![]() These are typical tech specs for a low-price Android TV streamer, and I didn’t run into any issues scrolling through menus or moving in and out of apps. The device runs on Google’s Android TV platform, and inside there’s a quad-core Amlogic S905Y2 processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 5 connectivity. As of this writing, TiVo has not addressed the issue. Strangely, the remote still controls my TV’s power and switches inputs, which means the core infrared blaster is still working. I’ve also run into a problem with my review unit: After a couple of days, the TiVo remote’s volume keys stopped working with my TV. ![]() The TiVo Stream 4K remote has lots of buttons, but not all of them are useful. Unfortunately, TiVo’s downsizing left off dedicated play/pause/rewind/fast forward keys, which would have been helpful. ![]() There are channel number buttons and a “skip” button as well, but I haven’t found much use for those. It has TV controls for power, volume, mute, and input switching, along with Guide and Info buttons for TiVo’s live TV menus. The TiVo Stream 4K remote is equally cute, retaining the same peanut shape as TiVo’s DVR remotes, but with slightly less button bloat. The dongle itself has the same staggered edges as last year’s TiVo Edge DVR, but is small enough to hang away from the TV through its built-in HDMI cable. Downsizing from DVRsĬompared to TiVo’s DVRs, the Stream 4K looks like an adorable miniature. Jared Newman / IDGĪ unified streaming guide is the TiVo Stream 4K’s main draw. This review is part of TechHive’s coverage of the best media streaming devices, where you’ll find reviews of competing products, plus a buyer’s guide to the features you should consider when shopping.
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