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{{Infobox information appliance
{{Infobox information appliance
| image = [[File:product1.png|250px]]
| image = [[File:product1.png|250px]]
| name = WeTek Play
| name = WeTek Play
| manufacturer = WeTek Electronics Limited
| manufacturer = [[WeTek|WeTek Electronics Limited]]
| releasedate = November 2014
| releasedate = November 2014
| os =  WeTek OS (based on [[Android]] 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean"), Google GMS licensed
| os =  WeTek OS (based on [[Android]] 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean"), Google GMS licensed
| soc = AMLogic AML-8726-MX
| soc = [[AMLogic]] AML8726-MX
| cpu =  Dual-Core Cortex A9 ARM CPU @ 1.5 GHz
| cpu =  [[AMLogic]] AML8726-MX Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 CPU @ 1.5 GHz
| graphics  = Mali-400MP2 GPU
| graphics  = Mali-400MP2 GPU
| display = 1080p
| display = 1080p
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| connectivity = HDMI, Plug & Play DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, ATSC, A/V, optical S/PDIF audio out, 5 x USB 2.0 host ports (3 external, 2 internal), Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, RS-232, DC-power
| connectivity = HDMI, Plug & Play DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, ATSC, A/V, optical S/PDIF audio out, 5 x USB 2.0 host ports (3 external, 2 internal), Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, RS-232, DC-power
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<section begin="intro" />'''WeTek Play''' (or "Play") is an ARM-based media player device that can currently run {{Kodi}} on Android, and as well Linux XBMC/Kodi version which is provided by WeTek development team.
<section begin="intro" />'''WeTek Play''' (also sold as an '''WeTek OpenELEC''' edition) is an ARM-based media player device that can currently run either {{Kodi}} on [[Android]] or on [[Linux]], both using official first-party firmware images provided by WeTek and OpenELEC development teams which comes with {{Kodi}} pre-installed. WeTek Play is also one of the first {{Kodi}} based set-top box devices that have support for integrated ATSC and DVB TV-tuners, which are currently fully functional via plug-and-play under Android and Linux in combination with [[Tvheadend PVR|Tvheadend PVR backend]] or [[VDR|VDR PVR backend]] and its matching [[PVR|PVR client addon]] for {{Kodi}}.
 
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WeTek Play is shipped from factory with XBMC 13.2 Gotham version pre-installed in WeTek Android. Device come pre-rooted, so users can easily update it manually to {{Kodi}} or simply by updating WeTek Android which comes with {{Kodi}} included. Beside support of {{Kodi}} on Android, WeTek Play support booting of Linux XBMC from NAND and Micro SD, so users can preserve Android at NAND Flash. WeTek Play is one of the first Android TV set-top-box devices that have support for Plug & Play DVB tuners, which are fully functional at Linux XBMC in combination with tvheadend.<section end="intro" />
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== Overview ==
WeTek Play is shipped from factory with XBMC 13.2 Gotham version pre-installed in WeTek Android. Device come pre-rooted, so users can easily update it manually to {{Kodi}} or simply by updating WeTek Android which comes with {{Kodi}} included. Beside support of {{Kodi}} on Android, WeTek Play support booting of Linux {{Kodi}} from NAND and Micro SD, so users can preserve Android at NAND Flash.
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== Ports ==
== Ports ==
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# Micro SD card slot
# Micro SD card slot


== Installing XBMC ==
== Installing {{Kodi}} ==
* XBMC 13.2 Gotham is already included in WeTek Play Android.
* XBMC 13.2 Gotham is already included in WeTek Play Android OS.


=== Android ===
=== Android ===
* WeTek Play users should use the normal {{Kodi}} for Android (ARM) builds from kodi.tv: '''http://kodi.tv/download/'''
WeTek Play users should download and use the official {{Kodi}} for Android (ARM) builds from kodi.tv
 
* Download '''http://kodi.tv/download/'''


=== Linux ===
=== Linux ===
* Linux XBMC/Kodi installation to Micro SD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmTZkxgxrrE
 
* OpenELEC installation to Micro SD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmTZkxgxrrE
===== WeTek OpenELEC / Kodi Installer=====
WeTek OpenELEC / Kodi Installer allow you to install [[Archive:OpenELEC]]:
* Download [http://update.wetekos.com:8080/download/OpenELEC/installer/WeTekOpenELECInstaller.exe WeTek OpenELEC / Kodi Installer]
[[File:WeTek Play - OpenELEC installer.jpg|400px]]
 
===== Linux {{Kodi}} and OpenELEC installation to Micro SD card =====
WeTek Play come with pre-installed WeTek Android on NAND Flash. In case that you want to leave Android on NAND, you can always boot Linux {{Kodi}} and [[Archive:OpenELEC]] from Micro SD card
 
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===== Linux {{Kodi}} and OpenELEC installation to NAND Flash =====
In case that You want to have only Linux {{Kodi}} or [[Archive:OpenELEC]] in WeTek Play, you can install it directly to NAND Flash. Procedure is same as installing or updating Android with .zip file
 
* Download [http://update.wetekos.com:8080/download/OpenELEC/NAND/ WeTek OpenELEC / Kodi NAND install package]
 
# Download .zip for NAND installation
# Extract downloaded .zip archive
# Copy 3 files: recovery.img , .zip and .aml file to microSD card
# Power off WeTek Play, insert microSD card in device, push UPGRADE button which is located at bottom of device (you can use provided WeTek upgrade toothpick to insert it in hole and to push button), Power ON WeTek Play and keep pressed UPGRADE button for 7 seconds, then release it and update process should start.
# After installation is done, WeTek Play will automatically reboot and it will boot directly on [[Archive:OpenELEC]] with Kodi 14.1
 
