Great box for a low price. Just installed android 9 on it and it runs even better now. My disadvantage is the lack of an extra usb port. I ordered a usb splitter box with 3 ports and i will let you know if that will work with my airmouse and usb stick. One other point is the choice of the default launcher, i am using sideload channel launcher 2 now in witch you can custimise everything including your background. It would be nice to set that as the default launcher. For the rest only positive. There are also apk files you can sideload on it. One of my reccomandations is CX File explorer. Runs very fast on the box and you can easily set up an account in the cloud with the webdav protocol. CX can also do a cleaning performance of large unnessacery files and cache files. The box also reconizes a usb stick of 64 gb so the storage of only 8 gb isn't a problem anymore.
having a USB splitter without it being powered externally will limit your USB connectivity due to voltage issues, always use a USB port splitter with is powered externally.
Never had any problems with power issues. And yes, apps can be stored on the USB drive if you define it as internal memory instead of external memory. In the meanwhile this box is used for pure streaming in the living room, I have another box now with more memory and storage.
A disadvantage (since you asked) : No ethernet port. Whether or not that is a disadvantage is practice I don't know. But it seems to me that it would be a good thing to have a rock solid, works every time, all the time, bandwidth to burn, connection to complement WiFi. I am interested in comments because that is the only thing putting me off getting one of these.
@@ΕΥΘΥΜΙΑΜΗΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ Yes. Although I added just a straight ethernet to USB adapter (because I currently have no need to use the USB port for anything else). Works fine.
I would love to know that same question as the ladies asking it's been a year now since you've uploaded this video do you recommend this box I'm getting it for to use Google duo
Will it play 4K, 10 Bit, HDR10...all that jazz from the flash drive or portable external drive and do flash drives need to be FAT format? I generally reformat my flash drives to NTFS because of the file size limitations of exFat and/or Fat32. Obviously full UHD movie files are going to be greater than 4.32 gb so the drive has to be NTFS format. I have a 4K Firetv and it won’t read NTFS formatted drives. I hope all of what I said makes sense to you all. It sounds correct in my head. Lol
when you playing forward or backwards on youtube, a loud sound will be heard when it starts playing. even when the sound is switched off. I read that the box 3 also suffered from this
Hi Angelos, yes, you can connect a combo (haven't tested this model in particular, but most of them work without any troubles). And this will of course consume your only available USB port.
Hi we have an old samsung smart tv although it does not support netflix because there's no update anymore. Will this turn my tv to a smart tv that can support netflix? I reply would be great. Thank you so much
I noted you had 2 firmware updates in your notifications One of those will be for those having issues with wifi stabilty as you pointed out out in your rundown ..So yeah thank me later lol
Nice video! Two questions: 1 Can it turn on and off my TV when connected via the CEC hdmi so I can skip the TV remote? 2 I don't have any apple products. I was thinking of buying a apple tv4 4k Should I save my money and get the MI TV box or should I spend the last money and turn to Apple?
@@Baetokki091 u need a pc and a USB. Instal Aptoide on Ur USB(from the PC) ,allow unknow sources(on Ur Box) open the USB and instal Aptoide TV on Ur box, ,and Ur done.
4:40 hold up "bg radio". I think i spotted a fellow bulgarian. Препоръчваш ли го още? И от кой сайт тук би бил най-евтина офертата за него? Или си струва чакането за новия chromecast с google tv да дойде тук на нормална цена?
Дааа, и БГ радио се появява :) Макар да мина толкова много време след официалното му обявяване, все още се справя чудесно. Възможно е скоро да има нова генерация, тъй като четох, че се готви анонс за Китай. Иначе - най-добрите оферти, които съм виждал, са били от Wallmart. Иначе - Amazon, Banggood, Geekbuying
@@TechMishka аз усетих акцент, но също никога нямаше да позная че сте българин :) Наистина звучеше много добре и информацията беше ясно преставена. Много яко, че имате толкова много гледания, продължавайте все така :)
@tech4all i wanna know how it performs when you browse and watch series or movies online from specific websites? Does it perform well without lagging or crash i hope u do answer me because i wanna mainly buy this for this reason only !!
We have xiaomi Mi box S at work it works fine but for the price i got HK1MAX Smart TV Box Quad Core with 2 Gigs of Ram for 24$ Its just the same only interface is different.
