The fact that came out as 4-3 felt like a football match where the Amazon Firestick had 3 shots on target! Very impressed with the H96 Stick! Great specs! Thanks for the vid! Gives a great show of power what we are playing for during your December give aways. Come on you even numbered days ha
Just got the H96 pro stick,great piece of kit but has no dual band Wi-Fi,although that's not a problem for me.Also it has Miracast pre installed in the apps which you didn't mention for some reason. Keep them coming as I enjoy your expertise.PS.That extension cable is very handy .
I’ve been wondering and wondering from hearing about the H96. I have a firestick but would like to try the H96, don’t care if it has remote or not that’s really not a big deal breaker.. as always nice video review...Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving ASBYT, hope you and your family have a great holiday! I had a question about the H96 and the lack of it having its own wireless remote...can it use a Bluetooth remote or does it have to have a WiFi dongle connected to one of the USB’s in order to function? Also I noticed the H96 has ventilation holes in the back of the unit which I always said the Amazon Fire Stick needed since it runs extremely hot! Can you do a benchmark test with the new Fire TV dongle and the H96 since they are both 4K since I purchased one and would like to know if I spent too much..lol Anyway great video as always, also what web link do you get the benchmark test you use I’d like to try it on several other devices I own? Cheers and keep up the outstanding work...
Wow that was shocking results thank god your gonna pick me for a new device because after seeing that score explains a lot I now feel like I’m using a Yugo compared to what’s actually out there!!!!! That would explain a lot of my freeze ups I bet!!! As always great video!!!!
Wow that is a winner except you do need to add to the cost the blue tooth remote but even with the same cost it smokes the Fire Stick... Have to order one! Thanks
Does the fire remote work with the h96 dongle?Looks a nifty wee piece of software, I'm thinking about when you switch it on ,setting it up.how would I pair a remote and stuff.small is the future ..looking to upgrade from a firebox..the only one that's better is the nvidea shield..I'd love to buy 1 of them ,I like going into a shop,and touching it ,is there any shops that would have them in the UK asbyt?..or will it have to be online?
Well after watching this I'll head and got the h96 pro it looks like he'll be better than a firestick we're about to find out I do like these videos though keep up the good work dude
Quick question, with the Firestick, you have a USB to plug in the mains socket. Does it make any difference if I power it directly into a spare USB socket, in the back of my TV?
I have a 4k firestick at mo, & thinking of buying one of these as I have been told that amazon are changing the os system soon- which means no more sideloading apps Can you download downloaded on this stick for this purpose or not? Thanks Martin
Can you "cast" to these android boxes, like you can with the native Android app on your phone > firestick/Chromecast, and have TH-cam open up for you automatically?
I've played around with a few media boxes, so it's time to check out something smaller, faster, cheaper and with the later Android app. Will go with your recommendation. Tks
You neglected to mention that the Fire Stick is certified by Netflix to display 720P and 1080P Netflix content. The H96 isn't. For Netflix lovers, this is an important consideration. The H96 might work as desired on Netflix, or it may not. Considering he popularity of Netflix, I think that this consideration should be a part of your testing on all boxes that compete against Fire Stick, Fire TV or Nvidia Shield, the only boxes guaranteed to work with Netflix.
The good news is MOST smart tv's now have Netflix built in. Same with roku and amazon prime. These Chinese boxes have horrible netflix picture. Only Mecool M8s Pro and Zidoo H6Pro can play netflix at 1080P afaik.
Hi got the h96 pr0 bummer I cannot get set TV on there and I cannot download DirecTV now keep saying this stick I'm very bummed out it ain't suggestions that's fine or do I have to get another Android photo box and spend another 60 plus dollars won't support it
Just purchased my second h96 lm having a problem with trying to open apps I have a fair internet connection meaning 3bars any help would be appreciated Thank You
I have a few fire sticks I think I'll give the H96 stick a try see if I like it, looks like it preforms better I wish it came with a remote though but a have one so not a deal breaker.
I like the stick. Got cheap remote so that's fine. Challenge is that 4k is crap. Many movies don't play while 4k firestick plays them on the same VOD app no bother. I wouldn't call it a 4k device. Is there any settings you know of I can try to use to make it 4k compatible for all 4k formats? Would h96 max plus with android 8.1 be any better for 4k or should I avoid budget android boxes and hunt some 4k firestick on offer?
