There was a lot to cover in this one! I did forget to mention you can download the Android TV app to control navigation with your phone. Time Stamps: 00:08 Google TV History 01:57 Inside the box 04:19 Setup 05:11 Menu Navigation 06:39 Resolution 07:26 Content Available 08:15 Gaming 09:10 Google Assistant Voice Commands 10:33 Mi Box S vs Chromecast Ultra 11:15 Screen Mirroring 11:54 Google Home Voice Commands 16:36 Smart Display Control 16:57 Final Mi Box S Review
Does it have a hotspot which u can connect and cast your mobile screen without using internet/ mobile data like in smart TVs or is internet mandatory like Chromecast...
Got one recently, and it works great. Wifi connectivity was impressive. Its a great box for streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ , Peacock, and light game emulation (Ps1 and older)
The Mi Box S that i have purchased has prime video and even remote has dedicated button along with netflix ... They should have added more RAM , Asphalt 8 is laggy if played .. rest is fine .. pretty useful device with high quality audio video
As first I didn't see the value of an android TV box, but that is changed. I have now a TV with android TV on it and I love it. It has chromecast build in, but I mainly use the apps on the TV. I can now use apps that don't support chromecast and the once that do, run better on the TV. I installed a few apk's and even that works great. Now I am looking ad the mi box s for my bedroom tv. I don't need the nvidia shielt power and I don't want non licensed TV boxes. I have primevideo, but I think that it came after you made the video. I have a Bluetooth and a ir remote. Both cams with the TV and the Bluetooth remote is nice. Don't need to sim it ad the TV. Google home is build in, but it is limited. I don't know if this is because of my TV, but I have a home mini, so no problem. I can't control my android tv with my Google home. But I need to look ad that.
I have two of these, the 3 and the s. I love the Chromecast ability and that Google Assistant is not always on (as far as I can tell haha). Compared to x96 based boxes it is much better. For the price you may as well get one of these rather than an actual Chromecast. I use a ugreen Ethernet adapter which makes it stream perfectly always
Thanks for introducing Mi Box S But i got a question Which one is better Zidoo H6 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Box S? Coz im looking forward to both of these boxes and i want to pick one up soon from these 2 but seems like its a difficult decision to choose..so kindly help.
Excellent review. Just ordered mine from eBay, since the SlickDeals $45 special at WalMart is over. Oddly, literally seconds after placing order, Google emailed an offer for a free mini Home Assistant (choice of four colors), a $49 value. Bizarre timing... coincidence?? FYI, got the Xiaomi Box S based on positive reviews like yours, but only after trying like mad to get my Chromebook to "play nice" with a Roku stick. (Yes, UA-cam and -- they tell me, mine doesn't... -- NetFlix have built-in "Miracast" casting features, but Chrome OS and other apps, including Chrome Browser, DO NOT ... they cast via the Chromecast API instead. All this competition and lack of standardization is annoying!) Gonna be a fun toy, which I hope doesn't peter out prematurely like the Logitech Revue did. I'm eager to try out any new interconnectivity that the Box S may offer: IFTTT integration? Media Folder access via network? PlayCloud, Sundance Now, and other more obscure 'channels'?
Hi! Can I cast something from my phone when the Mi Box is turned off? Or If I say to my Google home mini: "Hey Google, play Friends on Netflix" will it turn on the Mi Box and start playing? Because I read somewhere that the cast function isn't available when the Mi Box is turned off, and the Mi Box doesn't show up as a casting device on your phone.
If you play a downloaded serie from usb stick, does the mibox remembers where u left of? (Example. 12min53sec in episode 2, will it play from there on, or restart episode 2?) and does it auto play next episode? Thanks
this device does not support the full playstore it is the limited version but i can sideload prime and watch it and as you know prime is in the full playstore
Which has been the best and least glitchy android tv box in your experience, I am looking for one that's not glitchy like that mi s and that I can download my third party movie apps
I just bought Mi Box S and try to install the filelinked app, but it seems now the Mi Box S is blocking filelinked app to be installed. Anyone have installed recently?
well, this video made me buy one...but then after installing it...Controlling Netflix (starting/Playing movies/...) does not work (anymore) Not sure yet if I will return the unit - but this is the main reason I bought one. Having an android box (with Kodi/Plex/Netflix) that can be operated via my Google Home Mini
Does it have some kind of auto standby feature when it turns itself off after some time? Is there some bugs like a need to reboot it every once in a while while apps get frozen or something?