A browser could be installed? Like Chrome, Opera? I have some shows that do not have their dedicated app in stores, so I run them via their official Web page. Thanks :)
This is the best Certified Android Box so far after NVIDIA Shield. If you can afford then surely go for NVIDIA otherwise this is still the best pick. Yes, It is low on RAM and ROM. But apart from those it has something in it called DRM L1 license which you won't find in other brands. Those who are looking to play PUBG on this box can look for other boxes. But if you want to experience heavenly AV quality over Netflix,youtube other streaming options then this box is just for you. This box will get regular OTAs whenever it is available. CONS : This box lacks Ethernet port. There should be at least 2 USB ports in the box one of which should be of usb3.0 compatible. Front notification light on the box is too faint, I can hardly see it glowing.
I have a mi box3.The most benifit is- i have bought a "sony ps4 controller" & i can connect to my box. Now i cam play game on my tv like Asphalt-8,Dead trigger-2 & more.
yes, but only if you use kodi player (go to system settings & change settings level to expert from the bottom left > audio output > enable passthrough and choose the formats that your sound system supports) it even has the ability change every multichannel format to dd 5.1 if you system supports that only (kodi is a truly capable player)
if my tv is old tv that running only 1080p resolution...can i play 4k hdr on this box?or 1080p hdr file at least? i really want to know,thanks and done subs..
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 ?
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.
is it have a power switch in it? or can we just power on using the remote itself even after the power goes off and on? I would need this to be connected on top and play a video from a USB flash with a video loop option to a projector. No one can climb the top for power every day. Please confirm.
I have a small question, hopefully you can help me. Does the TV box allow you to Google search a movie from a site (not app) and allow you to stream it?
@@TechMishka Oh. So your Mi Box is connected to TV or a Monitor ? Cz i wanna capture screen when my Mi Box is connected to My TV. Thanks for the quick response.
@@TechMishka Is there any other affordable device can you suggest ? I'm using Macbook Pro and with Lenovo Monitor. Currently i'm type c cable. I wan't to connect wirelessly. We can achieve this with Apple TV but the cost high.
Hi, does this allow you to stream live tv for free? For example like, English premier league or other shows from other country or even shows from your own country
Thanks Thomas, good to hear your opinion. The 4K Fire TV stick is awesome; A bit too "Amazon-oriented" but does decent job. Which are the favorite features that you use?
@@TechMishka my favorite personal is the shield but I'm a box seller as the fire sticks I do really well them selling them. The wifi chips on the Amazon devices are really good.
This is not a cheap 'TV box' ....and with 2gb+8gb, come on dude.......really ! For around the same money, and 4gb+64gb the A95X Max wins hands down and is far more reliable.
Most likely it is; Don't forget that some of the certifications cost money, and this is why we get mediocre hardware. But yeah - I am also sticking to other kind of TV boxes.
very nice device amasing launcher and good speaking nice rec! bro is one of the best TV box OS ever? Think so I have amazon Fire TV stick2 amasing so! Great things so
Just buy a nVidia shield. Everything else is just a waste of money. Mibox's suffer from audio and video sync issues if you have a receiver or soundbar hooked up. The shield allows you to sync it system wide through the settings. People say the mibox is 2nd to the Shield. Sure it is but it has been lapped 10 times.
Hi, Can you or someone please confirm if this recognises external HDD's in NTFS format? And what media player would be best to use to play videos? VLC? Thank you!
i think it does (but im not 100% certain). and i would advise you to use kodi (it can browse your media files without the need to install a file explorer app, and it has better codec support & audio passthrough), vlc on android is not that good.
Chromecast or screen mirroring doesn't work properly at all. Otherwise its a great android tv box for the price. Almost every app or games work properly enough.
@@umersalman1 No bro i tried with Xiaomi, Samsung and Motorola too. But it didn't worked properly. I mean to say it does connect with all of them but not as as smooth as it should there is lot of lag and unresponsive behaviour.
Mi Box works great only thing that you will need to get if you have a 4k Tv is a usb ethernet cable, it makes the resolution alot better. It cost maybe 15 dollars.
We have a Sony Bravia but can't download other apps like HBO GO. Can I access HBO Go with this device? Nice review. Hoping to see your respond. Thanks sir!
4k streaming Netflix is the only reason to buy this box as the specs are poor and the 8gig memory is almost unusable if you want to use kodi and streaming apks.
to be honest , this is the best allround android box for the money on thr market , i have one - streaming with netflix , prime , vavoo (kodi fork) and casually playkng asphalt 8 with no problem :)
Now the Mi TV stick is out, would you still prefer the Mi Box S? I'm not interested in 4k at the moment and the 2GB Ram should be the deciding factor or is it?
