Firt TV box to have Google Chromecast...(Released in October £30 for chromecast & £34.17 for the 4k TV box)
This 4K Android TV box supports Bluetooth voice remote control which can meet your varieties of demands. You can catch your favorite TV shows, play games, watch the news or switch to radio. Mi box also supports Google Cast.
Main Features:
● It runs on the latest Android TV 6.0 which is easy to enjoy your entertainment time. (Kodi can be installed)
● A high performance of Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU can play a wide range of games.
● A Bluetooth voice remote control: Just speak into the remote control and Mi box will search for what you want.
● HDR 4K H.265 VP9 Profile-2 4K Decoding will provide you with a scene in vivid contrast, color and clarity.
● HDMI 2.0 is a faster way to send video and audio output to your TV.
● It also supports both Dolby and DTS encodings which create you smooth and surround sound.
Also you can select Priority Line to get it within 10 - 20 business days for Free....(Thanks to westernbargain for pointing out to order from HK warehouse to save apox £4)
Latest comments (40)
normal
9 Dec 16#39
Will it play Netflix in 4k?
saayinla to normal
9 Dec 16#40
I doubt it, don't forget this is wifi only also so if you are looking to stream 4k media via LAN you will be in trouble.. Goocle Chromecast Ultra has Ethernet on the other hand.
Because of course you can play games, run other apps etc on a Chromecast?
Jesus you are like the worst troll I have ever ever seen. I've been using the internet since 1992. Go AWAY!
OFI
9 Dec 161#22
Two of those are hardly a comparable cost...
This works at 4k, this is a Google endorsed product. I'm just surprised we haven't had a UK release yet.
DesG to OFI
9 Dec 162#23
I'm also waiting for the UK release, it was released in the US back in October :disappointed:
Sam_of_London obviously doesn't know what this is and thinks it is one of those cheap android pirate boxes.
sam_of_london to OFI
9 Dec 16#33
Then you can buy Chromecast ultra 4k at same price from John Lewis, Currys or Argos with three month free Netflix. Argos are currently giving £5 voucher for purchases over £50 and John Lewis give 2yr warranty on electrical goods bought from them.
NikLP
9 Dec 16#29
Tempting but I think with Android v7 around the corner we might as well wait - or is that wishful thinking?
TwistedNerve to NikLP
9 Dec 16#32
absolutely no point in waiting for android 7
sam_of_london
9 Dec 16#31
Advising people to buy things without warranty from Chinese Gearbest is only your thing. One plus is sold in UK with UK warranty. I bought it from O2 with warranty, not from Gearbest China without warranty and not full viruses to spy on me. When this product is sold in UK or Europe, and is not grey import from China without warranty , I am not interested
sam_of_london
9 Dec 16#30
I would rather buy things from John Lewis with two year warranty rather than from unknown people from China bypassing UK taxes, UK approvals, testing, support and warranty.
NikLP
9 Dec 16#28
Do you wanna part with those for a small sum?
NikLP
9 Dec 161#27
He's a very special boy.
dreadzone101
9 Dec 161#26
No use trying to argue your point against him because regardless of what you say, he'll never take it on board and continue to be blindly bias and won't accept that anyone might want to buy it.
Xiaomi + Gearbest = A triggered sam_of_london
If he sees those words he'll criticise it in anyway possible. It seems even for deals that aren't phones, he'll still use his "not made to work in UK" implication. Warranty, seller and dodgy software are his fallbacks. If you argue against his "opinion" he'll accuse you of posting deals for commission or being a Gearbest employee. He'll say you have "Chinese masters" and are selling your soul. His comments this thread show what I mean. The ironic thing is that he once posted a phone deal and did nothing but criticise OnePlus3 as a comparison to it and said it was inferior and cut corners etc, even though he bought/owns a OnePlus3. That indicates how much value his opinions hold...
koolpubba
9 Dec 16#25
Sorry mate, they are not going to release in UK this box(I had a chat with the customer service) but they have plans do sell Xiaomi in Europe near future.
koolpubba
9 Dec 16#24
As far as I know they Xiaomi works with Google tv team, therefore I would beleive since this is a original and from a reputed company (Better than a unkonwn Chinese brand)they won't lie on specifications.
sam_of_london
9 Dec 16#21
nvidia shield 4k tv, xbox one s and amazon 4k TV, all can output in 4k and with UK support and warranty.
Craigmcfc95
9 Dec 16#19
Can this box output 4K?
sam_of_london to Craigmcfc95
9 Dec 16#20
I would be surprised if it output 1080p. It is not made to work in UK, with no UK warranty and no UK support. Maybe you can watch Chinese propaganda TV perfectly on it. :smile:
Check out this FAQ:
"Q: Why is the screen blurry on start up?
A: Change to a new HDMI cable."
buddn07
9 Dec 16#17
Whereas the wife and I use the Chromecast almost daily. Whether it's Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Eurosport, ITV Player or YouTube. Each to their own I guess.
