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thomaspb

2018-11-26

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It is very easy to use and install, which is initially in English and not in Chinese as Xiaomi usually does. It is fast without any lag, with a simple menu and runs smoothly even with Kodi. I highly recommend it.

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John_Samaras

2018-09-15

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After the upgrade, the wifi keeps disconnecting all the time, resulting in not being able to see anything. Without internet, it is simply useless. I have tried all the solutions from the forums and nothing works. It's a waste of effort. Stay away

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  Γιάννης M.

  2024-07-04

  The Xiaomi TV Box Mi Box 4K UHD has proven to be an excellent addition to my entertainment system, offering an incredible viewing experience and many useful features.

  Performance and Picture:
  The ability to play 4K UHD content is stunning. The picture quality is clear, vibrant, and detailed, significantly enhancing the viewing experience. The combination of 4K UHD and HDR is seamless, truly offering an impressive picture.

  Operating System and Usability:
  The Mi Box comes with the Android 6.0 operating system, which is user-friendly and extremely easy to use. Navigating through menus is smooth and fast, while the ability to access the Google Play Store allows me to download and install many applications, such as Netflix, YouTube, and other streaming platforms.

  Google Assistant and Voice Control:
  The built-in Google Assistant is one of the most useful features of the Mi Box. The voice control capability makes navigation and content search effortless and enjoyable. With a simple voice command, I can find movies, check the weather, or even control smart devices in my home.

  Connectivity and Expansion:
  The presence of WiFi and a USB 2.0 port offers many connectivity options. I can connect external hard drives or USB sticks to play local content, while the wireless connection is stable and fast, ensuring uninterrupted content streaming.

  Memory and Storage:
  With 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage space, the Mi Box is powerful enough to handle multiple applications and store my favorite programs and files. The device operates smoothly without any delays, even when loaded with applications.

  Design and Ergonomics:
  The sleek and compact design of the Mi Box makes it ideal for any space. It can be easily placed next to the TV without taking up much room, while the remote control is ergonomically designed and comfortable to use.

  Overall, the Xiaomi TV Box Mi Box 4K UHD is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their entertainment system with a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly TV box. I highly recommend this product for its high quality and rich capabilities.

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  koylis4

  2023-11-08

  In the mi box s 4k, you should know that the updates stopped and anyone who installs the android 12 update will have problems... Get the 2nd generation

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  michalis255

  2022-05-13

  It continuously restarts especially on Cosmotetv, unlike the tvbox provided by Cosmote, and the price difference of Cosmote is about 30 euros but it provides Ethernet connection capability.

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  Filippos_Kapnias

  2022-05-10

  Attention.. Google it ...
  Defective product.
  The controller keeps sticking and disconnecting constantly.
  You change the batteries and it works for 1-2 days, then the same issues arise again.
  After searching on the internet, unfortunately, I found out that it is a known problem.
  And the worst part is that you can't even connect your phone as a controller.

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  Dolly the dog

  2021-09-21

  I have had it for about 2 years... It has never crashed... It works perfectly... I wanted it for cosmote TV go and Netflix.... It is perfect... It requires a good internet connection and proximity to the router.

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  Konstantinos.Milonas

  2020-05-24

  Two years later and it still crashes and freezes, especially on YouTube with large videos. It needs to be unplugged maybe 2-3 times a week because it doesn't respond to the control.
  At first, things were terrible, but after the 3rd consecutive update, it improved significantly, but it still remains problematic.
  It's not bad, it's a mediocre box, easy to use and cheap. (45-50€)

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  Sofia56

  2020-01-09

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  Value for money for sure.
  Cosmote tv go with installation, a lot of streaming from codi, good image quality, easy to use.

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  asteris 

  2020-01-01

  Difficult to use, it crashes everywhere and in all applications, YouTube, Netflix. It crashes 1 out of 2 times. It reminds me of a desktop computer from the 90s. Frustration

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  nowfor3

  2019-11-28

  On paper, the machine is good but it also has some issues, mainly due to software. If you want it for Kodi and games, go for it. However, be prepared to read several guides and tutorials.
  But if you only want it for YouTube & Netflix, get the Google Chromecast which is also cheaper.

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  KODRALIU_BARCA

  2019-07-22

  The best thing I have bought in a long time, I have had it for 3 months and it hasn't had any issues. I have watched the best movies through Netflix. Anything I have bought from Xiaomi has never broken

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  Sofia_Pouloupati

  2019-06-25

  I am quite satisfied, it could be better - Sometimes the sound and image on Netflix may become unsynchronized, but nothing that cannot be fixed with a reboot. Also, there are many applications on Google Play that would serve me well if I had them on the Mibox, but they are incompatible.

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  mikkimetal

  2019-05-16

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  Excellent. Eight months after the purchase, I can say that I am very satisfied with the purchase. I mainly use it for Netflix, YouTube. The chrome cast is flawless.

