Apple TV alternative

[Ocian]

My dad learned to browse YouTube on the big screen using a android tv and then that got old too slow so I bought a Apple TV as a replacement. However, that keeps coming up as error.  The key thing that was consistent between the transition was the keyboard being used to navigate rather than a phone/tablet/laptop. I need help finding something similar, using keyboard to browse YouTube. 

[Unexas.]

2 minutes ago, Ocian said:

My dad learned to browse YouTube on the big screen using a android tv and then that got old too slow so I bought a Apple TV as a replacement. However, that keeps coming up as error.  The key thing that was consistent between the transition was the keyboard being used to navigate rather than a phone/tablet/laptop. I need help finding something similar, using keyboard to browse YouTube. 

Nvidia Shield

[DnFx91]

15 minutes ago, Unexas. said:

Nvidia Shield

some SFF PC running kodibuntu

[deandip]

Steam link is good, and cheap when it's on sale, if you don't mind not being able to use the computer running it at the same time.

[LucasDerpYT]

Fire stick

[Zodiark1593]

Mac Mini? 

[Bleedingyamato]

I was going to suggest a Roku Premiere+ like what I have but that wouldn't use a keyboard...

 

 

Maybe like Zodiark1593 suggested, a Mac mini or to save money a cheap Windows PC, connected to the tv?

 

A cheap Windows computer could be used with a wireless mouse and keyboard.  That might work for what you're trying to do I think.  Logitech makes some very nice small wireless keyboards with a touchpad on them that could work well for your needs.

[JoePro87]

Seriously? No one has said Chromecast? Fucking $35 man. Get that shit.

[redtute]

Ruku love mine but the bigger style not the stick.

[Sleeper PC 2016]

Apple tv supports wireless keyboards

 

[AG1233]

3 hours ago, JoePro87 said:

Seriously? No one has said Chromecast? Fucking $35 man. Get that shit.

I dont believe you can directly use a keyboard with chrome cast.

[JoePro87]

1 minute ago, AG1233 said:

I dont believe you can directly use a keyboard with chrome cast.

Oh, didn't notice that part. Then yeah, like, something small using Kodi. That's what I'd recommend. Pi or FireStick or whatever.

[AG1233]

As @Sleeper PC 2016 said above you can use a wireless keyboard with Apple TV no need to buy a new device.