In the UK, a new player has entered the streaming device market to challenge the dominance of Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s popular offerings. Xiaomi, a Chinese tech brand, has introduced its latest product, the TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), providing an affordable option for enhancing any television experience.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) bears a striking resemblance to its competitors with a sleek design and a built-in HDMI connector for easy setup directly into the TV. Like its rivals, it comes with a remote control featuring quick access buttons for popular streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, simplifying content navigation.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is competitively priced. However, its standout feature lies in its operating system. Unlike Amazon’s Fire OS or Roku’s software, this new streamer runs on Google TV, granting users access to Google’s smart interface, Google Assistant, and a vast array of apps from the Google Play Store.
The device includes a dedicated voice button on the remote for voice-activated searches for movies, shows, and apps. Users can choose from over 10,000 available apps, including games, and enjoy numerous free channels for entertainment without additional subscriptions. Additionally, Android users can benefit from built-in Google Cast functionality for wireless content streaming from their mobile devices to the TV.
Equipped with a fast processor, dual-band Wi-Fi for seamless playback, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Audio, and DTS, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) promises improved picture and sound quality. However, it is important to note that its resolution is limited to HD playback and does not support 4K Ultra HD content streaming.
For consumers seeking an affordable streaming device powered by Google TV, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is now available in the UK for £39.99.