Pivos XIOS DS is an ARM-based media player set-top box that can run Kodi on either Android or Linux. This Pivos XIOS DS was the original reference hardware target for the XBMC/Kodi for Android port development.
What is the feature-set of Android XBMC?
The feature-set on Android is the same that you have come to expect from XBMC, no different from its cousin on the desktop. Running your favorite media-center software on small, cheap, embedded hardware is about to become a hassle-free reality.
Can I use XBMC skins on a small phone?
Typically, XBMC skins have been designed for use on a TV, so use on a small phone can be clunky. But there is nothing keeping skinners from creating more functional touch-oriented skins, like the included “Touched” skin from Jezz_X.
Is XBMC the real deal?
Not a remote, not a thin client; the real deal. No root or jailbreak required. XBMC can be launched as an application on your set-top-box, tablet, phone, or wherever else Android may be found. The feature-set on Android is the same that you have come to expect from XBMC, no different from its cousin on the desktop.
How much memory does the Pivos XIOS XS have?
The XIOS XS comes with 1 GB of DDR 3 Memory. The available apps, customization options, and the TOFU Media interface are some of the high level features the Pivos XIOS XS offers. For a device such as this, a small footprint is important as well. As witnessed by the above picture, the XIOS XS measures just over three inches in length and width.
What does The XIOS XS look like?
The XIOS XS has a clean look to it with only a XIOS XS logo visible from the top. The remote control is also rather simplistic looking and has just the basic buttons needed to navigate your way around. At the front of the main unit is the IR sensor for receiving the remote control’s signal.
