@@nishantsurvase925 well yeah, I am really using the mi box s as a computer only Obviously you can't use it entirely as a replacement for pc but you can useit for multitasking, installing your apps that you use in your phone upon the device... It's very much like using chromebook I have attached external storage, keyboard, mouse as well as an extended headphones So I can watch even my classes upon the tv , have installed some apps from phone and using aptoide launcher and those apps which were not available in landscape mode,used orientation control for the same and bingo So yeah , pretty much but not entirely Also sentio is good for the feel :)
Well yeah, I am really using the mi box s as a computer only Obviously you can't use it entirely as a replacement for pc but you can useit for multitasking, installing your apps that you use in your phone upon the device... It's very much like using chromebook I have attached external storage, keyboard, mouse as well as an extended headphones So I can watch even my classes upon the tv , have installed some apps from phone and using aptoide launcher and those apps which were not available in landscape mode,used orientation control for the same and bingo So yeah , pretty much but not entirely Also sentio is good for the feel :) Thanks man😊
Does the app not exist anymore? Samsung s21 ultra. I remember the app store used to hide apps not stated as compatible, but now it shows the apps but states the above. So I wonder what's up now or if there's a replacement.
Got a 19 inch DELL Monitor in junk (VGA port which i hope to solve with HDMI convertor) and Logitech BT Mouse/KB. Any recommendations of TV BOX as of now ? TYVM USES : Browsing, MS Office, YT, NF, VLC, and possibly Printing, Sype
what android tv box would you recom if i want a destop replacement vor only browsing and youtube? i have bluetooth mouse keyboard and speakers and a wqhd monitor, thx!
Great Video Roberto, thank you. Would be interesting if it´s possible to stream Netflix in HD / 4k within the Launcher in a browser like Chrome. Just wondering because most well equipped Android Boxes come without DRM Widevine L1 & a Netflix or Prime certification. Did anybody test this?
Bit of an old video but this actually helped me quite a lot, i'm trying to figure out how to have my android box have 3 apps running at the same time (a couple of messenger apps & netflix. This is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you! Will test out on Xiaomi MI TV and add another comment depending on my results.
Good morning, I have a question. Lately I know that to stream between two computers, I can do it without needing a video capture card, just with a program. Doubt, can I do the same with an android box and a pc, communicate without a capture card?
You can, jsut plug one side of the hdmi cable into the box and the other into the projector, anything that works with pc monitors and tv's will work with a projector
I'll beg to differ: I'm doing "Android Desktops" for a few people, and what they want most is something that looks and feels like the phone and tablet they already know how to use, not some complicated Windows wannabe. Multitasking, overlapping/resizable windows, menus... are cool for nerds, but regular Joes/Janes don't want it nor need it. Play to Android's strength (it's simple, and everybody already knows ow to use it) instead of tryinbg to massage it into something it's not. So, my mom's Android Desktop looks like her tablet: 3-button bar at the bottom; Widgets all over the screen for mail, news, weather and message; all the same apps as her tablet and phone. My tips and tricks: 0- don't give in to your nerds instincts, basic users want their tablet only bigger and with keyboard and mouse and webcam and printer, not some completely different more complicated almost-Windows 1- lock down the desktop so noob users don't mess it up accidentally 2- webcams often work better off a powered USB hub because a cheap box doesn't supply enough juice over its USB ports 3- PrinterShare is a life saver if you've got to support old non-CloudPrint printers 4- Wifi is often flaky, so the user has to master the "turn wifi off, reconnect" procedure; and full reboot if this fails.
Wow buddy, you couldn't seem more like a jerk! If you dont want it, dont use it. But please dont speak for all of us, or pretend that you somehow know what everyone likes or wants. Clearly you dont know, and you're way off base with snarky remarks, to someone who has taken their time to give knowledge and know how, about something they may want. Ease up!!!
@@buggym5269 it could be worse: instead of disagreeing and then explaining why and offering an alternate setup, I could just call him a jerk and offer nothing. Oh, wait...
Tried to install Sergio on my Android 10 box - HK1 RBOX. AS i don't trust google I used \apkpure to sideload onto it. The GREAT difficuly I found was changing the settings to add the launcher as one of the optional start up launcher. Could you point me in the right direction Please ??
I installed T9pro android 9 on my tv.. Its working fine with wireless and wired keyboard and mouse too. Installing android games too. Some of the game controls r pathetic... But anyway.. I want to know if games which arent on android will work on it? Can i download them n play or not? Memory of the device is 64gb and 4gb ram.. I want to run The Sims pc version.. How can i? Plzzz someone answer.
