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[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
have you managed to solve this? i am trying to play 4k videos from a NAS with kodi but it stutters very bad. For 1080p mkv, it works well. only a few frame drops at some points but still. If i check the fps, it stays at 23 so also here something doesn't seems to be ok.

i thought that it may be because i am playing from the NAS but i played the files also with VLC and both 1080 and 4k work great. The downside for VLC are the subtitles. in Kodi i use addons to download realtime the subtitles

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did you install any snes emulator? i really want to play mario on the tv :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] zvu:
Hi,

i play Super Mario with John SNES and a PS4 Gampad this work Great. ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.johnemulators.johnsneslite&hl=de
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] sghurrie:
I use Snes9x EX+ on mine, hooks up to the PS4 controller. Been playing Earthbound on mine.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] scalamusical:
Hi My friends somebody can tell me how configure retroarch and ps4 controller please in My sony android tv w805c. .. all connect work and open but into retroarch no work ps4 controller or remote control to My tv.... tks...... somebody helpme please...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Akshettrj:
My Android TV got two apps: Singing Fool & Video Detective. I cane to know abot these by using the app : tv slide view from playstore on my smartphone after connecting my TV to it. What are these apps?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
i have an issue with the dualshok4. i connect it with no problem to the TV. the problem is that when i am using the controller on the ps3, the controller is synced with both the TV and the ps3. so when i try to sprint for example in fifa, the volume goes up because that is the key for the TV. i have to unpair the controller from the tv in order to use it on the ps3. is there a way to disconnect the dualshock 4 from the TV whenever i use it with the ps3?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I would be very happy to contribute to a bounty to anyone that could root the Sony Android TV. Let me know when and how much is needed.

P. S. I can not afford to buy a new tv for you if you brick it. :cyclops:
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
This has been seen a fair amount, and may have several different causes...if you can find info via logs that would be helpful. There is a FAQ for the 850C from AVS forums that listed this as potential causes:

"We have four potential causes, and four potential solutions for when your TV turns on when you're not there, or right after you turn it off.

1. [DenisG]Mine started turning itself on. I would it off, go in the other room and it would be back on a little while later. After a few days of this I unplugged it for a half a day and it stopped turning itself back on for now.

2. [jonathanpsyc] I had the same issue. I think the issue was related to connected apps on my phone remotely turning the tv back on. The fix is to go to Home>Settings>Network- and turn remote start off. This would apply if you are using the Sony Sideview app with your TV.

3. [brilithos]I had that issue too. Because I use ARC, and have my cable box on all the time, I had to reprogram my Harmony remote to turn the TV off last. Otherwise, if the TV is on HDMI4/ARC and I turn my TV and other devices off, my cable box is always on and sends its signal through the Onkyo's HDMI pass through to the TV, which then turns the TV back on. Switching the order on my remote so the TV is turned off last fixed it. So the summary is - If you have Bravia Sync turned on on the TV and you have a device sending signals to the TV when the TV is turned off, the TV will turn back on (it thinks you're trying to start using it with that device). If you have enabled Bravia Sync, make sure any devices connected to your TV via HDMI are off when the TV is off. If you aren't using Bravia Sync, and don't want/need it, turn it off.

4. [Z1-B] Sometimes the TV just gets in a weird state, and even if you don't have Remote Start or Bravia Sync enabled odd powering back on can happen. A reboot (hold Power button down until the set reboots) or power off and unplug for a minute or so should fix it. "
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Ffinger:
I have a kdl-65w850c and I love it. I would like it to replace my nexus player in the living room but I can't find YouTube adaway and it's driving me insane. Any thoughts?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] darkhell666:
Hello, i have a question, i have a XBR-49X837C, is theory is the same x830c but is the model for Colombia, i want to know if i can update using the US firmware without affecting the functionality, for example, the 837 support DTTV DVB-T2, as far as i know NA uses ATSC, if i change the FW it will affect the DVB-T2 reception??
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
I am new to this forum, I got a XBR55X850C for Christmas. I have tried connecting both wired and wireless keyboard to the tv with no joy. How did you connect the keyboard and mouse? What brand are they?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] cescman:
I am using logitech wireless keyboard and mouse combo with a Bluetooth receiver. Mine works just by plugging in the receiver into one of the USB ports, no extra setup
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] lartomar2002:
Which model are you using?

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Please, I would like to know how to do this also.

Are you sure you are posting in the correct thread. Could you be meaning Nexus player?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Saul Goodman:
Besides my TV (55XBR810C) I have a few other projects I'm working on where wireless input devices are needed, so I bought a bunch and have been testing them out to try to figure out which works best for each application. USB wired/wireless devices were plug-and-play, Bluetooth devices paired without issue* provided they were charged/had fresh batteries first

I've tried an oooold (15+year) MS optical USB mouse, 10 year old Logitech Bluetooth mouse, an Apple Bluetooth keyboard from a few years back, a few different new recently made Bluetooth keyboard/touchpad combos (mini and full size), as well as a mini wireless keyboard/touchpad and a 3D gyro mouse/remote/keyboard that both used their own receivers, and various modern Logitech Unifying Receiver devices - mice, a trackball, and a keyboard. All devices were functional and most worked well.