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  sakkoula_chr

  2019-05-15

  I rate it above average because when it works properly, which is not very often, it is the best thing you can use if you don't like regular TV but only want to watch Netflix, for example, back to back. However, no matter what, there may be another product that is worth a little more money! But if there is a good discount, I would still buy it. Regardless, it will save the battery of your laptop from constantly being plugged in to connect to the TV and watch Netflix, for example, back to back (fun of Netflix).

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  Theodore_Prokopiou

  2019-05-13

  Unacceptable product!!! It constantly freezes and crashes! After the first upgrade, it got even worse (it wouldn't even open) and after the second, they completely ruined it! First and last time I'm spending money on such garbage!

  After the third update, they fixed everything. Well done Xiaomi!!!

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  vagsk

  2019-04-22

  Purchased for use with Netflix, YouTube, and playing media files from the home NAS. In these areas, despite its age, it is technologically sufficient. It has several settings to customize it to your liking, and Netflix/YouTube work seamlessly. The Bluetooth remote control is also very convenient.

  After the latest upgrade of Android TV to the latest version, the box has some difficulty coming out of energy-saving mode and often freezes. It gives the impression that it does not utilize all of its processors or that they are still working in energy-saving mode.

  By unplugging the power cable and plugging it back in, it works perfectly fine. Other Android TV boxes in version 8.0 face a similar issue. Waiting for a resolution from Google.

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  gate7ham

  2019-04-05

  Finally. April 2019 and it released 2 updates that fixed the WiFi internet disconnection 100%, it just lags a bit when playing videos on YouTube and Netflix sometimes. I hope they fix that too.

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  jim25

  2019-04-04

  Many problems with internet connection!
  All other devices connect and the Xiaomi either doesn't connect or the speed is very slow.
  I changed the channel on the router (as I read in a forum) but still sometimes it would catch wifi, sometimes it wouldn't.
  There was also lag in the menu, you would try to navigate and it would be slow.
  I changed the settings - display - resolution (and the 3 options it offered) and it was OK, but still had poor internet connection.

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  spyros pant

  2019-03-30

  2 stars, it doesn't play 4K from the USB port, on the contrary, it worsens the image. It's better to use a lower resolution like 1920 X 1080p. It freezes sometimes, this machine is worth 30 euros even though they sell it for 50, 60, and 80 euros. In China, it's worth 15 euros. If you want to watch real 4K, you need to get a Blu-ray player and a 4K disc. You will never see 4K from the internet, it only upscales and as a result, the image quality worsens. This way, Xiaomi is being discredited. Until yesterday, no one knew about it. They simply copy, just like Huawei and all the Chinese companies. Only Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and maybe Samsung in mobile phones and televisions. If you don't have years of experience, you can't surpass them, you're always one step behind. The only thing you can do is keep the prices low. Anyway, what's worth it is to pay a high price and have good quality, not pay a high price and have bad quality. It's possible that the Chinese are not to blame, but rather the individual merchants who want to make a 500% profit

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  giannis_gonidis

  2019-02-13

  Netflix doesn't work, it freezes, disconnects, and the worst part is that Xiaomi Greece doesn't accept that this "perfect machine" has a problem with the operating system........such a shame.....

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  papadakisn

  2019-01-22

  I got it mainly for Netflix and YouTube use. The TV supports USB excellently, so I don't bother connecting it to the Xiaomi. It's small in size, thin, and "stylish." The plastics are good, not "cheap." It's probably easy to use for what I mentioned. I have only installed the VLC player in addition from the store. In the relatively few hours of operation, it has done to me what others mention, the non-resumption from sleep (after "turning off" from the remote, since that's the only way it "turns off" anyway). That is, it wouldn't turn on after being turned off. It did this to me once. Obviously, it's a "problem," but I'm not going crazy about it. At this point, there is no absolutely reliable device...

  Update May 3, 2021:
  Still doing great! Of course, we exclusively use it for Netflix, YouTube, and movies from USB (flash drive or hard drive). It plays EVERYTHING. Sometimes if I have something on USB with a "different" format and the TV doesn't see it, this one sees it normally and plays everything. I had VLC and after a while, I installed the MX player. I haven't loaded any other applications. For this use, it serves us flawlessly!

  Update September 16, 2024:
  It seems to have come out better (relatively) than my first Western Digital pre-wifi. It still serves us perfectly! Disconnections and minor issues are less frequent, I think, now.

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  Giannis_Pap75

  2019-01-21

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  If you want it for Netflix, YouTube, and its Android functions, it is very good. If you want it as a media player, look for something else.

