Avov TVOnline Quick Review and First Impressions

[speedymmx]

AVOV TVOnline First Impressions

I received my AVOV TVOnline STB and these are my first impressions, I own a MAG254 and also an AVOV VIXO1.
This is what the packaging box looks like

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Inside you'll find:

AVOV STB
Power Supply (same as the one for the VIXO1, 5V)
Remote (looks very similar to the one for the MAG250/254)
Flat HDMI (Nice that they include one with the STB)
Two AAA batteries

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Rear connectors for the box, you can use a microSD card for Storage and media playback as well as USB, I tried both FAT32 and NTFS formats and no issues.

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This is the remote (looks similar to????)

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[speedymmx]

after turning on the box for the first time you'll see this screen:

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Setting up the box is pretty straight forward, one of the reasons why I picked this box is the built in Wi-Fi, Server settings is where you'll enter your stalker portal info URL, you can have up to ten IPTV servers and connect to the one you choose.

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Stalker service upgrading, each box has a MAC address in the same range as the MAG250/254

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IPTV running

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[speedymmx]

VOD Menu

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This is the TVOnline/Stalker portal menu


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More goodies............Mickyhop market, Netflix, youtube, 1channel, etc.


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[speedymmx]

you also get an internet browser

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Here are some shots of the picture quality so you can have an idea of what to expect, if you press the Info button you'll see the streaming speed for that channel, there is also an EPG but it needs to be enabled on the server your connecting to, I'm very happy with the image quality and box so far.

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I also tried playing different media files from USB and it played all files perfectly, Including a 10GB MKV file
The built in Wi-Fi and all the extra features that you don't get with MAG make this STB a very solid and affordable choice for IPTV.

[BIO]

Thanks for your posts, I have a question since you own both avovs.
Does this remote control the avov v1 or can you have both in the same room?

[speedymmx]

Thanks for your posts, I have a question since you own both avovs.
Does this remote control the avov v1 or can you have both in the same room?

I tried using the vixo1 remote with this one and it didn't work, I haven't tried the other way around yet...

[Marley]

cant wait to test this out

[toyz4tv]

Hey speedymmx! You did all the work for me. lol
I also received my beta tester box today. Now I won't have to upload any pics!! :D

[faithfull99]

I just PM'd a mod on mickyhop forum about the remote issue. They said both should work for VIXO 1 and TVonline as they both are IR... :confused:

[BIO]

I just PM'd a mod on mickyhop forum about the remote issue. They said both should work for VIXO 1 and TVonline as they both are IR... :confused:

I have many remotes that are ir, but am asking if they are programmed with the same protocol or not. So if both boxes are sitting beside my tv one remote only controls one of them and not both.

[Ryu]

Thanks bro for all info after looking into all this water start dipping from my mouth lol:cool: wish could own this box:cool: I'm lovin it. Kof

[alphablondy]

cool . nice seeing a new box and inside the main menu.

[KroniK]

looks great can't wait to try it, thanks for posting

[speedymmx]

I have many remotes that are ir, but am asking if they are programmed with the same protocol or not. So if both boxes are sitting beside my tv one remote only controls one of them and not both.

Hey, BIO, I just tried it again and both remotes work on both boxes, not sure why it didn't work earlier, I haven't tried having both boxes next to each other to see if it will control one or both?

[BIO]

Thanks speedy, guess I will have to choose which to keep on my livingroom tv. Good thing is I won't need to program my remote to a new code :)

[Marley]

thing is why have two side by side

[BIO]

I like to test things and have an a/v switch right there to do so.
Keep many things plugged into the tv

[Marley]

then do what i do and turn power off one run into that all time and when i forget and then other box is all messed

[BIO]

Yes, you have to when protocols overlap- or do as I do and cover the front. Have one covered right now

[Marley]

but thing is how many do what we do most have one or two boxes

[sirrab]

Looks great...is this the latest avov?.... I dont have an iptv box yet still waiting till the testing is over before i buy...should i get this one or mag 254 any advice

[Hangin1]

Sirrab , one thing to think about us the mag 254 is recommended for IPTV at this time but it looks like this will more than likely be a good choice as well, I personally think I am going to buy one of these myself instead of the mag 254 then if need be once the free trial ends I will pick up a mag254!