This box is nothing but hype and bordering deceptive advertising. The Android TV system forces you to sideload anything that might be worth putting on this box. And not even allowing a working browser?!?!? How are we supposed to search from their parent company Google? Next up is the Atmos that they advertise. It works... IF you have your own files that you can play. It does not Stream anything in Atmos. There are only 3 services in the US that do. And NONE of them work with Atmos on this box.The Vudu app only works at 1080P, therefore Atmos will not even work on that app, either. For a box with this little memory you should be paying no more than $30-35. 4K works... with Google and UA-cam. I sideloaded Amazon Prime, and this box can't handle 4K from them. It sounded like, and I was really hoping, that this would be the one and only box that I would need. But this one falls WAY short.
My shield fucking sucked had pro version and USB stick 3.0 don't know if it was a dud or what apps where playing by them self , sideloading things sucked stopped working in 5 months was lucky bb let me get refund
@@ALIENSInGAMES Correct and it's also the most powerful device that can play games, stream games from a PC and play video and audio files from a USB drive attached to it. The fire stick is the best pure streaming device for much cheaper so if you want the extra power and features of the shield, you have to pay more.
Great box. I watch DSTV, Netflix, ShowMax, UA-cam, and many other apps. I love it from South Africa
Hey, warmest regards to South Africa and so glad to hear that you enjoy the box.
Do you pay DSTV, NETFLIX and SHOWMAX subscription fees? Or are they free?
@@jacksonmorifi3807 you require an active subscription for all 3
@@siyabongaplank7359 hi
Have you subscribed for Disney+? Would it work if I logged in, in SA, and then use it in another country?
May I know what inch of a TV can work for this box?
Just got this and made a video of it. Really fast and responsive. Thanks for the review, made me decide to get one.
how's the box after 8months now ?
Great box for a low price. Just installed android 9 on it and it runs even better now. My disadvantage is the lack of an extra usb port. I ordered a usb splitter box with 3 ports and i will let you know if that will work with my airmouse and usb stick. One other point is the choice of the default launcher, i am using sideload channel launcher 2 now in witch you can custimise everything including your background. It would be nice to set that as the default launcher.
For the rest only positive. There are also apk files you can sideload on it. One of my reccomandations is CX File explorer. Runs very fast on the box and you can easily set up an account in the cloud with the webdav protocol. CX can also do a cleaning performance of large unnessacery files and cache files. The box also reconizes a usb stick of 64 gb so the storage of only 8 gb isn't a problem anymore.
I also miss the option for alternative launchers! Bit still - a great box.
Hi. Did the usb splitter work?
What is 8GB enough for? Can you download apps on added USB stick? Normally apps can only be launched from main hard drive..
having a USB splitter without it being powered externally will limit your USB connectivity due to voltage issues, always use a USB port splitter with is powered externally.
Never had any problems with power issues. And yes, apps can be stored on the USB drive if you define it as internal memory instead of external memory. In the meanwhile this box is used for pure streaming in the living room, I have another box now with more memory and storage.
A disadvantage (since you asked) : No ethernet port.
Whether or not that is a disadvantage is practice I don't know. But it seems to me that it would be a good thing to have a rock solid, works every time, all the time, bandwidth to burn, connection to complement WiFi.
I am interested in comments because that is the only thing putting me off getting one of these.
Yeah, ethernet port would have been fine. So would have been extra USB ports, but ...
It can be done with a cost.First usb splitter then Add a usb to ethernet adapter .Some even mention their internet speed has increased.
@@ΕΥΘΥΜΙΑΜΗΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ Yes. Although I added just a straight ethernet to USB adapter (because I currently have no need to use the USB port for anything else). Works fine.
@@TechMishka what inch can work for this box please. I'm also interested
Thanks for another perfect review!
Pleasure is all mine. Thanks a lot! 😇
abolutely! natural
I have been having an Android TV box for 4 years, TaNix TX3 MAX, it works well and is worthy of its price. I love it.
Same here - I've used the Nanix TX9 for a very long time.
heyy it’s been a year since you uploaded this video,, do u still recommend buying it
Yes, totally!
@@TechMishka share any links or contacts i can use to buy at wholesale for reselling
Absolutely
@@BillZimunya check Alibaba 👍
Hi guys, im planning to buy this box for movies and casting. After 2 years does it play 4k movies from external storage well enough? Is there any lag?
I would love to know that same question as the ladies asking it's been a year now since you've uploaded this video do you recommend this box I'm getting it for to use Google duo
Haven't used it with Google Duo, but the box itself is great.
Could I plug an external hard drive and play photos/videos(mkv/avi,mp4...) on mi box S?
You can, yeah.
