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.
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
@@kiks897 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.
Recently bought one, so I have a question as haven't worked everything out yet. It has a headphone port but when I connect it through the lead, the sound still sounds on TV as through headphones too, can I turn TV sound off and listen only through the headphones?
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.
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
Hi brother,thank you so much for your useful videos.what is your opinion about an android box like magicsee n5 nova?in comparison between mi box s mzd and magicsee n5 nova which one would you recommend?thanks in advance 🙏
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 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.
@@user-ek6je4qy6x 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 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 :)
It looks like an IPTV dedicated box which gives you the advantage of watching IPTV content with better quality than what you can get on the Mi Box S. A lot of positive reviews out there.
Tech4All @Tech4All I believe the Formuler Z8 does not run Android TV OS. It runs on plain Android and is not Google certified. Therefore you cannot run Netflix unless you can find a version to sideload and most certainly will not run Netflix HD or Netflix 4K. Also because it does not run certified Android TV it does not support built in chromecast.
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.
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
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)
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
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 ?
Generally - those apps that have an Android TV version, are supported by Mi Box. But since Android is underneath, you can install Apps from different sources - like Aptoide.
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
I want to use ethernet port and some 2 or 3 USB which comes along with USB hub. Some people using OGreen model but it's slight expensive when compared the same features having on TP-Link it was cheaper. Can I go for it? I completely wanted to use it for Mi TV Box and Firestick.
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 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.
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 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.
@@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.
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.
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.
@@TechMishka Ahhh. That explains why it's so hard to find. I did find it but I'll wait til they release a new one as I'm sure it's coming along with a new MiBox. Thx!
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.
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.
Hey, with the help of this Mi Box will I be able to browse the content of my hard disk connected to my wifi? And Any plans company launching new model in 2020?
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 :)
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.
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?
Great box. I watch DSTV, Netflix, ShowMax, CZcams, 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 ?
Thanks for another perfect review!
Pleasure is all mine. Thanks a lot! 😇
abolutely! natural
Thanks for the reviews, I have ordered one already
Hope you'll like it. And happy New Year! 😊
You did convince me. Nice review! Kudos.
Glad you like the review, Lucy 😇
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.
Thanks for excellent advice. Helped me decide on best option.👍🏽
Glad you enjoyed it, Ettienne 😊
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 ?
Awesome review! That's really amazing!
Yeah, really great to see this device remaining popular after such a long time.
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.
Great video and well presented, seems great value for the money, thanks for sharing 😃👍
Thanks for watching!
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.
Awesome AndroidTV streamer !
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
@@kiks897 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.
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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Hey, I want to use online stream sites on the internet to watch sports, will I be able to ?
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?
Excellent review
Great spanglish accent too
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.
Recently bought one, so I have a question as haven't worked everything out yet. It has a headphone port but when I connect it through the lead, the sound still sounds on TV as through headphones too, can I turn TV sound off and listen only through the headphones?
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?
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.
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?
I haven't been able to find out if it can run open VPN.
If anyone knows I'd love to hear your experience, thanks!
I think it can - but as a client;
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?
Hi, can it plays mkv files with dolby atmos audio?
Yes, that is supported according to the specs.
Hi brother,thank you so much for your useful videos.what is your opinion about an android box like magicsee n5 nova?in comparison between mi box s mzd and magicsee n5 nova which one would you recommend?thanks in advance 🙏
The Mi Box has certified ANdroid TV - better for Netflix as it supports it in HD. The N5 Nova is closer to stock Android.
Good review, does the TV specs matters when using Xiaomi Mi Box S? for instance a 720p normal tv
As long as there's HDMI input - you will be fine.
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 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.
@@user-ek6je4qy6x 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
Does this thing do Dolby Digital for my AV-receiver ? ( DD 5.1 , AC3 ) Especially with Netflix ?
I have seen a lot of people complaining that it doesn't work with Netflix.
@@TechMishka not 4me then ï guess... Any recommendations for a hardware mediaplayer than supports Dolby Digital 5.1 (connected to ah AV receiver
Great video, great information
Glad it was helpful!
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 :)
Cant access prndrive
Can u plss tell me how to do
Try using a decent file browser - FX File Explorer for example.
Helpful info....Tanks Mic
Any time!
@Tech4All What do you think about "Formuler Z8 4k" vs Mi Box S ?
It looks like an IPTV dedicated box which gives you the advantage of watching IPTV content with better quality than what you can get on the Mi Box S. A lot of positive reviews out there.
