Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen: Watch Before You Buy!

Are you considering getting a Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd generation? This little device has a lot of features to offer, but there are definitely some things you should know about it before you make a purchase. In this video, we'll give you the lowdown on Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd gen features. Whether you're a serious media enthusiast or you're just looking for a more affordable way to watch your favorite shows and movies, this Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd gen review will help you decide if it's the right choice for you. So tune in and get ready to make an informed decision about your next streaming device!

[@markoatanasov1749]

Pov:You watch the video just after buying it...

[@NikTheBestxg]

good or bad?

[@andrejey9980]

I did just that😂

[@myonlineclasses3651]

Nice, I'm gonna buy one however it looks like the USB port is only version 2.0 and not even a 3.0 in this time and age.

[@evonegtech]

You're exactly right! It's a shame that it is still USB 2.0. We should've also mentioned this in the video. Thumbs up to you for pointing this out.

[@mrsaul3709]

Why do you need frame rate matching? it's not a game where the frames fluctuate, most content is 24 FPS anyway.

[@ultrainst1ct403]

to get less judder/stutter. actually really needed for oled tv

[@modeagogo]

Thanks for your advice, I'm gonna using my xiaomi stick 4k till it comes with a wifi 6 and usb 3.0 port version, it's really disappointing that the updated version just updates the soc and nothing else..

[@evonegtech]

Agree 100%

[@mateboros952]

My stick gpu was get overheated now display graphical anomaly

[@LilPersey]

less fighting over the remote, more fighting on controlling 😂

[@lunarzx]

Wym

[@newdadz]

Thanks for the thorough review! The real question would be : is it worth the upgrade ? nope!

[@davorbulic]

Thank you for review, I have one problem with my box. Cant setup usb as internal storage. It gets formatted, but it is not visible at all. Did you have same problem? Thank you in advance.

[@Lindapillay99]

My friend just bought it to me i installed it but the problem is I'm unlimited at home but the box didn't recognise my WiFi

[@dechCZ]

i miss CHANNELS(youtube ect) (as it was in the 1st gen) ...is there a way to add them? or customize the homescreen?

[@АндрійОзівськой]

could you pls tell whether this device passthru Dolby Tru HD and DTS HD to a reciever?

[@marianiordan5972]

is the new CPU/GPU more powerful than the older one?

[@INFIN1TY-]

Yes.

[@markpope-nw1df]

Global Version Xiaomi Mi TV Box S 2nd Gen can be used with Google TV? Or use it with Android TV? Or both are fine？

[@Rodrigo_-_Fraga_-_]

How to reset with control on Mibox S 2⁰ generation 2023? the 1⁰ generation method does not work.

[@PritongLamok]

Done subscribing for future info about this device. Thanks.

[@dhonzlimlingan0118]

Headphone bluetooth dolby atmos support?

[@metinbilgin07]

Xiaomi mi box s4k 2nd gen software differences? Hello, I bought xiaomi mi box s4k 2nd generation. When I bought the device, it did not install any software updates. And the security update date appears to be January 5, 2023. Some people with the same device also show it as September. Is this a problem? Could you please check what the situation is?

[@volkiruski1221]

Why Xiaomi sticks to have only 2gb of Ram? 4gb will work much faster and smoother. The 3generation? Would it be time to get a new Generation?

[@cehawewehendrywahyuwidodo1824]

Did its work for TV 1080p ?

[@rendcycle]

Mine is Android 9. How to upgrade to 11? The device has a bug wherein it does not save the date and time. It must be reconfigured every time power is unplugged/plugged else there is no internet.

[@26rr]

Great video & info, does the USB to Ethernet adapter work properly and give full speed ? I always like to use ethernet for stable streaming

[@captainkirk1745]

No.

[@عربيمنوعات]

The volume key is not working

[@sameerpk6949]

I bought a Xiaomi TV Box S MDZ-28-AA recently. But I am unable to activate. It is looping with country selection. What is the solution to this issue? Please help..

[@naqshbandfarooq8396]

Hello I just want to check after watching the videos and content, Should I turn off the mi box just like my Normal TV from the main switch or I can just use the remote control to turn the device off. Actually, thorough the remote control power button feature, the main light is kept on, please advise what is d best practice in this matter? Thanks in advance..

[@evonegtech]

The Mi Box S consumes around 2W of power when idle and only about 1W when on standby/sleep mode. It's very minimal if you ask us and if you're using the device everyday, it's might be more of a hassle to turn it off from the main switch and wait for it to boot up every single day. But of course, if power consumption is your concern, you may want to turn it off from main switch to ensure that there's no power draw at all. For our case, we only use the remote control to turn the device off.

[@Sami_Wali]

First, you cant open recovery mode Second,can't use USB for keyboard or mouse like gen 1

[@TamilPasangada]

Is this support USB playback

[@pragathipradap7816]

Do this device support dolpy atmos?

