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XIAOMI 4K Mi Box [Official International Version] £53.41 @ Geekbuying

£53.41 geekbuying2 Sep 17

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Technology

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energiser

2 Sep 17

Seems to be the cheapest price for the [Official International Version] of the XIAOMI 4K Mi TV Box

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Android TV 6.0 Marshmallow

It runs on the latest Android TV 6.0 which is easy to use, supports voice controls and Google CastTM. Catch your favorite TV shows, play games, watch the news or switch to radio. Mi Box also recommends videos based on your personal Youtube and Google Play preferences!

Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU

A high performance of Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU can play a wide range of games.

Bluetooth voice remote control

Just speak into the remote control and Mi box will search for what you want.

Everything pops with HDR

HDR is quickly making its way to TV, first to set-top boxes with Mi Box. Watch videos in detail like never before with select HDR content. Witness scenes and characters come to life in vivid contrast, color, and clarity.

HDMi 2.0a

HDMI2.0a is a faster way to send video and audio output to your TV. With up to 18Gbps speeds, it significantly improves picture and sound quality, making Mi Box perfect for watching 4K Ultra HD and HDR video content.

DTS and Dolby surround sound

Dolby DTS certified, the Mi Box supports both Dolby Digital Plus and DTS multichannel HD audio encoding. The result is smoother, dynamic, immersive and more realistic stereo surround sound during ultra HD Blu-ray video playback.

Apps for the big screen

Everything looks better on the big screen, including shows from YouTube, Sling TV, Netflix, Vudu, FandangoNOW and more. Stream, play and be entertained for hours with access to hit shows, blockbusters, radio stations and viral videos.

Super smooth streaming, 60fps 4K decoding

A powerful video decoder is like having a high performance processor. Mi Box can handle up to 60 frames per second - that's double what other set-top boxes can do. It's an advantage you'll notice naturally when you watch NBA live or play a racing game.

Latest comments (52)

Fraxi

22 Sep 17 #52

Any one looking to buy one then please don't.. I have had nothing but problems with it.. Netflix doesn't work.. Chrome cast is temperamental.. And would recommend something else.. Don't waste your money.. Mine will be going on eBay under spares and repair.. Kodi works fine if someone is looking for a box just to use kodi then this is good.. Check the mi box forums for Netflix errors you will find loads of users reporting the issue..

gunnerkes

6 Sep 17 #51

Modbro!

Jcorrigan

2 Sep 17 #19

Anybody know a live uk TV apk?

alfreer1 to Jcorrigan

2 Sep 17 #22

Uktvnow

itsdavidjones1984 to Jcorrigan

6 Sep 17 #50

UK tv now

JayBird

2 Sep 17 #7

These are okay, but no iPlayer, ITV hub, 4 on demand, 5, uk tv play etc. Can cast it from your phone, but not ideal

dogsballs to JayBird

2 Sep 17 #9

why can't you get the apps?

JayBird to dogsballs

2 Sep 17 #26

Android TV play store doesn't have them. Don't assume that if you can download them on your phone, you can download them on your android TV device because you can't. I found out the hard way

gunnerkes to JayBird

2 Sep 17 #11

It has access to the play store so it should be fine...

happy.tourist to JayBird

4 Sep 17 #45

All the apps you mention do play on it but you have to sideload them as they are not available in the Android Tv version of Playstore on this box. They are easy to install from aptoide though.

itsdavidjones1984 to JayBird

6 Sep 17 #49

Just install terrarium tv. I've watched stuff on there on the same day before it was available on demand on the official apps

alan2simms

5 Sep 17 #46

yes , however the itv hub available on aptoide does not work. but you can download that from apk mirror, be warned that you'll be needing to install another app like Hal launcher to set screen orientation to landscape , otherwise it will be locked to portrait mode, and you won't get any where ,btw you'll be needing a Bluetooth keyboard with a touchpad mouse too, otherwise youll find really hard to navigate , and you cant access some features.
you can install iplayer too it will work but wont have full functionality in case of navigating, you will need a said key board.
downloaded apks can be installed through es explorer

Chowchilla to alan2simms

6 Sep 17 #48

use kodi for ITV player. works perfect, has for years.

