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Context  I am not staying in US, how to get all these US app & get it working? Summary Create a new PS account (free) make sure country is US. (Do not create sub-account. A lots of complicated restriction) Use the US PS account to download all the apps Switch back to your primary account which you have PS Plus subscription etc. You can access all the US apps in the TV folders (without switching back to US PS account) Apps Worthy to Download Netflix Hulu Crunchyroll Cracker Plex Note : Netflix & Hulu app interfaces are the best compared to their respective version in all platforms

I actually found watching 3D movies very nice to watch after owning my own 3D TV. I would like to share my experience on setting up 3D viewing on MiTV2. Sources of  3D videos: 3D TV channels Computer Blu-ray  Streaming Apps e.g. ICNTV, Plex How to switch to 3D mode on TV? HDMI Sources e.g. 3D TV channels, Computer & Blu-ray Using Menu button on remote control - for content sourced via HDMI Streaming Apps  3D content in ICNTV (MiTV default VOD library) - Automatic Other streaming apps excluding ICNTV  Neither Automatic nor able to change via Menu Button on remote control Solution: Touch Panel below MiTV

Earlier on, I stated Plex doest not work on Android TV. I was wrong, I missed out a simple step. Simple enough where most Plex TV users did not post a guide on this. Thus, I decide to document it here. In short, the latest plex app support TV mode in the setting. Steps: Get the latest Plex apk file. If you are PlexPass subscribers, you can download the latest version straight from the forum Install the app.  You can find the guide HERE  if you are using Andoird phone to install to your TV Open the app.  It is now still in Mobile mode as picture below. Click the top right button (3 dots) Click Setting (as highlighted) Go to GENERAL  Go to Application Layout Choose TV Mode That's all folks

Apps inside MiTV app store are very limited. Sideload of apps is possible. However, caution that MiTV 2 does not enable mouse pointer installation. Thus, apps require a mouse pointer to operate are less optimal even you are able to install. Preparation: Get an Micro SD card, Enable save all apps to SD card in setting Get ready an Android smartphone OR tablet Connect both TV and smartphon/ tablet on same WiFi Network Note: Most video apps from China restrict for China usage only.  A VPN or DNS routing is required to access these content General Sideload Steps:  MiTV Go to App Store Go to Right most page & Choose installing via smart devices Android Smartphone/ Tablet - get APK file Open browser Go to the dedicated website to download your wanted APK file Android Smartphone/ Tablet - install APK file Open new tab, enter the IP address shows on MiTV Tap choose file - open Explorer - choose Phone memory - choose Download folder (This is the down...

3D seems to be very complicated especially when you just start to understand it. It took me weeks to get things clear out. Note: My summary below are my learning from: Xiaomi TV2 - Passive 3D via LG LED Panel Mac Mini 2012 Plex Software Redmi 1S Let's discuss this by topics: 3D TV  Technology Generally speaking, 3D consists of: 1. Active 3D - using heavier 3D glasses that need to use battery (potential to cause crosstalk image) 2. Passive 3D - lighter glasses with no battery required (half HD resolution on HD tv; full HD resolution on 4k tv) Whether it's is active or passive, it's all rely on your TV.  Glasses form is the quick indication of your TV 3D technology. Samsung LED panel is Active 3D while LG LED panel is Passive 3D. Personally, I prefer Passive over Active due to maintenance free. Also, with 4K TV, Passive 3D will provide equal Full HD experience as Active. 3D Media File Format 1. 3D TV channels - TV will auto...