Operation and Initial setup
In this model, Ugoos has eliminated the traditional power on/off button. Instead, all operations are managed entirely through the remote control. When in normal operation mode, the front-facing LED shines green, while it changes to blue when entering a low-power usage mode.
Ugoos AM9 LED Status Indicator


Remote Control
In the beginning setup process, the AM9 displays the pairing screen where you can select a Bluetooth remote control that Ugoos supports. You can choose the UR01, which boasts a sleek design with fewer buttons, or the UR02, a more advanced model that offers additional playback control buttons.
Connecting (pairing) the device to the UR02 Remote Control.



Remote Control Design
Both remote control models include voice search capabilities, which have become standard among TV box manufacturers. However, the missing numeric keys could be a notable limitation for users utilizing IPTV, as it hampers their ability to swiftly move between channels by number.
Is it user-friendly?
Absolutely! The UR02 that comes with the device is not only user-friendly but also exudes quality. Plus, the gyro feature allows for effortless navigation—simply by using hand gestures to move the cursor, and it works seamlessly.
Quality
Overall, the remote quality is good; however, we believe it would be even better with a USB Type-C connection instead of relying on AAA batteries. That said, we have no issues with the design or the quality of the plastic.
UR02 Remote Control



Excellent article. Probably the best review for this player out there.
Thanks for your kind feedback.
Very informative and helpful review, I have been considering the AM9 for a few weeks now, my only concern is that it’s running Android 14.
I have read a few times that kodi isn’t good on A14, however your review states kodi runs fine.
I am not a tec person so rely on reviews like yours, if there are problems I assume newer versions of kodi will resolve this.
At present I am using firestick 4k max, it most certainly struggles with 4k movies so want a newer better upgrade.
Thanks for your comment! I can’t promise it will support every video format out there, but it handles my large video file samples just fine. If you’re less constrained by budget and interested in more powerful hardware specifications, consider checking out the Ugoos SK1.Both devices are compatible with Kodi.
Thank so much for your advice, it’s much appreciated, have a great day…soph
You’re welcome. Thanks.