Just don't understand why they give so little memory it's 2023 it's just not acceptable

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Yes exactly.

@kingkaza

9 ай бұрын

Since they are often more stream focused is cheaper to add most basic of memory and give them access for expansion via sd or usb

@mikenyc1589

9 ай бұрын

Add its ddr3

@joythought

9 ай бұрын

And no USB c or 3 for fast drive access so not great for 6Gb+ movies grabbed via utorrent etc

@NotReaVides

8 ай бұрын

⁠@@joythoughtAgreed! Can’t believe they still don’t have USB 3.0 or USB C on it

The real benefit of getting the Mi Box is that they release constant system updates OTA. I put a Mi Box 3 at my gran's home a few years ago and it still gets updates.

excellent video I have the ONN 4k box and Google 4k, I wonder how does it compare.

Thanks for the video, can we cast or mirror macbook to the Xiaomi TV box?

Finally someone showed their screen with sports streaming. None of the resellers in my country mentions sports. Good stuff thanks a bunch!

thanks again for the awesome review and superb charts!! quick noob question, i have an old gtking its nice but it cannot handle hdr10/dolby vision so i'm looking for a cheap upgrade, as my understanding from your videos, this xiaomi can handle/decode hdr10 eventhough the tv is not? but for dolby vision the tv needs to supported it? does dolby vision need tv that can suppport it or there is a player box than can handle it eventhough my tv is not ?

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Your TV also needs to support DOLBY VISION and HDR10 for it to work.

I own two Chromecasts but they've now been rendered useless because our internet provider telenet doesn't provide AP isolation on the modem. My old provider, Vodafone, allowed me to disable guest.mode Via the app but Telenet just told me to get lost. I was wondering if you had any idea if this device has similar issues? Do you happen to have a modem/router that has guest mode/AP isolation enabled? Thank you ❤

@ChigzTech after watching your review, I purchased the Mi TV box 2nd generation. It's working perfectly and I'm still exploring. But, the UI is different. I am able to see only 3 tabs on top Thank you very much for the detailed review.

Love to appreciate your hardwork😊 The sense of explanation u have is amazing. Can u tell which should I go with Hako pro or mi s 2 gen Please respond 🙏🙏 If looking for overall performance If looking for gaming

thanks waiting a long time for this one!

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Sorry about the wait. Thanks for watching.

Great, professional review. Respect

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

good review, your tv box chart is awesome! i am shopping for a new one with wired lan and well rated. thanks

Does yours support usb dac? I have 1st gen and it supports usb dac. But my 2nd gen doesnt seem to recognize usb dac

Does it have a functional Automatic frame rate selector?

It is a good box and the price is what makes it one of the best streaming boxes available now. I had gen1 before and I feel gen2 is much better but still there is Xiaomi need to work on some software fixes. The ethernet should have been a must in this release I don't know why they are insisting not to encloud.

@muchomalo100

8 ай бұрын

I have still the Gen1 works flawless. Should I upgrade?

@je_suis_amor

7 ай бұрын

@@muchomalo100 no mali g31 and ddr3 ram..this spec kind of obselate and you will not get any perfomance upgrade just wait 1-2 years and there will be better speced boxes in market...

Thanks for the explanation Sir. Please answer this query - I have 2019 model TCL TV with HDMI ARC port, and JBL 9.1 with HDMI eARC port, also a Xiaomi Box 2nd Gen. So if I connect an external hard drive (that has bluray rip movies of lossless Dolby Atmos TrueHD) to Xiaomi Box, which inturn will be connected to JBL 9.1, so will the sound output be lossless Dolby Atmos TrueHD ?

