Amiko Android Set-top box
The Amiko Android set-top box is an OTT media player that connects to a conventional television via HDMI. The Android operating system allows applications to run, internet content to be accessed and local media files to be played, while Amiko models offer 4K UHD video output, wired and wireless network connectivity and remote-control operation. The appropriate device should be selected according to the operating system, RAM, internal storage, network interfaces, video codecs and available connections. Read more...
• Android-based OTT media player and receiver with Widevine Level 1
• MyTV3 OTT / IPTV
• Easy installation
•Ample storage capacity
• Low power consumption in standby mode
• HDR10 - high dynamic range video
• HLG - Hybrid Log Gamma
• Operating system: Android 11
• Decoder: 4k60p, 8K30p
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Android-based OTT media player and receiver with Widevine Level 1
• MyTV3 OTT / IPTV
• Easy installation
• Ample storage capacity
• Low power consumption in standby mode
• HDR10 - high dynamic range video
• HLG - Hybrid Log Gamma
• Operating system: Android 11
• Decoder: 4k60p, 8K30p
• Bluetooth
• Amiko MiraX HiS-4100 - LINUX based OTT receiver
• Internal WiFi support
• High performance processor
• 256MB Flash / 512MB DDR3 RAM memory
• 4K Full HD H.265 Decoding support
• MyTV3 OTT / IPTV
• Easy installation
• Low Power consumption in Stand-by mode
• HDR10 - High Dynamic Range video
• HLG - Hybrid Log Gamma
• Android based OTT media player and receiver
• Amiko A14 Green Andorid Box is the powerful successor to the Amiko A11 Green series
• Powerful performance and fast operating system
• Stunning picture quality with 4K UHD resolution and supported codecs
• Excellent connectivity with Dual-band Wi-Fi
• Ample storage capacity
• Advanced remote control with TV learning function
What is an Amiko Android set-top box, and how does it differ from a conventional receiver?
An Android TV box can be expanded with applications, so it can be used to access online and catch-up content, operate media players, browse the internet and run other Android applications. It can play various media formats from USB storage devices or network sources. A conventional set-top box, by contrast, generally focuses on channel selection, the electronic programme guide and programme recording. The Amiko devices presented here are OTT 4K media streamers; no DVB-T2 tuner is specified.
Amiko media players with Android 11 and Android 14
The A11 BLU and A11 LINK use the Android 11 operating system. The A14 GREEN, A14 GREEN+ and A14 GOLD are specified with Android 14. The A14 PULSE is presented as a 4K UHD Android media streaming box. Differences between the models include the processor, graphics processor, memory, storage, network connectivity and remote-control design.
Amiko Android set-top box models with Android 11 and Android 14
The A11 BLU includes 2 GB DDR3 RAM, 32 GB Flash storage, 1 Gbps Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, a microSD card slot, HDR10 and HLG support, and a Bluetooth remote control. The A11 LINK is equipped with an Amlogic S905Y4 processor, Mali-G31 GPU, 2 GB DDR4 RAM, 16 GB eMMC storage, Wi-Fi AC, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI and USB 2.0 connections.
How should you choose between the A11 and A14 Android TV box models?
The A14 PULSE uses an A53 quad-core processor, an ARM G31 GPU, 2 GB DDR RAM and 8 GB eMMC storage. The A14 GREEN and GREEN+ are equipped with an Amlogic 905Y5 ARM Cortex-A55 1.7 GHz processor, a Mali-G31 MP2 850 MHz GPU and 2 GB DDR3 RAM; their storage capacities are 16 GB and 32 GB eMMC respectively. The A14 GOLD offers an Amlogic ARM Cortex-A55 2.5 GHz CPU, a Mali-G310V2 GPU, 4 GB DDR4 RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage.
4K UHD playback and supported video codecs
The A11 LINK provides 4K output at 3840 x 2160 resolution and 4K 60 fps decoding for AV1, VP9 and H.265/HEVC formats. It also supports H.264/AVC, MVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV/VC-1 and RealVideo 8/9/10 formats. The A14 PULSE supports 4K 60 fps playback, AVS, H.265, H.264 and MPEG decoding, as well as HDR10.
Video and image processing in the A14 4K UHD set-top boxes
The A14 GREEN and GREEN+ support AV1, VP9 Profile-2 and H.265 HEVC at up to 4K x 2K 60 fps, while H.264 AVC is supported at up to 4K x 2K 30 fps. MPEG-4, WMV/VC-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 playback is supported at up to 1080p 60 fps. They also support multilingual and multi-format subtitles, as well as MJPEG and JPEG image processing. The A14 GOLD additionally lists AVS2-P2 and AVS-P16 formats.
