Strong Leap-S3 Pro

The 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.
  • Logitech Harmony Companion (aka Harmony) which controls TV, Amp, and media player.
  • 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 Debug Bridge
  • Map keys as explained in Button Mapper
  • Pair the device with the Harmony Remote

Installation