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== Live TV in Kodi ==
 
===== Setting up VDR PVR Backend on WeTek Play =====
 
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===== Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Satellite DVB-S/S2 tuner on WeTek Play =====
 
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===== Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Satellite DVB-S/S2 tuner and DiSEqC 1.0 and 1.1 =====
 
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===== Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Cable DVB-C tuner on WeTek Play =====
 
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===== Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Terrestrial DVB-T tuner on WeTek Play =====
 
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Android hardware]] - Other Android platform which {{Kodi}} supports hardware video decoding on.
* [[WeTek]]
* [[Android]] - Android operating system information in regards to {{Kodi}} usage.
**[[WeTek Core]]
* [[Android hardware]]
* [[Android]]


==Links==
==Links==
* http://wetek.com/products - WeTek Play product page
* http://wetek.com - WeTek Electronics website
* [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=213747 WeTek Play thread at Kodi Forum]
* http://www.wetekforums.com WeTek Play help forums from WeTekForums.com
* http://www.wetekforums.com WeTek Play help forums from WeTekForums.com
* http://goo.gl/qD1wlj WeTek Play video review and unboxing
* http://goo.gl/g0p4pk WeTek Play Video tutorials at YouTube
* [http://www.cnx-software.com/2014/08/16/review-of-wetek-play-android-dvb-s2-satellite-receiver/ CNX-Software review of WeTek Play]
* [http://androidpc.es/blog/2014/09/01/analisis-wetek-play-tv-box-con-sintonizador-de-satelite-doble/ AndroidPC.es review of WeTek Play]
* [http://www.dobreprogramy.pl/wojtekadams/WeTek-Play-odkryj-nowy-sens-rozrywki,59532.html Dobreprogramy.pl review of WeTek Play]




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WeTek Play
Product1.png
Manufacturer WeTek Electronics Limited
Released November 2014
OS WeTek OS (based on Android 4.2.2 "Jelly Bean"), Google GMS licensed
CPU AMLogic AML8726-MX Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 CPU @ 1.5 GHz
Storage 4 GB (NAND Flash) internal + MicroSD/SDHC Memory Slot (upto 32GB)
RAM 1 GB (DDR3) RAM
Display 1080p
Graphics Mali-400MP2 GPU
Connectivity HDMI, Plug & Play DVB-S2, DVB-C, DVB-T/T2, ATSC, A/V, optical S/PDIF audio out, 5 x USB 2.0 host ports (3 external, 2 internal), Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, RS-232, DC-power
Attention talk.png Read this page and still need help? Check out these forums: Android & Linux.

WeTek Play (also sold as an WeTek OpenELEC edition) is an ARM-based media player device that can currently run either Kodi on Android or on Linux, both using official first-party firmware images provided by WeTek and OpenELEC development teams which comes with Kodi pre-installed. WeTek Play is also one of the first Kodi based set-top box devices that have support for integrated ATSC and DVB TV-tuners, which are currently fully functional via plug-and-play under Android and Linux in combination with Tvheadend PVR backend or VDR PVR backend and its matching PVR client addon for Kodi.


Overview

WeTek Play is shipped from factory with XBMC 13.2 Gotham version pre-installed in WeTek Android. Device come pre-rooted, so users can easily update it manually to Kodi or simply by updating WeTek Android which comes with Kodi included. Beside support of Kodi on Android, WeTek Play support booting of Linux Kodi from NAND and Micro SD, so users can preserve Android at NAND Flash.

Ports

Ports on the back of the WeTek Play

Back

  1. Tuner inputs
  2. 2 x USB 2.0 ports
  3. A/V output
  4. Ethernet port
  5. HDMI port
  6. Optical S/PDIF port
  7. RS232 port (Serial cable shipped with WeTek Play)
  8. DCI in
Ports on the side of the WeTek Play

Side

  1. USB 2.0 port
  2. Micro SD card slot

Installing Kodi

  • XBMC 13.2 Gotham is already included in WeTek Play Android OS.

Android

WeTek Play users should download and use the official Kodi for Android (ARM) builds from kodi.tv

Linux

WeTek OpenELEC / Kodi Installer

WeTek OpenELEC / Kodi Installer allow you to install Archive:OpenELEC:

WeTek Play - OpenELEC installer.jpg

Linux Kodi and OpenELEC installation to Micro SD card

WeTek Play come with pre-installed WeTek Android on NAND Flash. In case that you want to leave Android on NAND, you can always boot Linux Kodi and Archive:OpenELEC from Micro SD card

Linux Kodi and OpenELEC installation to NAND Flash

In case that You want to have only Linux Kodi or Archive:OpenELEC in WeTek Play, you can install it directly to NAND Flash. Procedure is same as installing or updating Android with .zip file

  1. Download .zip for NAND installation
  2. Extract downloaded .zip archive
  3. Copy 3 files: recovery.img , .zip and .aml file to microSD card
  4. Power off WeTek Play, insert microSD card in device, push UPGRADE button which is located at bottom of device (you can use provided WeTek upgrade toothpick to insert it in hole and to push button), Power ON WeTek Play and keep pressed UPGRADE button for 7 seconds, then release it and update process should start.
  5. After installation is done, WeTek Play will automatically reboot and it will boot directly on Archive:OpenELEC with Kodi 14.1

Live TV in Kodi

Setting up VDR PVR Backend on WeTek Play

Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Satellite DVB-S/S2 tuner on WeTek Play

Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Satellite DVB-S/S2 tuner and DiSEqC 1.0 and 1.1

Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Cable DVB-C tuner on WeTek Play

Setting up tvheadend PVR Backend with Terrestrial DVB-T tuner on WeTek Play

See also

Links