Mi Box Android TV Tips and Tricks

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[@Bungle]

I especially liked the part where you told your audience that most of the world uses Celsius while the US uses Fahrenheit. That was super helpful!

[@DebraDukes]

Thanks so much for sharing this absolutely great review and so far I might go this route looks awesome love that you have all the options included.Thanks again Deb

[@GregglesTV]

yeah the box is pretty solid!

[@petermississauga598]

Just got my first Mi Box today and was happy to find your video. However, a question, how/where can I find the MAC address so as I can subscribe to an IPTV server? Thank you in advance.

[@shadowie1]

one more question Greg. is the voice search for a movie supposed to work in Netflix? when i try voice search in it, it just takes me to a search box to type in the movie name, though it DOES work in SPMC. Thanks.

[@FSK6995]

hi greg ,can you ad app short cut on homescreen?

[@Pranav_m_Mistry]

does amazon prime comes out of box or you need to install?

[@roadkillmaniac]

can you run a vpn app like hola and open an app in the box? or install an app outside of the store?

[@fjcabanog]

How can you change the background/wallpaper on rhe home screen?

[@kimtoftjohannsen9099]

Hi, I bought the mi box here in Denmark, it seems to be some sort of restriction built into it, the playstore is very limited, no browser allowed and very few apps, is there some sort of open software out there I can override the existing software with?

[@ankitaagarwal4917]

Hi...is there any way by which i can customize the pictures slideshow while on sleep mode

[@abhishekkaisarabhoy2158]

Can I connect webcam and use skype or messenger in this TV box ?? Does it have built in microphone ??

[@mrkinwa1132]

did your amazon video app work? mine did not load at all when i open the amazon video app if your working fine,can you please sent me the apk of amazon video app thanks a lots

[@adrianjatem]

Hello, I have several Bluetooth headphones or speakers already linked to my mibox. Contrary to the way we can switch from one to one on a cell phone, it is difficult to do the same on my mibox. Is there any way to do this in an easier way?

[@BemmyB]

Good Video thanks. I‘m comming from Germany and on my Box is no Powerkey definition ? :(

[@jOnisAngrOn]

Hi great video! do you know if we can connect the mi box to those hotels wifi that require a web browser log in? Thanks.

[@MrXsagat]

Hussein Bahri Thanks, could you please tell me how? Do I need to download a browser? I couldn't find a reliable one.

[@dimigen]

How to miracast to mi box s? Any idea how without external app?

[@steelgtr]

Is Amazon Prime Video pre installed?

[@Angelos668]

Can you connect a wireless USB combo Keyboard and Mouse? Thanks

[@bennyfuentes]

A few moments ago someone tried to pair with my Mibox and interrumped my Netflix session, wanted to turn off Bluetooth on my device but I couldn´t find any options to do so, is it even possible to turn it off? Thanks in advance.

[@paulnunez8033]

On my mi box the power key definition isn’t on there lol. Is there any where else to find it. Also let’s say if you are using a rii keyboard how can I shut off the mi box ?

[@kristianfriedmann2158]

Hewre just for good price bit.ly/2GbMA12 Buy the cheapest! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaG2oXV4lp2joK8

[@michael8985]

Bought a keyboard n mouse remote thing uses usb but can't side scroll in net flix help me

[@tithitatum4305]

I want to operate my Mi tv box with a wireless mouse such as volume control, scroll the screen,back to the home screen. Is this possible with a wireless mouse instead of Mi remote?

[@Gizzzmoofever]

How do u connect ethernet to speed up internet? My Wi-Fi is so slow and on the other side of the house

[@weangels17]

How to grant the permissions to Usb for read and write on xiaomi tv box

[@shadowie1]

thanks Greg. i have one question, i don't know if it's because of an update (Android 6.0.1) or not, but i just got my Mi the other day, love it, but i no longer see the option for the Power Key Definition under Preferences there, and i'd like to change it to power off, unless it's because my box is the International Version. Thank You, great video.

[@GregglesTV]

not sure why you don't see it anymore sorry

[@shadowie1]

that's okay, still loving the Mi, no regrets, i'm thinking maybe because it's the International version instead of the North American version, thanks, and great intro video for new users, i know i tweaked mine with your tips :)

[@carlosfernandez8957]

same problem, thank you for the tutorial

[@tanteiritzo]

how were you able to install Amazon Video?

[@GregglesTV]

it doesnt work though

[@Barrbarrjhn]

I have a mi box and it’s just a wk old but it has frozen it will not do anything so how to fix this

[@nikhilb666]

does it play 4k Movies directly from hard drive which are downloaded from torrent in HEVC format REPLY

[@Korickijmusic]

if you download a good player it does.

