Videostrong K1 is a Quad Core Android TV Box with a DVB-T2 Tuner

There are several Android media player with a digital TV tuner on the market, such as WeTek Play, but most, if not all, are based on Amlogic AML8726-MX dual core Cortex A9 processor, and so far, I have not seen quad core Android TV boxes with a built-in tuner. This is about to change thanks to Videostrong K1 an Android 4.4 media player powered by Amlogic S805 quad core processor, and an optional DVB-T2 tuner.
K1_OTT_TV_BoxK1 OTT TV Box specifications:

  • SoC – Amlogic S805 quad core Cortex A5 processor @ 1.5GHz with a quad core Mali-450MP2 GPU
  • System Memory – 1GB DDR3 (512MB, 2GB as option)
  • Storage – 4 or 8 GB NAND flash (Options: 16 or 32GB), micro SD card slot
  • Video Output – HDMI 1.4, AV (Composite and YPbPr supported)
  • Audio Output – HDMI, AV, and optical S/PDIF
  • Tuners – DVB-T2 Tuner with RF In and Out
  • Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi (dual band optional), and optional Bluetooth
  • USB – 4x USB 2.0 host ports
  • Misc – IR receiver, power LED
  • Power – 12V/1A

The device runs Android 4.4 with XBMC pre-installed, and comes with an IR remote control, a power adapter, an HDMI cable, and a user’s manual. I could not find any details about the included software for DVB. Compared to devices with AML8726-MX, you should probably expect similar CPU performance, but the GPU will be much faster, and the system will also support H.265 /1080p hardware video decode.

Amlogic_S805_DVB-T2I found the information on Shenzhen Videostrong’s Alibaba page, and based on the board name “VS_S805_…” they should really be the designer and manufacturer of the board, and not only a reseller. The factory price listed on Alibaba is $25 to $35, but usually a tuner may add about $10, and since Amlogic S805 based boxes like MXQ-S85 go for $50, I’d expect the tuner version to cost around $60 retail.

[Update: Another model with similar specs, Venz T2, is already listed on Aliexpress for $60].

Via AndroidPC.es

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CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago

I posted this box model on the forum Wetek 😉
However your link Aliexpress is a MX model (Android 4.2.2) :
CPU: AML8726-MX Up to 1.5GHz ARM Cortex Dual-core A9 + 1080P Media+Dual-3D

Chris
Chris
9 years ago

Have you tested this box does it work? can you use the PVR functions from XBMC/Kodi ?
Missing Wifi 300N.

Would love to have one of those if they work the Europe (Netherlands).

sam
sam
9 years ago

Hi,

Does DVB-T2 tuner can be used as DVB-C tuner like this Astrometa device?
http://www.dx.com/p/mini-dvb-t2-usb-dvb-t-t2-c-digital-tv-receiver-w-fm-dab-antenna-white-black-283237

CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago


Never read images, as they are often misleading 😉 :
Processor : Dual Core Cortex A9
GPU : Dual Core Mali 400

The S805 is Quad core Cortex A5r4 with a Octo-core Mali-450MP.

onebir
onebir
9 years ago

Couldn’t find mention of 2GB RAM on manufacturer’s page 🙁

CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago

I do not know if it’s a scam, but by searching Alibaba, I came across this model “S812 / DVB-S2” : http://sdmctech.en.alibaba.com/product/60076639798-221841497/2014_best_and_hot_DVB_S2_Android_TV_Box_HbbTV_Beenius_S812_Quad_Core_4K_Verimatrix_Playready_Smart_TV_Box_DV7810_S2.html

In the specifications, it says HbbTV, and CAS Support Conax, Novel SuperTV CA.
I have a little trouble believing it !

CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago


Thank you for all that information !
I think many model will emerge soon, I look for model S812 because Wetek we deny that the S805 was less powerful than the MX, otherwise they do not plan to make a version S805 : http://www.wetekforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=127#p1630

CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago


It looks serious their product, I found the official page : http://en.sdmctech.com/index.php/Products/content/id/74
Can you educate yourself for the HbbTV ?
If it is included in their firmware because it interests me !