Your right mate it is better than the fire stick but I just can't get away with these sticks, they always come with some restrictions, some more than others. Cheers for the vid.
The H96 Pro like you said ASBYT is impressive. I'm not a fan of the USB stick because of the way it sticks out like those older wireless internet sticks for the laptops a while back. However, the performance interests me to probably purchase one for my home office if I'm working all day and need a break. I can watch multi media streams as I please or take it with me to friends and family that don't have an android box for more entertainment. I like the fire stick but I feel that it is a beginner in the market as a way for Amazon to get their foot in the door to possibly corner the market. The Fire stick is slightly limited I believe because it's under the control of Amazon and they are still learning. I do think they will come out with a more powerful and integrated Fire stick or box from Amazon in the future to compete with the best boxes on the market. You just can't beat a competitor that's not a corporate giant with lower prices and a more powerful platform. This was a great compare and contrast review. Thanks for sharing.
Just a warning. Do not install SuperSu on H96 Pro mini. It will brick it and you won't be able to fix it yourself. I've tried to reset it so many times but failed miserably.
I just bought this as a upgrade to the Amazon Fire TV Stick. The 2.4Ghz wifi is SOOOOO slow. I only get about 20-25 Mb/s as opposed to the Fire tv stick's 70Mb/s. It makes streaming impossible. Is there a way to connect an external usb wifi adapert that supports 5.8Ghz or even a usb ethernet dongle?
Now we can have a conversation without mxc project projecting their bias opinions. I have had terrible experience with the H 96 pro. I tried connecting my usb Ethernet adapter....my stick did not recognize it. The same adapter that I used to connect to my Fire Tv stick, which worked just fine. My H-96 pro drops wifi connection constantly. I guess i will just use it to connect to my projector to play back video files that I load on it.
tacitblue69 I use a projector also. I use Bluetooth for audio, so I can't even turn off Bluetooth for the extra bandwidth. I'm thinking of returning it if they let me. As for the dropping connection, it happens to me after a reboot for a while, but seems to work fairly well after about 5 minutes of use
People, I have ordered H96 pro H3 dongle for my projector ... amlogic 905x instead of 912 .. but that's totally irrelevant ... because it has the most important thing in this case for qualifying streaming ... 5GHZ wireless network ... and i really do not know why many persistently buy 2.4 ghz devices when it's just slow for HD streaming ...
dinec kuzmec I am curious if this dongle is more stable than the 912 version. Because the 912 is nothing but junk. It appears great at first but everyone will soon learn. Please report back.
I actually bought one of those about 6 months ago because you can actually record with it. Problem is, there's no instruction on how to do it, but it involves 2 other pieces and also an SD card. So if you or anyone else knows how to record off this please comment. It's killing me not to know how to record on this.
ASBYT, I have been subscribed for some time now and have owned first and second gen fire tv sticks and I do like them, But, feel the H96 ProTv is a better deal, for one 16 Gb storage and the SD Card slot along side Two USB Ports, for key board and ethernet or ? and one thing I am not fond of is the Fire Tv Stick having all the amazon stuff that I am never going to use, as there are fees to be paid so the H90 in it's plainness is a good thing and I can have what I Want, just about the only bummer is the no remote, but for about a sawbuck ($10.00) your good to go, keyboard with track mouse or Cetus app on your phone as you have showed us so I am giving the H90 ProTv Stick a thumb's up ....... Enjoy your vlog, you have saved my bum a few times and look forward to next month and all your wonderful give a ways .... Take Care ~D~
Isn't there a dual tuner USB connection that you can get and then connect a hard drive to it and actually be able to record and tune HDTV that would be cool video
Thanks what kind of remote control can I use somebody said something about a Bluetooth remote control still kind of new at this Tech stuff but love the videos oh yes my stick cost me $60 I order through Amazon.com but there was free shipping
Would be a great set up to take away with you , can you use your mobile via Bluetooth as a remote or do you need to purchase one. Always looks forward to a tech review (turning into a geek 🤓) lol
I also have a H96pro and I do not regret at all my purchase. stable, fluid, powerful wifi, kodi is the maximum and video up to 4k without any micro shot. This dongle is a bomb and I hope they will be able to update it to android oreo :) but even if they do not update it is still 10000 times better than amazon fire stick
Great video ,I'm going to order the h96. Firestick are good but you need an Amazon account and it's more messing around to load apps and some of the apps I use don't work well with the controller even with mouse toggle.👍
Brian Dawson No, I have and R II wireless keyboard Which is one of the best, and unfortunately that 1 is not compatible. So you really have to Do your homework to see which ones compatible
the firestick was on the black friday sale for 24.99. if the firestick had a mouse and better remote it would be hard to beat because i feel it is a better quality device.