[@brucejsg]

do you guys think mi s 2ndgen will ever get android 12 ?

[@freshmind4288]

Is Google or chrome browser working same like a PC please advise

[@lightyears112]

I'm using this one for months and I can say this is a solid and bang for the buck TV box. But this is not the one to buy if you like to install more apps. This box is for those who use TV for netflix / youtube 95% of the time. Else, find another box.

[@Godswillchildrenfoundation]

Why please?

[@bhekagwala9615]

Hi There, please elaborate on your finding....does it not allow you to add more apps..? I'm asking because I'm interested in one but I'm a person who likes adding more apps....

[@FractalCodex7]

​@@Godswillchildrenfoundationonly 8GB drive space

[@FractalCodex7]

​@@bhekagwala9615only 8GB storage

[@narvaeztiamson918]

@lightyears112. Will it not format external storage as device storage? Because my ONN 4k streaming box has only 8gb internal storage, but fortunately i can manage to add 1TB ssd external storage and formatted it as device storage. So i can install limitless apps i want to install, as my external storage of 1TB function as the device or internal storage

[@shafketrana6378]

Will it b good to use this box with klv-40w652d ? Will this box make the tv faster ? Can I use browser on it ..plz let me know

[@MayaRaniChakraborty-g5m]

Brother, I don't want to use Wi-Fi. Can I establish an internet connection using a USB to LAN/Ethernet cable?

[@evonegtech]

Yes, you can use such adapter to connect to your local network through Ethernet cable. Note though that the USB port is only version 2.0 so you won't get gigabit speeds with it. It should be plenty adequate though for streaming media.

[@lesleypoot2197]

Usb to ethernet doesn't work. Always disconnects when setting box on stand-by and then turn back on.

[@LJoubert]

What streaming apps are preloaded on this device?

[@eljoker2q]

you have google play store

[@md.masudreza6211]

Can i play h264/h265 movies through the USB from a 5tb external hard drive?

[@yakidoga8217]

Can't make my SSD USB disk as internal memory the 2nd Xiaomi is full of bugs! Maybe root will help?

[@houcemkhamassi4535]

I get this for 60 $ or is there better choices at this price range ? Any advice

[@AsalFacts]

Hey! Is there any file explorer installed already on this device? Because the Play store is banned in my country and I need to sideload a vpn first. I'd be really thankful if you tell me about it

[@heinmusic]

Is it possible to pair bluetooth earphones on this device?

[@smailps4833]

Can I download from apps in google play such as the first generation

[@evonegtech]

Yes. Google Play Store is still present in the device and you can download apps through it same as the first generation.

[@altair5621]

So xiaomi tv+ button is not supported in Canada? Wtf

[@kaliyahporca7164]

Can we install a browser? Thank you

[@josephomoyajowo8509]

No Ethernet port, deal breaker for me.

[@pausiee_gaming]

Is this Dolby ATMOS Compatible because i plan to use it with my surround system

[@prabakaranprabakaran1590]

It's not dolby atmos.. Just normal Andriod box. My suggestion, If u looking for Dolby atmos TVBOX.. My sugession not to buy this..

[@mrblack576]

How can you switch from 2.4ghz to 5 ghz wifi ?? I only see 1 wifi adress Please help

[@LilPersey]

turn it on in ur wifi router

[@backupmemories897]

no local tv channels?

[@martinkarlsen9787]

Possible to install APK file?

[@prabakaranprabakaran1590]

I bought Xiaomi tv box 2nd gen. I can’t receive Dolby digital/Atmos sound in my Bose soundbar. IT’s received only LPCM2.0. Sound settings I selected as auto . Please advise

[@1023Gregory]

Hi. I have the same problem. In the interim, did you manage to solve the problem?

[@prabakaranprabakaran1590]

@@1023Gregory No.. I asked here, No one give me the solution

[@menace693]

Is this much better than chromecast 4th gen?

[@ArmandoNunez-q1b]

Needed an Internet before we could play movies?????

[@Tourist_guid_Shorts]

The new one dose not support apk like the previous one i tried all apk installer apk mirror,uptown and many apps

[@grigoriabramov4716]

I bought 2 pieces of Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen. I tried to connect in different places (both at home and at work) using a cable and using Wi-Fi, it says that it cannot find the Internet, although other devices connect instantly. I don’t know what the problem is, please help. It can’t be, both devices are defective. Thank you.

[@عليا-ز3ل]

Maybe you use 5G networks, it doesn’t work with it if you don’t know

[@patgeorge]

Can ps4 console hdmi connect to mi box tv?

[@tonytony8464]

What's the processor on this?

[@mostafizurroufkhansohan4539]

Does it have hang issue??

