We’ve seen in the past some TV boxes with one HDMI input such as Zidoo X9 or EWEAT R9 Plus in order to record an external video source, and possibly use some other features like PiP or video UDP streaming. However, I’ve recently become informed that YokaTV KB1 Android TV boxes, powered by an Amlogic S905X, and not one, but two HDMI 2.0 input ports, on top of its HDMI 2.0a output port.
- SoC – Amlogic S905X quad core ARM Cortex A53 processor @ up to 1.5 GHz with an ARM Mali-450MP GPU
- System Memory – 2GB DDR3
- Storage – 16GB eMMC flash *4 to 32GB flash optional), micro SD slot up to 32GB
- Video Output – HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz, 3.5mm AV jack (composite)
- Video Input – 2x HDMI 2.0 ports
- Audio Output – HDMI, AV (stereo audio), and optical S/PDIF
- Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.0 (BCM4335) with external antenna
- USB – 2x USB 2.0 ports
- Misc – IR receiver, power/standby LED, recovery pin hole
- Power Supply – 5V/2A
- Dimensions – 109 x 109 x 21 mm
The device runs Android 6.0 with Kodi 17 (Alpha or Beta), and ships with the usual IR remote control, HDMI cable, power adapter, and user’s manual.
Thanks to theguyuk for the tip.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.
Have not tried out this device, but suspect it does support capture, but only at one port at a time.
Amlogic’s reference design uses a SiI9233 to which you can connect 4 ports, but only use one.
http://openlinux.amlogic.com/@api/deki/files/79/=HoweR_to_config_HDMI_IN.pdf
@Max
Thanks. I could finally remember an older post showing an Amlogic T866 TV box with two HDMI inputs with PiP support -> http://www.cnx-software.com/2015/07/21/geniatech-showcases-amlogic-t866-tv-box-with-2-hdmi-inputs-1-hdmi-output/, which seems to use the same system.
No PVR function though.
Are the inputs HDMI 2.0? Are they capable of 4K@60Hz?
What about 4:4:4 and 4:2:2?