Media player recommendations?

[kuato_lives]

Hi, somewhat behind the times I suspect but still watching stuff using my Sumvision Cyclone 2+. It’s getting on now and wondered if anyone could recommend a newer alternative? I know Sumvision have released a newer version but some of the reviews suggest it’s not as good as the 2+.

If this is all horribly old fashioned now, can people tell me what they use for movie/music files? Is a NAS the way to go? Thanks.

 

[Kriseric]

Hi,

This seems to be a newer version of what you've got:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GVHHCP9/ref=psdc_199625031_t2_B07JD717QG

These Android boxes allow you to install third-party apps for example to stream Netflix or play other types of media files or games, on your TV.

 

[kuato_lives]

Thanks for the link. Really looking for something I can just plug my usb external HD into which offers good playback (ie compatibility with mp4/mkv etc), rather than ability to install Netflix etc - have all that on my smart tv. Thanks again though

 

[Ace`]

Sounds like a raspberry pi + kodi (formerly xbmc) is what you're after. That's what I use.

 

[kuato_lives]

Excellent - sure I have one lying around somewhere, thanks

 

[Kriseric]

Have you tried plugging your hard drive into your Smart TV? You might even be able to install Kodi directly on there.

 

[Purity]

The Android boxes have USB ports on and can play most formats. So you can plug in an external drive.