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We currently have Roku's on our tvs to connect to streaming services and servers but they are infested with advertisements.

Some other comments mentioned Walmart's $20 ONN 4k boxes, but these are android and I don't have the time or knowledge/patience to go through the flashing process on one of those; if there is even a working custom ROM.

Basically we just want a functioning (libre) streaming box. The closest I could find was OSMC's Vero V (just released a few months ago), although it's a little pricey at $160 usd. Are there any other options out there or does anyone have any experience with the Vero V?

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[–] Ibaudia@lemmy.world 13 points 9 months ago (11 children)

I would just use a tiny PC and connect it to the Internet, then use Linux and pirating services to build a library of stuff. Works well for me.

[–] laverabe@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago (9 children)

I would 100% do this (minus the pirating part) if there was a way to get a tv style remote for the box. That's the biggest obstacle for me because I've never been able to find a PC/tv remote and non technical users will be using the TV.

[–] CalicoJack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 9 months ago

You can get a USB IR receiver and use software like LIRC to map the inputs of basically any remote you have. Setting it up takes a little effort, but it works great when it's done.

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