[@alwhitney68]

Still 2 GB of RAM? In 2023? That’s unacceptable. The bare minimum memory needed to function makes for a terrible experience with lag.

[@JideOnabekun]

Will it support 2tb HDD as external storage and play any movie on the flash?

[@evonegtech]

Yes, we didn't have any issues playing videos from any of our external hard drives (tested both ExFAT and NTFS) and USB flash drives. It also came with its own "Media Player" app.

[@MrWhere2005]

​@Evoneg Tech thank for this info. I'm looking to play 4k movies from external drive and this is good to know.

[@revup9973]

@@evonegtech can you use a vlc app to play media on the external drive?

[@evonegtech]

@@revup9973 Yes. You can download VLC directly from Play Store and play local media stored on an external drive.

[@kzosnpw1839]

Google Chromecast function?

[@mastura2215]

hai, doest it support Auto HDR? or it is always HDR?

[@evonegtech]

Hi! It has Auto HDR which means HDR is only triggered when an HDR content is playing.

[@emilemorsbach7516]

@@evonegtech How do you force it to SDR if you don't want HDR?

[@lesleypoot2197]

Hdr is always on. No auto hdr

[@OscarMartinezR]

no sale,

[@Mr_Mango_kor]

How many watts and amps is the voltage of the power adapter?

[@knarffordgrub3775]

It's 5.2V with 2.1A.

[@katlegomohosh4041]

Does it have built in wifi connector or does it use Ethernet port

[@Burgunderwacht]

it has a built in wifi connector, but you can use ethernet to usb adapter (you have to buy it seperately)

[@litomanucot5490]

Does it have a built in ethernet port!

[@pemannezhat5689]

No

[@PritongLamok]

Can you recommend an air mouse that will work on the 2nd gen without any issues? Because the back button of G20s Pro air mouse doesn't seem to work. Thanks.

[@evonegtech]

As we know, the back button issue with air mouse is mainly related to the Android TV version (Oreo). You might get better compatibility for your device with the 2nd gen as it's a more recent version (v11). You can also try to use the "Button Mapper" app as a workaround instead of getting a new air mouse. It worked for us so it might also work for you :)

[@medmahdjoub2419]

Volume + et -non utiles ??????😢😢

[@faresalfy564]

What about the device Ram

[@vaibhawbhaskar9515]

Can i download mi home aap for CCTV in tv

[@evonegtech]

Yes! We were able to download and install Mi Home app directly from the Play Store.

[@emilemorsbach7516]

@evonegtech Is anybody having an issue with softer audio in certain apps like KZbin and some streaming apps?

[@TheIndigocharming]

VS amazon Fire Max 4k ?

[@grigorijsza3602]

Can this Box 4k 2nd Gen connect to a 1080p monitor or only 4k?

[@munif_adnan]

4K HDR Streaming : Output resolution the Mi Box 4K supports are 4K, 1080i/p, 720p, 576i/p, 480i/p up to 60 Hz.

[@grigorijsza3602]

@@munif_adnan Big thx😀

[@area859]

The google play store doesnt even show....its a partial play store and not a full play store!

[@evonegtech]

Yes, this is the same for all Android TV boxes. It does have its own Play Store but it only shows apps specifically compiled for Android TV. A lot of regular Android apps can still be sideloaded though if really needed. TIP: You can open the built-in Google Play Store app by using voice command.

[@MrCanhle]

Can it passthrough True HD sound and which sound format it support

[@evonegtech]

We can't seem to trigger TrueHD in our receiver with this device. We'll keep on testing and update you. Xiaomi is quite vague about the sound format that it supports as they only mention - Dolby Audio and DTS-HD in the specs sheet.

[@jojometrillo4433]

Hi. How about the Atmos? Does it downgrade to dolby digital+ only? Thank you

[@mohammadnurazreenimranbinz4809]

Hi, which is better this xiaomi tv box s 2nd gen or Mecool km7plus?

[@evonegtech]

We don't have Mecool KM7 Plus in hand at the moment but their specs look very similar. We'll see if we can get one so that we can also create a comparison video between these 2 devices.

[@cqlok]

Better is mecool km2 plus, it's s905x4, km7 using s905y4 only

[@kuturayauexpress5487]

how to add subtitle to media player.. dont see any subs icon.. only audio can choose

[@ToNyMOntAnA-tf9db]

Where channels indian english i want channel box

[@ebyperumbavoor]

Shall we install app from appstore

[@evonegtech]

Yes, you can install any app from the built-in Google Play store that came with the device.

[@vladoo.2549]

Dear, is there Croatian language in the menu

[@johnwickrealdeal]

Imaš meni na hrvatskom

[@vivianpetersen8360]

Hi, is it Widevine level 1 compatible

[@evonegtech]

Yes! Same as the previous version (Mi Box S), it still is Widevine L1 certified which means the highest resolution is supported for Netflix and other streaming services.