Brett, i have mi 4c smart tv. Ui is exactly the same. I used the usb device storage you showed, to expand tv storage. Great tip. Can you please make a video on must have apps for android tv?
What is the USB port on the mi box for??? Can we connect a hard drive to the mi box and watch different video formats which can’t be played directly using the USB port on the screen??
Does the Mi box allow you to use the Google Home devices to turn on/off your TV via HDMI-CEC. The Chromecast Ultra does this pretty well and this might be the biggest differentiator for me as I already use an AppleTV for most other things.
Nice review ! 🤩 I just would like to ask, why is that I can't see an option to switch my mi box s to 4k? Actually, i have an 1080p tv, i wonder if that could hamper the capability, that it really requires and detects if i have a 4k tv?
Great Reviews Which are the 5.1 surround audio formats compatible with this unit via HDMI out while USB movie playback ? Does it support EAC3-5.1 , DTS 5.1 ,Dolby Digital 5.1 which are commonly seen in torrent downloaded movie clips ?
Hi Brett. I have been looking for a Chromecast Audio alternative since it has been discontinued. Can you use the Mi Box S as a replacement for Chromecast Audio?
quick question can you play avi, mp4 and mkv video's from a usb stick through Mibox s... i would like to use the device at my lake house to watch movies from a usb stick
@@gregburrows7205 Download Aptoide TV on your PC, copy the apk to a usb drive, connect it to the Mi Box and install using a file explorer, open Aptoide and install Prime Video
Thanks Brett.. I was having no clues to choose Chromecast or mi box s...very satisfied with review clear explanation ..everybody clicked... Wonderful job and 'i sunscribed' 🤗👍
@@amohamedershad I bought it 3 months ago.. it's been very good except some occasional hiccups due to cached memories in the apps. The video quality, audio, and the Google assistant experiences are stunning!! I #Recommend
Brett - if i have a Nest Hello...can i tell my Nest Mini to show me the front door and it will show me the view from my Nest Hello on the tv using the Mi Box as the conduit to do so? Is that correct? Thanks and thanks for the thorough videos that you make.
Thanks for interesting presentation. Is it possible to find and play media stored on my QNAP device (NAS) from Mi Box S? I'm looking for the device which will be my home media device to read my media from QNAP (movies, pictures, music) and all these features you presented in this film
Hi! I have an Android TV, and its Android version is only 4.0(Kitkat). When I play videos in Netflix and in UA-cam, the video jitters every now and then even if I have a stable internet. My question is, will that issue be fixed if I use Mi Box S?
nice review! planning to order it but just a quick question: can we connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and download browsers like firefox, chrome and opera for android?
Yes you can connect a Bluetooth keyboard. There is a way to download browsers but you need to side load them and they are usually not formatted for Android TV.
thanks for the video. You're one of the very few who does chapters with what you cover (Im tired of watching reviews just to discover they dont answer my question). I get that most people need a box for netflix etc, gaming etc. But some (me included) have transferred all their dvd collection to external hd-s. (I have more space to live now...). And one function is not clear who covers is the possibility of switching between languages or choosing various language subtitles. I just returned the 2nd box (wont give names) to amazon, because none did that. Not true, one asked me to convert the srt to txt or else it wouldnt play. Txt doesnt compare to srt so (...) get a life.
It recently upgraded from Android 8.1 to Android 9.0 & lost a lot of features the main one being a functioning $70 Google Chromecast Ultra that came pre-installed. Support on the phone & by email is dismal at best.
i cant decide if i should get the Mi box. or the Nvidia shield. as the Shield has android tv and chromecast built in as well but packs a lot more punch. of cause at a higher price as well
@@wardope I own the Nvidia Shield and Amazon Fire Gen 2 Firetv box. I like my Amazon Fire TV's better than the Shield imo PSVUE streaming looks better on the Firetv also I really don't like the Shields remote. For me the Shield was a waste of money.
hey Tech with Brett great vids. I always watch. Do u know why Hulu doesnt work on the MiBox anymore or is there a MiBox version of Hulu that will work?
