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What is Streamer?


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What is Streamer?

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Many people hear concepts such as:

Streamer, Mini Computer, KODI Player, Media Streaming, KODI Streamer , TV BOX, SMART TV

And they have no idea what a streamer is, and what can be done with a streamer.
So we'll dedicate the next post to one important goal - to explain what it is

Streamer / Mini Computer / KODI Player / Media Player, and what to do with them, and why to buy a streamer!


The technology world is very dynamic and evolving and every few years there is a technological revolution and with it also comes another kind of device that decorates our home living room, so if ever VHS video was the technology peak and then we upgraded our video to 4 heads video that could also record, over time These devices were replaced by compact discs, CD players, which after a few years were replaced by DVD players and then DVD recorders, then the era of "SMART TV", so the mastermind is surely the streamer.
Because once most of our content was stored on physical media such as cassette, CD or DVD, today most of our media is stored on disk or external hard disk, and the evolution of technology makes us move to an age where all content is stored on a remote server " Cloud "such as YouTube, etc ... And through streaming or" streaming media "we have become accustomed to consuming all our content directly from streaming services like YouTube and KODI, the benefits of this type of use are many: no need to download content to our device, no need to purchase media Different storage, everything is faster and more accessible, and you can watch anything you want with the click of a button and anywhere in the world Trent.
So in simple literal translation "Streamer" - it streams media, mini PC - small computer, SMART TV - smart TV, TV BOX - TV box - these are all different types of electronic devices aimed at upgrading the way we used to consume various media types such as :
Surfing the Internet, watching TV, watching photos, watching movies, watching series, videos and more ....
By and large, all devices are used for the same purpose and they basically make your TV the home entertainment center.
Later in the post we will explain the difference between each device:
Streamer, Mini PC, TV BOX, SMART TV, Android Streamer, Android TV, Player KODI, KODI Streamer, Home Theater Computer etc ...
Some of the devices are the same device only with a different name, and some of the devices simply operate on a different operating system and their main purpose is a little different, and we will describe in detail each type and operating system and the uses of each operating system.
So first of all, we'll briefly break down and divide the whole "streamers" world into 3 main types and explain what can be done with each type of streamer and what can be done with each type of streamer and why in each streamer buy and also explain the difference between streamer and smart toy and what It's better to buy a streamer or SMART TV, so let's start:

What is the difference between Android Streamer and SMART TV or ANDROID TV?

Android Streamer - (also called: TV BOX, SMART TV, KODI Streamer , ANDROID TV) - refers to a small box based on the Android ANDROID operating system, the same operating system known to us from the smartphone and tablet that converted it to use with a computer screen or TV and allows to carry a wide variety Of various uses.
So as we've already noted before, Android is the most widely used operating system in the world today and can be found on over 75% of smartphones and tablets, and due to the wonderful capabilities of this wonderful Google operating system, Android has also made it into the niche of Android streamers, Android Stream itself You have to do everything you do with your smartphone and tablet and much more, on the big TV screen of the house, so let's see what can be done with Android Android, who is Android Android, and why should you buy Android Android, or maybe SMART TV at all?
So let's start from the end - the controversy of "What is better to buy?" - Standard TV + Android Streamer or SMART TV? (Which is actually a TV that has an internal Android stream fountain) - So let's summarize this issue in a few sentences and explain why it is best to purchase standard TV and purchase Android Android separately rather than Smart Toy with a built-in Android stream.
SMART TV is basically a standard TV with an internal streamer built into it that gives the TV additional features beyond the standard, that is, unlike a standard TV screen that connects external accessories such as a converter, a computer, a streamer, an era +, and to be used as an output device only, SMART TV can also be used as a standard connection output For devices such as: converter, computer, streamer, era + and also as input through the ability to connect to the internet, browse the internet, watch YouTube videos, download apps, etc. ....
But, and there is a big ... The internal streamer that most SMART TVs are equipped with is very low level, in most cases the operating system is not Android but a closed operating system that the screen maker has understood that does not allow apps to download freely and blocked in many options (detail) Below ...), and has a steamy spec, including:
- Old and weak processor
- Low 512MB RAM, which is currently 2GB or higher!
- Cheap and weak graphics processor
- Very low storage capacity of 4GB, which today's standard is 16GB!
- Wired Web Entry that does not support high speeds
- WIFI device with weak WIFI reception

