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Can I use my phone's wifi to run a TV box with channels in Thailand?
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Internet can it be run of phone wifi
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Internet can it be run of phone wifi
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Yes, you can use your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot to watch TV channels in Thailand. Many users report successful streaming using their phones, provided their mobile data plan supports tethering and has sufficient speed. Some cautions include checking for speed throttling after a certain data usage, and ensuring your device is capable of handling long streaming sessions. Some alternatives mentioned include using dedicated routers with a Thai SIM and internet package for better performance.
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Daniel *****
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Phil ******
@Kevan **********
i use my phone hotspot as my internet source. I have 4mbps unlimited AIS. What are you trying to watch?Kevan ***********
OP@Phil *****
netflixPhil ******
@Kevan **********
have you the Netflix app on your phone? If so and you have a smart TV you will be able to stream directly to your TV from your phone. You probably need a vpn.Also your smart TV may have Netflix installed too like mine.
Other apps like cinema hd beta apk and teatv apk have a the movies and shows that Netflix has and these are free. Send me a movie and/or a show and I can attach a scr shot or 2.
Grant **********
Get a "Google Chromecast " (or similar device "Firestick" ect if you think Google is a bit pricey) - can download the True app for Thai TV and any other TV apps for your home country then need to download and suscribe to a VPN (i use Nord VPN) - has a HDMI out and plugs into most TV's - can use your phone as a hot spot. Brought mine on Lazada - just do a search.
Steve ******
Yes ๐ฏ
Wayne *******
I use my hotspot in UK for laptop and Firestick, both at same time. FS buffers but a quick up n down on the remote usually solves it. If not, go to settings on home page and restart
Mine usually buffers a bit when I first turn it on and then settles down. Sometimes have to unplug from the wall to reset but not often
In Thailand I buy a sim with unlimited data for around 5-600 baht
Mine usually buffers a bit when I first turn it on and then settles down. Sometimes have to unplug from the wall to reset but not often
In Thailand I buy a sim with unlimited data for around 5-600 baht
Peter **************
peteshosting.com
Brett **********
I had a 12 month dtac SIM that was unlimited at 30mbps and was fine for it. Got from Lazada. Not sure if still available. Only cost about 1500 baht
David *******
You must be careful when charging your phone in Thailand, because they don't use the same power output, and it basically drains the battery. So i found out, back in November. So if you have an older phone. I suggest you take that one instead. ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ฌ๐ง
Ross **********
Yes no problems
Miguel **********
Maybe just consider taking true move or 3bb or AIS with a settopbox and wired connection if you have the option. It's maybe 700 baht a month for internet. I think we use AIS. It has channels on the AiS app and Netflix and YouTube and you can install more apps like cinema Hq or Kodi for movies and channels
Dennis ***********
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Rio ******
Simple answer. Yes. I do it everyday day.
Max **********
I mirror IPhone using WIFI with Samsung TV and see all AFL games with the Watch AFL and have no problems. I use AIS internet unlimited cost 899bht/month
Rod *********
@Max *********
899 a month you forgot to say how much to watch the AFL.Max **********
@Rod ********
$209 for 12 months. Only available for overseas viewing.Rod *********
@Max *********
no problem for me its your money. I don't waste my money I'm a Melbourne supporter ๐๐
๐Max **********
@Rod ********
$4000 bht and do you have a problem with that.Rod *********
@Max *********
so your paying 15,103bt a year to watch the footy on TV,,
Robbie *******************
Some are pre loaded with trojans/virus. Be careful. A google and youtube search will help.
James ******
yes
Alain ***************
Keep in mind that even if your phone contract says unlimited internet doesnโt mean that they donโt reduce the speed significantly after you used a certain amount of data. If you download too much, your internet will only be good enough to do emails and texts. Thatโs how they donโt lie about unlimited data. Just not unlimited speed ๐
Romeo *******
@Alain **************
who that nice can we chat private please
Krystian ******
@Alain **************
True don't throttle net!
Paul *******
Yes
Simon **********
Yes, but I found my iPhone was getting pretty hot if I used it continuously so I bought a GSM router for about 5000baht from Banana and another SIM from AIS.
Aaron ********
Do you need the TV subscription or are you already sorted?
Michael ********
@Aaron *******
I may need a second one to run on a second TV. I have an android box, but it has issues. What system do you have ?
Egger *********
Get a ryoko hotspot , with a Thai sim , internet package , you can run upto 10 devices from it .
I use with my firestick with no problems.
I use with my firestick with no problems.
Charles **********
โI want โฆ. โ ๐
Braulio *********
@Charles *********
5 5 5!!!
Tony **********
I use my i phone as my main router no problems
Mike *******
as long as your data allows tethering it should be ok, but you may only get 720p depending on your data speed.
I stream YT in hd on my laptop with my phone with no issues on AIS, just make sure you get tethering included in your data
I stream YT in hd on my laptop with my phone with no issues on AIS, just make sure you get tethering included in your data
Wak ********
@Mike ******
I paid 1600b a month last year and got fast 4g from ais, this year ive returned and the same package is only 15 to 20 mbps, has your speed gone down?Mike *******
I don't get great speed because of the building i live in but I can stream YT in HD on 2 bars.
Wak ********
Firestick will work on mobile Hotspot but need at least 20mbps.
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