#KODI ADD ONS 2017 INSTALL#
#KODI ADD ONS 2017 UPGRADE#

But in the $50-$100 range you can still find some impressive hardware. The Nvidia Shield (while undeniably awesome) is also pricey.

TVAddons (hosts popular ‘unauthorized’ Kodi addons).

If you’re just going to use Kodi addons, there’s no need to upgrade.Īnd even the standard Shield TV has the ability to ‘adopt’ USB devices as internal storage, so you can simply connect a 128GB flash drive or external USB HD and you’ve got plenty of storage space.īut don’t just take our word for it, lots of people are calling Shield the Ultimate Kodi Box… The Pro is recommended if you want to use it as true media hub for streaming video files you store locally.

#KODI ADD ONS 2017 UPGRADE#

The main upgrade on the Pro is the built-in 500GB storage, and the addition of a MicroSD slot. The Shield TV (2017) comes in two flavors: Standard and Pro.

Infrared: IR blaster, works with Logitech Harmony remotes.

Processor: NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with a 256-core GPU.

So you streaming in 4k is no problem, especially with the MIMO-compatible AC wifi. The Tegra X1 processor is way more power than you need for streaming (it’s actually a gaming GPU).

#KODI ADD ONS 2017 INSTALL#

The Shield is a Kodi ‘Beast’: The ShieldTV runs a near-stock version of Android, so you can install Kodi in 30 seconds directly from the Google Play store. You also get a smaller (read: ergonomic) gaming controller that by most accounts is much more comfortable than the original. The biggest changes for the 2nd-generation Shield is the much smaller footprint, included voice-activated remote control, and the addition Google ‘Assistant’ voice search. Of course, the 1st-gen Shield was so over-powered that it still crushes the competition 3 years later. NVidia caught some heat when they announced that their 2nd-generation ShieldTV had the same specs as the original.

These are the boxes for you (and your trust fund :-) NVidia Shield (2017 edition) Willing to spend up for maximum performance and usability? Need 4k support for Netflix and Youtube? Want to invest in a future-proof Kodi device? Don’t worry, there are plenty of great, cheap Kodi boxes. We know that price is a huge factor for most people when it comes to picking a product, so we’ve grouped our picks by price, so you can easily find one in the price range you’re comfortable with. This guide features the Best Boxes for Kodi/XMBC for awesome streaming at up to 4k resolution (device dependent).

Or you’re already a Kodi fan, but you’re ready for a dedicated streaming box. So you’ve heard about everything Kodi has to offer.

Kodi add ons 2017