Yes u can, don't listen to the knuckleheads, is very possible, there's not much that u can't do
can use vlc media player for the best results I never have any problems when playing videos
Will it play 4K, 10 Bit, HDR10...all that jazz from the flash drive or portable external drive and do flash drives need to be FAT format? I generally reformat my flash drives to NTFS because of the file size limitations of exFat and/or Fat32. Obviously full UHD movie files are going to be greater than 4.32 gb so the drive has to be NTFS format. I have a 4K Firetv and it won’t read NTFS formatted drives.
I hope all of what I said makes sense to you all. It sounds correct in my head. Lol
@@crowhurd I would like to know this as well. I want one that will recognise a 2TB NTFS format drive.
You did convince me. Nice review! Kudos.
Glad you like the review, Lucy 😇
Xiaomi android mi boxes S is one of the top TV boxes on the market
True that!
$15 on eBay
@@yusufspeaksfacts1246 probably fake
Ordered one. Excited and waiting for it to arrive this week
Hopefully it has already arrived by the time I respond here 🙃
how's the box after 8months now ?
when you playing forward or backwards on youtube, a loud sound will be heard when it starts playing. even when the sound is switched off.
I read that the box 3 also suffered from this
True, same thing happens with their xiaomi 4k laser projector
What's that now?? I hate loud sounds please tell me it was fixed..
Can you get 5.1 sound on sound bar?
Hey Joseph, you may want to check this thread: www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/ad4ams/mi_box_s_and_51_surround_sound/
Thanks for the reviews, I have ordered one already
Hope you'll like it. And happy New Year! 😊
I just bought it and I'm so excited to open it!!
Do it! 🙃
it’s been 7 months. how was it?
@@shybutopinionated1428 it is amazing!
Are you using it to this day or have you already upgraded?
What kind of camera do you use? I would like to get one.
panasonic g7, watch the description
@@mogv Sure, I am "watching" the description.
@@proxyhx2075 😂😂
Can I connect mouse or keyboard on the usb port? ANDD does this mi box use browser such as google chrome??
You can connect mouse and keyboard. You can also run google Chrome but it is officially not compatible with Android TV, so you have to sideload it.
Can you connect a combo USB wireless Keyboard and Mouse? Specifically I have a logitech k400 plus..
Thanks!
Hi Angelos, yes, you can connect a combo (haven't tested this model in particular, but most of them work without any troubles). And this will of course consume your only available USB port.
@@TechMishka thanx
can I use a usb hub for more usb input?since it does only have one?
@@TechMishka hi can i use usb hub to have more usb input since this only have one usb port?
Hi we have an old samsung smart tv although it does not support netflix because there's no update anymore. Will this turn my tv to a smart tv that can support netflix? I reply would be great. Thank you so much
Yeah, it will transform it into a smart TV. 👍
After having to deal with the sandboxed WebOS for years, buying this felt amazing. You can even get Spotify premium apk, UA-cam Vanced etc
Totally! WebOS... ehh ... memories!!
@@TechMishka WebOS the worst OS for TV... heheeheh
Does the remote control voice button be used to type on a text field? And is this an IoT device that can be connected to Mi Home or Google Home apps?
Controls happen mostly through the remote.
And yeah - some apps let you use the voice for typing.
I noted you had 2 firmware updates in your notifications One of those will be for those having issues with wifi stabilty as you pointed out out in your rundown ..So yeah thank me later lol
Yeah, I did the update and it was fine. Thanks!
Nice video!
Two questions:
1
Can it turn on and off my TV when connected via the CEC hdmi so I can skip the TV remote?
2
I don't have any apple products. I was thinking of buying a apple tv4 4k
Should I save my money and get the MI TV box or should I spend the last money and turn to Apple?
1. Yes
2. That I don't know :-) Android used here.
Turning to apple is never the correct answer. Always save your money
is this is like chromecast can connect this from wifi our tv???
It has chromecast built-in
@@AnkhmegA so you can cast from your phone to mi box s like a regular chromecast?
@@Kruxxy yes
Could you please check how well does it play 10-bit 1080p hevc x265 videos?
Sure, will check about that.
@@TechMishka are u already check it?can u tell me if it support it or not :)
good review my friend ..but could i download the soundcloud app ..
and home mate app😊 waiting for you kindly respond
You can. If it's not in the Play Store - get alternative store - like apkpure or Aptoide.
@@TechMishka how to install apk? Planning to buy one
@@Baetokki091 u need a pc and a USB.
Instal Aptoide on Ur USB(from the PC) ,allow unknow sources(on Ur Box) open the USB and instal Aptoide TV on Ur box,
,and Ur done.
Is there a Mi Box S and a Mi Box S 4k variant? Would you recommend the Mi Box S 4k over the 2020 Google Chromcast with Android TV? Thanks.