[@benprater4110]

does this box have buffering issues I have kodi on my pc and its always buffering

[@GregglesTV]

depends what you are playing from

[@mirandaguadalupe6584]

Can you ues a flashstick on a Mibox Android TV ? ¿

[@Arrozconchopsticks]

Some people make issue of it not having ethernet. I know it can use an adapter. I don't really have the option to use it, I have slow internet and most stuff plays well on my Mi Box anyway, even though it might not always play at the best quality, at least I don't get stutters or buffering.

[@dib1719]

Hey! I can’t find the app Hulu? :/

[@magicbbman32]

How do you move a sideloaded app icon to the main screen?

[@MrsMac3099]

Get TV app repo from the play store. You can put any apps you download to your main screen .

[@senseimfa3188]

How do i undo the no apps can perform this action?

[@junu55356]

Wait how did you get Amazon prime video on mi box??

[@dallasevans7718]

Aptoide TV

[@richardvacanti4265]

Dallas Evans it still won’t work . You can install it but nothing will playing on it because the my box is not licensed to play content from Amazon

[@lucaandreoli1132]

but is it a problem of the box license.. or about something else?

[@JWesleyRussell]

Yeah, I'd love to know this too

[@kadapakingstarwin]

He may use Indian vertion 😊 amazon prime and Netflix working fine in MI box India 😊😊

[@Riven022]

I still havnt figured out my bubble notification problem, and I know you said you didn't get them. Are you running Exodus? If so do you also have it integrated with trakt? If so are you using lists? I get them everytime I scroll thru shows with the setup above.

[@GregglesTV]

i do not have exodus on this system and i never use trakt.

[@Riven022]

cool thanks for the info. I think this points me in a direction to track this down.

[@Riven022]

I installed this combo on my phone where i can read the notifications and ES browser is creating a notification every time exodus downloads a new poster or fan art. It says it successfully scanned it...... What a bloated piece of crap ES has become..... So FYI in case anyone else runs into this.

[@sam_patrik]

Can you tell me, that is this device going to work with old AV TV by using HDMI2AV converter??

[@main1414]

Rahul Gupta I think it will work I am buying it for av tv am also curious though

[@sam_patrik]

Shama Raj Adhikari please brother, then let me know Thank you

[@main1414]

ok

[@yokich2]

Greggles would you recommend this over the Amazon Fire TV? I want it specifically to run Kodi with the least amount of buffer. I like that the Fire TV uses an Ethernet port so that should make it a lot more stable compared to using wifi no? Only downside is that Mi Box is a lot easier to configure Kodi compared to Fire TV. Thoughts?

[@GregglesTV]

both boxes will ofer the same amount of buffwe i'd go mi box

[@yokich2]

Really? So the ethernet wouldn't make a difference? I thought that the direct link to the device is supposed to help with buffer? Guess I'll have to return the Fire TV if there wouldn't be a difference in the video streams 😦

[@GregglesTV]

whats buffering for you specifically

[@yokich2]

Netflix and KZbin are fine. It's movies and TV through Kodi that has the occasional buffer, dropped sound etc. I called my internet provider and apparently I'm only on regular DSL at 10 mbps. I was considering upgrading to 15 mbps but after speaking with their tech support it doesn't look like it'll make a huge difference. Think I'll return the Fire TV to Amazon and purchase a Mi Box. Setting up Kodi seems a lot easier, especially since I'm in Canada and the Amazon apps store isn't supported here. It'll save time on all the workaround.

[@GregglesTV]

if you're talking about exodus its more likely the server you are streaming from most of them are crap

[@ToJoseGarcia]

Thanks GigglesTV

[@Studentofgosset]

After pairing with my Bluetooth soundbar once, I have to either reboot the Mi Box or reboot the soundbar to get it to pair again, any ideas on how to get it to simply re-pair the Mi Box when woken up?

[@MorkusReX]

Although it's been a year after you wrote it.. I kinda had the same issue yesterday and found a workaround. Is it still relevant to you?

[@ieranav]

@@MorkusReX its relevant to me, can you write hot to fix it ?

[@MorkusReX]

@@ieranav Sure. Go to the store and download an app called Button Mapper (I think that is the name, I'm not at home right now). It's free. Then set one of your buttons to enable / disable Bluetooth. Now when you want to use BT headphones , just turn them on and press the button you mapped twice (once to disable BT and once to enable). Your headphones should work. The only limitation I've found so far is that once you use the headphones, the volume bar on the screen will stay around 10-20 seconds every time you change the volume level. Hope it helps!

[@ieranav]

@@MorkusReX tnx man !!

[@MorkusReX]

@@ieranav glad to help

[@muralit4147]

How to configure DTH connected to TV with mi box

[@RR-vg2se]

How to cutomize Mi Box S screenshaver ?