*The only device that didn't work at all was an Apple Bluetooth Magic Trackpad. It never shows up in the device list. It shows up on my Android 5.1.1 phone, but won't pair. It works on Windows just fine.

Some of the keyboard/mice had a few issues. In general unless the keyboard is made for Android it won't be obvious what keys map to certain android functions. (The air mouse/remote/keyboard as well as one of the mini keyboards both have dedicated buttons mapped to Android navigation.) Range can be an issue, depending on the device & tech. used. The only device I know for sure had a range issue was one of the mini wireless keyboards; if you're a certain distance away it will still work as long as you don't grip it on the left side (which is natural to do while typing on it.) For wireless devices with their own receivers, the ports behind the TV probably aren't ideal for range, but you can easily just use an extension cord/hub to fix that. Mice generally work fine, but trackpads may not work well in all cases. This isn't necessarily Android's fault, but a limitation of the trackpad and its communication protocol. I'm spoiled by trying out Android-x86 on a laptop and being able to use gestures with it more-or-less like it was directly on the touch screen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
any solution for the ghost inputs with harmony devices yet?

(changing activities simulates various keypresses like "down" and/or "ok")
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] MS33:
XBR55810C Questions...

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the whole AndroidTV deal but not new to the Sony GUI for TV's as all my previous TV's were all Sony, so my questions are: how can we access the usual Sony menu? (I ask this because you can clearly see that there's 2 GUI for the TV because the android one manages all apps and such, but the Sony manages inputs and bravia link and such) ?

Also, how can we access the sleep timer without going to the Home>Timers ?

And is it true that only 4K content can be displayed in inputs 3 and 4 ? I was wondering because on the Developer options states about HDMI Optimization and the options are best resolution and best framerate. Which one is better? Why ?

There's also another menu option for HDMI Enhanced and Standard under external inputs ... I've read that these 4K tv's will upscale all content no matter what choice you have, but i have encountered that streaming from Amazon Prime 4K works wonderful, Netflix also with few exceptions (House of Cards will play in 4K only the couple episodes, all others will play max at 1080p, i know this bc in Netflix if you press Display button on th remote you can see these options) ...

Lastly, has anyone tried to root or sideload an AdBlocker ? I wanna get rid of some System apps (mostly the Sony ones that show me recommendations (i assume these are content-viewing based meaning the TV will somehow scan what im watching in any input and show me recommendations based on such programs i've been watching), i realized that by not agreeing to the Privacy Policy somehow limits such recommendations but wont get rid of them altogether...

Thanks guys !
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
1/4. Rebooting or disconnecting power didn't help, at least not for long

2. My remote start was never turned on

3. ARC port is not connected, i use HDMI2 and HDMI3

What helped, at least for the past few days, was uninstalling some sideloaded apps + i changed the Harmony Smart Keyboard pairing from usb dongle to Bluetooth connection.

I use harmony hub, and didn't notice anything like it, except that when powering on the tv doesn't always change the input to the desired HDMI port. Other than that works great. Maybe update the firmware of the Harmony device? I had some trouble with it once after firmware update, and after a reflash with the same firmware the problems disappeared. Or try to delete and add back the tv to device list.

PS. To all of you that want to use oem launcher and see the sideloaded apps in it, The Apk2TV app from shield forum is awesome, works like a charm.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] bob277845:
Some of the apps I have sideload to the tv need updating. What is best way to do this
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
To remove recommendations from your Home screen, turn off notifications for that app in Home>Settings>Apps - find the app and then turn off notifications.

See the X850C FAQ (your X810C is very similar) for info on your TV's settings, including when to use the Enhanced HDMI setting .

Google Drive link to X850C FAQ

Thanks for posting what helped w/the ghost turning on your TV. :)

Also thanks for mentioning the APK2TV app - will give that a look!

My Harmony (older 700 model) still confuses the Sony somehow - commands sent to switch inputs, etc., when changing activities are picked up by the TV as selections on the home screen which can derail the TV getting to the right input/setup. Really annoying - never happened w/my X850B so definitely something w/the AndroidTV OS that is causing this.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
Maybe its connected with command repeat of the remote. Have you tried to teach the remote the command from oem remote?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
Yeah, I thought about that, but the commands that seem to be causing the problems (but it's not totally clear) are the discrete input commands, which aren't available on the remote (only has a basic "Input" command). So I don't have any original source to teach the HDMI input selection commands to the remote.