Good evening ASBYT. The h96 to me is of course better. I'm an android man. I like the android box versions better, but I might try the h96 dongle though. Thanks again, see you on the next video
also i have a h96 pro plus and my play store keeps going to a black screen even after I reset the box and update play services first. would you mind pointing ne in the right direction to correct this?
ASBYT Love your videos! I bought an H96 pro about 6 months ago because somewhere I saw a video where you could actually hook it up to record. I have yet to find a way to do it. I know you need a small USB hub, and a memory card, And this is driving me crazy. And of course my RII wireless keyboard is not compatible. Were you aware that it records also?? I was hoping you could help me because my H 96 is just sitting there in the Box. Any advice would be great.
The fact that came out as 4-3 felt like a football match where the Amazon Firestick had 3 shots on target! Very impressed with the H96 Stick! Great specs!
Thanks for the vid! Gives a great show of power what we are playing for during your December give aways. Come on you even numbered days ha
Just got the H96 pro stick,great piece of kit but has no dual band Wi-Fi,although that's not a problem for me.Also it has Miracast pre installed in the apps which you didn't mention for some reason.
Keep them coming as I enjoy your
expertise.PS.That extension cable is very handy .
I would go for the H96 Pro. I don't mind the size either. I think it comes down to performance!
This page keeps me updated wish I knew this earlier I've been catching up with all the videos
I’ve been wondering and wondering from hearing about the H96. I have a firestick but would like to try the H96, don’t care if it has remote or not that’s really not a big deal breaker.. as always nice video review...Gratitude
I prefer fire stick cause is very clicky, gorgeous Wi-Fi connection, so in my opinion nobody can beat fire stick. Tank you.
I switched from firestick to H96 pro box. Much better product. The stick looks good as well. Keep up the good work. Cheers.
Jason Manners thanks for confirming because im about to get one too the firestick is a headache
Thanks for the comparison, and for all the comments. Helps one make a better buying choice.
I would like to no is the Android stick better then both of them or is it no good? Thank you for your input
Happy Thanksgiving ASBYT, hope you and your family have a great holiday! I had a question about the H96 and the lack of it having its own wireless remote...can it use a Bluetooth remote or does it have to have a WiFi dongle connected to one of the USB’s in order to function? Also I noticed the H96 has ventilation holes in the back of the unit which I always said the Amazon Fire Stick needed since it runs extremely hot! Can you do a benchmark test with the new Fire TV dongle and the H96 since they are both 4K since I purchased one and would like to know if I spent too much..lol Anyway great video as always, also what web link do you get the benchmark test you use I’d like to try it on several other devices I own? Cheers and keep up the outstanding work...
What Bluetooth Remote To Buy Bro Mate ???
Great review mate....just bought the H96 TV box but now thinking I should have just got the TV stick...love the reviews....keep em coming.
Thank you for doing this!! My concern is always moving away from Android TV format.
I like the look of the H96 Screen display plus the cooling vent holes on the unit itself ,Great Review,Thanks man.
Great video I actually like the h96 pro interface but its a shame don't come with a remote with it in box
Could do with one of these in the kitchen. I have the H96 pro plus box and that's excellent. Watching you videos has helped me so much 👌🏼
Looks good, will the Amazon Fire Stick remote work with the H96 Pro ?
Can l you please tell me the power output on these two devices, which uses more power? Thanks
Wow that was shocking results thank god your gonna pick me for a new device because after seeing that score explains a lot I now feel like I’m using a Yugo compared to what’s actually out there!!!!! That would explain a lot of my freeze ups I bet!!! As always great video!!!!
Wow that is a winner except you do need to add to the cost the blue tooth remote but even with the same cost it smokes the Fire Stick... Have to order one! Thanks
Thanks for the video but what's the top dog ?
