wauser Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Hi, Just got a C4 system installed in my apartment and I have some basic questions. Sorry, couldn’t find it in the forums... I have an Android TV box supplied by my TV provider (Israel/Partner). The most useful app on this box is Netflix but it requires to go through multiple steps to get it working. It’s also all IR based and I prefer better more reliable control. 1. is there a setup that will allow me to have a “Netflix” button in the C4 interface and ability to control Netflix directly like I do with Spotify? (See what’s playing, pause, FF etc...) I’m also looking for advice on: 2. What is the best smart outlets (can I use Sonoff?) I can integrate with? 3. Can I control my Xbox one and start Netflix from it using the C4 app? 4. Is there a real benefit to using Alexa app as opposed to the C4 interface? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic30101 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1. Might be able to use an IRUSB for app launching 2. Wemos are pretty good 3. You can control it via IR but not direct app launching 4. Yes, but limited functionality and will need 4sight or the epic driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Seems Roku is available in Israel https://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?t=104493So get this and control it with the free IP driver. This will also bring a direct Netflix and ( any other roku channel) icon to the watch screen in C4.Rock stable integration and a roku is cheap. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Roku is probably your best option. The driver is IP based, very reliable and it's free. You can start Netflix (and other Roku apps) directly from C4. For outlets, I would look at TP-Link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Thanks! By Roku... do you mean specifically this Or this ? I'm guessing I don't need the remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Thanks! By Roku... do you mean specifically this Or this ? I'm guessing I don't need the remote. Yes. Or the streaming stick if you don't need 4k.Though maybe they have a 4k stick these days. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, SMHarman said: Yes. Or the streaming stick if you don't need 4k. Though maybe they have a 4k stick these days. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk I gave two options, "yes" is not a valid reply ... Do I need Ultra? Premiere ? I plan to upgrade my TV so I do want 4K. Updating... looks like most of the models have Wi-Fi only. I don't want to rely on WiFi signal. So my options are: Roku Premiere+ - HD and 4K UHD Streaming Media Player with HDR Roku Ultra | 4K/HDR/HD Streaming Player with Enhanced Remote (Voice, Remote Finder, Headphone Jack, TV Power and Volume), Ethernet, MicroSD and USB I guess I don't care about fancy remote. So Premiere+ seems right. Is this what I should get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I gave two options, "yes" is not a valid reply ... Do I need Ultra? Premiere ? I plan to upgrade my TV so I do want 4K. Updating... looks like most of the models have Wi-Fi only. I don't want to rely on WiFi signal. So my options are:Roku Premiere+ - HD and 4K UHD Streaming Media Player with HDRRoku Ultra | 4K/HDR/HD Streaming Player with Enhanced Remote (Voice, Remote Finder, Headphone Jack, TV Power and Volume), Ethernet, MicroSD and USB I guess I don't care about fancy remote. So Premiere+ seems right. Is this what I should get?Yes is a valid reply. As this or this would work. That's a very testy reply.Now you are adding more criteria, must be ethernet must not have fancy remote.So yes, with all those requirements the premier+ looks to be your best option. You will need the remote or the app during initial setup to enable ip control. The app is also more convenient to type in passwords etc. Depending on what other channels you want yiu may also want to add a small memory card to store the channels locally else less frequently used channels get deleted and reinstalled when needed. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I have several Ultras and they have been flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, LollerAgent said: I have several Ultras and they have been flawless. But at the end you don’t use the provided remote, right? Or do you? I’m imagining that I only use C4 app when all is setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LollerAgent Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 No - I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Lowe Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 you could also try the fire tv driver. i use it with my shield tv to control it and it support everything except amazon prime video launching. just have to be able to turn on adb debugging and it should work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, SMHarman said: Yes is a valid reply. As this or this would work. That's a very testy reply. Sorry, I appreciate the response and was trying to be funny.... didn’t work. Anyone has a US purchased Roku and can take a look and see if the power supply is 220 as well as 110? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Lowe Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, wauser said: Sorry, I appreciate the response and was trying to be funny.... didn’t work. Anyone has a US purchased Roku and can take a look and see if the power supply is 220 as well as 110? fairly positive the are 120 only as they are just cheap power bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Sorry, I appreciate the response and was trying to be funny.... didn’t work. Anyone has a US purchased Roku and can take a look and see if the power supply is 220 as well as 110? It is but you will need to deal with the pin configuration. Also easy to swap to a different adaptor the voltage and polarity and current are specified. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 Update: consulted my dealer who advised me to wait for os3 and then things should work without additional hardware... so I’ll wait a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Update: consulted my dealer who advised me to wait for os3 and then things should work without additional hardware... so I’ll wait a bit.Don't see how os 3 changes anything hereSent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 And os3 is no longer something you need to wait for. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, SMHarman said: And os3 is no longer something you need to wait for. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk I’m new to this dealer driven model so I’m not sure how quickly they will upgrade me and if there is cost involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Software update is free but they will likely charge you labor to install it and test it Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I'm guessing that the dealer is thinking an experience button that when pressed works through those IR steps to get youtl to Netflix. You will still be using the IR driven box etc and with programming and testing rates and you being the crash test dummy of this idea I would think that $100 of hardware and free drivers with IP control that does what it says on the tin reliably every day is the way to go, not a potentially frustrating 'we think we can make this work' solution, additionally any other roku channel you like can move to that screen, Vimio, YouTube, and so on. It makes the UI/UX so much more efficient. Similarly in the US if you want cable, historically steering the user to a Tivo box gave a better user experience and fewer problem calls than making the IR cable box work perfectly. The right hardware saves lots of frustration later. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Got it. The whole dealer concept is starting to frustrate me. How do you guys do changes to your system? Are you your own dealers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Got it. The whole dealer concept is starting to frustrate me. How do you guys do changes to your system? Are you your own dealers? Find a remote dealer on here. Also Composer HE Honestly once set up you don't make changes as often as you think. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wauser Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 6/3/2019 at 1:34 PM, SMHarman said: And os3 is no longer something you need to wait for. Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk The dealer mentioned they are still doing some testing and waiting for some bug fixes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 The dealer mentioned they are still doing some testing and waiting for some bug fixes. How big is your system? From post 1 it reads as a pretty small system that the bugs and quirks won't impact. You don't have 7+ touch screens or intercom or... Sent from my E6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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