Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s popular streaming devices remain dominant in the market, providing households with the ability to stream movies, live sports, and TV series. However, a new contender has emerged in the UK in the form of Xiaomi, a Chinese tech brand, which has introduced its latest offering, the TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), providing an affordable option to enhance any television set.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) boasts a compact design that resembles the Amazon Fire TV and Roku Sticks, featuring a built-in HDMI connector for easy plug-and-play setup without the hassle of extra cables or complex installations.
Similar to its competitors, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) comes with a dedicated remote control equipped with shortcut buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, making it convenient for users to access their favorite content quickly without navigating through extensive menus.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is competitively priced compared to its counterparts, with its standout feature being its operating system. Instead of Fire OS or Roku’s software, this new streamer runs on Google TV, offering users access to Google’s smart interface, integrated Google Assistant, and a wide array of apps through the Google Play Store.
The remote control includes a voice button, enabling users to search for content and apps using voice commands. With over 10,000 available apps, including games, and numerous free channels, viewers have access to a variety of entertainment options without requiring multiple paid subscriptions.
Additionally, Android users can benefit from the built-in Google Cast feature, allowing for wireless streaming of videos, photos, and other content from their smartphones or tablets directly 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.
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.