Onn needs a Google account. Fire stick requires an Amazon account. Apple tv, obviously an Apple account. PS5, Xbox all the same.

Is there a box that will let me stream Hulu, Netflix, Spotify, my own stored media?

Osmc is great for home stuff, but can’t do Hulu Netflix.

I could use a Linux PC, but not as simple as 1 remote for a cheaper box top.

Any suggestions? Or do I just get a Linux host

  • fmstratAEnglish
    12•2 months ago

    Nvidia Shield?

    Edit: You dont have to use the Play Store on it, since you can side load.

    • thermal_shockEnglish
      3•2 months ago

      shield is amazing. Chromecast worked until I tried the shield. sure 4x the cost, but damn it’s fast and upscales.

    • @GlenRambo@jlai.lu
      2•2 months ago

      I’d love a fairphone, pixle type android tv that I can root and remove all google services from. Shield is where it’s at, but it’s a bit old and even without Google it’s still going to be sending data to them.

      • fmstratAEnglish
        1•2 months ago

        You can root the Shield, and while it’s older, its more than capable. Better than many new devices.