@fedurrrass4226

5 ай бұрын

Nah soindbars don't have real Dolby atmos. It's still surround simulation. But codec works and will made true DTS to DTS MA dawn grade. Or Dolby atmos 7.1 max

So I have a question. I play D&D on the tv and I use software to visualise maps. I currently stream them with steam link and I have a bluetooth mouse and keyboard plugged into my TV. However my samsung tv is ending steam link support so I need a new way. Chromecast doesn't work because it won't pick up the bluetooth mouse and keyboard through the tv and there's no USB port on chromecast so I can't plug the dongle in there. Will wireless keyboard and mouse work when I plug them in this box? Also, is there steam link support on the box? If you could answer these 2 questions for me that would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, I picked up this box because I was looking for something with a little more power and storage than the Onn 4k streaming box. I noticed the colors were not quite as crisp and clear on this box as the Onn box. I used images from my Emby server to compare the video, with both devices attached to the same tv. What I noticed as I flipped back and forth between the two boxes is that my tv displays the video output when it first connects. The Onn box was displaying in HDR10 but this box was only displaying is Dolby 1080p. Also, I have a certified HDMI 2.1 ultra cable on the Xiaomi box and only a HDMI 2.0 fast cable on the Onn box. Has anyone else noticed this?

@BenSamara

4 ай бұрын

Hey. I got the t95z plus, which i regret due to it freezes, and the best apps as disney plus, netflix, plutotv, and many other apps are not compatible on the device. Only youtube works on it! Its useless. So i made some research and found out that it might be because its not play protect certified! The research also lead me to get educated in that non branded devices are scams, and possible maleware! I kept researching and learned also that people use kodi to make the t95z plus work with netflix, pluto tv etc. And that people get nvidia shield in order to make the system smoother, and safer. But im not expert in using kodi, and im tired of making it so complicated. Now im thinking of getting tye xiaomi... fo you know if its pæay protect certified, and is netflix, disney plus, and pluto tv compatible on the device?

does this work 4k on netflix with non HDCP compliant monitor?

Thank you for the review.

Great review!

Bought one, all good, thanks!

Question, does this box has a proper 4K UI ?

how do you speed test of memory and sd card what android application ?

Can i ask something here..this device is working in led tv samsung?

Would this be a better option than Chromecast with Google Tv?

Is this one already program or I have to

does it include airplay ?

Hi! I'm wondering can we increase the internal memory by linking the usb stick and by following the tutorials many people shared on Ytube... ?

@fedurrrass4226

5 ай бұрын

Yes it ask for it when you put disk or pendrive. You can format for internal or use like media disk for moves or graphics

I i use the usb port to play movies from an Hard disk drive?

This or the Nokia 800? I use it mostly for KZread and playback from USB stick or USB portable disc.

great video, accurate review. You'r on the right path

Does it have Google play store? Can I download any app available on google store?

this box support MEMC/Motion Smooth....?

Great review, Chigz, thank you! I'll stick to my last generation Xiaomi TV Box. No reason to upgrade quite yet.

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Yes pretty updated specs.

This is the video that made me finally get it

Excellent video and wonderful device. ❤

Xiaomi TV Plus is also available on the Strong Leap S1 Box. I think this mi box is just the same box with less connections

Does it support mini toslink?

Can i play downloaded movie dolby vission & Atmos via USB? can it support dolby atmos via pendrive?

Comprehensive review as always Chigz. Absolutely shameful storage, & ram as commented by others. WTF Xiaomi this is a truly pitiful offering in 2023. Xiaomi is not even trying, and don't deserve to sell ANY. Vote with your wallet, and just don't buy it. It's garbage. Thanks Chigz. 👍👎👎👍

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Yes, expected better for a new 2023 box.

Thank you for a great review

@ChigzTech

22 күн бұрын

My pleasure! 👍🏼

thanks for review as always... i don't see any reason to upgrade since i don't see any hardware changes here. who still builds a device with DDR3 RAM in this 2023? come #XIAOMI, you guys can do better. we were all expecting something way better here than this... the NVIDIA SHIELD is the standard here. for 3-5years now, it still comfortably sits up there with it's predecessor and it's a shame... and it's like, android boxes are not even trying to overtake it.

Is this 2nd generation available in india? What's the price??

Solid review ... cheers mate.

@fedurrrass4226

5 ай бұрын

Nah its amatour. Not tested optical output. Not tested DTS audio. Not tested sdr vs hdr etc not tester external like internal memory. It's normal amatour video not real test at all.

hell. have you tested onn box from walmart?

I am looking for an Android box that runs 60 fps for all OTT apps videos.. can u refer?