The Mi Box S is still great. This one is a 4K edition.
The 2020 Chromecast is quite good too. I believe both are excellent devices.
Awesome review! That's really amazing!
Yeah, really great to see this device remaining popular after such a long time.
4:40 hold up "bg radio". I think i spotted a fellow bulgarian. Препоръчваш ли го още? И от кой сайт тук би бил най-евтина офертата за него? Или си струва чакането за новия chromecast с google tv да дойде тук на нормална цена?
Дааа, и БГ радио се появява :)
Макар да мина толкова много време след официалното му обявяване, все още се справя чудесно. Възможно е скоро да има нова генерация, тъй като четох, че се готви анонс за Китай. Иначе - най-добрите оферти, които съм виждал, са били от Wallmart. Иначе - Amazon, Banggood, Geekbuying
Hi, can it plays mkv files with dolby atmos audio?
Yes, that is supported according to the specs.
Does it have optical audio output?
I think it does.
Лелееее, нямаше да разбера, че че съм българин, ако не бях видял радиата. :D Страхотен акцент!
Благодаря ти, Вальо. Надявам се да те виждам в коментарите от време на време 😎👍
@@TechMishka аз усетих акцент, но също никога нямаше да позная че сте българин :) Наистина звучеше много добре и информацията беше ясно преставена. Много яко, че имате толкова много гледания, продължавайте все така :)
@tech4all i wanna know how it performs when you browse and watch series or movies online from specific websites? Does it perform well without lagging or crash i hope u do answer me because i wanna mainly buy this for this reason only !!
If there's no dedicated smartphone app - it will be laggy and not so convenient.
Tech4All what u mean a dedicated app , i shall be using chrome browser ! That is not enough?
This Perfect device will buy one soon
A good TV box indeed.
We have xiaomi Mi box S at work it works fine but for the price i got HK1MAX Smart TV Box Quad Core with 2 Gigs of Ram for 24$
Its just the same only interface is different.
I buy this but suddenly i dunno how to use
The WiFi resets each time and in general doesn’t work. I bought one returning it Monday. 😤
A browser could be installed? Like Chrome, Opera?
I have some shows that do not have their dedicated app in stores, so I run them via their official Web page.
Thanks :)
Try using aptoide - it wil llet you install apps which are not available in Play Store.
This is the best Certified Android Box so far after NVIDIA Shield. If you can afford then surely go for NVIDIA otherwise this is still the best pick. Yes, It is low on RAM and ROM. But apart from those it has something in it called DRM L1 license which you won't find in other brands. Those who are looking to play PUBG on this box can look for other boxes. But if you want to experience heavenly AV quality over Netflix,youtube other streaming options then this box is just for you. This box will get regular OTAs whenever it is available. CONS : This box lacks Ethernet port. There should be at least 2 USB ports in the box one of which should be of usb3.0 compatible. Front notification light on the box is too faint, I can hardly see it glowing.
Awesome summary, thank you silver pyne
@@TechMishka welcome
Hi, Can I add camera to this TV Box, as I want to use Zoom? If yes, which camera brand or types should I get.
Haven't tried that option, mate. Theoretically - should work; practically... better check reddit.
I have a mi box3.The most benifit is- i have bought a "sony ps4 controller" & i can connect to my box. Now i cam play game on my tv like Asphalt-8,Dead trigger-2 & more.
When there's time - I like these games as well 🙃
Have you tried playing Fortnite? It works? How did you connect the ps4 controller(with usb cable/by bluetooth/by wireless)?
@@mokolino29 Unfortunately I am not gaming very often. Maybe someone else will be able to see this and help.
Xcellent video with details.
Just a quick question- can i play any website with the google chrome apps. Same like my laptop.
You can use CHrome's chromecast feature from your laptop's browser.
@@TechMishka appreciate your reply.
If i dnt have a laptop in that case can i download chrome n browse any live channels
I just own one to replace my android 4.4 as this is android certificate box and have Google play store
Yeah. Android 4.4 - something I miss so badly 👍😇
@@TechMishka hey go u get hd channels in there also? like different sports channel like skysports
Hello... Just to clarify, your Android TV's version is only 4.4 so you used this TV box... I wanna ask if the performance became better...
Can someone say I'm using a old smart TV can I connect this to my tv
S H I M A R F A R Z A N you can connect it to any tv except for ones with no hdmi
Hi friend you made me buy the mi tv box and it's fantastic thanks
There is now a new TV stick that you can order in Wallmart - seems to be interesting too.
you got my sub. Explained smoothly!.
