In the UK, a new player has entered the streaming device market, challenging the dominance of Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s popular devices. Xiaomi, a Chinese tech brand, has introduced its latest offering, the TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), providing an affordable solution for upgrading any television.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) features a sleek design reminiscent of Amazon’s Fire TV and Roku Sticks, with a built-in HDMI connector for easy setup directly into the TV, eliminating the need for additional cables.
Similar to its competitors, this device comes with a dedicated remote control that includes shortcut buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, simplifying access to favorite content.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is on par with other similar devices in the market. However, it distinguishes itself by running on Google TV, offering users access to Google’s smart interface, Google Assistant, and a wide array of apps through the Google Play Store.
The remote control features a dedicated voice button for easy search using voice commands, with over 10,000 apps available for download, including games, and numerous free channels for entertainment without additional subscriptions.
Android users can benefit from the built-in Google Cast functionality, enabling wireless streaming of videos, photos, and other content from smartphones or tablets to the TV.
Equipped with a fast processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Audio, and DTS, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) ensures smooth playback and enhanced picture and sound quality.
The main drawback of this device is its limitation to HD resolution, lacking support for 4K Ultra HD content playback like some of its competitors.
For those seeking an affordable Google TV-powered streaming option, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is now available in the UK for £39.99.
Select Daily Mirror as a ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for convenient access to valued news content.
At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to enhance your site experience, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized advertising. You can opt out of data sale or sharing by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share my Data” button at the bottom of the page. Note that preferences are specific to your browser. Your use of our website and services indicates acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to our practices as described in our Privacy Notice and <a data-testid="cipa-terms-and-conditions-notice-link" href="https://www