[@nissanmirakovcohen3225]

how to add browser to it ???

[@giltbrickgaming1201]

How did you get Amazon video working on the Mi Box?

[@ClemensStrahlhofer]

Jeff Conard and which?

[@wa11pon33]

Hey Greggles, are you having any issues with the Netflix volume on yours? Netflix is the only app I use on my Mi Box that will not let me control the volume with the system, rather I have to adjust the volume on my sound bar rather than the system itself and it is pretty annoying. I've tried everything to fox it except factory resetting the device, so I am just curious if it's widespread or just an isolated incident

[@GregglesTV]

I aqctually haven't played a movie in Netflix but I'll check it out later today

[@wa11pon33]

Haha alright

[@wa11pon33]

Ricardo Ramos that's something I haven't considered. thanks!

[@ridewaansonday4491]

I mirror my samsung phone to mibox ..it does play but no sound?

[@SanYaeMusic]

There is no ‘power key definition’ option on my mi box. How can i shut it down? 😕

[@sitamehra598]

HOW WILL I LOAD APP TO MY ICON

[@bk2323]

does anyone know how to switch off the mouse function on the remote control?

[@brandonspicer2482]

Under settings and then accessibility. There should be mouse option to toggle on and off.

[@TheNewYorkHustle]

is there a rotation option for the apps. I sided loaded an app and it appears sideways on my tv

[@rolandtyler1]

The New York Hustle let me guess.. pornhub? My app is sideways and no way to change it.

[@Tony-qe3cj]

@@rolandtyler1 Use chromecast

[@legendboy9x]

Thank you very much, my screen did not display so i saw your video to change resolution

[@bryaneagar4332]

Why is it mine Only have Netflix and redbull?

[@KingRagnar523]

do you know if a usb ethernet adapter would work with this? thanks

[@GregglesTV]

??

[@KingRagnar523]

I was just wondering if you know if a usb ethernet adapter would work with this to make a wired connection. I've seen it done on a fire stick, not sure if it would work with the mi box or not.

[@amitjudge]

Jim Walsh Hi, yes you can. I've done the same myself, when plugged in it automatically switched from wifi to ehternet but it can also be switched around in settings.

[@actorlife]

Hi guys Is there anyway to get rid of the voice assistant on the Mi Box? Damn annoying. It's on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Please help thanks.

[@kogae523]

How does one delete items on the Mi box? Specifically pics and videos, not apps.

[@RalphNgOfficial]

Does the Mi Box has the ability to allow me to cast KZbin video from my Android phone? Thanks

[@JoeTurok]

Yes it does.

[@codelucky]

There is no power key option on MI Box! How do I make sure that after clicking power button it switches off.

[@roarkiano]

Hi. Do you know hot to rotate an app in android tv? I sideloaded an app but it is rotated because it has been done for plain android so I have to rotate it 90º clockwise. Thanks!

[@CalisthenicTraining]

Marc Boolean found a solution?

[@romeoscurtu5175]

Just sideload "Set Orientation" from Aptoide

[@mtyler7807]

What I do is search for apk's made for tablets . They are already in landscape.

[@wafflestomper5206]

Can you install Kodi on it?

[@GregglesTV]

yes kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4LLip55aaiHgqs

[@etapastorrevieja4337]

how to bring open window back on screen en mi box

[@vital123ish]

the shut down is not working pal.....

[@osegmia]

Is Amazon video working for you? I saw it in your video. If so can you share version working on mi box? Thnks

[@rwafford1]

Yes. Please share how to get Amazon Video.

[@GregglesTV]

i've tried but currently can't get it working

[@jrod332383]

rwafford1. You guys need to download it from here. this version works . i have it on my Mi box and amazon video works great on it. forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3805509&d=1467860700

[@rolandtyler1]

Radford bad link.

[@ClemensStrahlhofer]

Jorge Rodriguez bad link :(

[@narenvenkataraman144]

Hi Does the Mi Box 3 or 4 support webcam for video calling apps like Skype, jellybean or hangout ?

[@GregglesTV]

no

[@narenvenkataraman144]

GregglesTV thanks for the reply. Is there any other android box that support this ? I would like to buy one for video calling from a TV.

[@6marjan]

how to unhide the notification bar?

[@da8675]

"Recenecy order"?

[@poetikdcyple1960]

Any idea why my mi box keeps popping up a Google play Protect when I try to dl an app and it keeps asking me if I want to install from source?

[@josielmoraes8459]

Hdmi cec?

[@TigerClaw305]

Just got a Mi Box and I don't see the Power Key Definition in the Preferences.

[@thines]

Its removed in a newer update.

