I have been using a WDTV Live for some time now and it has worked ok. I have recently purchased an external 4TB HDD which appears to be incompatible with the WDTV Live (according to WD support) via direct USB connection. I can utilize it via network share but it is very slow, even via hardwire ethernet connection as compared to the local USB connection I had before with the 2TB drive.
I am now looking for a better upgrade option to replace the WDTV that can accept the 4TB HDD via local USB and stream directly from it. I would like it to be able to handle typical MKV files. The more additional streaming and app options the better. Ethernet connection is a must. I like the idea of the Amazon Fire TV STB due to the Kodi/XBMC capability but I'm not sure if it is compatible with that large of an external HDD or not. If someone can answer that I would appreciate it. Any additional suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
I am now looking for a better upgrade option to replace the WDTV that can accept the 4TB HDD via local USB and stream directly from it. I would like it to be able to handle typical MKV files. The more additional streaming and app options the better. Ethernet connection is a must. I like the idea of the Amazon Fire TV STB due to the Kodi/XBMC capability but I'm not sure if it is compatible with that large of an external HDD or not. If someone can answer that I would appreciate it. Any additional suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.