Xiaomi launched its long-awaited MI TV Stick in India on August 5, 2020. The Xiaomi TV Stick is aggressively priced at Rs. 2,799/- in India, which is much lower compared to its competitors. The MI TV Stick is available to order from MI’s official online store as well as on Flipkart.
Main Highlights of MI TV Stick
- Xiaomi launches MI TV Stick in India only at Rs. 2,799/-
- MI TV Stick can be purchased from Flipkart and MI Official Store
- It runs on Android 9.0 out of the box
MI TV Stick Main Features
Xiaomi MI TV Stick provides most of the functions that are available in MI Box 4K. Also, it is a very handy device because you can put it in your pocket and take it anywhere. However, the main features of MI Stick are as follows:
Easily Setup in just 30 seconds
This TV Stick is very easy to install on any television. You can set up this stick in just 30 seconds, claimed by Xiaomi. You can follow the steps below to set up MI TV Stick with television:
- First, insert the stick into the HDMI port of the TV
- Then insert the power adapter into the power socket and the Micro USB port on the TV Stick. You can also use your TV’s USB power to run the TV Stick.
- Now turn on your TV, connect the remote with TV Stick and do some basic settings
- Connect your Wifi with TV Stick and now your MI TV Stick is ready to watch your favorite content.
Latest Android 9 Out of the Box
In this TV Stick, you will get the latest Android 9.0 out of the box. As you know, Android 10 is yet to be released for Android TV, so Android 9.0 is the latest.
The latest Android 9 TV is faster and very easy to use. The interface of the MI TV Stick is very easy to use and you can discover more content with the use of voice search functions, Google Assistant and built-in Chromecast.
Supports upto 1080P Resolution
You will experience a full HD screen with the new MI Stick. This device will work on almost all TVs, whether they are HD or Full HD compatible. But it doesn’t support 4K resolution.
So if you have a 4K TV, you cannot watch 4K content with this device. In this case, you can go for MI Box 4K which supports 4K content.
Support of Premium Apps like Netflix and Prime Video
This TV stick brings you the best content from leading OTT apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Alt Balaji, Zee5, etc. The Netflix and Prime Video apps are available as pre-installed on the TV Stick.
There are also special buttons of these two applications available on the MI TV Stick remote control, which are very useful for playing content directly.
You can also enjoy over 5000 apps and games available to install on this device from the official Google Play store.
Chromecast Built-in Support
This MI TV Stick offers you the built-in Chromecast feature that helps you view the content from your mobile screen to the big screen. You can easily cast your mobile screen to TV with the help of a Chromecast feature and you can enjoy your favorite content on the big screen.
Google Assistant and Voice Search Support
MI Stick also offers you features like Google Assistant and Voice Search. Now you can do more with the help of these functions without pressing so many buttons. You can give commands to the device with a dedicated Google Assistant button available on the MI TV Stick remote.
You can directly search by voice for the content you want to watch, check the weather, you can open apps on the TV device, and you can also use voice typing in the search columns.
Data-Saver Support
Now you can watch more content with the TV Stick’s data saving feature. You can see up to 3 times more than usual. You will also receive data usage alerts on your TV. If you have a problem with the data saver, you can easily disable this feature in the settings.
Dolby Digial High Definition Sound
This MI TV Stick offers you the built-in Chromecast feature that helps you view the content from your mobile screen to the big screen. You can easily cast your mobile screen to TV with the help of a Chromecast feature and you can enjoy your favorite content on the big screen.
Google Assistant and Voice Search Support
MI Stick also offers you features like Google Assistant and Voice Search. Now you can do more with the help of these functions without pressing so many buttons. You can give commands to the device with a dedicated Google Assistant button available on the MI TV Stick remote.
You can directly search by voice for the content you want to watch, check the weather, you can open apps on the TV device, and you can also use voice typing in the search columns.
Data-Saver Support
Now you can watch more content with the TV Stick’s data saving feature. You can see up to 3 times more than usual. You will also receive data usage alerts on your TV. If you have a problem with the data saver, you can easily disable this feature in the settings.
Dolby Digital High Definition Sound
This device is compatible with Dolby Audio and DTS Digital, offering realistic, impressive, dynamic and rich sound. You can enjoy a theatre experience with Dolby digital audio.
Video for MI TV Stick Features
You can watch the following video related to MI TV Stick Features:
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MI TV Stick Specifications
The TV Stick equipped with a powerful Cortex A53 64-bit processor which allows you to watch Full HD content and install favourite games. However, the basic specifications of the MI 2K TV Stick is as under:
Hardware Specifications
| Processor | Cortex A53 64 bit Quad-core Processor |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC |
| Resolution | 1080p, 720p, 576p, 480p up to 60 Hz |
| GPU | Mali 450 750 Mhz |
| Operating System | Android TV 9.0 |
Dimensions
| Length | 92.4 mm |
| Width | 30.2 mm |
| Thickness | 15.2 mm |
| Weight | 26.8 g |
| Color | Black |
Wireless Connectivity
| Wifi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 Ghz/5 Ghz |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.2 |
Ports
| HDMI Port | 1 Port |
| USB Port | 1 Micro USB Port |
Supported Formats
| Video Decoder | H.265, H.264, VP9-10, VC-1, MPEG-1/2/4, Real 8/9/10 |
| Video Formats | MP4, MOV, VOB, RM, AVI, TS, MKV |
| Audio Decoder | DOLBY, DTS |
| Audio Formats | MP3, OGG, FLAC, AAC |
| Image Decoder | JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP |
In the Box
| MI TV Stick | 1 PC |
| Power Adaptor | 5V 1pc |
| User Manual | 1 PC |
| Remote | 1 PC |
Conclusion
In view of the above, we come to the conclusion that those people who only want to watch content from OTT Apps or Youtube, can go with the MI TV Stick. But people who want more features like USB ports, 3.5mm jack and also 4K resolution can go for MI Box 4K.
There is a difference of Rs. 700/- in the price of MI TV Stick and MI Box 4K and this difference is not much greater for tech-savvy people who want additional features.
MI TV Stick Unboxing Video
How to Set Up MI TV Stick
This Stick can be installed in 30 seconds. Just insert the device into the HDMI port of the TV and enjoy. You can watch the following video for a better experience:
How to Set Up MI TV Stick
MI TV Stick FAQs
What is MI TV Stick?
MI Stick is a streaming device that can be used to watch OTT content on normal LED TVs. It supports Latest Android 9.0, which helps you to watch your favorite TV Shows, Movies and Play Games on your TV.
Can we use Chromecast on MI TV Stick?
MI Stick has Chromecast built-in feature which allows you to cast your mobile screen with the television very easily.
Can we play games on MI TV Stick?
MI 2K TV Stick has a powerful Cortex A53 Quad-core CPU which helps this stick to stream Full HD content and play games.
Can we watch Live TV Channels on MI TV Stick?
Yes, you can watch live tv channels on MI 2K TV Stick with the help of OTT Apps like Hotstart, Zee5, Sony Liv etc. But you need a subscription to use these apps.
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I have amazon fire stick and planning to switch to Xiaomi MI TV Stick. Does it provide better features than amazon fire?
No you don’t need to move on MI TV stick. Features are same.