For instance, if I'm on the TV home screen and start my "Watch TV" activity the commands are:

1. Turn on DVR

2. Switch to HDMI 3 on TV (receiver connected to TV on this port)

3. Switch to HDMI 3 on receiver (DVR input to receiver)

What happens is as soon as I hit the Watch TV activity - whatever Android icon is highlighted on the TV Home screen is opened as if I've hit the "OK" button on the Sony remote. It's so strange...how any of the commands above are interpreted as the "OK" button on the Sony remote is hard to understand.

If I send the receiver and DVR commands directly from the receiver's and DVR's original remotes, (or from the Harmony remote) as individual commands, they cause zero interaction w/the apps on the TV home screen.

The only command I can't test using the original remote is the HDMI3 input selection command on the TV, since the Sony remote doesn't have a button for that. But can and have tested sending the HDMI3 command from the Harmony remote and it also works fine - no app interaction.

I've also tried sending the commands manually a bunch of times in a row as fast as I can, and that has no affect on the apps either.

So why these commands have zero app affect when sent "manually" yet result in the app reacting when sent as a part of an Activity selection is quite a mystery to me.

What does the remote do differently when sending a string of commands to the TV at the start of an activity that makes the apps on the TV respond?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
Right, forgot about the discreet commands.

Have you tried connecting the receiver to HDMI4? I think it can change the input by just turning on the receiver. Or add some delay between commands.

I think Harmony forums are better for this kind of problems and should help you with the fix.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
[MENTION=2169902]Redflea[/MENTION] please post if you have found a solution, I'm having the same issues with harmony & sony android tv.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
[MENTION=2169902]Redflea[/MENTION] [MENTION=452586]N23[/MENTION] I don't know how the settings of your remote looks like, but with the hub, when you are setting an Activity and add a device, you set it to power on, and select input. Then in the activity you can add additional commands to perform. Try deleting the input selection at the start of tv, and then in the activity add a delay and an input selection. I think it should solve the problem. Additionally you can add/extend a power-on delay but I think it's not it.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] marcuzone:
Hi, I'm developing an app in AndroidTV for SonyTV Bravia. This app is a porting from a webApp, so I use a WebView.

I have an issue, I have to differentiate and map the color keys (yellow, red, green, blue) on the remote control in JavaScript inside the webapp, but the keycodes returned by the KeyboardEvent in javascript are all equals to the code "0".

I can differentiate these buttons only in java Native Android code, what is the best way to mapping the codes in the webApp?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
the remote has no seperate buttons for the inputs, therefore you can only choose the input in the activity.

But it shows that this input selection is the origin of the ghost input. I tried this method for live tv (which has a seperate button, if you use the internal receiver) and it works as it should!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
I think the best approach is to mod the keys in android native and then send out the modified one to webView as a javascript call
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
[MENTION=2169902]Redflea[/MENTION] Thank you very much for sorting things out! Will try to test and confirm tomorrow evening ;)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
You are right! this is huge!

Got it working for my Harmony Hub with the help of an old 90's universal remote (which has a learn function)

Send the Input command from my phone to the hub and let the remote learn from the IR signals of the hub.

After that I let the hub learn the new commands from the 90's remote and added them to the activity instead of the standard input selection

finaly no ghost input :) it was such a pain, because sometimes it even resulted in a loop. (changing activity pressed "ok" on the homescreen on a linked Task which activates the activity I came from. duh)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
Great to hear it's working for you as well, [MENTION=4201124]A.D.I.O.S[/MENTION], I expect you'll see the same, [MENTION=452586]N23[/MENTION].

This is one of those rare cases when even my wife noticed and said "Well, that's nice." :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
now i have to find a way to trigger a task with an activity/ir command to open spotify e.g...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
LOL...it's always something. :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
Found a way!!!!

auto input is the key. just make a profile with keyevents like 9,8,7,6 or s.th. you wouldn't press normaly and add that to your activity or device. Then you can let it trigger whatever you want! omg the possibilities! :)
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] N23:
do you mean AutoInput for Tasker?

Is there any way to "re-map" the Netflix button on the remote? Maybe to something like Kodi :D
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] A.D.I.O.S:
yep https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput&hl=de

I'm using it for the first time, so I'm not sure. The keys are listed Button1, Button2 and so on, so you have to find out if the netflix key is one of them.

edit: that could help: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8piWQ9QX1d6ZjhHNUVRVUR0QVU/view
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pointbob:
Can you please explain how i can access movie/photo files from my pc laptop to my sony...i have an 810c.

My head spun when i read this. "The simple solution here was to go to the Play Store using my browser from my computer and install ES File Explorer and MX Player Pro to my Sony Bravia."