Yeee, thanks mate😎😇👍
Mines too, do you have a video on how to set up mi box s to tv?
Hey, I want to use online stream sites on the internet to watch sports, will I be able to ?
Maybe it could be used to play Stadia games. Maybe...
Well it’s a really good emulator
It’s coming to Android TV devices, is my main reason to kick out my xbone
@@clpprbrd mines broke can i have yours? lol
Very detailed review. One info I can't find on the net is, will it output 6ch or 5.1 DTS or DD from the movie played from the USB stick?
Hi Dave, I am unfortunately not sure about that.
yes, but only if you use kodi player (go to system settings & change settings level to expert from the bottom left > audio output > enable passthrough and choose the formats that your sound system supports)
it even has the ability change every multichannel format to dd 5.1 if you system supports that only (kodi is a truly capable player)
Awesome AndroidTV streamer !
if my tv is old tv that running only 1080p resolution...can i play 4k hdr on this box?or 1080p hdr file at least? i really want to know,thanks and done subs..
Of course you can. Of course it will be downscaled to 1080p from the TV.
@@TechMishka thanks
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 ?
Not sure about all of them - best thing is to check with XIaomi's support to be sure about that.
Please advise, for audio?
Can I connect Bluetooth headphones through this device if TV doesn’t has Bluetooth provision?
Yes, that is possible.
@@TechMishka sweet!
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.
Thanks Sergio, a valuable comment. WHat kind of 4K videos did you try watching? How many FPS were they?
Can you explain what's the issue? I'm interested in this for 4k streaming and need to know before I purchase..
Great... video. Can it play videos from external usb connected..??
Yes, you can.
If with 3GB RAM / 32GB storage would be good.
If with 4GB RAM / 64GB storage would be ideal.
Just go ahead and price it higher.
Looks like together with RAM and storage they should update the chipset too 👍
is it have a power switch in it? or can we just power on using the remote itself even after the power goes off and on? I would need this to be connected on top and play a video from a USB flash with a video loop option to a projector. No one can climb the top for power every day. Please confirm.
It has both options for power on/off.
Excellent review
Great spanglish accent too
I have a small question, hopefully you can help me. Does the TV box allow you to Google search a movie from a site (not app) and allow you to stream it?
Yeah, you can do that. I'd recommend getting a service like Netflix - will be much easier.
Awesome video! I just got an offer for this from my fiber plan. This video made me want it
Go for it - if the price is good, then even better.
@@TechMishka can I watch live channels with this mi box s?
Is it licensed by Netflix for HD and HDR ??
2:15
Yes, it supports Widevine L1, meaning that you can run Netflix in FullHD
Cant access prndrive
Can u plss tell me how to do
Try using a decent file browser - FX File Explorer for example.
HI THERE. Nice video. Can you plz tell me with which app u could screen record ? Thanks
I don't use an app - it is an external device - elgato 4K capture card.
@@TechMishka Oh. So your Mi Box is connected to TV or a Monitor ? Cz i wanna capture screen when my Mi Box is connected to My TV. Thanks for the quick response.
@@VarietyVideosHere It is neither of these. Not sure how you can do that from a TV - there are a lot of protections on the HDMI standard.
sometime.. i dont like device with remote control, i will more appreciate when that device have direct access to my cellphone...
There are various apps which can do the remote control for you. And you can use the phone to stream to the embedded chromecast.
Guess what, you can install the official mi remote app to control your mi box
Can we use this device to extend monitor with macbook pro ? (not mirroring or cast) Like an additional display ??
I don't think so.
@@TechMishka Is there any other affordable device can you suggest ? I'm using Macbook Pro and with Lenovo Monitor. Currently i'm type c cable. I wan't to connect wirelessly. We can achieve this with Apple TV but the cost high.
Lol the link you posted is the most expensive price possible for this product
Hey Jay X - thanks for the note. Where is the best price? I will adjust the link.
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Hey there, EBay from China $19.00 USA
Hi, does this allow you to stream live tv for free? For example like, English premier league or other shows from other country or even shows from your own country
If you know such apps or services - then yeah. Out of the box there are no pre-installed piracy apps.
What if my tv is only LED TV NOT a smart tv... is it compatible to use it?
Yeah you can use it as usual if you have an hdmi port.
no need smart TV.this is wi-fi enabled box.just configure and uae as SMART tv.
@@idkwhattomake8458 if you have no hdmi port, buy a hdmi2av and use it
Does the USB support flash drives format to NTFS? I know most flash drives work well with Android boxes in a FAT32 format.
I think this is not possible.
I think the 4k fire stick is better if u have it hook up right.