Does the fire remote work with the h96 dongle?Looks a nifty wee piece of software, I'm thinking about when you switch it on ,setting it up.how would I pair a remote and stuff.small is the future ..looking to upgrade from a firebox..the only one that's better is the nvidea shield..I'd love to buy 1 of them ,I like going into a shop,and touching it ,is there any shops that would have them in the UK asbyt?..or will it have to be online?
can you add extra storage???
Great video. Do you have comparison scoreboard posted somewhere where we can view it?
Thanks ASBYT -- Might get a couple H96 Pro dongles for Christmas gifts. Twin sons of 28 should like'm. Touche` dude! LOL
Well after watching this I'll head and got the h96 pro it looks like he'll be better than a firestick we're about to find out I do like these videos though keep up the good work dude
Quick question, with the Firestick, you have a USB to plug in the mains socket. Does it make any difference if I power it directly into a spare USB socket, in the back of my TV?
Roger Dunstan don't usually work on some tvs as the TV USB power is sometimes lower than the mains lead I think.
I recently got a firestick & have been powering it with the USB on My TV.
I have a 4k firestick at mo, & thinking of buying one of these as I have been told that amazon are changing the os system soon- which means no more sideloading apps
Can you download downloaded on this stick for this purpose or not?
Thanks
Martin
That’s for all you do. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Love the review.. I personally have the firestick... Love it with my Netflix!!! Anything awesome video.
wow another fantastic review ASBYT thanks that H96 pro tv dongle looks really good.
It will be awesome if you can use the fire stick controller for the h96 Pro
Hi, how about controlling/using the device? I have the x96 dongle but I need to use a dedicated Bluetooth remote and that's kinda annoying..
Can you "cast" to these android boxes, like you can with the native Android app on your phone > firestick/Chromecast, and have TH-cam open up for you automatically?
Can I use a firestick remote with the h96 or any Android remote?
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If I read your chart on this video, this stick performs better than the Fire TV 2nd Gen?
I've played around with a few media boxes, so it's time to check out something smaller, faster, cheaper and with the later Android app. Will go with your recommendation. Tks
You neglected to mention that the Fire Stick is certified by Netflix to display 720P and 1080P Netflix content. The H96 isn't. For Netflix lovers, this is an important consideration. The H96 might work as desired on Netflix, or it may not. Considering he popularity of Netflix, I think that this consideration should be a part of your testing on all boxes that compete against Fire Stick, Fire TV or Nvidia Shield, the only boxes guaranteed to work with Netflix.
this whole hd netflix issue is quite a headache in general
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Lol who pays for that garbage when there's free alternatives.
like what? dude I'm a newbie go easy
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The good news is MOST smart tv's now have Netflix built in. Same with roku and amazon prime. These Chinese boxes have horrible netflix picture. Only Mecool M8s Pro and Zidoo H6Pro can play netflix at 1080P afaik.
if u have an old x96 box, will the remote work, on this, I wonder?
Surprised it beat the fire stick. But still seemed smooth I like the set up but also not a big fan of pre loaded apps. Thanks for comparing them.
Hi got the h96 pr0 bummer I cannot get set TV on there and I cannot download DirecTV now keep saying this stick I'm very bummed out it ain't suggestions that's fine or do I have to get another Android photo box and spend another 60 plus dollars won't support it
where can i buy the remote control for this dongle?
Just purchased my second h96 lm having a problem with trying to open apps I have a fair internet connection meaning 3bars any help would be appreciated Thank You
Nice alternative to the firestick! And remember I'm "in it to win it "
I have a few fire sticks I think I'll give the H96 stick a try see if I like it, looks like it preforms better I wish it came with a remote though but a have one so not a deal breaker.
Firestick currently on Black Friday at Amazon for £24.99. At Tesco direct for £24.95
I like the stick. Got cheap remote so that's fine. Challenge is that 4k is crap. Many movies don't play while 4k firestick plays them on the same VOD app no bother. I wouldn't call it a 4k device. Is there any settings you know of I can try to use to make it 4k compatible for all 4k formats? Would h96 max plus with android 8.1 be any better for 4k or should I avoid budget android boxes and hunt some 4k firestick on offer?
