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How To Remotely Control Your DroiX® Windows Powered Device

If you have one of our mini home theatre PCs like the T11, W8 Pro or W10 Pro that run Windows, we think you may

DroiX® T8 Mini How-To Guide

Common questions and solutions Getting started

Ace Stream Media

Ace Stream Media can really simplify the process when you want to watch a film. Utilizing torrent files and peer to peer technology, well seeded

Android 6 Recovery Menu Reboot System Now Highlighted

What Is The Recovery Menu?

You may have come across references to the (Android) Recovery Menu in some of our other How To articles. We explain what it is, and

July 2017 OTA Firmware Update for T8 Plus v2, T8 Mini & iMXQpro v2 Devices

We are very happy to announce new firmware updates for our T8-S Plus v2, T8 Mini and iMXQpro v2 devices.

LibreELEC 8.0.2 Wizard First Screen Welcome

LibreELEC Basics

Have a device with the LibreELEC operating system, and aren’t sure how to use it? This post will guide you through configuring LibreELEC, both from

Copying Files To And From LibreELEC’s Storage

If you find you want to transfer files to your DroiX device, whilst it is using the LibreELEC operating system, this post explains how to

Kodi 17 LibreELEC Kodi Add-ons Install From Repository Repo Entered VPN Manager for OpenVPN Install Highlighted

Using a VPN in LibreELEC

Want to use your VPN connection within the LibreELEC operating system, but not sure how to?

Installing DBMC 16.7-00 On Your Android Box

If you want to update DroiX Media Centre (DBMC) to 16.7-00 and own an Android device running Marshmallow (5.0) or higher, this post details how

Keeping Private – What To Do If Your ISP Sends A Warning Letter

There have recently been reports that British ISPs are now sending letters to customers that they think are watching unofficial online streams. What can YOU

Installing The Essentials In Windows Part 1

Have a Windows device, but not sure which programs and utilities are actually worth installing?

Changing The Launcher On A Go v3

If you have a Go v3 projector and want to use an HDMI cable to connect your laptop/console, this post has the details for you.

Kodi Subtitles Bug VLC Code Security Concerns

If you have seen a notification about an update for Kodi to fix security concerns, or use subtitles when in Kodi or a similar application,

WiFi & Windows 10 Creators Update on a DroiX GPD Win

Microsoft have recently released the “Creators Update” for Windows 10 (please see here for more information). Unfortunately this update can cause problems when using WiFi.

Get Kodi 17 (Krypton) On Android 4 Devices!

From our previous posts (the Kodi 17 FAQ and Kodi 17 or Bust?), we know that Kodi 17 requires Android 5 or higher.

Running Android 4.x And No Connection Made In IPVanish?

Rare that you need it, but when you do, the “TUN.ko installer” from Google’s Play Store is a life saver for VPN applications not working/connecting.

Checking Your Drive’s Partition(s) On An Android Powered Kodi TV Box

This article is for owners of a DroiX T8-S, T8-S Plus (v1 and v2) who have installed a hard drive. Although you can remove the

Get Fully Notified When New Notifications Arrive!

Want to know when new emails arrive, if that download has finished or whether your character has finished healing in the game?

Restoring The Format Option In LibreELEC On Your DroiX T8-S Plus v2 Android Powered Box

If you have a hard drive installed inside your T8-S Plus v2 device, you may find the option to to format the disk, in LibreELEC,

Stripped Down Racer LibreELEC Ariel Atom

What Is LibreELEC? Why Does It Matter?

One question DroiX often get asked by people new to Kodi is “LibreELEC? What is that?”, often closely followed by “Should I use it?”. Scroll

It’s Here – Kodi 17 or Bust??

Whilst there isn’t (at the time of writing) an official announcement on the front page of https://kodi.tv, Kodi 17.0 has reached final status and is no

5 Tips To Keep Your Android Device Running Smoothly

Here we have five suggestions for you to consider, with regard to getting the most from your DroiX device, or indeed other Android mini PCs.

How To Find Your DroiX Android Mini PC’s Device ID

If you have arrived at this post, you either already know what a device ID is, or have been asked to provide it and would

How To Enable Your Remote To Turn On Your DroiX iMXQpro (Both V1 and V2)

iMXQpro V1 and V2 owners may have seen an entry in the Settings area related to the power key/button.

DroiX® iMXQpro V2 OTA Update January 2017

DroiX are happy to announce OTA updates this week. This post will concentrate on the iMXQpro v2 device.

DroiX® T8 Mini & T8-S Plus OTA Update January 2017

This week DroiX are happy to announce a range of OTA updates. This post will concentrate on the T8 Mini and T8-S Plus devices.

UPnP – Serving All Your Media Anywhere In The House!

This post on UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) continues our series on ways to use your DroiX Android Powered Kodi TV box as a media

Sipping Power & Quiet – Characteristics Of A DroiX As A Server vs a PC!

Picture the scene – you’re in bed, slowly drifting closer to restful bliss, when suddenly… BLIP. WHIRRRRR. WHOOOOOSH. CLICK.

DroidBOX T8 Game Screenshot Screen Mirroring Miracast

Miracast – What Is It? How To Use It With Your Android DroiX Device

If you’ve heard of Miracast (occasionally referred to as WiFi Display) but never dipped your toes in, this post is for you!