[@vivianpetersen8360]

@@evonegtech Thank you, just bought the Xiaomi TV Box.

[@vivianpetersen8360]

Hi, does it support DTS-HD as I do not get it to output DTS Master Audio and or True HD audio. Even if you select Passthrough. Am I missing something?

[@notgreatnotterribleflying9285]

Ran out of real narrators?

[@raphaelperocho5569]

Does this Mi Box 2nd Gen Download a Nba App?

[@evonegtech]

Yes. When we searched NBA in Play Store, it showed "NBA: Live Games & Scores" app in the results.

[@alexnoriega3247]

The older version gets very hot and reboot while streaming live nba games

[@raphaelperocho5569]

@@alexnoriega3247 yea I had experienced that too

[@firosy2649]

Rs

[@quintonsardien8221]

Really disappointing!!

[@yasersh7784]

Chromcast with google tv 4k Or Mi tv box s 2nd gen? Which is better?

[@peterkral4660]

@Gabdoon2 which obvious reasons?

[@ramihamza3124]

My device was purchased today I noticed that the volume up and down button does not work For example, go to KZbin, the sound remains high even if you press the volume down or up button Is there a solution Knowing that the remote is working

[@crisamante425]

Re set up the remote.. by going to remote settings

[@prabakaranprabakaran1590]

I bought Xiaomi tv box 2nd gen. I can’t receive Dolby digital/Atmos sound in my Bose soundbar. IT’s received only LPCM2.0. Sound settings I selected as auto . Experts, Please advise.

[@BestTrader-hp2sd]

Can i use bluetooth headphones to watch.

[@dfrabu]

What's the antutu score of this device?

[@evonegtech]

We'll try sideload the app and update you of the results later.

[@arod7404]

Has the Auto Framerate feature been added?

[@bujargjyli4558]

can this tv box be connect with a older 1080p tv that have HDMI ports ( not HDMIi arc port )

[@benzemamumba]

Yes, that is the whole point of its existence. All TV boxes have that capability. That's what they were created for.

[@marekwasik8793]

And 6 months later still no "frame rate" update...

[@jag642]

Hello Sir, Have this box received any update, that has added SPDIF output option in sound setting along with PCM, Auto etc., can you please check.

[@A-kb9ys]

Which one do you recommend mi box s 2nd gen or Chromecast with Google TV?

[@joflo308]

Hi and thanks for the details. One question from my sideb, can we map a network drive from a windows share and play via VLC the content? thx

[@eljoker2q]

There is a big question I challenge you to answer it :D :D In case we used the tv box remote to control the tv power on/off and the volume up/down. in case we click the power button to close the tv from the tv box remote, it turn off the tv but the tv box still running while the tv is turned off. so how we can turn the tv box off or in sleep mode when the tv is turned off from the tv box remote ?

[@itsmeredd]

nice and good infomation.. i already buy it..

[@younes5796]

I want to ask how much storage that u have

[@jag642]

Hello Sir, Have this box received any update, that has added SPDIF output option in sound setting along with PCM, Auto etc., can you please check.

[@blackhawk3436]

What are the cons of having USB 2.0? What will impact from not having newer USB version?

[@DB-Zcom]

Obviously the transfer rate! Try to watch a 4k movie from your 2.0 USB drive…

[@blackhawk3436]

@@DB-Zcom i appreciate the reply, i mainly wanted it for KZbin and twitch so i think it might not be big problem for me

[@mar-tin702]

​@@DB-Zcomwho watches movies from USB sticks these days bro

[@MekusInsan-s3b]

​​@@mar-tin702usb stick so people can use it watching in the car's tv monitor

[@alirezanikkhah2521]

Most important question has to be this , why price of this little box is going up every day now? I just checked amozon Canada, they are asking $230 + tax !!!!yes you herd that right, for a box like this you need to pay almost price of Nvidia Shield pro!!! Can anyone say something about this??

[@elibenyamini813]

I have a problem with the mi box s2 that the screen seems a bit dark, did anyone uncounted this ? what should I DO ?

[@parichayroyal]

Hello everyone is it any good for live iptv football streaming? i have a 50mbps wifi running.

[@jojometrillo4433]

Have you tried opening the developer option?

[@evonegtech]

Yes! Same as our other Android TV boxes, the Developer options was enabled after clicking on ""Android TV OS build" 7 times. (Settings -> System -> About -> Android TV OS build)

[@siblingswiblings3297]

Splendid video ❤❤❤❤

[@Revup_rider]

Can it play truehd atmos mkv files ,?

[@PatrikRydell]

As a dolby atmos music lover can i use my old modell or do i need to buy this.