Is it possible to install Linux onto a smart TV? I have a Viano TV, which is android and its software is out of date so it no longer functions properly. I guess the TV is just a computer right? So technically, I should be able to just install Linux?
Do you have a problem with the onscreen keyboard popping up when try to type? (i.e. search in Chrome) Was going to attempt this with a mi box and this was the issue I kept running into.
how does the launcher emulates an xwindow system? Or ads its own x server? One thing that I am looking for is the accessibility features, like in the compiz-config, to set alt+button4 to zoom in and out, cause trying to read the small letters from the tv is really a pain. The other problem, maybe related, is to fully customize the keyboard gestures.... since there is no touchscreen, there should be a way to been able to make all those moves with the keyboard and mouse.
I found a Viasat Plus HD digibox (TDS865NV), that looks like a computer inside including sata 320Gb Toshiba hdd that has bunch of DB3 and DB4 files on it with other stuff. Sparks any ideas?_
really interested as i stumbled on this luckily before buying a Galaxy Flagship. If this works i can go fr a cheaper smartphone. offcourse the cool portability i will miss
Should it be able to run linux? I mean ARM linux? Since Amlogic has released device tree blobs and I can recompile it to device tree source, it should be able to....isn't it?
I would never do that! Like you say it is just a luncher and it is still the Android below. Incl all sniffer tool and old patch levels and security issues. The German government for IT security just warned for some China phones (blackview) that have build in maleware in the firmware. The same could be valid for the cheap China boxes. And there you will use a desktop? Do Banking? Sorry!
That is just the commercial war propaganda. True is possible, but google does it anyway, same for apple... and your isp. My friend... you don't have a secret life... nor privacy already. And unless you manage some delicate and privileged information... is not relevant.
Hi Roberto, Thanks for this video, it is great! Is it possible to connect our phone to the Android TV box via USB and share the data connection? (tethering from the mobile using USB)? Cheers!
OMG tell me this isn't just a launcher to make android resemble windows. This does not turn your android box into a PC! It doesn't change file systems, operating system, compatibility, file extensions...nothing.
If you want to install in TV and if u could not find it in TV playstore install aptoide tv or install apk of the app in a external storage device and side load it
@@cravatenoire3269 actually u can and can't since there is no port for storage device only hope is through the browser and internal storage. if u have a browser installed u can get the apk from web.
![Turn off these android box settings NOW - [EASY] Improve Android box performance settings 📺](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/i7h_8SPBKFI/mqdefault.jpg)
this is the best thing i've ever seen to make android tv box to function like a real PC.
What's the cheapest android TV box that this setup will work with? I was looking for a cheap home office setup with basic apps (word, excel etc).
me2. some1 help pls.
Mi tv stick -$39 dollars - max 1080p 60fps - but no usb port so get a keyboard and mouse with inbuilt bluetooth( not a one with receiver or dongle )
Anything with android 7.0/7.1, most boxes are £30-50 anyway
You might not want cheapest you will most likely have less ram you DON'T want that more lag and system slow down
How can I disable right mouse click it's annoying
is it a good idea to use mi box s as a computer?
Actually the same question as I have!
Did you got your answer?
@@anubhavforall any solution
@@nishantsurvase925 well yeah, I am really using the mi box s as a computer only
Obviously you can't use it entirely as a replacement for pc but you can useit for multitasking, installing your apps that you use in your phone upon the device... It's very much like using chromebook
I have attached external storage, keyboard, mouse as well as an extended headphones
So I can watch even my classes upon the tv , have installed some apps from phone and using aptoide launcher and those apps which were not available in landscape mode,used orientation control for the same and bingo
So yeah , pretty much but not entirely
Also sentio is good for the feel :)
@@anubhavforall This Idea is awesome Can I see 4k resolution in google sheets.
Well yeah, I am really using the mi box s as a computer only
Obviously you can't use it entirely as a replacement for pc but you can useit for multitasking, installing your apps that you use in your phone upon the device... It's very much like using chromebook
I have attached external storage, keyboard, mouse as well as an extended headphones
So I can watch even my classes upon the tv , have installed some apps from phone and using aptoide launcher and those apps which were not available in landscape mode,used orientation control for the same and bingo
So yeah , pretty much but not entirely
Also sentio is good for the feel :)
Thanks man😊
This is such a good and affordable idea. Windows has become a unpopular platform of choice. Hopefully this will catch on.
Windows is still the number 1 operating system on the market.