Thanks Thomas, good to hear your opinion. The 4K Fire TV stick is awesome; A bit too "Amazon-oriented" but does decent job.
Which are the favorite features that you use?
@@TechMishka Yes the 4K stick is way way way better than this mibox s. It will not even reach the 50% of the performance of the 4k stick.
@@narvaeztiamson918 Not really,Even my older mi box 3 outperforms fire tv stick 4k.
@@1507krazy IDIOT SPOTTED in your personality 😂😂😂
@@TechMishka my favorite personal is the shield but I'm a box seller as the fire sticks I do really well them selling them. The wifi chips on the Amazon devices are really good.
Any audio output for soundbar?
Yes, there is.
@@TechMishka thank you. So you need 3.5 to toslink adapter?
This is not a cheap 'TV box' ....and with 2gb+8gb, come on dude.......really ! For around the same money, and 4gb+64gb the A95X Max wins hands down and is far more reliable.
Most likely it is; Don't forget that some of the certifications cost money, and this is why we get mediocre hardware.
But yeah - I am also sticking to other kind of TV boxes.
A95X has only 1GB RAM and 8GB storgae in Sweden anyway....and only Android 7.1...
is the 8 gb the usable storage? no more deductions for the factory installed apps? It would be wonderful if you reply!
It is not, unfortunately. The accessible space is a little more than 5GB. You know... Android partitioning.
@@TechMishka not quite enough then
@@butbufaratethemirror Connect an USB hub and add an external drive (micro SD card reader?) to it and that's it!
very nice device amasing launcher and good speaking nice rec! bro
is one of the best TV box OS ever?
Think so
I have amazon Fire TV stick2 amasing so! Great things so
Yeah! We are living in great times and it is fantastic to have so many awesome devices to choose from.
@@TechMishka YURE RIGHT@!
Good review.. qucok question. Does it support voice commands (without pressing voice button). TIA
You need to press the button...
Just buy a nVidia shield. Everything else is just a waste of money. Mibox's suffer from audio and video sync issues if you have a receiver or soundbar hooked up. The shield allows you to sync it system wide through the settings. People say the mibox is 2nd to the Shield. Sure it is but it has been lapped 10 times.
Sync problems ? Really ? Does this thing do Dolby Digital for my AV-receiver ? ( DD 5.1 , AC3 ) Especially with Netflix ?
If you have the money, to pay 4 times more!
Hi,
Can you or someone please confirm if this recognises external HDD's in NTFS format? And what media player would be best to use to play videos? VLC?
Thank you!
If you need external drive - better get a device with regular Android. In order to use an external HDD - you need to add it via the Mi Box Settings.
i think it does (but im not 100% certain).
and i would advise you to use kodi (it can browse your media files without the need to install a file explorer app, and it has better codec support & audio passthrough), vlc on android is not that good.
Chromecast or screen mirroring doesn't work properly at all. Otherwise its a great android tv box for the price. Almost every app or games work properly enough.
It works lol
It works what are you talking about lol
@@luiscunha6941 it doesn't with my honor phone.
@@Pradeep.Singh.d must be your phone 🤨
@@umersalman1 No bro i tried with Xiaomi, Samsung and Motorola too. But it didn't worked properly. I mean to say it does connect with all of them but not as as smooth as it should there is lot of lag and unresponsive behaviour.
Mi Box works great only thing that you will need to get if you have a 4k Tv is a usb ethernet cable, it makes the resolution alot better. It cost maybe 15 dollars.
Very true! Helps a lot.
Disadvantage: No Amazon Prime Video.
I remember someone mentioned that the ported app from Shield TV may be working. Have you tried that?
advantage, True Android TV
I side loaded amazon prime older apk version... it wroks great...
hi i can use this even if i have an iphone? or is an android phone required
You can use it, of course. It has a remote to be controlled with.
No Ethernet port... no thanks.
Why this is problem?
Rick Deckard The Mi Box S has really good WiFi.
Otg cable adds hard line
Use an adaptor, USB-A to Ethernet or RJ45 adapters are like 3$ on Amazon or Aliexpress...
Amazing video.i havent made my decision yet whether to buy this tv box or not.coz ram is not enough.but more expensive.thak U so much for ur sharing.
Yeah, considering the price - they are a good solution; Not as good as the nvidia SHield is for gaming though :-)
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it will be nice if they put like 32gb in storage
you could buy a cheap mem stick for like 10 bucks
When you insert an USB, you can use USB as storage.
@@frdagzd when you put a USB stick, will it recognise it as internal storage or external storage??
