for this device and there are different manufacturers for this device. Who manufactures this specific device?

[@wallsmash]

Thanks for sharing. I just bought.

[@N-e.o]

which tv box is the best of the best as of right now to date?

[@TKBay]

+PlaystationQUAD-Pro the Nvidia shield TV is the best.

[@tahmidhassan5490]

Have any Video how connect Game Pad or Whats Model you used?

[@TKBay]

link in the description to the one I demoed on the video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eprMk2mGnayBmZI

[@nanodisco]

Does this still have the annoying audio dropouts every 2-5 sec when connecting the box to a receiver thru HDMI or optical output? It occurs when activating DTS or Dolby surround sound.

[@Ayahuaska8]

Thank you for the video. Is it possible to avoid the bt with a bt dongle (1€) to give the device that connectivity??

[@TKBay]

It should work. no reason for it not to. android should adapt to it

[@Ayahuaska8]

TK Bay I guess so too. Maybe that 'con' is just 1$ away to be solved 😉

[@Ayahuaska8]

I don´t think so....is not a integrated device, so no drivers....

[@ers4786]

Hi brow. What's better: X96 or M9s. Pro?

[@tauqeerdarve8342]

Esdras Rocha x96 new 7.1 version is better and faster

[@lince5538]

can i install any other os like retro machines such as lakka or pc os like windows,linux,ubuntu? nice video btw it is very detailed

[@elephantmoney]

Hi TK. Great review! I am wondering what do I need to connect an older RCA TV without HDmi pott to this box?

[@TKBay]

+jtmon3y19 you can use a convertion box like this one amzn.to/2i6xees

[@JonathanPerez-py9dd]

what build does it have ???

[@history_Knowledge_No_Biased]

i only want it for movies it will be good and fast without issues?

[@tangok5677]

Could you try to install Steam on it to stream pc games to it

[@Malones77]

Hi TK, is it possible to use the DS Photo App of Synology on the Android TV Box?

[@cloud_c5222]

Can you list some disadvantages of this TV box??

[@TKBay]

+King Power the only downside is support. It will probably never see another OS upgrade.

[@serdardemirci3996]

Usb sound card work with this?

[@CullenKawano]

could you post a link to that controller? thank you, awesome video btw...

[@TKBay]

Here you, did a video for it and we'll. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eprMk2mGnayBmZI

[@CullenKawano]

Awesome thank you

[@Red.exe7]

is this better than a roku?

[@TKBay]

Little King yes it's like having a smart. Phone for the TV.

[@edwardvaldez9428]

how do I remove little dot on right hand side it's a little logo that stays there even when I watch kodi why please help

[@andresohier5228]

I have the same one and It's a bad box, keeps rebooting every nou and then

[@fisherboy444]

Can you airplay on this tv box using iphone iOs 9 or 10? which is better this or XMQ Pro 4K? thanks in advance

[@موجزكورة-ح9د]

bluetooth ou no ??

[@TKBay]

sorry kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy4doCngLCAobMm20s

[@FatihYuksell]

Can i use my android mobile instead of remote?

[@Malones77]

In comparison to the Docooler M9s pro fast Android MIni PC (4K, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage) which TV Box do you prefer?

[@tomasgtm6306]

Hello, I have noticed too many freezings in 1080p movies. Any ideas?

[@fadzlysamsudin9588]

i have this problem. i can power off but it won't power on again with the remote. i have to kill the power and switch it on again.

[@aaroNiGHTS]

The new buzz thing is HDR, wonder how long till we see Android boxes supporting that!

[@jasontownsend54]

these have option HDR.

[@jujobaro20]

HELLO , DOES IT WORK WITH MAC SYSTEMS AS MIRROR ? THANKS VERY MUCH QUITE NICE VIDEO.

[@mrag2652]

hye i just bought this android box and really satisfied with the performance compared to their price.but i have 1 question to ask.how to unintall the app from the app drawer.all i have to do is to uninstall from setting- apps and from google play store.any shortcuts?

[@winkmimi]

At each restart, the language returns to Chinese and date is reset to 0. Do you have the same problem?

[@TKBay]

no, did not get that issue at all. did you check for updates?

