Official Overview
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App Availability by Model
| App | α1 | V6 Pro | V6 Max | V6 Plus | Elite Mini | Elite Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Live | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heat VOD | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Backup by Heat | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VOD Ultra | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Ultra | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Live Ultra+ (Split Screen) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Google Play Store | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exclusive Add-On Apps | — | — | — | — | 15 apps | 21 apps |
| Multi-View | — | — | — | — | 7 apps | 14 apps |
Elite Ultra — 21 Additional + 5 Primary = 26 Total Apps
SmartTube
MCTV
BOXBUSTER
Channel Up
Elite VOD
VOD BOX
Sports Access
Top Tier
Ultra 24/7
Ultra HD
Ultra Hub
Vortex
Platinum TV & VOD
Matrix
Limitless
Liquid HD
Platinum Plus
International Hub
Epic News
Overload
World Vision
Elite Mini — 15 Additional + 4 Primary = 19 Total Apps
SmartTube
MCTV
Elite VOD
Evolution VOD
Elite HD
VOD BOX
Top Shelf
Mini 24/7
Elite Hub
Platinum TV & VOD
Matrix
Limitless
Epic News
Overload
World Vision
Full Spec Comparison
Overview
| Spec | α1 2026 $319 Best Budget | V6 Pro 2026 $359 Best Value | V6 Max 2025 $369 | V6 Plus 2025 $389 Best Seller | Elite Mini 2025 $390 | Elite Ultra 2025 $449 Most Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Linux 4.9 | Android TV 14 | Android TV 14 | Android TV 14 | Android TV 12 | Android TV 12 |
| Play Store | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A35 Quad-core, Mali 450 | Allwinner H618 4-core 1.5 GHz | Amlogic S905Y4 4-core 2.0 GHz | Amlogic S905Y5 4-core 1.7 GHz ⚡ | Amlogic S905Y4 4-core 2.0 GHz | Allwinner H616 4-core 1.5 GHz |
| 64-bit Apps | n/a | ✓ Only box | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Clock Display | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Miracast | Vendor claim | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in |
Picture Quality, HDR & Decoding
| Spec | α1 2026 $319 Best Budget | V6 Pro 2026 $359 Best Value | V6 Max 2025 $369 | V6 Plus 2025 $389 Best Seller | Elite Mini 2025 $390 | Elite Ultra 2025 $449 Most Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K60 Verified | Vendor claim | Retest pending | ✓ | ✓ | Retest pending | Retest pending |
| HEVC Decoding | Vendor claim | 4K60, 8-bit only | 4K60, 10-bit HDR10+ | 4K60, 10-bit HDR10 | 4K60, 8-bit only | 4K60, 8-bit only |
| AV1 Hardware | Vendor claim | ✗ | ✓ 4K60 | ✓ 4K60 | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG, "Dolby" menu | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG output | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision listed | HDR10, HLG; 24/25/30/50/60Hz modes | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
Sound & Audio Outputs
| Spec | α1 2026 $319 Best Budget | V6 Pro 2026 $359 Best Value | V6 Max 2025 $369 | V6 Plus 2025 $389 Best Seller | Elite Mini 2025 $390 | Elite Ultra 2025 $449 Most Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.5mm AV Out | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ Missing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Formats | PCM/Bitstream only | 7 — DD, DD+, TrueHD, Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS:X | 4 — DD, DD+, Atmos, DTS | 4 — DD, DD+, Atmos, DTS | 6 — DD, DD+, TrueHD, Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD | 6 — DD, DD+, TrueHD, Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD |
| Surround Default | PCM/Bitstream only | Automatic | ⚠ Set to Never | ⚠ Set to Never | Automatic | Automatic |
Storage & Memory
| Spec | α1 2026 $319 Best Budget | V6 Pro 2026 $359 Best Value | V6 Max 2025 $369 | V6 Plus 2025 $389 Best Seller | Elite Mini 2025 $390 | Elite Ultra 2025 $449 Most Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2GB DDR3 | 4 GB LPDDR4X | 4 GB DDR4 | 4 GB DDR4 | 4 GB DDR4 | 4 GB DDR4 |
| Storage (free) | 8GB eMMC (~5GB free) | 32 GB (≈21 GB) | 64 GB (≈50 GB) | 64 GB (≈51 GB) | 64 GB (≈50 GB) | 128 GB (≈98 GB) |
| microSD | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ports & Connections
| Spec | α1 2026 $319 Best Budget | V6 Pro 2026 $359 Best Value | V6 Max 2025 $369 | V6 Plus 2025 $389 Best Seller | Elite Mini 2025 $390 | Elite Ultra 2025 $449 Most Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 (vendor claim) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 100 Mbps | Gigabit (untested) | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | Gigabit | Gigabit |
| USB | 2× 2.0 | 2× 2.0 | 3.0 + 2.0 | 3.0 + 2.0 | 2× 2.0 | 3.0 + 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (2T2R, dual-band) | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band (1 antenna) | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band (internal) | Wi-Fi 6 (2 antennas) | Wi-Fi 6 (2T2R, dual-band) |
| Bluetooth | ✗ Infrared only | BT 5, voice remote | BT 5, voice remote | BT 5, voice remote | BT 5, voice remote | BT 5, voice remote |
Remote, Front Panel & Design
| Feature | α1 | V6 Pro | V6 Max | V6 Plus | Elite Mini | Elite Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Type | IR + BT | IR + BT | IR + BT | IR + BT | IR + BT | IR + BT |
| Backlit Remote | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Voice Search | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HEAT Button | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Form Factor | Box | Box | Box | Box | Compact | Box |
What's in the Box
| Item | α1 | V6 Pro | V6 Max | V6 Plus | Elite Mini | Elite Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set-Top Box | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BT/IR Remote | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDMI Cable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Adapter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User Manual | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batteries Not Included | AAA | AAA | AAA | AA | AAA | AAA |
Same on Every Box
4KNo box decodes 8K or 6K — ignore the packaging.
Wi-FiV6 Pro, V6 Max, V6 Plus, α1, and Elite Ultra are Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). All 6 models have Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).
4 GB RAMDDR4 on all Android boxes — better than the DDR3 printed on the box.
HEAT Core CatalogHeat Live and Heat VOD on every model. VOD Ultra and Backup by Heat on all except α1.
Bluetooth Voice RemoteEvery model includes a BT/IR voice remote. Elite Mini and Elite Ultra share the same remote. All other models have their own unique remote.
vSeeBox Home ScreenNot Google TV — but Play Store and Google voice search are present on all Android models. α1 is Linux-based with no Play Store or sideloading.
microSD SlotElite Mini and Elite Ultra only. V6 Pro, V6 Max, V6 Plus, and α1 do not have microSD.
Warranty1-year warranty, 30-day returns, free US shipping from both stores.