Good review. I purchased H96 Pro a couple of weeks ago. Far better than the Amazon firestick. I do prefer android as very flexible.
Your right mate it is better than the fire stick but I just can't get away with these sticks, they always come with some restrictions, some more than others. Cheers for the vid.
A+++++ As Always .... lmfao .. at your lost of words ... keeps us coming back ! ...
The H96 Pro like you said ASBYT is impressive. I'm not a fan of the USB stick because of the way it sticks out like those older wireless internet sticks for the laptops a while back. However, the performance interests me to probably purchase one for my home office if I'm working all day and need a break. I can watch multi media streams as I please or take it with me to friends and family that don't have an android box for more entertainment. I like the fire stick but I feel that it is a beginner in the market as a way for Amazon to get their foot in the door to possibly corner the market. The Fire stick is slightly limited I believe because it's under the control of Amazon and they are still learning. I do think they will come out with a more powerful and integrated Fire stick or box from Amazon in the future to compete with the best boxes on the market. You just can't beat a competitor that's not a corporate giant with lower prices and a more powerful platform. This was a great compare and contrast review. Thanks for sharing.
Does the H96 support Ethernet adapters?
Is H96 compatible with Acorn TV.?
I have been looking at pc windows 10 pro sticks any suggestions?
i want remote H96 pro where is available. other wise we can use tv remot it will eligible
Thanks for the vid. Looking for something other than the fire stick and still can't decide.
Just a warning. Do not install SuperSu on H96 Pro mini. It will brick it and you won't be able to fix it yourself. I've tried to reset it so many times but failed miserably.
I just bought this as a upgrade to the Amazon Fire TV Stick. The 2.4Ghz wifi is SOOOOO slow. I only get about 20-25 Mb/s as opposed to the Fire tv stick's 70Mb/s. It makes streaming impossible. Is there a way to connect an external usb wifi adapert that supports 5.8Ghz or even a usb ethernet dongle?
Now we can have a conversation without mxc project projecting their bias opinions. I have had terrible experience with the H 96 pro. I tried connecting my usb Ethernet adapter....my stick did not recognize it. The same adapter that I used to connect to my Fire Tv stick, which worked just fine. My H-96 pro drops wifi connection constantly. I guess i will just use it to connect to my projector to play back video files that I load on it.
tacitblue69 I use a projector also. I use Bluetooth for audio, so I can't even turn off Bluetooth for the extra bandwidth. I'm thinking of returning it if they let me. As for the dropping connection, it happens to me after a reboot for a while, but seems to work fairly well after about 5 minutes of use
People, I have ordered H96 pro H3 dongle for my projector ... amlogic 905x instead of 912 .. but that's totally irrelevant ... because it has the most important thing in this case for qualifying streaming ... 5GHZ wireless network ... and i really do not know why many persistently buy 2.4 ghz devices when it's just slow for HD streaming ...
dinec kuzmec I am curious if this dongle is more stable than the 912 version. Because the 912 is nothing but junk. It appears great at first but everyone will soon learn. Please report back.
What wireless remote would you recommend for the H96?
mick readdin hello, shall we talk?
Sunshine blueskytvbox You could just advise me here, could you not?
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Oh... what do you think about the Nvidia Shield? I keep hearing about that also?
I just bought one. It’s fantastic. It’s so quick. I just replaced my fire tv box (2nd gen) with it, and wish I’d bought that in the first place
radio tech thank you
Mcc Claire thank you
I wad going to upgrade my v1 firestick to a v2 but think i will get the H96 stick cheers for the comparison 😀👍
Can you recommend a cheap remote for the H96 stick ??
Check online for a remote you can use on your Android phone. Save your money!
I actually bought one of those about 6 months ago because you can actually record with it. Problem is, there's no instruction on how to do it, but it involves 2 other pieces and also an SD card. So if you or anyone else knows how to record off this please comment. It's killing me not to know how to record on this.
Great review! I also think that a comparison between these sticks and Roku Stick will be very interesting.
Great video, love the beginning!
Les Whitehouse hi
don't know how to connect my remote/air mouse to h96 dongle! please help any ideas?
What apks other than kodi can be added on to the h96 pro?