How much RAM and internal storage are required for an Android TV box?
The models are available with 2 or 4 GB RAM and 8, 16, 32 or 64 GB internal storage. The A14 PULSE uses a 2/8 GB configuration, the A11 LINK 2/16 GB, the A14 GREEN 2/16 GB, the A11 BLU and A14 GREEN+ 2/32 GB, and the A14 GOLD 4/64 GB.
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth network connections
The A11 BLU and A14 GOLD have 1 Gbps Ethernet connectivity. The A14 GREEN, GREEN+ and PULSE use 100 Mbps Ethernet. The A11 LINK supports Wi-Fi AC, the A14 GREEN and GREEN+ support dual-band 2x2 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networking, while the A14 GOLD offers Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 2x2 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax connectivity. The Bluetooth version is 5.0 or 5.2 depending on the model; no Bluetooth specification is provided for the A14 PULSE.
Wired and wireless use of the IPTV receiver
The Ethernet port provides a wired network connection. The A11 BLU uses 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. Bluetooth can be used for communication with a compatible remote control on the A11 BLU, A11 LINK, A14 GREEN+, A14 GOLD and other models specified with a Bluetooth remote control.
HDMI, USB, microSD, SPDIF and AV connection options
The A14 GREEN, GREEN+ and GOLD use an HDMI 2.1a output with HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.3 support. They also include two USB 2.0 ports, a LAN connector, a microSD card slot, an IR extension connector and an SPDIF output. The A14 PULSE provides one 4K UHD HD output, two USB 2.0 ports and an AV output. The A11 BLU has one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port and a microSD card slot.
USB media playback and expandable storage
The USB ports are used to connect external storage devices, while the microSD slot is intended for memory cards. MyTV 3 also supports the playback of local media formats. The number and type of connectors differ between models, so USB 2.0, USB 3.0, microSD, SPDIF and AV requirements should be checked separately when selecting a device.
What does the MyTV 3 application offer?
The MyTV 3 interface combines television viewing options with local media playback. Its functions include PVR recording, Timeshift and an EPG grid. The A11 BLU, A14 GREEN, A14 GREEN+ and A14 GOLD support MyTV 3.
Remote-control operation, voice search and remote-finder function
The A14 GREEN uses an infrared remote control. The A14 GREEN+ and GOLD are supplied with a Bluetooth remote control and a silicone remote-control cover. The GREEN+ and GOLD remote controls support YouTube and Google voice search, while the MyTV Go+ mobile application provides a remote-finder function. The A11 LINK Bluetooth remote control includes a microphone and backlighting, while the A14 PULSE is supplied with an infrared remote control.
What are the advantages and limitations of an Android set-top box?
- Advantage: an interface that can be expanded with applications and support for online content.
- Advantage: support for 4K UHD video, local media files and multiple video codecs.
- Advantage: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, HDMI and USB connectivity, with microSD or SPDIF available on certain models.
- Limitation: RAM, storage capacity, network speed and port selection vary by model.
- Limitation: the Android operating system alone does not confirm certification for streaming services or the available playback resolution.
We recommend checking the Widevine DRM level, network connection, storage capacity, supported video codecs and required connectors in addition to the applications you intend to use.
Frequently asked questions about Amiko Android set-top boxes
- Which Amiko models use Android 14?
The A14 GREEN, A14 GREEN+ and A14 GOLD. - Which model has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage?
The A14 GOLD includes 4 GB DDR4 RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage. - Which models offer 1 Gbps Ethernet?
The A11 BLU and A14 GOLD. - Do Amiko devices have a microSD card slot?
The A11 BLU, A14 GREEN, A14 GREEN+ and A14 GOLD have a microSD card slot. - Do they include a DVB-T2 tuner?
No DVB-T2 tuner is specified for the Amiko models listed here. - Which MyTV 3 functions are included?
PVR recording, Timeshift, an EPG grid and local media playback.
Summary: selecting an Amiko Android set-top box
When selecting an Amiko Android set-top box, the Android version, processor, RAM, eMMC storage, 4K codec support, Widevine DRM, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity determine the technical configuration. The A11 series uses Android 11, while the A14 GREEN, GREEN+ and GOLD use Android 14. The A14 GOLD provides 4/64 GB memory and storage, Wi-Fi 6 and 1 Gbps LAN, the GREEN and GREEN+ have 2 GB RAM and 100 Mbps LAN, while the PULSE uses a 2/8 GB configuration.