====== Nokia Streaming Box 8010 ======
The [[https://www.mynokia.com/streaming-devices/nokia-streaming-box-8010/|Nokia Streaming Box 8010]] is the best Android TV box I tested so far. It's hardware is powerful and is Netflix approved to stream in full HD or 4K. This Box is excellent, runs fast and stable, and features a Bluetooth Voice enabled Remote, which cannot be controlled with an IR remote such as the //Harmony//.

===== Hardware & Software =====
  * Nokia Streaming Box 8010 (aka //Box//), RAM: 4GB, ROM: 32GB, USB3 & Ethernet port.
  * [[https://www.logitech.com/en-ch/products/harmony/harmony-companion.915-000240.html?crid=60|Logitech Harmony Companion]] (aka //Harmony//) which controls TV, Amp, and media player.
  * [[https://www.logitech.com/en-ch/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400-plus?crid=27|Logitech K400+ Keyboard]] (aka //Keyboard//) which allows comfortable text imput.
  * Android TV 11

===== Setup =====
  * //Settings -> Device Preferences -> Screen saver//: set When to start: **30 minutes**, Screen saver: **Backdrop**
  * //Settings -> Device Preferences -> Language//: set Language to **English (United States)** or **German (Switzerland)**
  * //Settings -> Accounts & sign-in//: sign in to your Google account
  * //Settings -> Device Preferences -> About//: System update to the latest Android 11 build
  * //Settings -> Device Preferences -> Date & Time//: set Automatic date & time, time zone and Use 24-hour format
  * //Settings -> Device Preferences -> About//: Enable //Developer Mode// by clicking 8 times //Android TV OS build//
  * Connect to the device with [[android:adb|Android Debug Bridge]]
  * Map keys as explained in [[android:buttonmapper|Button Mapper]]
  * Pair the device with the [[android:harmony|Harmony Remote]]

===== Installation =====
  * Install [[deb9:openvpn|OpenVPN]] on a server you can control and the client configuration for [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn&hl=en&gl=US|OpenVPN for Android]] to watch Swiss TV from abroad
  * Install [[media:kodi|Kodi]]
  * Install [[https://zattoo.com/int/|Zattoo TV]] from Swiss app store over VPN (geoblocked) or when located in Switzerland
  * Disney+ installed on a European device cannot be started in Thailand. Instead you need to install [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.startv.hotstar.dplus&hl=en&gl=US|Disney+ Hotstar]]. Disable the European Disney+ app.
  * Install [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.hbo.hbogo&hl=en&gl=US|HBO Go]]
  * Install [[android:firefox|Firefox for TV]]
  * Optionally install [[android:tvgames|Android TV Games]]
  * Consider to install useful apps like [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en&gl=US|FX File Explorer]], [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc&hl=en&gl=US|VLC for Android]], [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haystack.android&hl=en&gl=US|Haystack News]], [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.analiti.fastest.android&hl=en&gl=US|Analiti Speed Test WiFi Analyzer]] and [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spycorp.tvmemorycleaner&hl=en&gl=US|TV Memory Cleaner]]
  * You can disable (force stop) unused apps in //Settings -> Apps// to save memory