topic Re: USB Ethernet doesn't work on ATV14 in Streaming

USB Ethernet doesn't work on ATV14

Mysaq — Fri, 16 May 2025 13:12:17 GMT

Hello all,

it looks like devices with Google TV 14 no longer support USB3 to Gbit ethernet adapters (both the RTL8153 and AX88179). It's not only the Chromecast with ATV14, but it's also confirmed on Philips TVs with ATV14. Is this a bug in ATV14 or this was done intentionally?

On ATV 12 (and previous versions) this worked flawlessly. It does make sense to connect Chromecast via LAN cable. TVs are not mobile devices. It's better to connect them via cable where possible.

And... the Philips and other Android TVs do have LAN, but usually just 100Mbit one and that's not enough for playing UHD content with higher bitrates from NAS.

Re: USB Ethernet doesn't work on ATV14

MauriceW67 — Fri, 16 May 2025 14:21:36 GMT

Can confirm this is also the case on my Philips 48OLED808 with ATV14. USB3 Gbit ethernet adapter used to work fine in ATV12.

Re: USB Ethernet doesn't work on ATV14

sherics — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:34:49 GMT

Hello,

I can confirm as well.

These adapters were OK and working without issues on Philips 65OLED819 on AndroidTV 12... but none of these works after updating to AndroidTV 14. They turn on, LEDs are blinking, but the TV does not recognise.

AXAGON ADE-TXCA – AX88179A
AXAGON ADE-25R – RTL8156B
AXAGON ADE-SR – RTL8153
Interlook S3J-8153 – RTL8153

Re: USB Ethernet doesn't work on ATV14

Sofia_Kapinoss — Sat, 24 May 2025 23:52:24 GMT

When will Google release a patch to fix the bugs? It's been a long time.