A new player has entered the UK market to challenge the dominance of Amazon’s 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 option for enhancing any TV viewing experience.
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) boasts a compact design similar to its well-established competitors, featuring a built-in HDMI connector for easy setup directly into the TV. It also comes with a dedicated remote control that includes shortcut buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, ensuring convenient access to favorite content.
Priced at £39.99, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) competes in the same price range as its rivals. However, what sets it apart is its operating system. Instead of Fire OS or Roku’s software, this new streamer runs on Google TV, offering users access to Google’s smart interface, Google Assistant, and a wide array of apps via the Google Play Store.
With a voice search feature on the remote, users can easily find movies, shows, and apps using voice commands. The device supports over 10,000 apps, including games, and offers numerous free channels for entertainment without additional subscriptions. Android users can take advantage of built-in Google Cast to stream content wirelessly from their smartphones or tablets to the TV.
Powered by a fast processor and dual-band Wi-Fi, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) ensures smooth playback and supports HDR10+, Dolby Audio, and DTS for enhanced picture and sound quality. However, the device’s limitation lies in its resolution, supporting only HD playback and not 4K Ultra HD content.
For consumers seeking an affordable Google TV-driven streaming solution, the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is now available in the UK for £39.99.