@@frdagzd I use a hard drive but it would be nice if the storage inside was more. I bought a new one it has an ad card slot that helps a lot
We have a Sony Bravia but can't download other apps like HBO GO. Can I access HBO Go with this device? Nice review. Hoping to see your respond. Thanks sir!
Hey Abdul - try to install the app Aptoide and you may be able to get HBO on your TV too.
4k streaming Netflix is the only reason to buy this box as the specs are poor and the 8gig memory is almost unusable if you want to use kodi and streaming apks.
Yeah, I still wonder why they didn't go for the X2 models of Amlogic - they are not at all expensive...
to be honest , this is the best allround android box for the money on thr market , i have one - streaming with netflix , prime , vavoo (kodi fork) and casually playkng asphalt 8 with no problem :)
You can upgrade the storage with any USB storage.
A tip for you my friend, you can NOT stream Netflix in 4k with this box sadely, Nvidia Shield is the only android box that can do that
@@yassirb.6036 that's not true.I get Netflix 4k.
Do you have to have android phone for mi box or you can use iphone?
Why can’t we just get an android box powered by snapdragon 855?
that would be delightful!
Nvidia shield
Now the Mi TV stick is out, would you still prefer the Mi Box S? I'm not interested in 4k at the moment and the 2GB Ram should be the deciding factor or is it?
I definitely still prefer the Mi Box S;
@@TechMishka Great, thanks for the reply, you've made my choice a little easier! =)
This box is nothing but hype and bordering deceptive advertising. The Android TV system forces you to sideload anything that might be worth putting on this box. And not even allowing a working browser?!?!? How are we supposed to search from their parent company Google? Next up is the Atmos that they advertise. It works... IF you have your own files that you can play. It does not Stream anything in Atmos. There are only 3 services in the US that do. And NONE of them work with Atmos on this box.The Vudu app only works at 1080P, therefore Atmos will not even work on that app, either. For a box with this little memory you should be paying no more than $30-35. 4K works... with Google and UA-cam. I sideloaded Amazon Prime, and this box can't handle 4K from them. It sounded like, and I was really hoping, that this would be the one and only box that I would need. But this one falls WAY short.
Thanks Steve, all of these are valid points and hopefully people that are looking to get these features will see your comment.
Netflix does 4K on this though.
Really? VUDU can't 4K/HDR with this box? It's one of the reasons I wanted it..
What to do to extend the storage just plug the usb drive or there is other steps?
You plug the USB drive and follow the instructions on the screen - the wizard appears automatically.
Tech4All i just got it today it is so nice but google assignment doesn’t hear me is is that a problem with the remote?
Nothing redeeming about this over a Firestick 4K. Buy a Shield if you want something more powerful.
My shield fucking sucked had pro version and USB stick 3.0 don't know if it was a dud or what apps where playing by them self , sideloading things sucked stopped working in 5 months was lucky bb let me get refund
But shield is 200 box??
@@ALIENSInGAMES Correct and it's also the most powerful device that can play games, stream games from a PC and play video and audio files from a USB drive attached to it. The fire stick is the best pure streaming device for much cheaper so if you want the extra power and features of the shield, you have to pay more.
Can u download Google Chrome and make it work as a browser? Or do u need your Android phone to surf and then mirror the browser to your tv?
of course, it works well.
Run pubg and then that would be the most major reason to buy it 😂
Go buy a ps 5 or a gaming pc
I ordered one and it's on the way but I was wondering if it will run the VidAngel app in the Google play store natively?
how's the box after 2weeks now ?
Not sure if this app has Android TV edition.
Soundalike Captain Joe
I'm getting this for my secondary tv that needs a dongle for wifi. Can I connect to the wifi with the Mi box instead?
yes
😌Watching on Phone > Watching on TV
_Anyone Else_ ?
Same device 😇😎?
If i connect the streamer to the TV with only HDMI Cable will i hear sound? or i have to connect the aux as well?
thx.
Of course - you will hear audio. HDMI can transfer both video and audio.
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Така де! Подкрепям 👍😎
от къде мога да си купя този сетабокс андроид,понеже аз съм в германия и искам да гледам булсат ком през андроид приложението ?
@@horah71 Има го в почти всички онлайн магазини за китайски джаджи - има и линк към бокса в описанието.
Hello, great review! Quick question, can I mirror/project my laptop via the mi box? To kinda use my TV as a secondary display that is :)
You can do it if it supports the wireless display function - some older systems don't.
Hey what is that game controller you used? How did you connected it?
It is an old Mi Bluetooth controller - they no longer sell it. You can check it here - ua-cam.com/video/CDEiKwq9sZ8/v-deo.html
Are you able to connect bluetooth headphones to this?
Yes, you can do that.