Great review

Do you have to pay for the Netflix and Amazon prime differently? Or how does it works

@Asiong09

Ай бұрын

Need to pay

Is the Mi Box S 2nd gen also known as Xiaomi TV Box S? Everytime I search for the 2nd gen of mi box S it brings the TV Box S

will this work on full hd tv?

Is the neftlic and Disney+ in the xiaomi tv+app free ?

I would like to know MI keeping optical output in that 3.5 mm audio output port as like previous version? ... Your reply is much helpful for me...

@Mojojoba

4 ай бұрын

Yes, optic still available.

I have a similar one and it has Android 11. Can the company update it in the future?

Unbelievable, 8gb storage and still no ethernet port??? 2023 😮

@hermanstokbrood

9 ай бұрын

LOL, what have they to do with each other?

@ShafkatHasanbd

9 ай бұрын

only USB 2.0 and 8gb storage is also slow

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Yes specs are quite updated.

@Glupkomatun

9 ай бұрын

​@@ChigzTech does it support H265 codec and srt files for subtitles when you play movie from USB ?

@BigFredddy68

8 ай бұрын

@@ChigzTech Anybody know how to move apps to SD Card on this Box??

Is it supporting geforce now app ?

Does the 3.5 mm audio out also support spdif output like previous version or they ditched it?!

@fedurrrass4226

5 ай бұрын

Yes it have optical on mini jack. I use mini toslink to toslink And have DTS and Dolby digital 5.1 on my home theatre. So yes it have same aux.

How do you turn it off? Long-pressing the power button on the remote just shows "Restart." :(

Is this TV box avaiable in Pakista?

Will AV support or not?

Will it work with Philips TV HD?

Can support LG 4k os vision?

Very very detailed review. Thank you ❤❤❤🎉🎉

@ChigzTech

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome.

@apbd4353

8 ай бұрын

@@ChigzTech after watching your review, I purchased the Mi TV box 2nd generation. It's working perfectly and I'm still exploring. I have one question here. How do I change the region after initial setup done ? Thank you very much for the detailed review.

@apbd4353

8 ай бұрын

@@ChigzTech sadly, the UI is different from what it is generally getting for others or displaying on the Box.

I love the Nvidia Shield and the Xiaomi Box but Walmart's Onn android TV box is the best bang for your buck (Only $19.99)

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Yes I have heard good things about the ONN box, but it is not available in the UK, or I would have tested it.

I bought this recently and really like it.I added a $15 usb hub for extra storage if needed and gig ethernet. Don't care about playing games. I think it's a good price for what it has and certified for Netflix etc. Why buy a uncertified android tv box ? These are much better. Good box Xiaomi!

How I change source from Hdmi1 to cable tv from xiaomi box? Thenks!

Is browsing available on google tv UI?

Will this work with a Samsung TV that has Netflix and HBO? I think the model is UA43J5202ARXXP

How about usb playback from mkv dv files? I heard that kodi sucks?!

Dear Chigz, plz recomend me another latést tv box which is available in markets instéad of Xiaomi, bcz Xiaomi has very low memory 2/8 gb only. Plz récomend other company's latest tv box, which hv min 4gb ram & 64gb rom, latest android version, built in bluetooth for my wireless headphone, & last required its performance that is the FASTEST tv box. Thanks a lot

Where you download your 4k video samples?

@lauriea8317

2 ай бұрын

Ahhayayz😮

@lauriea8317

2 ай бұрын

GgztzgGgz

Can I download My family Cinema to this box?? Thx

This is definitely not an upgrade....I still have the first model ...no reason to upgrade to this model..thanks chigz..😁😁😁👍👍👍❤️

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Right on

does this allow you to play movies of popular formats such as MP4, mkv etc. through the usb?

@fedurrrass4226

5 ай бұрын

Yes it works. I tested 30gb 4k uhd hdr10 with Dolby atmos. Works good on my external ssd and pendrive. But it's sad why no use usb 3.0. Will be faster loads for sure.

i dont know whats the problem of mine i have this exact model and try to subscribe to disney+ 4k plan but i can only get 720p resolution but on my android phone i can get 4k playback

Hi! Can I use this in a projector through HDMI connection instead of TV?