[Marley]

flip coin to early to tell but lot of my friends run avov not this new one yet

[Hangin1]

Where can this new avov box be purchased? I looked on eBay and a few other places but could not find any for sale so if someone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated! Hope all have a great week!

[BIO]

Where can this new avov box be purchased? I looked on eBay and a few other places but could not find any for sale so if someone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated! Hope all have a great week!

Site sponsor has them, the banner ad at the top of the main page

[Hangin1]

Thanks BIO, I totally forgot about the site sponsor, I just picked one up and look forward to testing it once it arrives here. Have a great week all!

[Capt.Kangaroo]

Thanks for the post speedy...
Very helpful...:)

[speedymmx]

Quick Update

This what the EPG look like in this box

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Running strong!!!

[Marley]

only thing its not iptv so still waiting or am i wrong

[speedymmx]

only thing its not iptv so still waiting or am i wrong

It is IPTV.......just different server.

[Marley]

ok was thinking that didnt think it was 1.iptv the one free here for now but great to see how it works can wait to have it here and tv online box is the one i run very happy with it

[bubbs16]

That looks like my kind of server. Hd and more hd. That's what I'm talking about not this SD stuff.

[Pedro49]

Does the avov allow catchup and recording like the magbox does ?

I know these features are dependant on the server and this free one does not have them activated yet , but thought it would be good time to ask now people are testing the avov .

[Marley]

catchup yes dont know on recording but would say yes like all boxes

[Pedro49]

catchup yes dont know on recording but would say yes like all boxes

Thanks for confirming it has catchup . Does anyone have a screen shot of how it looks ?

This is how it looks on a mag250 .413

We get 14 days catchup .

Oh and thanks to speedymmx , great thread .

[pmcd]

Can you add Plex to the box? What about Amazon Instant Video? Does Netflix work in HD (720p)? Thanks...

Philip

[Ipguy]

No plex,no Amazon instant video but Netflix work in hd and you don't have the full Mickey market
Apps store only a small amount of apps available for this device.

[grodri1972]

Where's the internet browser?

[Marley]

in setup window bottom of page

[carias-2115]

I had the opportunity to test the TVonline version 2 today. I was really exited about it but I have to say that I'm disappointed. This device looks very cheap , the remote it's the worst if you move a few feets apart from the unit it doesn't work.
I believe that for the base price $109 US this device should have more quality materials, plastic looks cheap and accessories as well.
One thing that surprised the most is that Neflix isn't working on the Mickyhop platform, I mean c'mon guys a STB that don't run Netflix, it doesn't matter if it's good for IPTV but there's not point on buying one of these and not having the option of using Android features. For IPTV only I'm better off buying the MAG.

[Marley]

i don't get it netflix's why most all android are plastic and have you tried kodi or tvaddon my remote looks like all the rest i do have blacklight ones which i like its really up to you on mag or avov still for me its avov but thats me and you like mag which would i say buy is avov because it has kodi which i need big time

[kcmood]

I had a mag254 that got zapped during a storm sometime ago. I am going to get another box and was wondering if rocket accepts the avov tv online. If so how do I change my mac address from the mag to the avov?

[Kimbo]

yes, it does accept all Avov devices!! just go back to Rocket website use your order number and change the mac address to your new device's mac once ofcourse you have a new device!!!

[kcmood]

Thanks lazer for quick reply

[Italfrank]

If you use rocket will you not get sd picture , isee a lot of hd picture on this on page 1,2 3, 4 how do you get that server o picture if i migrate over from my mag 254??

[bluesggg]

is there a tv guide with info

[Marley]

yes on many

[fbifido]

How to see the wifi mac-address ?