Chowchilla

2 Sep 17 #33

So. Had this device about a month now. Easy to set up, Netflix works fine at 4k (you have to set it up so it's [email protected] Anything less Wont show 4k content. I mainly use Netflix, YouTube and Kodi. No itv player, iPlayer or Amazon video. I use Kodi for iPlayer and itv player and I prefer it to the apps (itv has no ads through Kodi)

2 times it's crashed to a green screen when streaming 1080p from my PC and and the device was hot to the touch. I've raised the device of the TV unit with some 2p coins and it's had no issues since.

Any questions?

alan2simms to Chowchilla

2 Sep 17 #34

is your netflix app HDR Enabled ( mines not) , and the YouTube app isn't either in fact you tube app only displays 4 k content in HD even though settings 4K2K @60Hz is enabled , can you verify this ? or is yours OK. Thanks

Chowchilla to alan2simms

6 Sep 17 #47

no HDR on mnie it seems. Supposibly it comes with the Android 7.0 Update

ariecol

2 Sep 17 #39

what are the channels that is useable for this please?

thank you

InsaneNutter to ariecol

4 Sep 17 #44

Anything on Freeview with a networked TV tuner: Guide on how to get the Live Channels App to show on Android TV

You can also watch Netflix 4K and you can sideload TV catchup apps from ITV, Channel 4 and so on. I don't think you can sideload the BBC iPlayer, however that can be used though Plex or Kodi.

Mandroid578

3 Sep 17 #43

Too little too late

thegorilla

3 Sep 17 #42

I have one of these from a previous deal on here. Mine came with a UK adapter supplied.
The play store is very different to the normal phone store, so as previous commentors have stated, don't expect your normal apps. The big plus for this box over a standard android box is Chromecast support - that was the main reason I upgraded to this rather than a fire tv. I actually prefer browsing the app on my phone/tablet and then casting the content to the tv. I have kodi and mobdro installed and they both work fine. I also installed vpn unlimited which also works as expected. I've not played games on it.
As a TV box, I'm very happy with it and would certainly recommend it at this price. I also have a firestick but this is much better.

abdi12346

3 Sep 17 #41

What can you do on this?

NSA

2 Sep 17 #40

Thanks for the post. Was toying with upgrading my firestick v1 to a fire TV but read good things about this box too. Decisions decisions...

saayinla

2 Sep 17 #28

Have one of these actually watching 4k mkv from my NAS at this very moment. Awesome box for my Needsa which are:
-Stream 4K MKV contents from my Hp Proliant microserver across my home network.
-Stream my Yi 4k+ and 4K panasonic m2TS files home movies I recorded.
-Plays everything and 4k @ 60FPS with no struggling at ll.

I will take this box over any other 4K box any day (small size compared to Shield, Shield has amazon prime video but not this)

I also have an Xbox One S and 4K oled Smart TV both already has the Amazon Prime video installed so no requirement for this to be able to play Amazon prime for me.

I am thinking about buying another one of these to use with my Sony 4K TV although running android struggles with my media whereas this box doesn't.

Like I said before, this box is awesome and plays everything I ve ever through at it., Blu-ray rip, 4k rip, HDR files etc.

Don't think , just buy it.

reddit to saayinla

2 Sep 17 #38

The key part of your statement there was "Awesome box for my Needs", which is the key when trying to choose a product. The fact that you have then demonstrated the functionality based on those needs is great too.

nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #31

can anyone confirm whether this ships with a UK plug? it seems gearbest have an option for EU/UK plug.. though not sure if they just mean what adapter comes with it

gearbest.com/tv-…tml

saayinla to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #32

got mine from ALiexpress and came with EU plug with adapter

Chowchilla to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #35

Got mine From GB and came with uk adapter

alan2simms to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #36

I Didn't get this from Geekbuying but did get it from an ebay seller shipping from , the box was sealed , and the seller had attached a UK Adapter to the outside of the package, it had no fuse. so i reluctantly opened the box and was pleasantly surprised to find it already included a UK plug inside the packaging not an adapter but a 3 pin plug from it seems Xiaomi itself.

