Streaming TV/Movies... Roku/fire/google etc.....

Currently I have a Roku, and a subscription to amazon Prime and Netflix. I just learned last night about Infinity box but don't know much about it. I did a lot of research before purchasing a Roku over a firestick, google stick, etc. but never heard of the infinity box. It supposedly streams what ever TV/Movie you want. No schedules like cable TV, and not limited to netflix/hulu like a roku.

I am thinking of moving the Roku into our bedroom and going to try out an infinity, but need to know more. my question to the audience.....

What do you have for a streaming TV box/stick do you own and Why?

We have a Roku 3. It's got everything we need, and we can add channels as they become available. Have you taken a look at channels availableto you through Roku?

yeah, and a lot of them needed a subscription. I was told the infinity box is a free stream, no subscription and can watch just about anything. Right now we have to pay for Netflix and can only watch what is available on it, same with Amazon prime.

If I'm just watching Netflix, I use my Dish Hopper/Joeys since the app is built in. I use the native apps in our Samsung/Panasonic TVs and Blu-ray players for Amazon, and they can also connect to Netflix. The ability to play Amazon Prime content seems to be available on fewer devices.

If you want locals, AirTV is now an option integrating over-the-air HDTV with streaming content, but I don't see Amazon Prime listed as a source; https://www.airtv.net

Infinity Box looks something similar to what I have. Thorstream is the box I have and it runs Kodi. It comes preloaded with add-ons. Not sure what add-ons are included with Infinity box. There are a lot of "premium" channels but the company that makes the Thorstream boxes pays for those. And yes - essentially other people have the content stored somewhere and you would just be streaming it from their location.

Ask me anything as I've been using for months now.

You can add Kodi to your firestick...easy process.

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Originally Posted by cableguy11

You can add Kodi to your firestick...easy process.

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You can but would have to pay for the "premium" add-ons. But Exodus is free and covers pretty much every TV show.

and movies....;)!

The infinity box is probably just something with android running the Kodi app. You can put Kodi on a firestick or fireTV (better performance than the stick). I have one running on a google nexus player and using Exodus, I can pretty much stream any movie or tv show I want at any time.

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The infinity box is probably just something with android running the Kodi app. You can put Kodi on a firestick or fireTV (better performance than the stick). I have one running on a google nexus player and using Exodus, I can pretty much stream any movie or tv show I want at any time.

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Yup. The only thing my box and probably the infinity Box does better are the premium channels. The premium sports apps works better than pro sports add on.

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Infinity Box looks something similar to what I have. Thorstream is the box I have and it runs Kodi. It comes preloaded with add-ons. Not sure what add-ons are included with Infinity box. There are a lot of "premium" channels but the company that makes the Thorstream boxes pays for those. And yes - essentially other people have the content stored somewhere and you would just be streaming it from their location.

Ask me anything as I've been using for months now.

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That sounds like the infinity box. I talked to a co-worker and he used to have a dragon box - sounds like all the same thing. Android platform running an app. How do you like the Thorstream? How much do they run, do you have a monthly subscription you have to pay? And does it "buffer" a ton if you have a slower internet connection?

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Originally Posted by cableguy11

You can add Kodi to your firestick...easy process.

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Unfortunately I have a Roku stick, NOT the firestick. I saw Kodi, but would have to run it thru a different device and "mirror" with my roku - basically watching TV on a phone and the roku can display whats on the phone.

Wait, so you can watch any TV show or movie for free?? What's the catch?

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Wait, so you can watch any TV show or movie for free?? What's the catch?

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Catch: The box is grabbing streams of content it finds on the internet, which in many cases may be illegally distributed.

I use the Mi Box. Android based and installed Kodi for all my movies and TV. I also installed an HD antenna in the attic for local channels during important events (Football) where streaming might be over loaded. Pick it up at Walmart for $69 and you just need an internet connection.

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Wait, so you can watch any TV show or movie for free?? What's the catch?

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Other people host the content and you stream it from them.

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That sounds like the infinity box. I talked to a co-worker and he used to have a dragon box - sounds like all the same thing. Android platform running an app. How do you like the Thorstream? How much do they run, do you have a monthly subscription you have to pay? And does it "buffer" a ton if you have a slower internet connection?





Unfortunately I have a Roku stick, NOT the firestick. I saw Kodi, but would have to run it thru a different device and "mirror" with my roku - basically watching TV on a phone and the roku can display whats on the phone.

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I love it. Use it for sports and TV show daily. Thorstream is $300 for the box. No monthly fee. They have a tech support app and updates routinely always adding new add one. Between UFC, NHL and NBA - mine is paid off already. It can buffer a lot at lower speeds. I've had some slow connections. Changed add ons and it worked fine. Also resetting modem weekly works.

I have Smart TV's. I dont need a Service provider like Roku etc. to watch tv correct? Can't I just search online for shows and watch them?

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I have Smart TV's. I dont need a Service provider like Roku etc. to watch tv correct? Can't I just search online for shows and watch them?

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Not easily

You need to install Kodi and you're set. Most (If not all) TV's don't allow this so a box is needed to stream the latest movies without fees. You can install Kodi on your laptop or computer and connect to the TV as well. No need to buy a box.

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You need to install Kodi and you're set. Most (If not all) TV's don't allow this so a box is needed to stream the latest movies without fees. You can install Kodi on your laptop or computer and connect to the TV as well. No need to buy a box.

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Or tablet

I run kodi+exodus system setup, among others, for the past 6 years....give and take as far as quality and accessibility, but no cable/dtv bill for that duration. Latter out weighes. Also run Netflix too, never been happier. Pm me if more details are wanted

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I run kodi+exodus system setup, among others, for the past 6 years....give and take as far as quality and accessibility, but no cable/dtv bill for that duration. Latter out weighes. Also run Netflix too, never been happier. Pm me if more details are wanted

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Yup. I'll take the lower quality on some things over paying monthly.