The shield is a great device, but I’m starting to notice some considerable lag at times.
Before I factory reset it, is there a good alternative?
I have an older Apple TV I’m going to try but I’d prefer to stay Android.
Features I’d want are
- Android TV
- Netflix and Jellyfin support
- Powerful / fast
- Similar codec support, however only for compatibility. I’m not needing HDR or Atmos etc. Some of my family are deaf so we watch with subtitles and have a simple speaker setup.
I converted an old laptop into a home theater PC. My friend bought spare components for cheap and built a desktop for the same purpose. Not for everyone, but a great solution for some use cases. And can potentially fill other roles, like being your jellyfin host.
While shopping I suggest you find a spreadsheet with the capabilities of every device you’re considering. A lot don’t support certain formats, which can limit the kind of files and content you can stream. Last I checked shield and the Google TV stick thing were trouncing the competition.