Egoiggo S12 Pro Android Tv Box

Today nosotros're looking at the EgoIggo, a Smart Boob tube box that runs Android 6.0. The box is relatively powerful, with a quad-core Cortex A53 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, two USB ports and Micro SD expansion. Information technology likewise comes with everything you demand to make it piece of work: the box itself, ability and HDMI cables and a remote. Let'southward take a closer look in our rapid review.

Design

The EgoIggo is a simple and squat black box, with a cheerful identifying mark on its roof and picayune else. The forepart of the device contains the little IR window that allows the remote to work, and then remember to place this somewhere the remote can see information technology.

On the back, yous'll notice most of the ports on offer: 3.5mm or optical sound out, ethernet in, HDMI out and the AC input. There are also two full-size USB ports and a Micro SD card on the adjacent side, allowing y'all to plug in peripherals or flash storage.

Apart from the ports, the EgoIggo doesn't accept whatever other distinguishing features. Let's move onto the testing phase.

Testing

The EgoIggo allows full access to the Google Play Store out of the box, so it's like shooting fish in a barrel to install new apps. I had no trouble downloading apps similar Twitch and Kodi.

Most apps aren't congenital for remote command input though, so you lot'll have to rely on the mouse mode on the remote, or plug in a mouse and keyboard. I caved after an hour with the remote lone, and using the box became fashion quicker… even if it takes away somewhat from the intended sit-back-and-relax Tv set feel. Autonomously from using controls intended for touch, plugging in a keyboard actually makes it possible to sign into apps that you have accounts within a reasonable corporeality of fourth dimension, then it may be worthwhile signing into Netflix, Google, Twitch and so on, and then returning the keyboard to your calculator.

The box runs Android 6, every bit we mentioned before, with a unproblematic boxy UI that allows rapid access to a web browser, Netflix and some other preinstalled apps.

Yous tin visit the Play Store to install new apps, or install direct from APKs.

It's possible to adapt the resolution of the TV, turn on HDR support, connect to wireless networks and so forth. You tin can also access deeper Android settings, as you can see in the gallery below.

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We tested a range of apps on the EgoIggo. Hither'southward a brief summary of each 1:

Netflix: Sign in without a keyboard is hard, but afterwards the app responds well to the remote controls. Netflix appeared to exist 720p quality or lower, fifty-fifty with 1080p+ content. Even so, playback is smooth.

Twitch:The app doesn't work using the directional controls of the remote, so you'll need to plug in a mouse or use the mouse fashion. Streams load quickly, and total 1080p / 60fps streams are fully supported. Given how poorly Twitch interacts with Chromecast, this is a nice niche for the EgoIggo.

YouTube:This seems to exist an app from Android Boob tube, as it works well with the remote. Qualities up to 1080p worked well; I assume 4K would as well but we don't currently have a 4K display to test this.
MediaCenter: Ane of the preloaded options, this app can access DNLA media (east.g. videos hosted by a computer or NAS on your local network) and seems to back up Apple's AirPlay too. If you don't want to become to the trouble of copying beyond video files onto a USB and then plugging them into the box, this is a practiced fashion to go.
Kodi: This famous app must be installed from Google Play, and requires a lengthy install process to access quasi-legal content. Thankfully, accessing legal streams is much easier, and the app works well with the remote provided. It'south fifty-fifty possible to add Twitch equally an improver, making it way easier to admission streams with the remote.

Mobdro: This app comes preinstalled on the box, and seems to find a random array of livestreams on the internet. I tuned into a stream from a helicopter of a machine chase in Oklahoma City, complete with aboveboard commentary and discussion from the helicopter's camera operator – very entertaining. If y'all're bored, this is a nice selection to take although quality is of grade striking or miss and the ads are a bit annoying.

Miracast: You tin can run this app to stream your phone'south screen to your Boob tube. This feature is found on many smart TVs, so it'southward a sensible inclusion on a box like this.
MoviePlayer: This app played all of the video formats nosotros tested it with, including high definition MKV files. If you're tired of consoles and smart TVs that don't play all formats, the EgoIggo could be a nice solution.
Chromium: Yup, it's Chrome Lite! The app loads web pages smoothly, only without a keyboard or mouse you'll be here for a long time.

Wrapping up

The EgoIggo isn't without its flaws, but for £40 that's to be expected. Thankfully, the box'south good range of software options and powerful hardware make for a reasonable multimedia experience. Pair it with a practiced wireless keyboard and mouse, and you're onto a winner… or exist more selective with your app choices, and the provided remote should exist sufficient.

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