· Introduction
How to watch Chinese TV programs overseas has always been a matter of great concern to overseas Chinese. Looking at the current status of watching Chinese-language TV shows overseas, we mainly watch through two channels: 1) Pay Satellite TV (eg Dish Network, DirectTV) or Cable TV (Comcast; Charter, etc.); 2) TV set-top boxes. In addition to the monthly fee, the former has fewer options to choose from. The advantage is that there is no need to worry about, the source of the program is stable, and it is suitable for the wayward tyrants; and TV set-top boxes are in the ascendant in recent years. There are many options available, and the benefits of low prices or even free of charge are exciting. However, technical terms such as “cracking†and “jailbreaking†have often caused me and other non-technical people to deter frighteningly... In addition, restrictions on video playback in domestic domestic policies and the inability to accept domestic videos for foreign addresses, Even more, I don't know how to keep up with the times.
· Millet box into the international market
Some people once divided the set-top boxes that can watch Chinese TV programs in North America into three categories: Roku+ internet stars; HDPC or PC or Android box + XBMC Chinese plug-ins; and various Android boxes with built-in aggregation programs (millet boxes, cracked versions of Apple TV2 ). However, with the launch of the third generation of millet boxes (the enhanced version of millet box) and the demise of online satellites in Roku, the TV boxes that use third-party apps, such as Xiaomi’s third generation, seem to have sneak peeks. Potential.
BTW, although this article uses the millet box as an example, the installation process of other boxes should be similar, as long as the box (Mango, Tmall, Tate, Barley, Haimi Di, Hisense...) supports third party apps. In addition, although this article uses the millet box for installation and use in North America as an example, its steps and procedures should be applicable throughout the world, including in the embrace of the motherland.
Let's take a look at the past and present of the millet box. This is of great benefit to those who already have first- and second-generation and will soon use third-generation millet boxes. Note: There are two kinds of millet third generation: 1G and 2G. Although the memory of the 1G machine is reduced by half, CMA's intelligent continuous memory allocation technology is said to be effective, and it is said that the effect is not weak and true. Or domestic technology is amazing, look at this box, configuration has exceeded the third generation of millet, but the price is only half of millet.
· Hardware and software installation
The shot is taken when the shot is taken. A third-generation millet packaged in a factory was bought on ebay. Domestic purchase only 299RMB. There are also online merchants selling so-called "cracked" versions of the third-generation box. Remind everyone that it is really unnecessary. Third-generation millet boxes do not need to be cracked or escaped. What's more, if you spend money on a new box, what you can do is become a "second-hand goods". You still don't know how to install it, and you always feel weird!
The contents of the received millet box should look like this:
1) Connect the box and TV with the HDML cable provided, pull out the remote control power isolation film, and turn on the power of the box.
Start software installation
The apps owned by Xiaomi itself are influenced by overseas IP addresses and other factors. Basically, they can't see anything. They are in name only, and a few people who can see can easily pay. The biggest advantage of Xiaomi is that it accepts the installation of third-party apps. As a result, many excellent aggregation programs can be settled in the box for my own use. Installing programs on Xiaomi's first and second generation boxes is cumbersome. You must first use computers and you must connect to the data cable (OTG). Third-generation third-party programs are much easier to install, and all programs can be installed directly. Xiaomi also supports remote installation. Those interested can study it. Using home network storage, download, and remote is also very convenient.
Before installing, download several programs from your computer. The millet box is actually an Android system that plays video. The program used is the same as the file type of the Android phone program, and is an apk file.
Sofa butler download address: http://
Apk file is in apk format directly at the computer:
Go back to the main interface of the millet box and do one thing first. Select: Application --> Millet Box Settings
Select "Accounts and Security" again
Or enter the "Device" tab in the millet box and select "Move Storage Device".
Just click on the installation.
For example, at the sofa management home, it is recommended to download the “installed machine must†first, and there are several most popular programs, such as Weibo live, pudding video, Tencent video TV, iQiyi, and so on.
Central set
Live broadcast: The most streamlined live app is “Wei Wei’s live broadcastâ€. All the central video channels and the local video channels are very smooth and smooth. There is no such thing as a cable TV.
At this point, the main body is installed. You can start watching your favorite movies and TV shows.
· Others: Keyboard and Mouse (Optional)
Xiaomi box comes with Baidu Chinese input method, I feel very bad. The "Google Pinyin Input Method" was downloaded from the sofa at home and the Chinese-English translation is convenient. You can search for programs by typing Chinese characters, or download a browser at your home and access the internet in a box. Remember to go to "Millet Box Settings" and change the input method to Google Input Method in "Universal Settings". I bought a wireless keyboard with a mouse pad. It was inserted into the box and it was very convenient. The mouse and keyboard are combined into one, eliminating the need for excessive access to the box. I use the Logitech K400 Black USB RF Wireless Standard Keyboard.
Now that you may understand it completely, TVpad4, Charm China and other boxes are actually TV boxes that have installed your own programs beforehand. The advantage of these boxes is simply that the source of the programs may be more stable, and that there will be more programs from Hong Kong and Taiwan. Xiao Wei's box in the Xiaomi live program has a custom function, as long as the source of Hong Kong and Taiwan programs can be added at any time to join Hong Kong and Taiwan channels. This item also asks all the world's top people to take advantage of it. Goodness!
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