@@MisterUrbanWorld even if they are surely things gon change if they dont bring some real twist
Does the app not exist anymore? Samsung s21 ultra. I remember the app store used to hide apps not stated as compatible, but now it shows the apps but states the above. So I wonder what's up now or if there's a replacement.
Roberto, please tell us: which tv box model was used in this video?
all tv box can support ? minimun requirement?
Can u suggest a good Android tv box
I want to add webcam on android TV box and it is working but which should I have to use for mic 3mm av or 3mm sdpi
cam? nice. good question
Which Box you using?
September 2020... Whats a good 32 inch Android TV that this works for? something with voice command.
Got a 19 inch DELL Monitor in junk (VGA port which i hope to solve with HDMI convertor) and Logitech BT Mouse/KB.
Any recommendations of TV BOX as of now ?
TYVM
USES : Browsing, MS Office, YT, NF, VLC, and possibly Printing, Sype
Nvidia shield or mi box 4k
@@rameshravikumar9515 TY. Got MiTV stick on launch
@@cravatenoire3269 is 2gb ram enough for browsing firefox?
One important question 😁 Is it possible to install or attach a printer to the setup so that we can print documents?
Of course you can! You would most likely need to print to the device via WiFi, however.
what android tv box would you recom if i want a destop replacement vor only browsing and youtube? i have bluetooth mouse keyboard and speakers and a wqhd monitor, thx!
Does anyone know if microsoft Word and Excel are available for android TV boxes? Did you find them on Play Store or installed them from external USB?
you download them from play store
Does this only mimic windows or could you run win apps, f.ex. Plex media server on that thing??
As always very useful!
SENTIO IS NOT GOOD :/ NOT USABLE
Roberto quick question....x96mini or mxq 4k pro? i do not want to regret making a wrong buy tomorrow
Ayyy dude does it work cause imma buy one
Is it possible to clone a TV box? I have a tanggula elete max I'd like to copy for two TVs in my house.
do i need to use an android tv box on a regular tv or can I use it on a computer monitor?
I already use it with HDMI to VGA monitor. Didnt have any problem
Is word usable without office 365 subscription?
Sentio no longer on Play Store
i really like the little white monitor... may i know what is the brand and which model. please n thank you. 🙏
Can u play high resolution games on them?
Does it run youtube
can I watch my GT-King on my laptop? I have a Mac Pro, but I also have windows in it
Dear, nice video and informative. Installed senito and enjoying. Which is the another launcher showing in 4:55
atv launcher
Great Video Roberto, thank you.
Would be interesting if it´s possible to stream Netflix in HD / 4k within the Launcher in a browser like Chrome. Just wondering because most well equipped Android Boxes come without DRM Widevine L1 & a Netflix or Prime certification.
Did anybody test this?
Just wow .... I think you solved my problem !!!!
I can't set the Sentio Launcher as a Standard launcher on my TV Box. How can I fix this?
You mean you want it to show up everytime you boot?
Which Box BTW?
How is the experience?
What are your uses?
Can I Run Windows on an Android MX10 set top Box?
Where the app
Bit of an old video but this actually helped me quite a lot, i'm trying to figure out how to have my android box have 3 apps running at the same time (a couple of messenger apps & netflix. This is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you! Will test out on Xiaomi MI TV and add another comment depending on my results.
I hope you aren’t still struggling with this but turn on developer options, you can choose how many apps you want to run at any given time
Could we take any of Android tv box or there is any specific Android tv
I have Android box. What app do I need to download? What are the steps?
Great video Robert, what if I want vice-versa, means can I turn my computer into a Android TV box?
no
Will this work on 16g nvidia shield tv box?
how do I enable split-screen on gt king box? I can't have 2 apps run at the same time. Please help! thanks in advance
lol
This app isn't work in alfawise a8 smart tv box android 8.1 please tell me other window launcher that support my device
Leena. Give it a try...
Good morning, I have a question. Lately I know that to stream between two computers, I can do it without needing a video capture card, just with a program. Doubt, can I do the same with an android box and a pc, communicate without a capture card?
Dear rafel, which is that program you mentioned in comments that can stream between two computers without video capture card. Appreciate.
@@najeebkhan9267 Ohh Thank you so much
Wow. Thanks for this Knowledge but how can project my work
is it possible to use the tv box on a projector
Of course! Projectors work like any other monitor, as long as it has a hdmi input.
