Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K Ultra HD Streaming Media Player
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About Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K Ultra HD Streaming Media Player
Overall Feedback:
72% positive
66% appreciated the connectivity options, but 34% wished more
The device only has WiFi and no wired LAN.
Without an Ethernet port, only 2G/5G wireless is available which is not suitable for live TV/HDHomeRun users.
72% liked the remote control, but 28% didn't
I discovered that there are 2 volume controls by searching on the web and randomly pressing the buttons on the remote.
The voice controls through the remote work well and Android TV on this is snappy.
The remote control is the biggest issue with the box. I have to use two remotes, one for TV and one for the box. This is a major downgrade from the stick. The CEC is not reliable and I cannot turn the TV back on.
I am unable to connect the remote to the device, but I can control it using my phone through Google home.
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65% praised the streaming options
I have had no issues with streaming.
It's great for Atmos on Netflix.
66% liked the intuitive user interface, but 34% found it cluttered
The user interface is smooth and responsive.
The tablet is very responsive and loads apps quickly. The menu looks great and I have had no problems watching most content.
I prefer the live tv app over the HDHomeRun app. Although it's a bit slow when switching channels, the familiar channel lineup is nice to see.
I noticed that the left button on the remote brings up the apps screen, which is not intuitive after using the Firestick remotes.
The left button on the remote brings up the apps screen, which is not intuitive after using the Firestick remotes.
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71% appreciated the video quality, though 29% experienced issues
I suggest pairing this device with the Kodi app and a USB storage drive for offline video playback.
The image quality is clear, excellent and acceptable. It is also priced suitably.
I compared the video quality of this box with the Onn box and found that the colors are not as crisp and clear.
The picture quality is lesser than Fire Stick.
71% found the voice control convenient, but 29% faced issues
I had to search on the web and randomly press buttons on the remote to discover that there are 2 volume controls: one for the TV and one for the device.
When I use voice control to switch the channel, it takes 3-4 seconds and sometimes the command is mistakenly interpreted.