@Mojojoba

4 ай бұрын

Yes you can.

Why when I power it off, the tv set powers off nevertheless tv box keeps on being switched on?

Which one is best firestick 4k max or mi box s 2nd generation??

@fedurrrass4226

5 ай бұрын

If you no need Google assistant and usb fire 4k stick is better becouse have auto play sdr and hdr content in proper format. Xiaomi put all on hdr so sdr content look very bad on hdr bad colours etc. You can change manually for 8bit when play sdr but you loose your time. It shoud be auto mode like auto refresh mode etc. It's critical issue and need be update.

Can I connect on iPhone 13 pro and iphone 12

Global Version Xiaomi Mi TV Box S 2nd Gen can be used with Google TV? Or use it with Android TV? Or both are fine

@Mojojoba

8 ай бұрын

Yes it works on any smart tv as long as you have hdmi input. I use it on my samsung tv which already have tyzen tv (the same as android tv).

@-50shadesofINSANITY

3 ай бұрын

Does it work on non smart TVs?

Thank You Chigz 👍

@ChigzTech

9 ай бұрын

Your welcome.

Play store have on this box or not please tell anyone if we want install some apps then what to do?

How to fast forward or back word as this remote that does not have that option

Thank you for your helpful review, I bought it but the problem is that some of the 4k channels on an Iptv app is working in a slow motion. Ps: my tv is not a 4k television So it the problem with my tv as it is not 4k or is there an option in the mi box that solve this problem

@ChonkerMonkington

7 ай бұрын

Well, I don't own this device yet, but I may have the solution to your problem. Since your TV isn't a 4K TV, all you have to do is: 1. Go to settings 2. Display and sound 3. Resolution 4. Then toggle the "Auto switch best to resolution" setting above. That way, it'll recognise your TV and will switch to the best resolution for your TV. It may be 720p 50Hz at the very least. But, that should be enough to watch your shows on IPTV at full speed. If it doesn't work, then try messing with the settings on IPTV. Unfortunately, I don't have the solution to it, since I don't use IPTV. Try looking for a tutorial on KZread. I'm pretty sure there is one, somewhere. Anyways, hope that fixes your problem. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

Does it have jio cinema

which application do I need on these device to play a movie from an external drive in 4k HDR10+ dolby atmos quality?

@BOHshopify

2 ай бұрын

Did you find any app?

My TV is a SONY bravia w800c 43" full HD android tv and I have a soundbar JBL 9.1 atmos. My TV didn't support Atmos but if I connect Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) 4K Ultra Set-Top Box am I able to get Atmos sound effects??

@Mojojoba

8 ай бұрын

You can. Connect hdmi out (from xiaomi box) to hdmi input on your soundbar. Next step connect your soundbar hdmi out (arc) to hdmi input on your tv (arc). On your xiaomi box go to setting audio and choose passthrough.

does it work for not 4k tv?

What purpose does it serve? These apps are available on every tv

Does this TV box have all Indian regional languages TV channels?

how did you reinstall the netflix here. it just disable

I'm looking for a cheap box for an oldish IPS 4k tv with an unusably slow android 6. I will mostly only be watching youtube and files from my pc, i don't care about netflix. I just want something fluid and not laggy. Are there any recommendations ? The cheaper the better

@salaheddin8600

2 ай бұрын

H96 max

which is the best tv box?

Thank you for the review. 2gb ddr3 is the worst thing in this mi box s 4k 2nd gen. The use of ddr3 ram instead of ddr4 causes some slowdowns and lags in the interface. I didn't like this

+1 cheers mate

Hi chigz! My tv is not 4k, will this 4k tv box work? I mean can I get a 4k resolution?

@bobbuuuuu

7 ай бұрын

no u wont

Why cant i get a full screen resolution on my xiamoi box (the same one as yours)

Brother, I want to use Wi-Fi. Can I establish an internet connection using a USB to LAN/Ethernet cable?

@niktodt1

2 ай бұрын

According to Xiaomi's website it should be possible to use USB to Ethernet reduction

This or the km2 plus?

Should i switch from Mi Box 1?