Does the Mi Box S: 1. Send out AC3 DD 5.1 to tv ? Or only stereo ? 2. support media-feed from a NAS ? I have a Synology DS418play (not using Plex, rather standard synology apps: VideoStation, Media Server & RadioStation ) 3. transcode real time to at least to Full HD (1920x1080) ?
Hey brett. Please let me know if this device can play IVMS video monitoring software of hikvision on tv. No one is talking about detailed in depth review of what all apps can you download into this device from playstore. Is this device fully capable of using every app on playstore just like you use on your smart phone.
I forgot to mention that my tv is also an android TV but the resolution of the netflix videos in it is not clear as what I expect it to be. Can mi box improve the quality of the video?
Saying Nexus player wasn't able to pick up to the latest apps is an understatement, the last software update left it unusable, all apps start crashing while playing video and the only way to fix it for a while is to manually restart the device, and of course now there is no more support for it so it became garbage.
Hello, i have the mi box s and the google nest mini. If i want to add the mi box s in google home it does not show up. I have read online how to do it but nothing seems to work. The same wifi, same email everything is oke, but google home does not find the mi box. Please help me. Patty from the Netherlands Thanks
Seriously tho it would be extremely useful to get a follow up video to this comparing it to the nvidia shield. I’m looking to buy one but I’m not sure which is best
The nvidia is a better box but right now the nvidia is about $160 while right now the mibox is about $40 to $50. It depends on you budget, need and preference. I have the mibox and the mibox s.
Great informative review but what about LONG TERM use of the Mi Box. Some cheaper boxes have problem safter a few months and need to be reloaded or reprogrammed. This is very important. Why buy something if it is going to go bad on you after a period of time? Thanks
Hi Brett. Love the channel. I have the google home mini and just bought The harmony hub to control my home theatre sound system. I’m having trouble with google NOT working to start the activities on harmony. Are these compatible and can you help ?
I'll see what I can do! Were you able to follow all the steps in this video on linking your account? ua-cam.com/video/AA_21SAhazM/v-deo.html Try asking your Google Home to, "sync my devices" and then see if voice commands work again.
I saw your video and bought one, to test it myself. For me it was a disappointment because it does not work well with 4K resolution as advertised. I like the idea but it is not an alternative to a Chromecast Ultra, unfortunately.
There was a lot to cover in this one! I did forget to mention you can download the Android TV app to control navigation with your phone.
Time Stamps:
00:08 Google TV History
01:57 Inside the box
04:19 Setup
05:11 Menu Navigation
06:39 Resolution
07:26 Content Available
08:15 Gaming
09:10 Google Assistant Voice Commands
10:33 Mi Box S vs Chromecast Ultra
11:15 Screen Mirroring
11:54 Google Home Voice Commands
16:36 Smart Display Control
16:57 Final Mi Box S Review
Tech With Brett what about nvidia? It also has google assistants
Get prime video from aptoide,works flawlessly in full hd. It is version 4.10.somethin.somethin. been using it since a month works flawlessly.
Gomandi Sanders ?
Does it have a hotspot which u can connect and cast your mobile screen without using internet/ mobile data like in smart TVs or is internet mandatory like Chromecast...
It's ok that you can't download Amazon Prime but you can still open a web Browser and Play Prime Videos from there
He muted every time he said 'ok google' so that our google assistants don't get triggered, thank you for that. 🙏
This was a very nice touch.
Isn't your OK. Google adapted to your own voice no??
Carlo Lippo that is only when you need it to message or call someone from your phone(person specific actions)
Like there was the time with two phones I managed to get Siri have a discussion with Alexa and they ended up beefing 😂😂
Got one recently, and it works great. Wifi connectivity was impressive. Its a great box for streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+ , Peacock, and light game emulation (Ps1 and older)
Can you confirm that the MI box S does not support Prime video?
I have an LG LED TV, can I add this MI remote as a remote that control the TV too?? open/close/vol+- and so..
You can if you have Bluetooth you can connect your remote
I had google tv box but Google stopped supporting it, I loved it. 👍 google needs to make chromecast box .
That would be awesome!
Pardon my ignorance but isn't that what this is?
