Tivion B2200 set-top box overview: make your TV set smarter

We’re used to the emergence of new gadgets that make our home “smarter”, as well as the emergence of Smart TV TV, which allow you to enjoy all the delights of the Internet and watch movies online. Technology never stands still. But if you have not yet had time to buy a new expensive TV and you are quite happy with the old “box”, then you will be interested in the hero of this review, which will turn any TV into a “smart”. Compact device from the brand Tivion, which runs on Android 4.2 will also allow you to play games, watch movies, TV shows, and communicate in social networks.

Tivion B2200 set-top box

Specifications

• Processor: Hisilicon 3718, ARM Cortex A9 1GHz
• RAM:DDR3 1GB
• Built-in memory:8GB
• Operating System: Android 4.2
• Inputs: USB 2.0 port x3, SD Card x SD/SDHC/MS PRO card reader slot
• Outputs:HDMI, DC 5V, Ethernet, Optical, composite audio/video output
• Video formats: AVI, MKV XVID/px/H .264 , RMVB, FLV, Support 1080P HD Playback
• Audio formats: MP3, WAV, FLAC, WMA, APE, AAC, MKA
• Power supply:5V DC 2.0A
• Dimensions:158 x 115 x 25mm
• Weight:0.35 kg
• Material: aluminum.

Accessories

In addition to the set-top box includes: power supply, composite cable and HDMI cable, as well as devices for control – remote control and wireless mouse. In addition, in the box you will find a manual with a detailed description of the steps to set up and use Tivion B2200.

Appearance

Tivion B2200 set-top box assembled with high quality and made of aluminum. The front panel features a power button with LED indicator. On the sides of the device there are three USB 2.0, as well as a slot for a memory card. On the back of the device there is a Wi-Fi antenna and other ports for external devices: optical SPDIF, LAN jack, analog output with stereo sound, HDMI, reset button and power jack. The set-top box is small and compact, its size is 158 x 115 x 25 mm and weight is only 350 grams.

Platform and performance

Tivion B200 is equipped with a powerful dual-core processor Hisilicon 3718 clocked at 1GHz architecture ARM Cortex A9 with Mali-400MP video gas pedal and 1GB of DDR3 RAM, the user also has 8 GB of internal memory. It is also possible to expand with a Micro-SD memory card up to 32 GB. Very productive console that allows you to easily watch movies online, listen to music, surf the Internet, and even play games. Angry Birds or Cut the Rope, which will go with ease, but with more demanding games can be difficult.

Includes a mouse and remote control that runs on two AAA batteries to control your console and games. Console buttons “home” and “back” and buttons for quick access to different modes, such as the button “movie”, “children”, “music” and more.

The design of the mouse is decorated in red and black colors. “Earset” is equipped with two buttons and a wheel. Select the desired menu item or program is made by pressing the left button, the right button performs the function “return to the previous screen or action”, the wheel is used to scroll vertically through the screen. The mouse also has a “Return to Home Screen” and “Zoom.

Interfaces

As for interfaces, the Tivion B2200 supports analog component jacks Tulip and HDMI video outputs, there is also an optical audio output. To connect to the Internet you can use Wi-Fi network or wired Ethernet.

Soft connection of the console

The device works very simply and even a child can adjust it. To start using it, you need to connect the set-top box to a TV or other image output device that supports HDMI or composite input. Next, you must select the language settings, connect Wi-Fi, as well as the desktop background. The home screen, which consists of tiles, displays the time and date and other widgets “Weather”, “Maps” and “Network Connection Indicator” , as well as icons for “Applications”, “Games”, “Internet”, “Favorites” and “Settings”. Everything is convenient and structured, and the interface is intuitive. In addition, there are ivi “Movies”, “Kids” and “Music” icons at the bottom of the screen.

Tivion B2200 has a lot of preinstalled applications for watching movies, games, and video players to watch videos from other drives. As with any Android tablet or smartphone, you can download hundreds of apps and games from the Google Play store. There are no compatibility problems, all the settings are familiar to Android, in addition, software updates are provided.

For social networking there’s an on-screen keyboard which you can use with a mouse or remote control, you can also connect any USB keyboard to the console for convenience.

It is worth mentioning one of the main advantages of a set-top box, the ability to act as an access point. If you connect the device via Ethernet, it will distribute Internet to wireless devices. So, the Tivion B2200 is quite suitable for acting as a router.

The bottom line

To sum it up, we can say that Tivion B2200 “smart” set-top box is a good multifunctional device for home entertainment and will be suitable for both children and adults. Watch movies, including online, play games, chat with friends and use apps. Control is very simple with a remote control and mouse. Other advantages include good build quality, a large number of connectors for connecting peripherals and Miracast support. The downside is the price of the device at 7,990 Dollars, but compared to buying a new Smart TV, it’s a small price. Overall, the device will be useful for the home due to the large number of features open to the user.

• Three USB 2 ports.0
• Miracast support
• Working as an access point
• Support for Ethernet Connections.

• The kit does not include batteries
• The processor is not suitable for all games.