[@chiefthunderthud]

Do you know how to check for firmware updates on this box?

[@samsmith3082]

It recently upgraded from Android 8.1 to Android 9.0 & lost a lot of features the main one being a functioning $70 Google Chromecast Ultra that came pre-installed. Support on the phone & by email is dismal at best.

[@reneegarcia7178]

I lost the controller what can I do on the mi box

[@yarkiakaroon]

buy it from xiaomi online store

[@667hodge]

I installed Kodi on an LG and a Samsung phone without needing es file explorer.Why does the Mi box need it,it's android

[@LilBoi1da]

it doesn't need it. just go to the play store and download it from there

[@chiphoover77]

One trick I did was remove the recommendations row. It just made things too busy on the home screen.

[@its.aryass]

Cephus 3PO how you do this?

[@MrsMac3099]

If you cant do it from the settings/apps. Then install and uninstall. I got rid of all of mine.

[@MrsMac3099]

I also got TV app repo from the play store, it lets you add any app to your home screen.

[@mishulya49]

How to connect USB drive?

[@JoeTurok]

You just plug it into the back USB port and it should be directly detected. On the latest Oreo update, it actually pops up as a separate notification on the top. You can browse the contents using any file manager like File Commander or ES File Explorer.

[@fahminagi5397]

how to add more storage ?

[@GregglesTV]

plug in a usb drive

[@fahminagi5397]

Greggles TV how much gb ?

[@rolandtyler1]

Fahmi Nagi 32 gb usb 3.0 is plenty

[@llyrics.telugu]

Mi tv 4c32 gameg pad

[@elaichiuchiha4161]

different areas have different launchers

[@jage187]

I have Kodi installed but there is a issue I get a bubble notification middle right side of the screen it says new files and it will show you every add-on installed but the bubble does not disappear at all even when playing a movie or on the mi box home screen do you know a fix?

[@GregglesTV]

you have es file explorer installed correct? theres a setting in there you need to turn off

[@jage187]

Thank you I finally figured it out and your right it is es file explorer settings. Not sure which one has to be turned off so after I installed all my programs I just uninstalled es file explorer. Thanks for replying.

[@carlosribeiro3821]

My MiBox doesn't recognize USB drive anymore. Anyone have the same issue and is there a fix? It's the easiest way to add APK's to the box.

[@Senperez]

When you put a USB drive in you have to restart the mi box for it to be recognized.

[@artefactom]

IN AMERICA we ALL use Celsius but the US. #AmericaIsAContinent

[@thaddeusreese4427]

No multi stopping for programs in the background!!! Fuck mi box. This shit I'd trash. Sticking to fire sick

[@chibrown78]

great device..but I can't the WWE Network in the play store anymore.

[@sinistarxx]

It's there. Search for the full name "WWE Network" instead of just WWE. I bought a Mi Box the other night and just searched for WWE at first and it didn't find it and I assumed it wasn't supported on it. Searched using the full name and there it was. You wouldn't think that the search had to be so specific, but in some cases it apparently is.

[@chibrown78]

sinistarxx I did...still not coming up

[@sinistarxx]

Weird. Maybe try doing a search on Google on a computer web browser while logged in to your Google account for 'wwe network play store'. The page for the app from the Play Store should be the top result, click it and see if there's a drop-down on the Install button that has your Mi Box listed. If so, you should be able to make it automatically install to your Mi Box from there.

[@user-oc9ir8ll3p]

大陆mibox专卖 私我

[@haroldcaruana9358]

Thanks you for wasting 4.11 minutes of my life.

[@eagleconsultants162]

My wsterfall

[@Thamios]

First

[@Thamios]

Done 10 times first

[@GregglesTV]

you giving up???

[@Thamios]

Greggles TV haha no will be there everytime hopefully first but maybe 2nd :D or so cause my holidays are ending this week lol

[@GregglesTV]

where do you live?

[@GregglesTV]

chris

[@richardvacanti4265]

I’m beginning to think less and less of the mi box The longer I have it. Mine does not have power key definition WTF. And it will not play the 4K content from Netflix what the fuck why is it ever ties as a 4K android box when you can’t even play 4K from one of the most popular video streaming apps ever what a piece of shit and this is like the third one that I’ve cried and I have gigabit Internet so it is plenty fast enough there’s a lot a little stupid quirks that haven’t been Worked out and they need to get to android seven not this marshmallow shit. I’m ordering a Nexus player from eBay I don’t care if it is only 1080 P there’s not enough 4K content out there to justify it and when it’s out there this crummy box can’t play it any suggestions to get it to play 4K content from Netflix . And while I’m at it I might as will say another grape I have why can’t you do searches from Cody or any of the apk’s Like terrarium