I Have Plugged in a portable USB drive to this and it plays 4K content in HDR flawlessly i would say better picture processing than on myTV's media player , i did see a youtube video showing some one using a 4 port usb hub with this , dont know if it will support that many devices though i am not qualified to comment about the power draw supported , may be some one with this knowledge can confirm .
cant comment on the Amazon Fire 4k as dont own one Sorry.

yes that has been mentioned in forums , but i can tell you that this goes up to 85 Mbps through Netflix network test through the wifi connection .

btw you can side load an iplayer app but you cannot navigate with out a Bluetooth keyboard and even then its functionality is severely restricted .
None of the ITV HUB & All4 or MY5 Apps worked as they were displayed horizontally , but i get them on my TV so no problem

reddit to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #37

If a ad states UK as an option then i will come with either a dedicated 3 pin adapter or a 2 pin and a converter.

ssc1

2 Sep 17 #30

Looks good, im liking it.

nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #14

decent price but my next media box needs to have an ethernet port.. just wish the shield tvs would come down in price

M0nk3h to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #15

Why not just get a USB to Ethernet?

nothingbutadam to M0nk3h

2 Sep 17 #16

that would be fine if there was 2 usb ports but id prefer to keep one port (free) for attaching a usb pen drive or usb hard drive.. unless this would work with one of those usb to multiple usb and ethernet jobbies?

M0nk3h to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #18

I would imagine so, try a powered USB hub. Google is your friend :thumbsup:

Indeed.

teerex to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #21

I'm using mine with a usb to Ethernet adapter with 3 usb ports. Works fine. Got it from Amazon

saayinla to nothingbutadam

2 Sep 17 #29

Had the same reservation at first, got the UGREEN usb to ethernet adapter from amazon, works a treat.

Also if you have AC wireless, some test reports you get faster network data transfer over wifi than on ethernet.

JayBird

2 Sep 17 #27

stu1979

2 Sep 17 #17

So can itv player etc be downloaded from the app store on this box?

Countyforever to stu1979

2 Sep 17 #25

Android boxes generally can access these apps through Play Store if they are not already installed.

pavanto

2 Sep 17 #24

Have one of these. The problem is it goes to sleep after a while and the only way to get on is to switch it off and on. Annoying.

steve1221

2 Sep 17 #5

I need something to play 4k content from USB, anyone know if this or the Amazon Fire 4k is a better bet?

And will either of them support a USB hub?

Thanks

MrVix to steve1221

2 Sep 17 #12

Nvidia shield. More money, but worth it

michaeljb to steve1221

2 Sep 17 #23

My Amazon 4k struggles with 10bit hevc 4k files, can't comment on this mi box as I've never used one

Naith

2 Sep 17 #20

Why not just go for something like this:- hotukdeals.com/dea…917 ? :thinking:

rapid111111

2 Sep 17 #13

Also no Amazon video on this. You can sideload some version. But it's very buggy.
Geekbuying is not the best of companies to buy from.

Rastafari

2 Sep 17 #2

I don't see the point. Pay an extra £20 for an Amazon Fire TV 4K. More stable, more content, next delay delivery, no customs, great warranty.

michaeljb to Rastafari

2 Sep 17 #4

I've got the fire TV 4k but it struggles with 4k content, no idea what the mi box is like tho

M0nk3h to Rastafari

2 Sep 17 #8

The point being, you're not tied to Amazon's... rubbish customisation of Android. You get a pure Android TV experience, complete with play store. No sideloading, no downloading .APK files.

Being honest, I owned a Fire Box for a short period before sending it back.

Tomhardy7 to M0nk3h

2 Sep 17 #10

I have to agree there. I’ve never got on with the Fire OS (Don’t have prime so the constant Amazon promo did my nut in). A more pure OS with the Amazon content not taking centre stage would be excellent though.

Midjet76

2 Sep 17 #6

ROM 8GB eMMC
I don't think so somehow

woldranger

2 Sep 17 #3

You might want to amend the, "it runs on the latest Android..." as it most definitely doesn't!

2 Sep 17 #1

One of a very select band of Android boxes with an official Netflix 4K licence certification.

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