* Notice that on smart TVs you will never find specification or reference to data like the built-in streamer processor, RAM or storage, why?
Because in the SMART TV specification manufacturers emphasize what they want you to know and data that is bad and no one wants you to know or compare - just omit it, just like the specification of a car that consumes a lot of fuel or is really really slow or really really heavy, you just won't find the data The manufacturer in this parameter because the manufacturers do not emphasize data that they want to hide ... point of thought!
The end result is a TV that's not so "smart" and doesn't know how to do much.
Or in other words a lot of promises from the marketers, but promises for the individual and performance for the individual.
The bottom line is SMART TV which is an inflated TV, which at best allows you to run some videos from YouTube and also it is tepid and sputtering!
Apps in Smart Tv? KODI on SMART TV? Surfing the Smart TV Internet? Don't even think about it!
Unless you have the patience and unnecessary time to look at the "Think" icon ......
There are also 2 niches on SMART TV, there are smart TVs with a unique interface like LG and SAMSUNG, they have an interface that they are responsible for developing, the number of apps available for download is extremely poor, and the apps in Hebrew, even more meager and can be counted by one hand, In short - get away!
In the other niche, there are smart TVs with a dedicated Android interface, the problem here is different, on the one hand, the variety of apps is wide - access to Google Play Store, but on the other hand, most TVs are not powerful enough to "swipe" the Android operating system, so that at the end of the day you will get TV That can't do much, because most apps won't run on TV (save your nerves, and don't try to install KOD Ion SMART TV).
In conclusion ,

If your money is important to you, and I believe it, don't throw money at SMART TV, which barely finished third grade!
Invest on a quality standard TV, and what you have saved on the TV you will invest in an Android Android stream or high quality PC!
Thanks for our advice later!
So on the bottom line, SMART TV is just regular TV, which has a cheap and weak streamer that you pay a lot more than you would separately buy a standard TV + streamer with the same specifications, so it is better to buy a standard TV + strong and high quality!
It should also be taken into account that if the TV's internal streamer is screwed up, then the TV is sufficient to upgrade the built-in TV's, you will have to replace the entire TV and invest a few NIS thousands to tens of thousands of NIS, while a quality streamer of up to 1,000 NIS can be purchased. H!
And for anyone who asks - KODI cannot be installed on most Smart TVs, and even if you do, the chance that you will be able to play something on SMART TV is very low, unless you spend over NIS 20,000 on TV, and even if you have a TV that is the word The latest, and running Android version 4.4, for example, you can't install 17 KODI on it (which supports Android 6 and above) and then "get stuck" with a NIS 20,000 TV that can't do much ...
So before you buy SMART TV, think twice!
 
Android Streamer - ANDROID TV BOX

Well, then the classic streamer, is basically a small box spring, a small mini-computer that runs Android software and lets you do everything you know from your phone or smartphone and much more on the big screen TV screen in the living room, turning any regular TV into a well-oiled entertainment machine. So what's a streamer? What can you do with a streamer? Why buy a streamer? We'll try to answer all these questions now, so what can you do with Streamer:

1. KODI - Let's start with the main and most important thing which is the main purpose for which people buy Android Streamer - to run the home cinema media software KODI , Android Streamer is the best selling device for running KODI software and therefore in many countries of the world and in our country Call a streamer called "KODI", with an Android streamer you can download the KODI app for Android, install the KODI app on Android on your streamer and run KODI software, you can run all the content Your media includes movies and images including high quality content such as 4K, 3D And more ...
In addition, using KODI software, you can install KODI add-ons, and install KODI extensions such as:
Children extensions to KODI , Adult extensions to KODI, Movie extensions to KODI , Series extensions to KODI ,YouTube at KODI , Russian extensions to KODI , Live channels at KODI , Era + in KODI , and countless other content for KODI , in all subjects and languages ​​you will only think about ...
What is important for installing KODI extensions is to make sure that the extensions to KODI that you are installing on your KODI are not KODI extensions that violate copyright.
KODI software is 100% valid, there are thousands of extensions to KODI , some of the extensions to KODI is legal, and some are in the gray area .... So always before installing extensions to KODI make sure that they do not violate Creators!