You can, jsut plug one side of the hdmi cable into the box and the other into the projector, anything that works with pc monitors and tv's will work with a projector
what version sentio do you use ?
i think the suitable version automatically shows up. older version showed up on my old tablet. while another version showed up for my smartphone
How do I get the right click function on the Android tv box?
same problem here
@@lmangayaay reset it
That Samsung monitor looks nice
I'll beg to differ: I'm doing "Android Desktops" for a few people, and what they want most is something that looks and feels like the phone and tablet they already know how to use, not some complicated Windows wannabe. Multitasking, overlapping/resizable windows, menus... are cool for nerds, but regular Joes/Janes don't want it nor need it. Play to Android's strength (it's simple, and everybody already knows ow to use it) instead of tryinbg to massage it into something it's not.
So, my mom's Android Desktop looks like her tablet: 3-button bar at the bottom; Widgets all over the screen for mail, news, weather and message; all the same apps as her tablet and phone.
My tips and tricks:
0- don't give in to your nerds instincts, basic users want their tablet only bigger and with keyboard and mouse and webcam and printer, not some completely different more complicated almost-Windows
1- lock down the desktop so noob users don't mess it up accidentally
2- webcams often work better off a powered USB hub because a cheap box doesn't supply enough juice over its USB ports
3- PrinterShare is a life saver if you've got to support old non-CloudPrint printers
4- Wifi is often flaky, so the user has to master the "turn wifi off, reconnect" procedure; and full reboot if this fails.
Wow buddy, you couldn't seem more like a jerk! If you dont want it, dont use it. But please dont speak for all of us, or pretend that you somehow know what everyone likes or wants. Clearly you dont know, and you're way off base with snarky remarks, to someone who has taken their time to give knowledge and know how, about something they may want. Ease up!!!
@@buggym5269 it could be worse: instead of disagreeing and then explaining why and offering an alternate setup, I could just call him a jerk and offer nothing. Oh, wait...
@@obarthelemy agree with you, his video is barely a how-to.
@@obarthelemy HHH. Agree ab the basic users for the least. Superbasic here.
Tried to install Sergio on my Android 10 box - HK1 RBOX.
AS i don't trust google I used \apkpure to sideload onto it.
The GREAT difficuly I found was changing the settings to
add the launcher as one of the optional start up launcher.
Could you point me in the right direction Please ??
Does this work with Android 9.0 because I have a box that has Android 9.0 and so far it doesn't seem to be working
Can we play pc games?
I installed T9pro android 9 on my tv.. Its working fine with wireless and wired keyboard and mouse too. Installing android games too. Some of the game controls r pathetic... But anyway.. I want to know if games which arent on android will work on it? Can i download them n play or not? Memory of the device is 64gb and 4gb ram.. I want to run The Sims pc version.. How can i? Plzzz someone answer.
qustion. possible to connect BT (NOT wireless) Mouse/ KB with tv box ?
TY
Hope some1 answers your query
@@cravatenoire3269 yeah i think you mean the devices without dongle but having inbuilt bluetooth right? Upto 11 devices can be connected.
@@rameshravikumar9515 cool. But BT 4.2 can hardly support max 2 or 3 devices SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Please leave another link, this one is not available
Are you using a wireless keyboard and mouse? Can I use usb mouse and keyboard?
Yes you can
wht ab BT Mouse/KB. TY
Will it work on mi tv box?
Is it possible to install Linux onto a smart TV? I have a Viano TV, which is android and its software is out of date so it no longer functions properly. I guess the TV is just a computer right? So technically, I should be able to just install Linux?
Try a roku, they are £15-30
Do you have a problem with the onscreen keyboard popping up when try to type? (i.e. search in Chrome)
Was going to attempt this with a mi box and this was the issue I kept running into.
Mr. Dragon Null Keyboard.
you can change in settings
did you try connecting Mouse/Keyboard like in this video?
@@cravatenoire3269 Yes. Brought it up every time.
@@LazyPCRehab You think my Logitech BlueTooth Mouse/KB will work? ... with the Mi Box
how does the launcher emulates an xwindow system? Or ads its own x server?
One thing that I am looking for is the accessibility features, like in the compiz-config, to set alt+button4 to zoom in and out, cause trying to read the small letters from the tv is really a pain.
The other problem, maybe related, is to fully customize the keyboard gestures.... since there is no touchscreen, there should be a way to been able to make all those moves with the keyboard and mouse.
It doesnt use x11, it just shows android apps in windows with a feature built into android
@@fred-youtube I see, is the floating app feature. I love how questions keep through years in YT, and remains relevant. Cheers! n.n
Hey, does the alt+tab work on it?
