Android TV is great, but the remote design is disappointing and doesn't respond well when typing fast (username/passwords/search). It should prompt users to logon a web browser to link TVNZ/Freeview NZ and other apps directly from user phone or computer... The Freeview app works but there are still glitches in the interface. It's not very fast and you will need very good WiFi coverage where you use it to make this dongle work properly.

Using Roku and other US streaming sticks, I wanted to give it a chance to convince me to buy local, but this is a downgrade at this price.

Netflix preinstalled and other New Zealand apps available in the ...view more Android TV is great, but the remote design is disappointing and doesn't respond well when typing fast (username/passwords/search). It should prompt users to logon a web browser to link TVNZ/Freeview NZ and other apps directly from user phone or computer... The Freeview app works but there are still glitches in the interface. It's not very fast and you will need very good WiFi coverage where you use it to make this dongle work properly.

Using Roku and other US streaming sticks, I wanted to give it a chance to convince me to buy local, but this is a downgrade at this price.

Netflix preinstalled and other New Zealand apps available in the Play Store. But slower and average interface compared to current Roku Ultra (with Ethernet cable) for 4K HDR Netflix/PrimeVideo & YouTube/AppleTV and other apps working in New Zealand.

Pros
+Chromecast Built-in
+Some Freeview channels via internet (IPTV, no tuner required)
+New Zealand Play Store (AndroidTV) with NEON, Sky Sport Now, Spark Sport apps
+4K support with compatible displays and 4K capable apps

Cons:
- Power Adapter DC cable (not USB powered)
- Cheap plastic remote (cannot customise launching buttons)
- Interface can be glitchy (delay in command/respond)
- Loading times (no CPU or "brain" integrated)
- Takes time to refresh to proper resolution (no Ethernet input option)

We have been using this device for about one month. It does exactly what we needed it to do, and turned our older TV into a useful smart TV. We have been using this device for about one month. It does exactly what we needed it to do, and turned our older TV into a useful smart TV.

Works well, easy to set up and use. Works well, easy to set up and use.

I plugged it in and it worked I plugged it in and it worked

Best android product out there. Just wish I could rewind on TVNZ. Best android product out there. Just wish I could rewind on TVNZ.

Purchased this yesterday 7/7/21 and the set up process worked okay. It did take some time before it connected to the internet via my google app on my mobile. But it will not download to update which says this is required before going further? So trying to get pass this point. So Frustrating .... Purchased this yesterday 7/7/21 and the set up process worked okay. It did take some time before it connected to the internet via my google app on my mobile. But it will not download to update which says this is required before going further? So trying to get pass this point. So Frustrating ....

I got the item from PBtech as it's regular price was 20% cheaper than other stores. It mostly works as advertised but since my router is a bit far away there is buffering in some of the SkySport Now channels. Especially when I view the recorded games. Maybe it is not able to stream Hidef over the WIFI. But that only on SkySport Now app, other apps work fine. So fix the buffering I had to buy a MicroUSB ethernet cable similar to the one you get with Chromecast Ultra and I use Ethernet instead of WIFI. But now the cost is same as that of the SmartVU+ on a special and with the + you get the Antenna cable port with it and it has a faster chip I...view more I got the item from PBtech as it's regular price was 20% cheaper than other stores. It mostly works as advertised but since my router is a bit far away there is buffering in some of the SkySport Now channels. Especially when I view the recorded games. Maybe it is not able to stream Hidef over the WIFI. But that only on SkySport Now app, other apps work fine. So fix the buffering I had to buy a MicroUSB ethernet cable similar to the one you get with Chromecast Ultra and I use Ethernet instead of WIFI. But now the cost is same as that of the SmartVU+ on a special and with the + you get the Antenna cable port with it and it has a faster chip I think so boots apps faster.

Have bought 2 of these now and never had an issue.
They connect easily to your wifi and allow you to download any apps from the Google play store. Simple to use and gives you the ability to turn any TV into a smart TV. Can also be used as a chromecast which is a nice bonus. Good product does what it says on the box. Have bought 2 of these now and never had an issue.
They connect easily to your wifi and allow you to download any apps from the Google play store. Simple to use and gives you the ability to turn any TV into a smart TV. Can also be used as a chromecast which is a nice bonus. Good product does what it says on the box.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well this works considering I only have VDSL broadband. So far everything works with no drop outs. A great way to update an older TV. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this works considering I only have VDSL broadband. So far everything works with no drop outs. A great way to update an older TV.

This is our second one of these and they are ok when they stay connected. Often I need to reboot it to get back to live tv. Frustrating and I have just got into a habit when I come down in the morning I just reboot it to make sure it will work. It is sitting right next to the router. Something needs to be improved in the Wi-Fi connectivity as it drops a lot. This is our second one of these and they are ok when they stay connected. Often I need to reboot it to get back to live tv. Frustrating and I have just got into a habit when I come down in the morning I just reboot it to make sure it will work. It is sitting right next to the router. Something needs to be improved in the Wi-Fi connectivity as it drops a lot.

This device was a breeze to set up and configure. Does everything I needed it to do. I’ve now effectively replaced my SkyBox with this Freeview/Netflix/Prime/Acorn set up. This device was a breeze to set up and configure. Does everything I needed it to do. I’ve now effectively replaced my SkyBox with this Freeview/Netflix/Prime/Acorn set up.

I'm not what we did before getting this little pocket rocket. The cool thing is that it just "plugged and played" straight into the T.V. we've had for a few years now. You still need your own accounts with Netflix, Neon, Spotify, etc. and decent broadband, but once you've logged in through the SmartVu V11 then you just get comfy and enjoy. I'm not what we did before getting this little pocket rocket. The cool thing is that it just "plugged and played" straight into the T.V. we've had for a few years now. You still need your own accounts with Netflix, Neon, Spotify, etc. and decent broadband, but once you've logged in through the SmartVu V11 then you just get comfy and enjoy.