zaphod Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Came across this web page where a person hacks a Lenovo Smart Clock 2, which appears to be an Android device, to be able to install any app. He then install Channels DVR to watch TV on the device. Just wondering if you could install the C4 Android app and have a 4" touchscreen for less than $50, sometimes as low as $25. https://community.getchannels.com/t/cute-little-touchscreen-smart-alarm-clock-charging-dock-that-is-now-also-a-tv-running-channels/34928 Here someone installed an app for Tapo devices: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/yx5ihf/using_a_cheap_lenovo_smart_clock_2_as_a/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I have one. Will try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anks329 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 looks to be a very neat solution! But wouldn't this have potential wifi wake issues and lag as the app opens up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 2 hours ago, zaphod said: Came across this web page where a person hacks a Lenovo Smart Clock 2, which appears to be an Android device, to be able to install any app. He then install Channels DVR to watch TV on the device. Just wondering if you could install the C4 Android app and have a 4" touchscreen for less than $50, sometimes as low as $25. https://community.getchannels.com/t/cute-little-touchscreen-smart-alarm-clock-charging-dock-that-is-now-also-a-tv-running-channels/34928 Here someone installed an app for Tapo devices: https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/yx5ihf/using_a_cheap_lenovo_smart_clock_2_as_a/ What is the Android version it runs on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 44 minutes ago, Amr said: What is the Android version it runs on? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Anks329 said: looks to be a very neat solution! But wouldn't this have potential wifi wake issues and lag as the app opens up? You mean the same as you have right now with a tablet or phone? Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, zaphod said: You mean the same as you have right now with a tablet or phone? Probably. Negative. Pixel for life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 31 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Negative. Pixel for life Does that mean that the Pixel doesn't have a lag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 1 minute ago, zaphod said: Does that mean that the Pixel doesn't have a lag? Pixel is day 0 updates. And I run betas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 By lag, I think he meant the lag in using this device as a C4 touchscreen. It won't be as good as an experience as native C4 touchscreens as the Android devices aren't instant on and have a bit of a lag to connect to your Controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amr Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 It will be fine, snappy like any android tablet, will take time to open the first time but will run fine afterwords! msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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