I believe Paul is referring to an official Google Box with Android TV. This is certainly the next best thing.
@@TechWithBrett Well duh. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying. We miss you Nexus line (RIP).
I enjoy so much my shield tv.
When he said “up down left at right” he actually when right left down up , thought that was funny
The Mi Box S that i have purchased has prime video and even remote has dedicated button along with netflix ...
They should have added more RAM , Asphalt 8 is laggy if played .. rest is fine .. pretty useful device with high quality audio video
FOR THOSE WATCHING IN 2021 IT HAS PRIME VIDEO NOW, HULU, HBO MAX, APPLE, DISNEY PLUS AND STARZ
I have been having an Android TV box for 4 years, TaNix TX3 MAX, it works well and I love it.
Best Mi Box S review I've ever seen.
Ordered one from Lazada today, PHP 2,790 or approx US$55.
Sir, can you download google meet on playstore?😭😭
I ordered this and its coming in about a week so im really looking forward to this,seems like its worth it
This review helped in making my decision toward the product. Thanks!
Did you buy it?
As first I didn't see the value of an android TV box, but that is changed. I have now a TV with android TV on it and I love it. It has chromecast build in, but I mainly use the apps on the TV.
I can now use apps that don't support chromecast and the once that do, run better on the TV.
I installed a few apk's and even that works great.
Now I am looking ad the mi box s for my bedroom tv. I don't need the nvidia shielt power and I don't want non licensed TV boxes.
I have primevideo, but I think that it came after you made the video.
I have a Bluetooth and a ir remote. Both cams with the TV and the Bluetooth remote is nice. Don't need to sim it ad the TV.
Google home is build in, but it is limited. I don't know if this is because of my TV, but I have a home mini, so no problem.
I can't control my android tv with my Google home. But I need to look ad that.
Just ordered one and arrived last 2 days ago :) Worth it!
HI Brett, is it possible to turn on the tv with the Mi Box S as the chromecast? i want to include it in a rutine. Thanks!
I'd love to know this too
I have two of these, the 3 and the s. I love the Chromecast ability and that Google Assistant is not always on (as far as I can tell haha). Compared to x96 based boxes it is much better. For the price you may as well get one of these rather than an actual Chromecast. I use a ugreen Ethernet adapter which makes it stream perfectly always
Mullah Hullah hows the mi box s ??
I have a 1080p tv so if I equip the Mi box s it would be 1080p right ???, hows the performance
Thanks
Amazon Prime Video can be downloaded, side loaded, I have it my Mi Box S and the icon is not the same but it works awesome, the same.
does this support turn on turn off tv function now that updates have been rolled out?
Thanks for introducing Mi Box S
But i got a question
Which one is better
Zidoo H6 Pro or Xiaomi Mi Box S?
Coz im looking forward to both of these boxes and i want to pick one up soon from these 2 but seems like its a difficult decision to choose..so kindly help.
Can you get Filelinked at google store, then download apps. Similar to a firestick? How much space is available? Does it support a browser?
6:44 you didn't talk about the aspect ratios & if it supports 4:3.
Perfect ! I remove usb adapter of wireless keyboard, and reboot box. It works ! Thanks !
Excellent review. Just ordered mine from eBay, since the SlickDeals $45 special at WalMart is over. Oddly, literally seconds after placing order, Google emailed an offer for a free mini Home Assistant (choice of four colors), a $49 value. Bizarre timing... coincidence??
FYI, got the Xiaomi Box S based on positive reviews like yours, but only after trying like mad to get my Chromebook to "play nice" with a Roku stick. (Yes, UA-cam and -- they tell me, mine doesn't... -- NetFlix have built-in "Miracast" casting features, but Chrome OS and other apps, including Chrome Browser, DO NOT ... they cast via the Chromecast API instead. All this competition and lack of standardization is annoying!)
Gonna be a fun toy, which I hope doesn't peter out prematurely like the Logitech Revue did. I'm eager to try out any new interconnectivity that the Box S may offer: IFTTT integration? Media Folder access via network? PlayCloud, Sundance Now, and other more obscure 'channels'?