Tech4All @Tech4All I believe the Formuler Z8 does not run Android TV OS. It runs on plain Android and is not Google certified. Therefore you cannot run Netflix unless you can find a version to sideload and most certainly will not run Netflix HD or Netflix 4K. Also because it does not run certified Android TV it does not support built in chromecast.
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?
Xiaomi android mi boxes S is one of the top TV boxes on the market
True that!
$15 on eBay
@@yusufspeaksfacts1246 probably fake
Hey mate nice review but what about free memory. Can apps or games be installed on memory card or just uses internal memory
You can use the internal memory.
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.
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..
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 😂😂
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)
A very well articulated review
Thanks Ali!
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!
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.
Здравейте. Щасливейте. Човечествувайте
Does pre download work for Netflix on this streamer ?
I think so, yeah
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
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.
Banggood
Hey there, EBay from China $19.00 USA
how do you know which apps from the play store you can use?
Generally - those apps that have an Android TV version, are supported by Mi Box. But since Android is underneath, you can install Apps from different sources - like Aptoide.
Quantum of Mi Box S
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
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
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/
Can you easily download the HBO app, and if so, how does it work? I'm in Europe....
You better check this thread: www.reddit.com/r/MiBox/comments/et1dvc/hbo_go_for_mi_box_s/
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@!
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
I want to use ethernet port and some 2 or 3 USB which comes along with USB hub. Some people using OGreen model but it's slight expensive when compared the same features having on TP-Link it was cheaper. Can I go for it? I completely wanted to use it for Mi TV Box and Firestick.
Haven't tested such kind of setup, but it sounds possible.
@@TechMishka yep, I think that was able to try at my own
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!
After having to deal with the sandboxed WebOS for years, buying this felt amazing. You can even get Spotify premium apk, CZcams Vanced etc
Totally! WebOS... ehh ... memories!!
@@TechMishka WebOS the worst OS for TV... heheeheh
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
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.
Nice run down thanks mate
Any time
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
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..
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. 👍
Hi do you know can you instal Steam Link app on it?
According to this thread - it may be problematic - www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/b1f3w6/steam_link_on_mi_box_s/
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 👍
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.
Can i install a third party app on this mi box s? Please guide me I want to install iptv app for watching live streaming of channels.
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.
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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.
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.
Do you have to have android phone for mi box or you can use iphone?
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
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...
Great information 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Question. Since you you have access to google play, can you install free VPN app? so you can stream videos that are not regional lock in. Thanks
Sure, this is possible; Even if something does not show as compatible in play store, you can download it via browser and install it.
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!
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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.
I have it and love it. You got my sub and like. How did you get that Mi game controller?
Hey DJ! 🌞 Thanks a lot.
I just keep it. Bought it like 4 years ago. But still does a decent job.
@@TechMishka Ahhh. That explains why it's so hard to find. I did find it but I'll wait til they release a new one as I'm sure it's coming along with a new MiBox. Thx!
@@DjRobLowBX yeah - better check some other models. I remember having seen one designed by Mijia last summer - likely it has similar quality.
@@TechMishka Thanks. I got a Matricom and it works well. Need to get another so I'll check the one that you've mentioned.
Would you recommend this or the new chromecast with google TV? I mostly care about lag.
Both perform in a similar way.
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...
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...
Hi, nice review am I able to run Blue Stacks 4 and Mobdro apps on this device?
Not sure, mate.
It has Android so no need for bluestacks. And mobdro is an android APK so it'll also work
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!
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.
Why can’t we just get an android box powered by snapdragon 855?
that would be delightful!
Nvidia shield
Hey, with the help of this Mi Box will I be able to browse the content of my hard disk connected to my wifi?
And Any plans company launching new model in 2020?
Yes, you need to find a file browser supporting SMB (FX file Explorer, ES File explorer, etc)
As for new model - I don't know...
@@TechMishka thanks mate!
Any limitations if used in the uk ?
Nope, it will work just as in every other part of the world 👍😊
Run pubg and then that would be the most major reason to buy it 😂
Go buy a ps 5 or a gaming pc
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.
Wow great work!
Thank you! Cheers!
clear presentation, thanks
Glad you liked it
😌Watching on Phone > Watching on TV
_Anyone Else_ ?
Same device 😇😎?
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.
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.
Can this open a browser and streaming from the browser?
Of course - well supported.