They should make it upgreadable? I want make small Computer from Android box
can i install anydesk on it?
So no? We cant put windows on a android box?
No. Just linux which is still good for browsing, email, typing, etc. .
I found a Viasat Plus HD digibox (TDS865NV), that looks like a computer inside including sata 320Gb Toshiba hdd that has bunch of DB3 and DB4 files on it with other stuff. Sparks any ideas?_
How different is using Sentio mode from using Samsung Dex mode?
really interested as i stumbled on this luckily before buying a Galaxy Flagship. If this works i can go fr a cheaper smartphone. offcourse the cool portability i will miss
(PRICE)^2
Interesting launcher. The title bars are huge though taking up a lot of screen real-estate. I wonder if the borders can be modified?
a lil late but hope it helps.
I rem changing settings to SMALL when i tried sentio on a old tablet with Droid 4..4
Should it be able to run linux? I mean ARM linux? Since Amlogic has released device tree blobs and I can recompile it to device tree source, it should be able to....isn't it?
Will this work on skystream pro
The application does ins
install on my Xiaomi android box 4K but it doesn't want to launch 😢
Can i run sentio desktop on Minix U9-H? Tried using xiaomi tv box but doesn't continue and stuck on overlay something
OH NO! the latest 4K Mi box you mean ? can you elaborate? TY
Nicely explained
How to transform Android box X96 mini to a Music player?
how can i use pos printer on the android tv box
does in android 10 is not build in?
i donk know how to change overlay settings.
It is possible to install in one Xiaomi mi box s??
Humm it has Android TV OS so its possible but if we press the home button it will go to the default
@@RobertoJorgeTech you mean we lose all the work we've been doing ?
WHat about Microsoft Access?
Does it work?
My no work problem monitere error no signal
I love Android
My T95 can't do it for some reason.
thks bro ... pls what's the name of the second launcher with the big icon ?
... im looking for a same of that launcher ... thks again
Dear mohammed, am also looking for the same laucher. Any idea, did you find out. Pls reply
Tq for sharing...
Nice job..
Can you print from them?
Im late but you can use phone too use otg
thanks for the upload
THis Doesn't LOOK LIKE WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR . I Need to CONTROL THE ANDROID BOX ON MY TV From My WINDOWS 10 LAPTOP Because I am QUADRAPLEGIC
How to run exe in android box
How did you connect your mouse and keyboard
usb ports or bluetooth
Nice RJ thx for the vid
Do i still need CPU?
no
Thank you bro
I would never do that! Like you say it is just a luncher and it is still the Android below. Incl all sniffer tool and old patch levels and security issues.
The German government for IT security just warned for some China phones (blackview) that have build in maleware in the firmware.
The same could be valid for the cheap China boxes. And there you will use a desktop? Do Banking? Sorry!
Hi Marcel, could i borrow your silver foil hat for a minute please ?...
That is just the commercial war propaganda. True is possible, but google does it anyway, same for apple... and your isp. My friend... you don't have a secret life... nor privacy already. And unless you manage some delicate and privileged information... is not relevant.
@@voyager4328 LOL
@@kafkaMt They all do it big time!
Hi Roberto,
Thanks for this video, it is great!
Is it possible to connect our phone to the Android TV box via USB and share the data connection? (tethering from the mobile using USB)?
Cheers!
Yes possible connect your phone and turn on usb tethering.
Can i use my android tv box on a 21inch display
Yes
You can even use it on a 55 inch tv.
It run like a pc without keyboard mouse monitor
How to instal?
can it run .exe file?
plz launcher name
Interesting info but he's a bit distracting -content would be easier to absorb if guy looking like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk was presenting this.......
AWESOME
M$ has already killed it, since the link to the launcher is not working :-(
OMG tell me this isn't just a launcher to make android resemble windows. This does not turn your android box into a PC! It doesn't change file systems, operating system, compatibility, file extensions...nothing.
You could install some kind of ARM linux distribution on it
I can't find sentio desktop in Android TV's Play store. but I can get it in my phone's playstore
Might not be compatible Maybe?
interesting. possibly deliberate restriction.
which box?
If you want to install in TV and if u could not find it in TV playstore install aptoide tv or install apk of the app in a external storage device and side load it
@@rameshravikumar9515 Not sure it's possible on MiTV stick . let's see
@@cravatenoire3269 actually u can and can't since there is no port for storage device only hope is through the browser and internal storage. if u have a browser installed u can get the apk from web.
Hi can u get clone hero on that device?
Yes you can just search on chrome clone hero android download and download it as an app file