Hi! Can I cast something from my phone when the Mi Box is turned off? Or If I say to my Google home mini: "Hey Google, play Friends on Netflix" will it turn on the Mi Box and start playing? Because I read somewhere that the cast function isn't available when the Mi Box is turned off, and the Mi Box doesn't show up as a casting device on your phone.
Should I buy this and a Samsung 32 inch tv or a Smart 32 inch TV-- where I'm from the cost is pretty much the same. What would you recommend?
If you play a downloaded serie from usb stick, does the mibox remembers where u left of? (Example. 12min53sec in episode 2, will it play from there on, or restart episode 2?) and does it auto play next episode?
Thanks
Please i need an advice /// Mi box S or H96 max pro ?? Just want it to open iptv service on it! Thanks
this device does not support the full playstore it is the limited version but i can sideload prime and watch it and as you know prime is in the full playstore
if i have primevideo on my mobile, can i chromecast it?
I didn't see any cast function within prime video app. You can certainly mirror but not cast.
No, the Prime app doesn't support casting.
Which 4k supporting device should i buy?
I love Netflix, UA-cam & Amazon Prime video.
Fire TV might be the best option for you.
I have a question. Does this support google photos? Can I ask my google home mini to show me my photos on the mi box s?
Does it have free TV channels or only on demand subscriptions?
Is it possible to use the full 21:9 resolution wothlout black bars with the mix box?
Which has been the best and least glitchy android tv box in your experience, I am looking for one that's not glitchy like that mi s and that I can download my third party movie apps
I just bought Mi Box S and try to install the filelinked app, but it seems now the Mi Box S is blocking filelinked app to be installed. Anyone have installed recently?
I like the Android tv history lesson. Chromecast support is a bonus. No Amazon with any Google service (no Amazon music on the Google Home).
well, this video made me buy one...but then after installing it...Controlling Netflix (starting/Playing movies/...) does not work (anymore)
Not sure yet if I will return the unit - but this is the main reason I bought one.
Having an android box (with Kodi/Plex/Netflix) that can be operated via my Google Home Mini
Does it have some kind of auto standby feature when it turns itself off after some time? Is there some bugs like a need to reboot it every once in a while while apps get frozen or something?
can use the remote to control chromecast streaming (play, pause, volume up/down, fast forward/backward)?
Brett, i have mi 4c smart tv. Ui is exactly the same. I used the usb device storage you showed, to expand tv storage. Great tip. Can you please make a video on must have apps for android tv?
Can I control my smart home switches / light / plugs with Mi Box S...? Wondering as it supports Google Assistant....!
Yes, if the other products support Google Assistant
Also, what kind of dongle do I need for the keyboard and mouse or should I just buy an Android keyboard?
What is the USB port on the mi box for??? Can we connect a hard drive to the mi box and watch different video formats which can’t be played directly using the USB port on the screen??
Does the Mi box allow you to use the Google Home devices to turn on/off your TV via HDMI-CEC. The Chromecast Ultra does this pretty well and this might be the biggest differentiator for me as I already use an AppleTV for most other things.
Nevermind. Wrote this comment right before you showed the example. Thanks! Great review!
Nice review ! 🤩
I just would like to ask, why is that I can't see an option to switch my mi box s to 4k?
Actually, i have an 1080p tv, i wonder if that could hamper the capability, that it really requires and detects if i have a 4k tv?
Great Reviews
Which are the 5.1 surround audio formats compatible with this unit via HDMI out while USB movie playback ?
Does it support EAC3-5.1 , DTS 5.1 ,Dolby Digital 5.1 which are commonly seen in torrent downloaded movie clips ?
Hi Brett. I have been looking for a Chromecast Audio alternative since it has been discontinued. Can you use the Mi Box S as a replacement for Chromecast Audio?
Thanks for the comprehensive review, think I will invest in one of these!
quick question can you play avi, mp4 and mkv video's from a usb stick through Mibox s... i would like to use the device at my lake house to watch movies from a usb stick
So.. do i need to buu chromecast and mix box for android tv to cast on my tv?
Excellent video. Thank you also for muting the "Hey Google" command. Good presentation and good examples.
Does this able to play 4k 50-60mb bitrate movies from usb hdd without problem?
Just a small update, you can actually side load the Prime Video app
How do u side load prime video app??