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  akis70

  2019-01-13

  I bought a second one for a relative, again from an official reseller, International version. The box is incredible. I use it for Netflix, IPTV, YouTube videos, and net radio. I haven't tried Kodi and addons or media player from a network yet.
  So far (oreo update), the annoying issue with the remote control when it "wakes up" from sleep hasn't been resolved. You need to press various buttons on the remote control several times to connect.
  Sometimes, due to buffering or multiple applications, it becomes slower in response. The issue is resolved by restarting the software to clear the memory.
  Apart from that, everything works flawlessly. It can be customized to the extent I want, without any glitches. I have gotten rid of many boxes under the TV, now everything is in one. Sideloading apps is easy, Aptoide store for applications, powered USB hub with Ethernet connected mouse and 2 flash drives, one for increasing internal storage and the other for ROM games for emulators, connecting Bluetooth gamepads without any problems. Overall, it is a complete value-for-money entertainment box. It is the best purchase I have made.
  Search the internet for must-have applications to enhance the experience even more.
  P.S. For those who have TVs from before 2016, because the firmware does not have force RGB, it often displays green and pink colors on the screen. It happened on a Samsung from 2013 that I had. You can change the color space in the Mi Box settings to RGB 10bit and on the TV, set it to the same or automatic, and everything will be okay.

  Update 28/3: The latest update has resolved the issue with the remote control "waking up".

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  alamanosa

  2019-01-09

  Without having experience from any other TVBOX, this one does excellently what it was made for...
  At the price of 65E that I bought it, it plays NETFLIX-YOUTUBE-KODI (although I noticed some small freezes that were probably due to the add-ons and LIVESTREAMING) and its connection with GOOGLE is very easy thanks to the voice command from the remote control that "listens" perfectly to all commands... The android upgrade is done automatically as soon as it is connected to the network...
  I would prefer it with an ETHERNET output for direct internet connection and maybe with an additional USB (I haven't worked with it yet to see its capabilities in file/video/music reading as NETFLIX-YOUTUBE cover my needs..)

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  Tasos_Tsoukas

  2019-01-05

  The little machine is amazing with its five buttons on the remote control, you can do things that you couldn't do on any computer you had.... the picture and sound are amazing. The specific one I got also has a Greek menu... For those of you who want to avoid commercials, it is the best solution to watch TV again.

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  d1m1tr10s

  2018-12-03

  Purchase from official reseller, it's simply value for money, it does everything. As for the issues, just keep an eye on the forums because Xiaomi hasn't left them to chance. The recently released 3S has the exact same specs but with a new BT remote control. I recently received the OTA update build 2396 (Android Oreo) and the device simply flies, and many issues have been resolved. I read on the forums that they are already beta testing the OTA update build 2405 (which seems to solve the wake up issue) and the OTA update 2415. The only serious issues that remain at the moment (build 2396) are the wake up issue after deep sleep and the stuttering when it wakes up, which can be solved simply by rebooting, although I no longer experience it after a factory reset. The second issue is the auto frame rate switching during playback of certain files, such as 23.97 fps, which I also read will be solved in a future OTA update. I won't mention the issues with DD+ because they don't concern the average user, although I read on the forums that they are being worked on/corrected. As for the Wi-Fi, there are no problems. I use a Mikrotik router and both the signal strength and throughput on 2.4 & 5GHz are satisfactory. It seems to be on the right track. Useful apps: 1. Sideload launcher (to have all the shortcuts from apps installed outside the Play Store on the home screen manually). 2. Control screen rotation (to rotate the screen - before running the app - from portrait to landscape or vice versa). 3. X-plore File Manager (file manager and FTP client to connect to the FTP server on your PC, such as FileZilla FTP server, and easily and quickly download apps from the PC). 4. AIDA64 (Hardware & Software information for Android devices). 5. Kodi (no need for recommendations, ideal for NFS shares from PC or NAS and VoD from Greek and foreign repositories). ----update 22/12/2018---- The wake up issue has not been resolved with version 2396 even after a factory reset, but now I leave it always on (I don't put it in sleep mode). It has been up and running for over 20 days now and responds perfectly at all times. Personally, I believe this is the best solution until the wake up issue with deep sleep is resolved.

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  johnkont

  2018-12-03

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  After the latest upgrade to version 8, it occasionally lost its wireless connection, but a factory reset fixed it. I only use it for Netflix, Youtube, IPTV, and Kodi.

  I didn't have any issues with some files I watched through smb network, although they were relatively small files, around 7 and 10 MB.

  Overall, I am very satisfied with the device.

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  animetv76junk

  2018-12-01

  After 2 months of use, I have to say that it's better to look for another TV box. It easily disconnects from the Wi-Fi and the only way to fix it is to set it up with a static IP, which still causes disconnections, but not as often.

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  fiorstel

  2018-11-21

  Very good. In every television, I had one Apple TV, after I installed Xiaomi TV Box on the televisions, I think I have even lost the remote controls of the Apple TV, I simply have them forgotten. If the Xiaomi ones break, I will buy them again. The purchase of a mini keypad helps a lot

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  Troxler

  2018-11-13

  From the first day, it had a problem with WiFi and after a few days, it completely broke down. Xiaomi Greece, as known, is a scam! I returned it to the store and now I have to wait for it to be fixed... from what I read on foreign forums, it has many problems.

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  Ευάγγελος Κ.

  2018-11-12

  The product is excellent, it works flawlessly. Just call a technician (I did it myself but not everyone is familiar) to install Aptoide TV for you. It is an alternative to the Google app store that really breathes life into the device, because the Google app store for TVs has only ten apps. Other than that, it didn't present any issues to me.

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