====== Strong Leap-S3 Pro ======
The [[https://www.strong-eu.com/products/receivers/leap-s3-pro|Strong Leap-S3 Pro]] is the best Android TV box I tested so far, better than the Nokia 8010. 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, **//and//** can be controlled with an IR remote such as the //Harmony//.

===== Hardware & Software =====
  * Strong Leap-S3 Pro (aka //Box//), RAM: 4GB, ROM: 32GB, USB2 & USB-C & 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 12

===== Key assignments for Kodi =====
  * STOP --> RED
  * PREV --> YELLOW
  * NEXT --> BLUE
  * Screenshot --> GREEN

===== 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