Rado16v
9 Dec 16#16
I'm looking at a box for streaming kodi and Amazon. I don't have 4k and everything goes through my AV receiver in 5.1.
Am I likely to have issues with sound on this box ? Thats all you read onine about every other box.
Yeah same box, but a different deal and happy to see it get some heat. Mine has arrived now from gearbest. Love it, only issue I am having is the adaptable storage isn't adapting. Waiting for an update to resolve.
Stevie Badman
9 Dec 16#14
Android 6 - hot
morpheus
9 Dec 161#13
I have two Chromecast say in a draw that I never use anyone, instead using an Amazon Firestick. CC is s great concept but is poor in reality IMHO
sam_of_london
9 Dec 16#9
Chromecast 4K Ultra for £69 from Argos is much better than this. Comes with three month free netflix and £ 5 argos voucher. Chinese tv boxes like this are hit and miss affair. They all say they are 4K but only work at 1080p due to hdcp issues.
tjc2005 to sam_of_london
9 Dec 161#12
I respectfully disagree, Chromecast is fine for one person but when you have the family around and are wanting to pick a film to watch, everyone can see what's going on, on the screen with an android TV box, plus it has a much more convenient remote.
Each to their own but I prefer having the ability to see everything on screen and have built in apps and games. There is just so much more you can do with an android box.
dereklogan7
9 Dec 161#11
Never had problems with Gearbest and Xiaomi is a top brand. :smiley:
sam_of_london
9 Dec 16#10
That is only if you order through their EU warehouse. Wait one month to get it from through post with no warranty when you can buy better stuff in uk itself with full warranty and no customs or stealing tax issues.
wheresthebargain
8 Dec 161#4
£64.13 if ordered from their HK warehouse.
sam_of_london to wheresthebargain
9 Dec 16#8
what about customs and courier admin charge ?
burmir
8 Dec 162#5
And also wait for Royal Mail to hold your order and then pay 20% vat on top
Well that's what happened to me
polly69 to burmir
9 Dec 161#7
Well its never happened to me and i order from gearbest all the time, the only way this would happen is if you choose some express delivery as gearbest send their parcels through the Netherlands to avoid import tax.
Ricky302
8 Dec 161#6
Lol!
shamila5
8 Dec 16#3
Bought this one from the gearbest for my brother. He loves it!!
DAZZ2000
8 Dec 16#1
It's an intriguing prospect for those after a cheaper and more readily available alternative to the Nvidia Android TV.
Opening post
This 4K Android TV box supports Bluetooth voice remote control which can meet your varieties of demands. You can catch your favorite TV shows, play games, watch the news or switch to radio. Mi box also supports Google Cast.
Main Features:
● It runs on the latest Android TV 6.0 which is easy to enjoy your entertainment time. (Kodi can be installed)
● A high performance of Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU can play a wide range of games.
● A Bluetooth voice remote control: Just speak into the remote control and Mi box will search for what you want.
● HDR 4K H.265 VP9 Profile-2 4K Decoding will provide you with a scene in vivid contrast, color and clarity.
● HDMI 2.0 is a faster way to send video and audio output to your TV.
● It also supports both Dolby and DTS encodings which create you smooth and surround sound.
Also you can select Priority Line to get it within 10 - 20 business days for Free....(Thanks to westernbargain for pointing out to order from HK warehouse to save apox £4)
Latest comments (40)
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/23/xiaomi-mi-box-review-the-best-deal-around-for-android-tv-for-what-its-worth/
http://www.greenbot.com/article/2881460/the-10-best-android-games-to-play-on-your-tv-with-chromecast.html
Many games with will not even work at high resolution on these boxes because of compatibility issues.
Jesus you are like the worst troll I have ever ever seen. I've been using the internet since 1992. Go AWAY!
This works at 4k, this is a Google endorsed product. I'm just surprised we haven't had a UK release yet.
Sam_of_London obviously doesn't know what this is and thinks it is one of those cheap android pirate boxes.
Xiaomi + Gearbest = A triggered sam_of_london
If he sees those words he'll criticise it in anyway possible. It seems even for deals that aren't phones, he'll still use his "not made to work in UK" implication. Warranty, seller and dodgy software are his fallbacks. If you argue against his "opinion" he'll accuse you of posting deals for commission or being a Gearbest employee. He'll say you have "Chinese masters" and are selling your soul. His comments this thread show what I mean. The ironic thing is that he once posted a phone deal and did nothing but criticise OnePlus3 as a comparison to it and said it was inferior and cut corners etc, even though he bought/owns a OnePlus3. That indicates how much value his opinions hold...
Even HDR output.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10737/xiaomi-4k-mi-box-now-available-in-us
However, the seller looks a bit...
Check out this FAQ:
"Q: Why is the screen blurry on start up?
A: Change to a new HDMI cable."
Am I likely to have issues with sound on this box ? Thats all you read onine about every other box.
Cheers
Each to their own but I prefer having the ability to see everything on screen and have built in apps and games. There is just so much more you can do with an android box.
Well that's what happened to me