Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s popular streaming devices continue to dominate the market, providing millions of households with access to streaming movies, live sports, and TV shows. A new player has entered the UK market, offering competition to these established brands. Chinese tech company Xiaomi has launched its latest product, the TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), offering an affordable option to enhance any television viewing experience.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) features a compact design similar to Amazon’s Fire TV and Roku Sticks, with a built-in HDMI connector for easy connection to TVs without the need for additional cables or complex setup.
Similar to its competitors, Xiaomi’s device comes with a dedicated remote control that includes shortcut buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube. This feature allows users to quickly access their favorite content without navigating through multiple menus.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is competitively priced compared to other similar products. However, what sets it apart is its operating system. Instead of using Amazon’s Fire OS or Roku’s software, Xiaomi’s device runs on Google TV, providing users with access to Google’s smart interface, Google Assistant, and a wide range of apps available through the Google Play Store.
The remote control includes a voice button for easy voice commands to search for movies, shows, and apps. Users can choose from over 10,000 apps, including games, and enjoy hundreds of free channels without requiring multiple paid subscriptions.
Android users can benefit from the built-in Google Cast feature, enabling wireless streaming of videos, photos, and other content from their smartphones or tablets 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 only supports HD playback and does not offer 4K Ultra HD streaming like some of its competitors.
For those 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.
