The Mi Box S is a worthwhile buy. If you are looking for a more powerful, capable and feature-rich device then this is not the one for you. But that's sort of its charm as the Mi Box S is more of an entry-level solution which can instantly turn a TV into a smart TV by adding support for a wealth of...

There's no compelling reason to get a Xiaomi Mi Box S, due to troublesome issues with its picture quality, sound levels and interface.

Inexpensive; USB storage; Google Assistant

Substandard picture and sound; Lackluster remote; Resolution and frame-rate issues

The Xiaomi Mi Box S doesn't compare to the likes of the Nvidia Shield TV, but if you're looking for Android TV on a budget, it's an option to consider.

Inexpensive; Android TV is decent; Small and subtle design

Buggy remote; Some software issues

I've bought four of these now for friends and family and have to say they're really good. They just need an HDMI to plug into your TV and run Android TV 8.1 while connecting to your wireless. This essentially turns your TV into an Android TV with the ability to install anything off the Google Playstore (youtube, spotify, sparksport, TVNZ On Demand, Netflix, VPN's, Prime etc etc). This is unlike the Vodafone TV box which is restricted to certain NZ TV apps and is more expensive. I originally tried the 'SmartVU 4K Ultra HD TV Dongle' as well and found the hardware far too slow with lagging and delayed menus and picture. The Mi Box S completely...view more

3 tries on AliExpress, 3 in the bin So far this Android box works beautifully. Upgraded to Android 9. Slick interface. Everything works

If your after android TV works well easy set up, however the way that used to work on this to set up Spark sport (a workaround) no longer works (can not install the app directly) so if this is why your looking at this product do not get this one the SmartVU (also sold by PBTECH) works though. If not want spark sport product works great.

Good media player has almost everything we wanted in the box , wish we could add freeview tv to it.

I was contemplating waiting around for googles new chrome cast with android TV. But i got impatient and ended up buying the Mi Box and I love it so good! would 100% recommend

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