A new player has entered the UK market to challenge Amazon Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s streaming devices. Xiaomi, a Chinese tech brand, has introduced its latest offering, the TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), providing an affordable solution for enhancing television viewing.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) shares similarities in design with its competitors, boasting a compact size and an HDMI connector for easy TV connection. It comes bundled with a remote control featuring shortcut buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, ensuring convenient access to desired content.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) competes closely with its counterparts in terms of cost. However, what sets it apart is its utilization of Google TV instead of Amazon’s Fire OS or Roku’s software. This integration grants users access to Google’s smart interface, Google Assistant, and an extensive array of apps through the Google Play Store.
The remote control includes a dedicated voice button for effortless voice commands to search for content and access over 10,000 available apps, including games. Additionally, users can benefit from Google Cast functionality for wireless streaming from Android devices to the TV.
Equipped with a powerful processor, dual-band Wi-Fi for seamless streaming, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Audio, and DTS, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) promises enhanced picture and sound quality. However, it only supports HD playback, lacking the capability for 4K Ultra HD streaming.
For those seeking an affordable streaming device powered by Google TV, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is now on sale in the UK for £39.99.