[@winkmimi]

thanks a lot, i update and now it work fine

[@mpa324]

If i had it hookup to hdmi for video and had audio out in the 3.5mm AV jack at the same time, will audio come out from hdmi or the 3.5mm out, is there a setting to choose which audio to choose.Reason being is I need a box that I can output video thru hdmi and audio out from 3.5mm jack. Thanks

[@bikashbiswas9624]

No not at all....... u may connect woofer for better solution......

[@szaki]

I don't have 4K TV and no blue tooth? Hmm! Is Android 6.0 better than 5.1?

[@TKBay]

+szaki it's better and one of the big features is you can expand the internal storage with an SD card.

[@ahmedshafei9574]

any proplems in this tv box ?

[@cloud_c5222]

so many

[@ahmedshafei9574]

can you tell me this problems? thank you so mouch

[@jorgeflores8149]

i have this box. the only issue that it shuts off kodi once i installed a different build. can you help on how to stop that from happening?

[@TKBay]

+Jorge Flores so if you update it the system crashes it. But if you revert to the version that comes in it it works ok ?

[@jorgeflores8149]

TK Bay that i know yes. I've been used to it now. but i wqs wondering if there was a fix.

[@vijayshinde2949]

My concern is H.265 and 4K playback from external drive, is it smooth...

[@kajonmarskrajewski4534]

why is my setup dark and blurry ?

[@alabama1974]

What kind of microSD card do I need to get full speed when transfering movies from PC to this box?

[@TKBay]

any class 10 will be great for you

[@alabama1974]

thanks. And do I get same transfer speed when transfering to internal memory and microSD card class 10?

[@TKBay]

+alabama1974 you will get fast access to data, I would it recommend loading the internal memory with videos and music. Keep them on the SD card for better overall system performance

[@alabama1974]

ok thanks!

[@surrellcardoza6086]

so does this box lag or not because i see this video is edited

[@TKBay]

it runs smooth, no lagging .

[@Keisha7612]

TK Bay just bought one

[@cloud_c5222]

+Miss Anonymous how much

[@Keisha7612]

King Power £38

[@cloud_c5222]

Miss Anonymous I almost got scammed a guy wanted to sell it to me for $250

[@mauriciotorres3323]

how conect gamepad usb in this tv box?

[@bikashbiswas9624]

How can I improve its audio sound. after connect with speakers its audio can't hearable.

[@virajeg3210]

Bikash Biswas hey have u got solution to it. me too facing same problem.

[@dheerajronaldo]

Most of the games lag, how to decrease the lag, games runs without lag in yours.

[@jorgesierra2546]

Can I watch Netflix and KZbin in 4K? I do have a 4K TV with an HDMI 2.0 port

[@kingskawn]

I've got a raspberry and I installed kodi on it but I cannot switch it on with a remote controller (by default) so now I'm looking for and android box that I can use Kodi with Exodus which I can switch on with a good remote controller. What can you advise? Thanks for your review ;-)

[@mpa324]

Since it has no Bluetooth, can I use any keyboard mouse that uses 2.4ghz dongle

[@TKBay]

mpa324 yes that will work. that's how I got the controller to work.

[@mpa324]

TK Bay nice, thank you

[@timothysimmonds6580]

I would not recommend this box until they fix the AMCODEC on off position. it causes noticeable video frame loss and stuttering at 1080p, i have a bunch of these boxes.... total crap until they come up with a fix for this, has anyone ever figured out how to get it stable with the AMCODEC on in the kodi video settings? (watch a video with it on and then try it with it off you will understand very fast about what i mean.

[@mohammedmohammedsaeed9547]

I want to buy one to use it for the IPTV application, for the ppl who purchased this item, does it lags? and what is the exact name of this device because the amazon link above is dead.

[@TKBay]

the X96 is the model number and you can find it under different names but they are all the same. amzn.to/2mWVYfw

[@HealthyLiving.7]

You say "x86" but I keep seeing x96. Am I seeing that wrong? Also, which is THEE best Android TV box EVER? (I'm still playing this video as I type this...)

[@TKBay]

its X96 but the programming language is engraved in my head. x86

[@jasontownsend54]

Either Nvidia Shield or Minix neo u1.