2. Downloading apps / social networks - With Android Streamer you can download and use over 2 million apps from the Google Play app store, Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, via Android Streamer you can install all your apps to all your favorite social networks with the click of a button and use them with Streamer On the living room TV screen, via Android Streamer All your social networks are moving to the big screen, no need to strain and read 5 "screen posts, with Android Streamer you can be updated online in all your Facebook and Whatsapp updates while watching the movie ... Is it more luxurious?

3. Surfing the Web - Using Android Streamer to surf all your favorite sites from the living room TV, you do not need to connect to a laptop or browse a mobile-optimized and mobile site, using the Android Streamer on the big screen and enjoy big surf ....

4. Watch YouTube Videos - The YouTube app is already built into most Android streaming devices and you can watch all your favorite videos with the click of a button and on the living room screen, you can of course also connect a home theater system to Android Android via HDMI or Optical Sound connection and enjoy your favorite music , With your Android Streamer your music with you all the time ....

5. View photos and videos stored on an external device - Media Player - You have videos and pictures taken with your smartphone or an external device with pictures and movies, you can connect it to Android Android and watch everything on the big screen ... No need for DVD and other mini devices from around the world Today, it's all in your Android stream!

6. Gaming - Android Gaming is evolving in huge steps and blowing in the back of the game consoles we know, games are getting much more sophisticated and invested with much more advanced graphics, the Android streamer is getting much stronger with 8-core processors, high RAM, volume Large storage and powerful graphics cards, as well as most games are also matched to game controllers - gamepads and signs, so over time the Android Streaming gaming experience is getting better and most importantly most games are freely downloadable to the Android Streamer completely and the selection is just huge and crazy paced!
Another thing that gives gamers enthusiasts a solution is the option to run games through a service like Gaming STEAM - which is an extensive review and post separately, utilizing the gaming computer resources found in the room and playing on the living room TV using the Android streamer.
That is, you can play Pro Evolution 2017 for example, on your in-room gaming room and practice playing in the living room TV, all wirelessly and conveniently via Android Streamer!

7. Screen Duplication - MIRRORING - If we ever needed cables and all kinds of cumbersome connections to connect our smartphone to a DLNA or DLNA-supported device like the Chromecast or the Isikast, today there is a device that allows you to do exactly the same with the Android streamer, with the click of a button Your computer / smartphone / tablet screen to the living room TV screen, wirelessly, without the need for wires and cables, just the push of a button and replicating every screen from any device via the Android TV to the living room!

8. Download content apps - With Android Streamer you can install on the device apart from the code software, a variety of other content apps that will upgrade your free time among the recommended apps:

- Terrarium TV - Terrarium TV - The best content app released since KODI , allows viewing a wide range of international films and series with translation

- Cellcom TV - With only a discounted subscription of 39 NIS a month, you can enjoy all the content on Cellcom TV on your screen at a third price, yes yes ... Instead of paying over 99 NIS for the regular service, via Android Android you get the same at a third Price, not worth it?

- YES GO - If you or one of your family members have a YES subscription, you will benefit from installing the YES GO app on your Android streamer and watching all YES VOD content on your big screen (subject to YES company policies)

- HOT VOD - Yes, Hot Company also has a great app with a variety of content to watch directly at the click of a button on your Android streamer

- WALLA VOD - Also in the Walla VOD app you will find a wealth of content such as movies with built-in translation, children's series and many more hours of great content at the click of a button!

- MAKO VOD - All contents of Mako from Channel 2 in a huge VOD library on your Android streamer ...

- VOD Network - The same as just a Macro of a network ... s of content on your Android streamer

- SHOW BOX - Also a content app that offers a variety of content on your Android stream

- FILMON - An app that broadcasts live TV channels worldwide ...