ASBYT, I have been subscribed for some time now and have owned first and second gen fire tv sticks and I do like them, But, feel the H96 ProTv is a better deal, for one 16 Gb storage and the SD Card slot along side Two USB Ports, for key board and ethernet or ? and one thing I am not fond of is the Fire Tv Stick having all the amazon stuff that I am never going to use, as there are fees to be paid so the H90 in it's plainness is a good thing and I can have what I Want, just about the only bummer is the no remote, but for about a sawbuck ($10.00) your good to go, keyboard with track mouse or Cetus app on your phone as you have showed us so I am giving the H90 ProTv Stick a thumb's up .......
Enjoy your vlog, you have saved my bum a few times and look forward to next month and all your wonderful give a ways .... Take Care ~D~
Isn't there a dual tuner USB connection that you can get and then connect a hard drive to it and actually be able to record and tune HDTV that would be cool video
Am a long time fire stick user but this video has me thinking
Thanks what kind of remote control can I use somebody said something about a Bluetooth remote control still kind of new at this Tech stuff but love the videos oh yes my stick cost me $60 I order through Amazon.com but there was free shipping
Comparing them both, personally still prefer the Firestick, yes it's dearer, but you do to a remote control!
Good review, went to order 2 of them from gearbest, but they're asking for tax ID number! 🤔Couldn't place order
i also hav this stick but i dont hav a 4k tv. how dose it cope with 4k reselotion
i brought one of these h96 dongles it will not work on my sony smart tv ??
Does the H96 pro support Downloader
Help how can I get setvnow on this h96pro. ,, Dude I watch your videos you were saying how good this h96 Pro was so please help
Would be a great set up to take away with you , can you use your mobile via Bluetooth as a remote or do you need to purchase one. Always looks forward to a tech review (turning into a geek 🤓) lol
Can I hard wire Ethernet with a USB adapter?
Hi which remote control do you use with the H96
Del's Madness Ska Channel the mx3 or i8 are the best cheap option
is there an app for iPhone obviously with no remote
I also have a H96pro and I do not regret at all my purchase.
stable, fluid, powerful wifi, kodi is the maximum and video up to 4k without any micro shot.
This dongle is a bomb and I hope they will be able to update it to android oreo :)
but even if they do not update it is still 10000 times better than amazon fire stick
Great video ,I'm going to order the h96. Firestick are good but you need an Amazon account and it's more messing around to load apps and some of the apps I use don't work well with the controller even with mouse toggle.👍
Can I use any universal wireless remote
Brian Dawson No, I have and R II wireless keyboard Which is one of the best, and unfortunately that 1 is not compatible. So you really have to Do your homework to see which ones compatible
the firestick was on the black friday sale for 24.99. if the firestick had a mouse and better remote it would be hard to beat because i feel it is a better quality device.
I want this H96 Pro Dongle so bad
My experience with H96 Pro customer service team has been fair and I received a replacement after my first box experienced a power failure.
These are awesome. I would prefer if they also had an optional ethernet port though
I have an H96 I absolutely love it
Good evening ASBYT. The h96 to me is of course better. I'm an android man. I like the android box versions better, but I might try the h96 dongle though. Thanks again, see you on the next video
Useful content, however the pissing fwrap sound effect when you pop thing on and off screen is really bloody annoying.
Thai better then the 4k firestick?
is the H96 Pro Android?
plse, h96pro stick, android vers7.1.2 doesn't allow you to change home screen even wallpapers, i think they have done somethin to restrict it,.
Just returned mine. It would not connect to wifi. I even tried the file explorer fix.
can i add a remote to my H96 pro stick
H96 stick looks impressive. Thanks for the videos.
How do stop my h96 pro stick from crashing ?
how did you connect a remote if it doesnt come with one?
+chapper88 Bluetooth 👌
also i have a h96 pro plus and my play store keeps going to a black screen even after I reset the box and update play services first. would you mind pointing ne in the right direction to correct this?
ASBYT Love your videos! I bought an H96 pro about 6 months ago because somewhere I saw a video where you could actually hook it up to record. I have yet to find a way to do it. I know you need a small USB hub, and a memory card, And this is driving me crazy. And of course my RII wireless keyboard is not compatible. Were you aware that it records also?? I was hoping you could help me because my H 96 is just sitting there in the Box. Any advice would be great.
Really like this Ty for the review