[@tauqeerdarve9572]

KALEL KALEL nividia shield is the best I have one Going to buy x96 as a gift for my friend on his birthday

[@tauqeerdarve9572]

MINIX have less features than the nividia shield Also its price nearly close to it

[@gordonstewart423]

His this box for a 4k TV only

[@TKBay]

+Gordon Stewart no it support 1080p as well. 4k is the maximum it will go.

[@proudman5663]

Thank you

[@TKBay]

+proud man glad you enjoyed the video.

[@hknulzesnulnegen]

Hi. Great video. I just got this device. I use a wireless mouse. But there are no Home, Back and Menu button or tabs to multitask. Do you know how to fix this? I installed Nova launcher but still the same problem. Thanx! 👍😀

[@qarkralicasi3874]

Hello. Can I use this tv box with 1 mb internet speed? (watch youtube and live tv)

[@TKBay]

+Qar Kralicasi it will adjust to your network connection. So yes it will work. Just no 4k support.

[@alexsampaio9368]

videos 1080p in 60fps sem travas

[@lamhoang4637]

please tell me how to hard reset X96. Thanks. My box cannot restart.

[@TKBay]

unplug it and plug it in again, and then go to settings and select factory reset.

[@visiblelight8197]

Good job.

[@TKBay]

thank you

[@kalpeshshah2916]

I just have one question... i have a receiver which can output DD and DTS 5.1 using optical output. has anyone tried using optical out instead of HDMI? or can anyone confirm on this? Would really appreciate on this? i am planning to get it by today.. thanks and hope to hear from you lot soon. Nice video btw.

[@firefox2180]

my box only work with build that came installed any other build the system keeps crashing anyone can tell me what's wrong and how to fix

[@firefox2180]

every build I use works on my other boxes perfectly fine

[@elephantmoney]

Try clearing Kodi data or run a fresh start before installing the new build if you didn't already

[@tahmidhassan5490]

hi i my N1-W320 2.4G Game pad not working in X96 TV Box, Do you know how I connect?

[@TKBay]

that controller is not a BT controller so you need to use the adapter that came with it

[@tahmidhassan5490]

Yes! it already Connect Adapter but its not response any key

[@TKBay]

+Tahmid Hassan the adapter must not be compatible then sorry. Not all versions of Android will work with external adapters

[@tahmidhassan5490]

Thanks for Reply!!! So whats Android versions are work with external adapters

[@TKBay]

+Tahmid Hassan I know that 7 and 8 do. But for surr you should get a BT keyboard as that would be the best at working with everything

[@usarmyfl1]

Just saw a review of the exact same box with the exact same game and it ran like crap! I do not understand....

[@cloud_c5222]

it sucks I guess

[@virajeg3210]

Matt Jones same box has 1gb/8gb version also. may be u saw review on that

[@wladosu]

1 usb? really?

[@Enigmatic540]

Vladimir J. Two

[@Exia2004]

why cant mine use netflix right? is lagging like hell

[@TKBay]

trying uninstalling the app and clearing data and install again, that should work. also is your network fast enough for the netflix to play smoothly ?

[@Exia2004]

TK Bay yeah network is ok just browsing the.movies lags and freezes I can barely use it and if I delete the app cant instal it since the newer version of netflix is not compatible with the box

[@rogue_spirit]

Maybe you have the 1gb ram version, I heard there are fakes of this box.

[@mohammedmaslehuddinkhan157]

hi it good 96x android TV but it should have 4 GB or 6 GB or 8 GB RAM & Internal Memory 16 GB Is OK but it should have 64 GB or 128 GB of Internal Memory Bluetooth not available not good it should have highend CPU Processes like Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 or 820 or 830

[@TKBay]

The storage is expandable with unified storage on Android 6.0 and the 2gb are working great. I am sure at some point we will see higher end units with even better specs.

[@Broodjemetbeleg]

Lol gtfo, it's a 50 bucks tv box, you really expect a snapdragon? And 6gb ram, good luck selling it for less than 300 dollar

[@hchmmusic]

2nd

[@NyaVale]

Can i use a xbox 360 controler with it?