In the UK, a new player has entered the streaming device market, challenging the dominance of Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks and Roku’s popular devices. Xiaomi, a Chinese tech brand, has introduced its latest offering, the TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), providing an affordable option for enhancing TV viewing experiences.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) features a compact design similar to its well-known competitors, with a built-in HDMI connector for easy setup on any television. It also comes with a dedicated remote control, complete with shortcut buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, making navigation effortless for users.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is competitively priced and distinguishes itself by running on Google TV instead of Amazon’s Fire OS or Roku’s software. This integration allows users to access Google’s smart interface, utilize Google Assistant, and explore a wide range of apps via the Google Play Store.
The device offers convenient voice search capabilities, access to over 10,000 apps, including games, and a variety of free channels for entertainment. Android users can benefit from built-in Google Cast, enabling wireless streaming from their mobile devices to the TV.
Equipped with a fast processor, dual-band Wi-Fi, and support for HDR10+, Dolby Audio, and DTS, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) ensures enhanced picture and sound quality. However, it supports only HD playback and does not offer 4K Ultra HD streaming like some of its competitors.
For users seeking an affordable Google TV-powered streaming option, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is now available in the UK for £39.99.