Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s popular streaming devices remain top choices for households seeking entertainment options. However, a new competitor has entered the UK market – Xiaomi, a Chinese tech brand, has introduced its latest TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), providing an affordable solution to enhance any television viewing experience.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) boasts a compact design similar to Amazon’s Fire TV and Roku Sticks, featuring a built-in HDMI connector for easy setup without the hassle of extra cables. Just like its counterparts, it comes with a dedicated remote control equipped with 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) competes directly with its rivals in terms of cost. However, its key differentiator lies in its operating system. Instead of Fire OS or Roku’s software, Xiaomi’s device runs on Google TV, offering users access to Google’s smart interface, built-in Google Assistant, and a wide array of apps through the Google Play Store.
The remote control includes a dedicated voice button, enabling users to search for content and apps using voice commands. With over 10,000 apps available for download, including games, and numerous free channels, viewers have ample entertainment options without multiple paid subscriptions. Additionally, Android users can benefit from built-in Google Cast for wireless 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) delivers enhanced picture and sound quality. However, it is limited to HD playback and does not support 4K Ultra HD content streaming.
For consumers seeking an affordable Google TV-powered streaming device, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is now available in the UK for £39.99.