Yes there seem to be lots of reports about saying iPlayer has started working on the Aura in the last day or so.
Aura UHD android TV recorder November launch
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Bobbywolly
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Apologies if this is a question that may be covered elsewhere on the Forum but Is it possible to transfer recordings from a HDR-FOX T2 to the new Aura PVR?
Black Hole
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Best guess is "yes" (in as much as we can do practically whatever we like with an HDR-FOX, and the Aura is most likely able to import media even if not export it).
MymsMan
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They would need to be decrypted first (which is easiest with the custom firmware on the HDR)
Bobbywolly
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Thank you.
Bobbywolly
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Thank you
grahamlthompson
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No but you can access recordings on a usb drive using an android media player like MX player. If you copy them to a PC and open in chrome. It has a cast window that can cast to the Aura built in chromecast
They will of course need to be decrypted.
Other option is set up a plex server on say a laptop. The Aura has plex installed by default. Kodi can also be added.
Black Hole
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Can't import at all? What about as a download (from a web link*)?
* Recordings downloaded from the HDR-FOX custom web interface do not have to be decrypted first, if necessary they will be decrypted in the process of serving them.
MymsMan
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Is there anything that would prevent you using an Android app to copy recordings from a USB stick, networked drive, or web URL onto the hard drive?
And vice versa, though recordings made by the Aura would almost certainly be encrypted.
MymsMan
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I dunno specificity, but I know Buffalo supply apps that allow you to access NAS storage from android devices.
The video review implied the Aura wasn't too tightly locked down with respect to app installation.
grahamlthompson
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None that I can find. Sadly the plex client is not the latest with framerate matching so 24Hz content is very jerky. A 4K firestick or similar is the best option. No netflix either. There is no dlna client either so nothing to serve to other than plex or Kodi.
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Black Hole
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No browser apps in the play store?
grahamlthompson
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There's one I think. The number of apps is very limited. I doubt you can view anything on the HDD. You can view recordings on mobile kit. The dedicated Aura app is not yet available. You have to convert the recordings which reduces the resolution of HD recordings to 720x 576. VLC can play the converted content on my phone.
Ezra Pound
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I have a 8MB apk file (5MB when zipped) of this App. If it's of any use, too big to be uploaded
The reviews say the Aura has the Google Play Store so it should have access to all Android Apps, there may be some compatibility checks made before downloading is allowed, but I also understand it is possible to 'side load' *.apk files if auto-download is not allowed, the Google App. Store has a lot of browsers available
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grahamlthompson
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Get real I have a box it's clear you do not.
There is no Now-TV other than from a mobile device, There is no netflix and no way to sideload it. (acknowledged by Humax). Amazon Prime works but lacks the frame rate matching found on a 4K firestick. Kodi is available. But loading the the Vbox TV gateway IP server that works on all my other android kit results in the kodi home screen instantly closing. Plex is way below the 4K firestick version.
The version of playstore available to the aura (FVP-4KGTR). Is nothing like the choice available on a mobile android phone or a 4K firestick.
Other issues.
Putting the box into long push Low power sby,( less than 0.5W) which when wakes up to record fails to return to low power sby.
Support for text subtitles withdrawn despite closure being extended,
Other Humax remotes in code set1 also operate some functions of the box.
It has a dual bluetooth remote. It needs to be paired in bluetooth mode to use voice assist. It responds to infra red as well.
I can only suggest you get one and report as a beta tester based on actual experience.
Hopefully Humax will address these issues. But with UK staff in lockdown and to some extent relying on S Korea it's likely to take some time.
MymsMan
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The video review specifically mentions the ability to sideload apps that are not available from the app store
grahamlthompson
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I know I have tried it using apps to fire. All failed at the last stage. As I said get one and try it.
Buy one from a source you can return it if it fails to meet your expactations return it. Lots have - try a google search.
Do not shoot the messenger. What more can I say. Down to you lot to buy one and make your own mind up.
Looking forward to your posts
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grahamlthompson
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Hmmm....this looks like the closest thing yet to tempt me away from the HDR-Fox T2:
Humax's AURA is the first Android 4K PVR with Freeview Play
Humax has introduced the AURA, which is the first time that Android TV, 4K support and Freeview Play have been included in one box.www.trustedreviews.com
No ad skipping of course, but most of the other features that I want/need seem to be there.
Any views?
There is ad skipping both forward and reverse with user settings for both.
More extensive than the other boxes,
From memory, 7 seconds to up to 240 seconds, Cannot get at my box at the moment to check. There is however lots of options including all and more found on a FVP-5000T.
I will post a photo tomorow if I remember.
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Black Hole
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I thought that was the point of the discussion. Until we have data, we don't know what's reasonable - but it is reasonable to have expected an Android OS device to do what Android devices in general do. Certainly I would have expected it to display a web page as a very basic function, and be able to download.
Clearly, so we are relying on somebody who does to provide information. If you don't want to, then just don't.