DroiX DP1 Android 7 Nougat Smart Mini Projector

DroiX DP-1 Android 7 Nougat DLP Projector

Portable Projector
Android 7 Nougat
150 ANSI Lumens w/ DLP Lamp
Dual-Band Wi-Fi

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iPega 9118 "Golden Warrior" Gamepad - Front Facing

iPega 9118 Bluetooth Gaming Controller for Fortnite, PUBG

Official iPega Product
Compatible with Android
Designed for Mobile Gaming
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0
Smartphone Holder built-in

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Zhiyun ZW-B02 Wireless Remote

Zhiyun’s Wireless Remote Controller is compatible with the Crane, Crane-M, Rider-M, Smooth-Q and Smooth 3.

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Don’t let Chinese Hackers Steal Your Banking Information!

In a recent post we mentioned that purchasing preloaded devices can pose a serious security risk to not just your Android device, but also other

Videos Buffering?

The quality of video streams you watch relies upon several factors. In the past, the CPU and GPU of your device could play a large

First Run Of Google’s Play Store

Whether you have just received a DroiX® device, or updated the Android operating system, it is always worth opening up Google’s Play Store app and

DroiX® VIP, i8+ and i12 unboxing and demo videos

We have a variety of remotes and keyboard to suit every type of DroiX® owner. Whether it be for navigating videos in Kodi, browsing the

Changing Kodi’s Background Picture

First, decide which image you would like to have shown, and transfer it to your device, in a folder you can find again easily in

How to flash a RetroPie SD card image for the GPi

You will need A Micro SD Card For Windows you can use Win32 Disk Imager – https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/ For macOS and Ubuntu you can use Imager

Sipping Power & Quiet – Characteristics Of A DroiX As A Server vs a PC!

29 November 2016

Picture the scene – you’re in bed, slowly drifting closer to restful bliss, when suddenly… BLIP. WHIRRRRR. WHOOOOOSH. CLICK.

PC games on TV set top box based on Android

How to play PC games on DroiX®

16 February 2016

Ever wanted to play PC games on your TV but don’t want to connect your PC to TV? This video guide on how to install

Updating Your K5 or M5 Device Manually

17 June 2016

If you have attempted to update your M5 device, but discovered that the OTA Updates application is not installed or out of date itself, read

How to update your DroiX firmware and apps

5 March 2018

Note: If you have a T8 SE or iMXQpro Mini please follow the guide here to update your firmware. Please watch the below video for

Random Posts

DroiX® i18 Unboxing and Demo

18 August 2016

This week we launched our brand new DroiX® i18 wireless keyboard. Watch our video for the unboxing and demonstration.

Sipping Power & Quiet – Characteristics Of A DroiX As A Server vs a PC!

29 November 2016

Picture the scene – you’re in bed, slowly drifting closer to restful bliss, when suddenly… BLIP. WHIRRRRR. WHOOOOOSH. CLICK.

DroiX® iMX6 the revolutionary TV Box for every family!

10 November 2014

DroiX®’s latest TV box comes with a custom version of XBMC preloaded. Not only does it support hardware-accelerated video playback for a wide range of

DroiX Go Two unboxing and demo

14 October 2016

We started shipping a new revised model of our popular mini projector the DroiX Go this week. You can find out more information about the new features

Windows 10 Anniversary Updated Completed Proof

Windows 10 Anniversary Update Not Installing?

12 September 2016

Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings some interesting features and improvements to the Windows 10 Home operating system found on our recent Windows based devices. What

Throttling By Netflix, Your ISP Isn’t To Blame! Really?!!

1 July 2016

Netflix has essentially gone worldwide with their streaming service. With HD Movies and TV Shows (including some in 4K) this seemed like the right service

Copying Files To And From LibreELEC’s Storage

20 July 2017

If you find you want to transfer files to your DroiX device, whilst it is using the LibreELEC operating system, this post explains how to

Our Guides

Play PC games – On Your DroiX®!

5 February 2016

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Beelink GT King PRO Android 9 Dolby DTS 4K UHD TV BOX - Front View showing LED with G10 Air-Mouse

Beelink GT King Pro with CoreELEC Android BOX

Based on the latest Amlogic Chipset – S922X-H
Android 9 Pie
4K UltraHD Video Output ; Dolby DTS
4GB RAM – 64GB Storage
Dual-Band Wi-Fi w/ 1GB/s Ethernet Adapter RJ45 Port

DroiX VIP Plus / MX9 Air-Mouse Remote Controller w/ FULL QWERTY Keyboard

DroiX VIP Plus – MX9 Air-Mouse w/ QWERTY Keyboard

The 3 in 1 DroiX VIP Plus / MX9 Air-Mouse Remote Control features traditional remote buttons, a keyboard and air mouse functionality.
On one side of the remote are the traditional control buttons that enable you to navigate menus and common controls.
On the reverse side of the remote is a full QWERTY keyboard and additional navigation buttons.
The air mouse feature allows you to wave your remote at the television to move the on-screen navigation cursor. It provides a convenient, fast and intuitive experience.