@@gregburrows7205 Download Aptoide TV on your PC, copy the apk to a usb drive, connect it to the Mi Box and install using a file explorer, open Aptoide and install Prime Video
What are the best hdr settings? HDR to SDR? SDR to HDR? I have a 4k oled
I have one and love it....got mine at Walmart for $44
What ever you do not update your box it whipes the whole contents
Thanks for the detailed review. Do you think it can support external storage formatted in NTFS and large video files (8GB for example)
Thanks Brett.. I was having no clues to choose Chromecast or mi box s...very satisfied with review clear explanation ..everybody clicked... Wonderful job and 'i sunscribed' 🤗👍
So what is your decision mi box or Chromecast?
@@amohamedershad I bought it 3 months ago.. it's been very good except some occasional hiccups due to cached memories in the apps.
The video quality, audio, and the Google assistant experiences are stunning!! I #Recommend
Brett - if i have a Nest Hello...can i tell my Nest Mini to show me the front door and it will show me the view from my Nest Hello on the tv using the Mi Box as the conduit to do so? Is that correct? Thanks and thanks for the thorough videos that you make.
Hello does anyone knows if I can get 5.1 dolby digital (or DTS ) sound out from the Xiaomi mi box S ? Thank you
What's the battery size of the remote ?
Support drm L1 with HDCP 2.2 or above?
I think I’m going to have to pickup one of these Mi Boxes !
You totally should. They’re amazing.
try compare mi box S with better spec Tivo Stream 4K. in my country, they price the same, I took Tivo
@@firdauszainudin7118 is a 6
Thanks for interesting presentation. Is it possible to find and play media stored on my QNAP device (NAS) from Mi Box S? I'm looking for the device which will be my home media device to read my media from QNAP (movies, pictures, music) and all these features you presented in this film
So.. when you say at 7:30 Prime Video isn’t available.. you can’t even cast to it? Like I can with my Chromecast?
Yes you can do that, thats what i'm doing
Hi Brett! How about multi-room audio? Does Android TV support it?
It does not support it.
@@TechWithBrett sorry I didn't see someone asked it already but thanks. ;)
Just received one as a Christmas promo from our internet provider! IT IS AWESOME!!!!!
Who's your internet provider?
Hi! I have an Android TV, and its Android version is only 4.0(Kitkat). When I play videos in Netflix and in UA-cam, the video jitters every now and then even if I have a stable internet.
My question is, will that issue be fixed if I use Mi Box S?
nice review! planning to order it but just a quick question: can we connect a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and download browsers like firefox, chrome and opera for android?
Yes you can connect a Bluetooth keyboard. There is a way to download browsers but you need to side load them and they are usually not formatted for Android TV.
Puffin browser is optimized for Android TV, so no need to sideload that browser.
Can i launch youtube tv with voice(google home) and then use the remote after to browse the youtube tv ui or just for ff /rw play pause?
I love your videos on that Mi box. How much storage is there?
HELLO. is this support sony bravia LCD?
13:25 - Are these bugs fixed yet?
When I checked last week they were not.
Nope
thanks for the video. You're one of the very few who does chapters with what you cover (Im tired of watching reviews just to discover they dont answer my question).
I get that most people need a box for netflix etc, gaming etc. But some (me included) have transferred all their dvd collection to external hd-s. (I have more space to live now...). And one function is not clear who covers is the possibility of switching between languages or choosing various language subtitles.
I just returned the 2nd box (wont give names) to amazon, because none did that. Not true, one asked me to convert the srt to txt or else it wouldnt play. Txt doesnt compare to srt so (...) get a life.
It recently upgraded from Android 8.1 to Android 9.0 & lost a lot of features the main one being a functioning $70 Google Chromecast Ultra that came pre-installed. Support on the phone & by email is dismal at best.
i cant decide if i should get the Mi box. or the Nvidia shield. as the Shield has android tv and chromecast built in as well but packs a lot more punch. of cause at a higher price as well
If you can afford it I think the Shield would be the way to go. It has received great support and does support more gaming stuff.
@@TechWithBrett just ordred a shield and PS4 for my new home setup thanks for the Quick replay
@@wardope I own the Nvidia Shield and Amazon Fire Gen 2 Firetv box. I like my Amazon Fire TV's better than the Shield imo PSVUE streaming looks better on the Firetv also I really don't like the Shields remote. For me the Shield was a waste of money.
