Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) Review | Google TV now included! 

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Heya ! Thanks so much. So I am not answering this with full confidence, but yes I believe so. I used APK IPTV on the previous model but because the service was so bad I stopped and did not try on the new device. But from research you can still install APKs

I got my little TV box last Saturday and I am over the moon with its performance. My normal HD TV has taken on a new life! The setup was quite easy, and although I watch/play everything through my home theatre system, I did the initial setup with the HDMI connected directly into the TV. I was a little confused about getting the sound to go through the surround system (I never use the TV sound), got very frustrated, but then suddenly realized all my other hardware goes into the processor! So when "the penny dropped" I took the HDMI cable from the TV and plugged it into the spare port I still had on my processor. Wow - it was like magic and the 5.1 surround came on with a blast!! This TV Box is nothing short of a miracle and its performance is superb, with incredible sound and picture quality. My fibre connection and wifi router are in my bedroom next to my desk, adjacent to the lounge, but there is no signal problem and the streaming is flawless, with no dropouts or delays. This is the best investment I have ever made - no need for a Smart TV.

Yea it's generally like that. It's not made with the real nuanced details people want. Personally have not tested Plex but I don't see why it would not work well. But I do think proper audio integration is needed. Needs coax or optical for full sound output so you don't need to integrate through TV

Heya I have never used a mekool so I can't say :( I only like to advise from my experience. Best advice is look at the specs and features of both and see what suits your needs best. Sorry I could not be more helpful

Hey Not nesseserily It generally pushes suggestions from installed apps like Netflix etc. Google movies are paid for on a per basis but it will ask you before it charges you

That I did not check. I took it on faith that the interface was 2.1 and the cable would be 2.1. Are you saying this is not the case? I will check immediately

That's odd I have mine connected to DStv and don't have any issues. I think that sounds like a DStv service issue. They have alot of online issues and downtime

Heya So I also have a Samsung. From what I can tell the remote tries to duplicate for TV and box. So I just use box remote and it turns on both

Heya So some people have been able to use it for this and have commented in the comment section that they can. Personally I tried the other night and could not. I am continuing to try because I think it was a format issue. But I don't see why it would not work because simple old smart TVs can do it

You will install via the app Store as per normal :)

Heya That sounds really odd. I think you should factory reset and if that does not work, return it. The devices slow down and you need to clear cache etc , but sound lagging is not normal at all

Hey. You can uninstall most apps you don't want so long as they are not system apps. To get the ones you want to show they have to be added to favourites. Just takes some time and tinkering because the interface is so different from Andriod TV. But remember you can just speak to your remote and ask it to open the app u want

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Heya This unfortunately has to be answered by someone in a country with good service delivery of GeForce now. It all depends on where the servers are as that will determine your experience and I live way too far away to comment

Are you using SPDIF audio output to connect to sound bar? Also have you checked for software update and is SPDIF output option now available in audio output setting?

Heya I will need to investigate as it's dependant on how the box processes the signal. Lpcm is still analogue at its root so it depends on how you are connecting to the sound bar. Dolby would come from HDMI as HDMI can transfer a digital signal which Dolby is. If you are transferring the sound from the TV to the bar with a cable then I will need to do even more research. Will wait for your response

Hey as u were saying that u bought this box. Actually i am planning to buy it too but i am a little nervous about the rams to be honest and also if its really great no bugs or getting slower by the time the quality and all that stuff so if u could reply i would be really grateful thank u

Heya Think I answered this on another string but: You theoretically can share the picture over network as a mirror. But you can't share the device and use it independently on 2 different TVs. For independent use you need 2

Yea you should be able to. It's still an android based OS so you can install APKs. I have done so on all previous versions. I guess it will depend on the application

Thanks for the extra information :) I will have to test this out

@@WootDini Let me know how it works out. only other thing (other than Gtv that would get me from changing from the first Gen

@@Diablo22967 its just alot faster in general for me. These devices tend to slow down after time. But to get GTV is a mission of layers of vpns and bypasses.

