Help Choosing Zidoo Player: Stremio/Real Debrid with Native Player? Kodi vs HT4? Realtek vs Amlogic?

Discussion in 'HDD 8K Media player(AML S928X)' started by Johan0007, Jan 31, 2025.

  1. Johan0007

    Johan0007 New Member

    Hi everyone,

    I’m considering buying a Zidoo media player for its superior image quality (VS10 engine, Dolby Vision) and need advice on the best model for streaming Real Debrid movies. Currently using an Nvidia Shield, I want the same one-click simplicity with Kodi/Umbrella but with Zidoo’s better picture quality.
    I came across a forum post where someone mentioned issues with Real Debrid links in Kodi using the Zidoo native player ("Can't play video" errors). This got me wondering about how well these devices handle Stremio/Real Debrid setups and which model I should buy. Here’s what I’d like to know:

    1. Can Stremio/Real Debrid movies be played using Zidoo’s native player (HT4), or are you stuck with Stremio’s internal player? Which models allow the use of ZidooPlayer for RD movies?

    2. How does image quality from Kodi’s internal player compare to Zidoo’s native player (HT4)? If the native player is better, is there a way to use a wrapper to have the Kodi/Stremio Real Debrid link opened in the native player successfully?

    3. Which chipset (Realtek vs. Amlogic) is better for a Kodi + Real Debrid setup in terms of compatibility and performance?

    4. Which model do you recommend for this kind of setup?

    I’d like to avoid complex workarounds like rclone and prefer a simple setup that maximizes Zidoo’s processing capabilities. Any advice or experiences would be appreciated!

    Thanks so much for your help!
     
  2. futuro

    futuro New Member

    I will follow...

    I want to buy a Zidoo Z9X 8K exactly for this purpose: Stremio + native player (I don't want Kodi because I think the native player has better quality).
    I value something as plug&play as possible, with the best possible quality and with the extra of Tidal Connect.
     
  3. daniko

    daniko Member

    I use stremio with native player and it's better than with player app...on Zidoo Z9X 8K
     
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  4. daniko

    daniko Member

    the same in kodi, I installed the original kodi application but also the modded zidoo application, in the modded one there is a button to change the player, you choose internal or of the application, personally I like the internal one... on the kodi application instead you don't have the option to choice...
     
  5. futuro

    futuro New Member

    When I said "Stremio + Native Player" it's Zidoo player.

    Regarding .SRT subtitles.. Does Zidoo Native Player allow you to search for subtitles online?
    One thing I like about Stremio Player is that it automatically fetches all available subtitles from opensubtitles.

    Can someone please answer me?
     
  6. daniko

    daniko Member

    yes
     
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  7. Johan0007

    Johan0007 New Member

    By "Internal", do you mean that you use the Kodi internal player, or that you use the Zidoo's native player? Is the modded Zidoo application you are referring to "ZDMC"? Apparently ZDMC allows to play files externally (with the native Zidoo player which provides the best picture quality), while still benefiting from Kodi's UI / add-ons
     
  8. daniko

    daniko Member

    I use zidoo player, in ZDMC inded...
     
  9. daniko

    daniko Member

    And i use in ZDMC ,Plex wich is ok and that...
     
  10. Johan0007

    Johan0007 New Member

    Great. And your debrid files are playing perfectly in the zidoo player (opened from Stremio or Kodi)?
     
  11. daniko

    daniko Member

    yes
     
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  12. david86bcn

    david86bcn New Member

    Videos from ZDMC and Kodi addons don't play with the internal player of zidoo, only with the Kodi player. Videos from your NAS, HDD, etc. can be played with the internal player and Kodi player. Is that correct?
     
  13. daniko

    daniko Member

    I use ZDMC for local(zidoo player) or plex addon (player addon), in Kodi app player it is only Kodi player and plex addons player ...,If You use anything else addons like elementum IT use Kodi player ...
     
  14. daniko

    daniko Member

    In stremio you can use zidoo player...wich is very nice...
     
  15. david86bcn

    david86bcn New Member

    Yes, I was referring to online content addons like Elementum, etc. These only play with the Kodi player.
     
  16. Johan0007

    Johan0007 New Member

    I am confused now.

    Based on Daniko's response to my question ("And your debrid files are playing perfectly in the zidoo player (opened from Stremio or Kodi)?" ==> "yes"), I understand that it is possible to launch a Real Debrid link in ZDMC/Kodi (using add-ons like Umbrella or Fen, for example) and have it play through the Zidoo Player instead of the internal Kodi/ZDMC player. Am I correct?
     
  17. Johan0007

    Johan0007 New Member

    The comment on Reddit below seems to confirm that Stremio's links can be opened in Zidoo's native player:

    Can anyone confirm here?
     

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  18. daniko

    daniko Member

    Just confirm few line up, yes native zidoo player can paly stremio links, in stremio is option to play with external player, if select this choose to play to zidoo player and voila...
     
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