Rafael duarte
Rafael duarte
9 years ago

I have waiting for this type of boxes mostly with ATSC,videostrong representative has been send some email for over a year for dual core and right now quad core in amlogic, but I think this type of devices are not ready yet a%100 for the show

TC
TC
9 years ago


most DVB-T2 demods are C cabable too, as they have to support QAM anyway,
so they just make a hybrid ic instead of taping out multiple chips

however,
1. they not always can demod QAM256 which is used in some regions
2. the tuner must be able to tune on C frequencies (hybrid T/C tuner)

Emmy lee
9 years ago

This model is Mass production already on the 2015. Jan , Both for Android dvb t2 and android dvb s2 , under Amlogic 805 CPU , now we plan to do other tuner , Like ATSC , and ISDB-T And for Cuba DTMB tuner already mass production.

Any suggestions please put forward it , we will continue to make it better .

Miranda----Videostrong

@CSylvain

I am Miranda from Videostrong,

Yes, you are right,this is our PCBA board, and the K1 is our private model, we have do:
1. K1 S805 quad core tv box
2. k1 S805+ DVB-T2
3. K1 S805 + DVB-S2(with cccam/newcam/biss option)
4. K1 S805+ DTMB, and later will do with other DVB optional

except that, we have do our another private model:

KⅡ: Android S812 quad core tv box:
1. wifi: 2.4G,5.8G
2. rj45: 1000M
3. 2G/8G(16G/32 optional)

Any question, pls be free to contact with us
Skype: tosuccecss01

natsu
natsu
9 years ago

@Miranda—-Videostrong
oh nice, I didn’t know it
when we can expect the KII

Miranda—-Videostrong

@natsu
the KⅡ is already now!
with dual wifi antenna, 2.4G8G,

On HK fair we will show our newest product! including the Android + Dual tuner+AV IN/HD IN Recording

HK Electronic fair Spring Edition
Booth No.: 3E-C17 ( Wanchai)
Date :13–16 April 2015

Welcome to visit us!
any question, pls be free to contact with me
Miranda
skype: tosuccess01
whatsapp: + 86 15914078579

CSylvain
CSylvain
9 years ago

@Miranda—-Videostrong
Thank you for your response, we look forward to one day see this box for public sale ?
I have been contacted by a manufacturer, which gave me the documentation on this box, I relayed to the manager of this site : http://www.cnx-software.com/2015/03/12/dv7810-t2-is-a-quad-core-dvb-t2-android-receiver-with-a-ca-slot-conax-and-novel-supertv-support/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDuUHK4OI1k

basilis
basilis
9 years ago

this device is optional bluetooth what should I do to have bluetooth

Stane1983
9 years ago

Seems that I have one of Videostrong’s S805+DVB pcbs. Never toyed with it…

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mdel
mdel
8 years ago

@Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) do you have the specifications for the k1 “S2 only” tuner ? Apparently the “DVB S2 only” tuner module (from K1 DVB) has linux support whereas the S2/T2 does not. It’s hard to understand russian translations but that S2 module may also works on K1+ (s905) box and there seem to be an image for that unofficial combo, no idea how you would build it though besides buying both boxes. Of course having an openelec image for your hardware in no way guarantees that it will work fine, especially when dvb hardware is involved. And not having… Read more »

TC
TC
8 years ago

@sam
I’ve noticed DVB-T2 tuner are often sold as supporting DVB-C too. I don’t know the technical reason (yet), so I’m not sure a DVB-T2 tuner will always support DVB-C, and for this product in particular I just don’t know.

DVB-T2 uses a range of bandwith and modulation like DVB-C

there are still some bits different, otherwise Astrometa wont offer two drivers for T2 OR C

Morris S.
Morris S.
8 years ago

Do this device process HEVC by dvb-T2 tuner?

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