​@@Diablo22967yea works well :) Actually was wife who was loosing her cool as she did not realise one was controlling other lol

Heya. So the only way you would be able to do that is installing the remote on your phone. Remember a remote is IR vs Google assistant is instruction over internet protocol. If the device is not on, it can't receive IP, it can only receive IR (infrared)

Hey Just checked and yes. But does not seem to be well rated, probably a washed down version. But you can still do the whole APK thing

Heya You not the only person who as asked this and I have tried to find a solution but have not been able to find anything concrete yet. Sorry :(

@@WootDini Thank you for your reply. I'm very sorry to hear that of course, because I'd like to enjoy my 5.0 speaker system to the full. I've tried all the options I could think of, also I asked for help from a friend of mine, who's an expert and he said it should be working, so it seems that the issue must be with the device itself (or rather the software) and if, as you say, I'm not the only person experiencing this problem, Xiaomi should solve it. I hope they will!

​@@WootDinibetween this and the Mecool KM2 Plus which is better or which do you recommend?

Heya According to the specs yes. I have not tried personally

Hello I will check this with Xiaomi and advise :) I mentioned in the other comment it depends on how the box processes audio and if it only applies digital processing through HDMI or its done through that and the 3.5. On SPDIF are you referring to the out on the TV to sound bar ?

@@WootDini Hi, thanks for reply, i currently have mi box 3, which has same audio out port as this 2nd gen box which is 3.5mm/spdif port. This port is not not simple 3.5mm jack port it's a SPDIF one, as you can see red light coming out of it as a optical port and one can use minitoslink to toslink cable to directly connect tv box to sound bar for digital audio. Now Issue here is that in 2nd gen box SPDIF output option was missing in initial software release, and only auto, pcm and manual format option were available, and because of this soundbar shows only PCM 2.0 audio and not Dolby 5.1 audio to soundbar. Now some users are saying update might have been received that solves this SPDIF issue. Hence I request you to check with latest update if SPDIF output option is back in sound settings of 2nd gen box along with PCM and auto option. Just please check sound setting of this box. I want to purchase this box, only awaiting if this issue has been solved and taken care of with latest software update. Pls check and advise.

@@jag642 Helllo :) asked Xiaomi to advise on update and will let u know as soon as I do

@@WootDini Appreciate your efforts, thanks.

@@WootDini Any reply from Xiaomi Sir?

Great question, let me try. BRB

First try was a fail. I put jpg, mp4 and mov and it does not see it. Seems you can expand the device storage with external. Ill see if that works but it means you need to download from the device onto the storage Ill keep trying, please DM me on social for update

Im not sure if it will work 100% in the region, you may need to change regions.

I don't see why not. It's still got Andriod based applications. I will be installing on mine soon

​@@WootDinilet us know how it goes my guy. After seeing your vid I am considering getting gen 1 for Android TV as it's easier to download apks and stream from websites.

Heya Not in the traditional sense. There are apps you can download of course but in order to get "full play store" you need to side load like the 1st gen

Heya Google play is the app to find apps ? But if you mean you can't find the app Store itself. You can try use the voice function to say which app you are looking for. It's not a pure Andriod device (well it's Google TV) so it's not like a mobile phone

Yep you can with no issue

As in not working ? Check batteries, if still not working, return it. Sounds like something is wrong

Hey Yea you can. I have seen people do it. But it has to be the correct format

Can agree with that

Heya. If google services work in India I don't see why it would not

You will need to install from the store

Yes

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Sorry yes it is. And dts

Sorry to hear. This product is for the masses who need an easy solution. Most people don't even know what HEVC is or bit colour. There are definitely more robust TV boxes out there. Since I released this video I have been spammed from chinese companies to review theirs and one even had 10bit colour (no idea how that will work unless you have an insane screen).

@@farislands for an Andriod box yea it's more than sufficient :) this is a TV box for the masses rather than an enthusiast one

Heya its not meant to be paired. meant to work out of the box. I would send for replacement

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Maybe a bad batch ? I'm using mine 6 months later with no issues really. If slow I just clear cache etc and reset

Heya Yea you can. When you plug in a media device, there should be prompts to be able to use it. I cannot confirm that you can install apps etc from it. I will try that but it seems to be a media extension

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Lol I run everything through 10bit capture to PC and forgot to minimise. Did not think it looked that bad