Xiaomi TV Stick 4K

Although Xiaomi would likely prefer that you purchase one of its televisions first, if you believe that your current TV still has some life left in it (at least in terms of the screen), the business also has alternatives for you. A limited but practical selection of streaming devices from Xiaomi may be plugged into the HDMI connection of your television to bring better smart connectivity and features. The most recent model in this line is the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, which is the company's most portable and functional product to date.

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, which costs Rs. 4,999 in India, supports high dynamic range (HDR) video up to the Dolby Vision format and Dolby Atmos audio in addition to Ultra-HD streaming.Because it is much smaller than the Mi Box 4K, you can just put it into the HDMI port on your TV, where it will remain discreetly out of sight. Is this the most affordable streaming gadget available at the moment? Learn more from this review.

Xiaomi TV Stick 4K features and design

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is compact and lightweight enough to stay attached to the back of your television when inserted into the HDMI socket, just like the original Mi TV Stick and fortunately not like the Mi Box 4K. Of course, you need to plug it into a power source, and in most circumstances, the USB-A connector on your television should be adequate.

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If it's proving challenging, you can use the power adapter that comes with the package to connect directly to a power outlet for a more dependable power source. An HDMI extender accessory and a remote control for the streaming device are also included in the box. The'stick' is fairly unremarkable and has just one logo on the outside of its black surface, but that's fine because you probably won't ever see it in use.

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K closely matches the specifications of the majority of Android TV-powered streaming devices in terms of features. The gadget, as its name suggests, allows streaming at resolutions up to Ultra-HD (3840x2160 pixels), as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS HD audio. It also supports high dynamic range video up to the Dolby Vision format.

The streaming device boasts a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, Bluetooth 5, and dual-band Wi-Fi for connectivity. The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K uses Android TV 11 and has Xiaomi's PatchWall UI on top of both the stock Android TV and Android TV 11 user interfaces.

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Features of the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K remote

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K also comes with the company's traditional control, which is well-liked on its selection of televisions. The PatchWall UI was added to the streaming device by the firm, so in addition to the other buttons for essential operations like power, navigation, volume control, and calling up Google Assistant, the remote also contains a button to rapidly access PatchWall.

Additionally, there are hotkeys for the app drawer, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K and the remote link through Bluetooth, and the built-in microphone allows voice data to be sent to Google Assistant. The remote is powered by two AAA batteries as usual.

In addition to what has already been said, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K supports Google Chromecast with casting resolutions up to Ultra-HD, and Google Assistant may be used to search for content, find solutions to straightforward problems, and manage IoT devices that may be associated with your account. The feature set isn't very extensive, but the device's stand-alone functioning is sufficient on its own.

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The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K supports both Android TV and PatchWall, and you can quickly switch between them based on your preferences. The latter focuses on content curation and recommendations that highlight material and guide you to the proper streaming platforms based on your choices, whilst the former is slightly more app-focused.

Performance of the Xiaomi TV Stick in 4K

For all intents and purposes, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is a Xiaomi television without the screen. Its overall size is amazing; it's far smaller than popular Ultra-HD streaming products from the Fire TV line, and its design is perhaps more practical than that of the Chromecast with Google TV.

These commonalities are reflected in the operating system and how everything works, with the hardware being able to handle PatchWall and Android TV 11 with little difficulty. During my time with the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, I had no problems with performance, and the gadget worked effectively as a source by obtaining content in the highest quality resolution and formats in accordance with my TV setup.

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The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K isn't a difficult device to use, unlike other of the more capable (and consequently, more sophisticated) streaming devices. I didn't have to fiddle with the settings very much, and the device typically operated with the correct resolution and formats, especially when connected to a TV alone without any other components like speakers or soundbars.

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The remote would occasionally reply a tenth of a second too slowly, but I wasn't too bothered by this. The Google Play store allows you to download games that you can play on your TV, but it's not the best device for this kind of use because it's primarily designed for streaming audio and video from well-known services.

If you have a suitable TV or audio system, as well as a subscription to a provider that supports the formats, like Netflix and Apple TV+, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, is useful. It's important to note that the Xiaomi TV Stick does not, regrettably, support HDR10+, so it is recommended that you use it with a TV that does. The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K could only stream Ultra-HD material at the HDR10 format on an HDR10+ television.

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K performed admirably even while linked to a mobile hotspot with a less reliable Wi-Fi connection, in contrast to other streaming devices that operate smoothly on steady Wi-Fi connections. However, overall 5G connectivity made sure that speeds were quick enough to provide buffer-free Ultra-HD streaming. For individuals who depend on mobile Internet connections at home, though, it's a sensible choice.

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Verdict

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K's success, like that of many other Xiaomi devices, is largely due to its cost. It provides a mainly dependable and straightforward Ultra-HD and HDR streaming experience and is significantly less expensive at Rs. 4,999 than comparable products like the Chromecast with Google TV and Amazon Fire TV stick 4K Max.

With the exception of the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K's inability to play HDR10+ material, which may be a problem for certain people depending on the TV you intend to use it with. If your primary use case is watching content, the convenient size and form factor also makes this an easy suggestion for anyone wanting to buy a trustworthy and practical Ultra-HD streaming device.