How does your tv talk to your compooter?? I have win 7...wifi router...810c sony. I WANT to access my files on laptop to play on tv. Thank you for any guidance.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pointbob:
1. How do yousideload an apk to the sony

2. How do you see the apk one sideloaded

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Ahaaaa...
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
The easiest way to play video from your network will likely be with the Kodi or Archos apps - there are free and paid versions of the Archos app, and the Kodi app is free, in the Play store on your TV. You can also use the built-in Video app, but there is currently a bug w/the Video app that causes it to force all content to 16:9 (fill the TV screen) resolution, so 4:3 and letterboxed content is ALL forced to full screen - not good.

In any case, install the Kodi or Archos app (or both and compare) and they should see video content on your network.

To see Sideloaded apps, you can install the Sideload launcher, which is an app that will show up in the app row on your TV, and then you can launch it to see the apps you have sideloaded.

I wouldn't worry about sideloading apps unless you have a specific need for an app that isn't available, and even then if you don't have a keyboard and mouse connected to the TV you may have issues controlling the app, as it likely does not have a 10 foot interface (e.g., designed to work w/Sony TV remote). You can use the Sony Android/iOS app (Sony TV Sideview app) to provide mouse and keyboard options with apps on screen.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
Why are you guys insist on using Sideload launcher when there is a neat app called Apk2TV which makes the app show on the native launcher?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] mirox3m:
^^It came out quite recently and probably harder to use for some users.

BTW as I mentioned before, the easiest way to copy/sideload apps from phone/tablet to TV is ES file explorer. It has Android TV in network tab in side menu and you can even install from your phone.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
I think that folks who aren't somewhat Android-experienced are probably going to get confused by it. That and the fact that the author noted that it may not work for all apps. Sideload (or other launchers like Hal launcher) are easy to install from the play store and don't require any significant learning curve.

But you're right - it is a good option for some.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] pointbob:
Thank; ill try kodi...but how exactly Do i create a network on my win 7 laptop?
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
Can you please let me know if with kodi you get frame drops? I am using it to play from a NAS and i can see some frame drops. Using the native video player app, it works perfect, and even better colors. But i want to use kodi because of the subtitles plugin. This is the only reason i do not use the native app. If this would get a subtitle addon (the bsplayer would be ideally), it would be perfect for me
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
I just don't stream very much content from my NAS, so I can't tell you for sure if I've seen any significant issues. I don't remember any, but hard to say.

I would not use the built-in video app in any case as it forces all content to 16:9, unless you're OK w/that, or unless all of your content is native 16:9 content.

Sorry can't help more.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] hansip87:
I used to play content from NAS with Archos and it works pretty good. You should try archos first. It can even download subtitle directly from the web.
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
Thanks, i will give Archos another try. I know i used it before and was no impressed but maybe i did not look deep enough into it
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] asg.srtw:
Today my tv told me that new update for 2K TVs is available. It's v3.179 for continental europe and Ireland. Didn't have time to install it, anyone that has alredy done it, please share your findings :)

Benefits and improvements:
This firmware update improves the stability of the TV:
- Responsiveness of the IR remote control
- Occasional black screen while powering on the TV
- TV rebooting during channel changing
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] ucraiova88:
ok, now i really need help. i just tried to play some MKVs files from my NAS on a 2013 LG TV (it doesn't even have WEB OS). every mkv file worked flawlessly, subtitles and all. on top of that, every file played also from the PLEX server that is on the NAS.... every one of them. on my android TV, using the plex app, only 1 or 2 are playing. for the rest of them, i get the error that the server is not powerful enough. for sure something can be done for this to work also on the android tv. i cannot accept that an old tv is playing better than this 4k one. Please help :(
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Doktaphex:
Just updated my KDL-50W756C UK set. Nothing of note so far, have rarely had problems in the short time that I have owned the set. I have suffered the occasional IR remote dropout, so hopefully that really is fixed.

I'm hoping that Sony continue to pursue the youview thing to the point that we actually get youview+ that can make use of the USB port that is supposed to be for recording things.

30 mins was a pretty accurate estimate from the TV for total update time.

If I find something interesting, I shall report back.

P.S. Still 5.1.1, certainly wasn't expecting it from this update, but I'm assuming that sony intends to grace us with 6.x.x. at some point?!?!
[Philips, Sony, TCL Android TV] Redflea:
I have to set "Direct play" in the Plex app settings to "Forced" to play MKV files. I check the settings and turn off any processing of the video/audio that I can, as the Plex server on most Synology NAS units is too underpowered (NAS CPU/memory too low) to do anything other than send the file to the TV.

The issue w/the Plex server on the NAS (are you using Synology) is likely that your NAS can't transcode while playing, I know mine can't, so I've tried to ensure that the video files are streamed directly to the TV w/out processing. Try that.

Also, try out the Archos and Kodi apps, both are very good video streamers.