- Channel 10/20/11 - These three channels also have an Android app for installing on your Android streamer with a variety of VOD content and live streaming for viewing directly via Android Streamer

- VIMEO / DAILY MOTION - Competing YouTube services where you can find a wide variety of videos just like YouTube ...
- Thousands of other content apps that are too short to contain and just wait for you to click the install button on your Android stream ....

9. Video and Photo Editing - With dedicated apps that are plentiful and free in the app store, you can easily edit photos and videos on the Android stream and upload them to your social networking accounts with the click of a button ... no need to transfer to smartphone etc. ... You can do everything and share on the big screen with Android streamer

10. Work and read emails - With the Android Streamer you can easily install and free Office Tools and use the Android Streamer as a computer for everything, Excel Word Miles etc ... You can do everything using Android Streamer

Mini computer with OS REMIX operating system

REMIX OS for those who are unfamiliar with it is a fresh and refreshing new launch that essentially integrates the world of WINDOWS and the world of Android into one platform ....
REMIX OS is basically an Android operating system tailored to work with a keyboard and mouse instead of a classic touch screen ...
REMIX OS combines elements familiar to us from the world of Microsoft windows such as mouse and keyboard usage, taskbar, right and left mouse clicks, drag, start button and more and more ... and on the other hand it enables connection to the Google app store and installation of over 2 million apps Usefulness ... Games, video, work, everything can be done using the REMIX OS
REMIX OS is the ultimate combination of a streamer and a computer between Windows and Android ... it's just a hybrid combination of both ...
REMIX OS is designed for devices with hardware that has not yet been optimized for Android, ie Intel processors and hardware we know from standard computers running Windows or Linux software, and today it is also easy to run Android optimized, including full compatibility of all applications from the Google app store. ..
So you can do just about all of the ten things we listed above with this device, only with much stronger and more reliable technical specifications!
 
Mini PC - WINDOWS

A mini PC running the Windows operating system known to us from any desktop or desktop computer, so no need to expand on what to do with a Windows PC, of ​​course KODI can be installed on our Windows, but for those who want to enjoy a Worstyle device and optimize performance like software, and want Also enjoy all the content on Android, you can purchase Triple Boot computers, such as the PC MONSTER, which have 3 operating systems: Windows, Android based on REMIX OS and LIBERELC KODI, or Bot devices that have 2 operating systems: Windows and Android based REMIX OS,
Alternatively, you can also purchase a mini PC and upgrade it with 2 2GO or Android 2GO KODI and run these operating systems in parallel with Windows ...
It should be noted that it is suitable for advanced users and not technologically challenged ...
 
KODI player

KODI Player is basically a device designed to do just one thing and do it better than any other device, a KODI player is actually a streamer that runs only KODI, without Android or Windows in the background, but simply a Linux-based operating system or its full name OPENELEC or rather the latest version LIBERELEC. ..
It's actually a device that only has KODI installed, with no other operating system in the background, which allows us to use all device resources for just one purpose - to run KODI!
KODI players are most recommended for those who only want to use KODI.
Everything will run much faster and smoother and with far fewer glitches, and you alone can understand why ...
The software does not conflict with all different versions and devices and different operating system software and is not affected by any other external factor and, bottom line, ultimate media player.
With a KODI Player you can easily and conveniently enjoy installing content extensions or connecting an external device and simply watch all your favorite content.
You can play any content you have on your device and save on external disk or hard disk, KODI software can detect and run all video and image formats without the need to install KODI and other plug-ins and extensions (as we used to in software like DIVX or WINAMP) including quality content 4K and UHD ....
Also, KODI software is based on external and extensive content repositories and extensions and this is not the place to expand :)
Using a KODI player is easy and convenient, the device goes straight into KODI software in 5-10 seconds usually and no additional operating systems such as Windows or Android need to be run and then run the KODI from within, which usually takes a few minutes of combustion .... and everything works In a quick, easy and intuitive way ...
Bottom line if you want a high-quality device exclusively for KODI and you do not want any additional crunches such as browsing the internet and installing apps, then playing KODI is the most recommended thing for you.

 

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