Will it play your old dvds from a mkv-file on a usb harddrive? Using kodi or vlc?
hey Tech with Brett
great vids. I always watch. Do u know why Hulu doesnt work on the MiBox anymore or is there a MiBox version of Hulu that will work?
Does the Mi Box S:
1. Send out AC3 DD 5.1 to tv ? Or only stereo ?
2. support media-feed from a NAS ? I have a Synology DS418play (not using Plex, rather standard synology apps: VideoStation, Media Server & RadioStation )
3. transcode real time to at least to Full HD (1920x1080) ?
Is it possible to watch set of box channel with this android box or we should connect set of box separately...
will it work with a usb dock to add ethernet, sd card reader, etc?
Hey brett. Please let me know if this device can play IVMS video monitoring software of hikvision on tv. No one is talking about detailed in depth review of what all apps can you download into this device from playstore. Is this device fully capable of using every app on playstore just like you use on your smart phone.
I don't have smart Tv, so is this a good option so I can downlowd an app? And also can I chromcast to mi box from my iPhone or just android?
does it need to always on the tv in connecting spotify? or you could just stream spotify from phone directly to mi box s?
Hi Brett, may I know if I can still view 4K videos from netflix using this device though I only have a full HD TV? Thanks!
I forgot to mention that my tv is also an android TV but the resolution of the netflix videos in it is not clear as what I expect it to be. Can mi box improve the quality of the video?
Can it play movies under my external HD WD elements which is 4K blu ray dts formats?
I also need to know about same....
Hi! Can I use the mini box s with a projector?
Great video!
Yep. As long as it has HDMI.
Does it supports showmax, Google play and sportify??
1. Can i stream x265 video directly from Mega cloud using Mega android app?
2. Is it support Netflix 5.1 audio via HDMI?
Your video is indeed awesome, really better than others.
Saying Nexus player wasn't able to pick up to the latest apps is an understatement, the last software update left it unusable, all apps start crashing while playing video and the only way to fix it for a while is to manually restart the device, and of course now there is no more support for it so it became garbage.
Hello, i have the mi box s and the google nest mini. If i want to add the mi box s in google home it does not show up. I have read online how to do it but nothing seems to work. The same wifi, same email everything is oke, but google home does not find the mi box. Please help me. Patty from the Netherlands Thanks
Seriously tho it would be extremely useful to get a follow up video to this comparing it to the nvidia shield. I’m looking to buy one but I’m not sure which is best
The Shield costs much more but if you are looking to do more intense gaming it need more hard drive definitely go with Shield TV.
The nvidia is a better box but right now the nvidia is about $160 while right now the mibox is about $40 to $50. It depends on you budget, need and preference. I have the mibox and the mibox s.
Very informative, yet to the point, illustration. Thanks, Dude.
Do you have to pay a monthly fee? If there is how much?
Can it play content from a connected external WD HD?
Hi, do we able to use google chrome with this box?
You could possibly put prime video by doing apk file transfer and es file explorer
That is correct. I Have the older MiBox with Android TV 8.0 and have Prime Video app.
Nvidia Shield TV natively supports Amazon Prime Video.
That's correct you can find the Nvidia Shield Prime Video APK and the sideload it on.
You should have more subscribers pal! excellent video thank you.
Great informative review but what about LONG TERM use of the Mi Box. Some cheaper boxes have problem safter a few months and need to be reloaded or reprogrammed. This is very important. Why buy something if it is going to go bad on you after a period of time? Thanks
Hi Brett. Love the channel. I have the google home mini and just bought The harmony hub to control my home theatre sound system. I’m having trouble with google NOT working to start the activities on harmony. Are these compatible and can you help ?
I'll see what I can do! Were you able to follow all the steps in this video on linking your account? ua-cam.com/video/AA_21SAhazM/v-deo.html
Try asking your Google Home to, "sync my devices" and then see if voice commands work again.
Thanks. I’ll try it tonight.
I saw your video and bought one, to test it myself. For me it was a disappointment because it does not work well with 4K resolution as advertised. I like the idea but it is not an alternative to a Chromecast Ultra, unfortunately.