Hi,

If I just want to watch netflix, google movies & youtube, Mi Box or Mi Stick? Stick is cheaper by about rm100 but I saw somewhere it run a bit warm. Not sure how long can tahan. How about the box? Prefer something long lasting. Not planning to watch a lot, but some things become necessary in the modern world.

Also, Netflix rm17 account can use with this? Or must get the higher $$? Or have to watch on phone and cast to the TV via the box/stick? TV not that big so don't really care about quality coz DVD already looks good on it.

And can anyone recommend a good HDMI splitter to go with it? Cheaper is better, manual also ok.

Thanks

Have both mibox n mistik. I use mi stick on my projector and box on tv. Both runs fine with netflix

I have both. I would recommend Mi Box because it's much more stable and the extra RAM helps for smoother day to day operation (I usually have to restart the Mi stick every few days, but I can leave my Mi Box turned on for days or months without any issues)

Thanks thanks Anyone can answer the other questions?

Looking into this as well, which one should buy.

For your first question, if this is your 1st box then better spend on newer box with newer hardware. Fyi, Mibox S is still using same hardware specs since 2016.
If u are into online streaming only there are newer alternative like Chromecast with Google TV or Mecool KM2.
Mecool KM2 will be suitable if you plan to use it for local playback.

On the second question, RM17/Month package is only for mobile & not able to cast to TV. You need to upgrade to other package.
Better subscribe to premium package & share with 4 people or join existing group.

Refer here for more details:-

Better go for Mi Box since it can support 4k content youtube and 4k netflix.
Mi Stick is only support 1080p res... if ur using full HD tv then better go for Mi Stick

Interface ok or laggy? Remote only or can use phone to control?

I got both Mi Box (living room) and Mi Stick (Bedroom),
From my experience, pretty much no much laggy ....can say ok i guess
Mi box and Stick provide bluetooth remote... and ur also can use android tv apps (download at playstore, setting is just straight forward) to control the box/stick using phone.

Great, awaiting my new upgraded VPN network configured, then get one of these guy.

Thanks for the help guys! I'm leaning on the Mi Stick because of price, and I'm not planning to watch a lot anyway, just some movies now and then from google store (Speedy RIP) and maybe some netflix but not planning to subscribe every month, only when I need. And not really care about 4k or even HD, since my TV is only like 28" or 32" can't really remember

The only thing that make me think about the Mi Box now is that I need to use a HDMI splitter. TV only 1 port and using for the digital tv box already. So if its the stick, it will be sticking out of the splitter box and maybe cause it to lop-sided due to weight, coz I expect the splitter to be pretty light...

U need HDMI Switch not HDMI Splitter, Splitter is use when ur want to display on two output (example 2 tv) from 1 main source
Anyway for HDMI switch any cheap HDMI switch will do just fine. Try to fine HDMI switch with integrated output HDMI male cable so no need to pening about long hdmi cable mess and also can easily conceal the switch behind the TV. example of product is like the link below
(https://shopee.com.my/HDMI-Switcher-3-port-4Kx2K-1080P-AUTO-Switch-adapter-converter-i.5009230.7116906324)
Please keep in mind if ur using old tv chances that the USB port on the TV (if got) is not powerful enough to power up the HDMI Stick....but then again the stick also include power adaptor in the box

This post has been edited by Rubypoyo: May 17 2021, 04:31 PM

Haha right!! I always search HDMI switch on lazada but when I type here it come out wrong. Been looking at something similar, so many sellers have a similar looking switch. Thanks for that, I never realized the integrated cable will save some headache compared to the box type.

The port on the TV is pretty accessible, so I'm now considering trying without the switch. I can plug/unplug according to need until I feel I really need it, especially since I don't seem to see any seller for Mi Stick also selling the switch so I have to order separately anyway. Is there any danger I should know about plug/unplug HDMI? Too much will damage the port?

One last question, I did notice more than one online review for the Mi Stick mentioned the micro usb port there is for "charging". Its for power right? I'm pretty sure something like that don't have space for a battery, nor is it needed...

no issue regarding unplug/plugin back hdmi, cuma hassle only... just be mindful when unplug/plugin to avoid damage on the hdmi tv port...
The stick can only be powered using adapter or power usb port connected to the stick micro usb...
..oh ya need to mention to transfer data like example apk file, u need to use app like "file commander" (can be download in playstore)...to transfer data via network

i'm using Mi Stick since someday of 2020.

need to do some trick to make it smooth, like disable some beautiful function, some multitasking background shit, and cooling.

now its my ultimate entertainment machine for 1080p quality, yes, its 2021 and im still using 40" 1080p.

with cooling upgrade, it can run Astro Go, Disney+, Netflix, and gaming emulator (arcade type gaming) fluently without any problem.

but cant play 4K thou. tried that, but audio/video is off align and laggy.

wanna ask about Mi Box. if suddenly it cannot be turned on and i wanna send to service centre, will they accept it for repair?

Teach me the tricks

I'm using so far didn't really feel any problem. Just switch on, watch one show, switch off lol. Netflix take a short time to start but not a big problem for me. Insert DVD also take that much time.

Not much left I'm interested to watch, maybe after Rurouni kenshin movies can stop and move to Disney+ but the other thread I saw people complaining of problems.

My mi tv stick can turn on without usb power. How? Is it safe to proceed or better use usb power.

This post has been edited by sadaniel: May 3 2022, 11:15 AM

better use usb adapter. i try before mi tv stick on samsung ledtv, it won't load up.

but now Mi TV Stick got 2GB ram version. too bad no USB slot.

I recommend use Realme 4K TV Stick. so far so good, comes preloaded with Google TV OS.

I myself use Mi Box S also. u can basically format external Hard disk in ExFat,
can read and playback from external hard disk.

I won’t recommend the Mi stick or box, they are old underpower box. If you are only into streaming, then get the Google Chromcast with Android TV, or if you want streaming and playing some files from your HDD, then get the Mecool KM2. The mecool KM2 is a fully Google certified tv box with wide vine L1 so you can watch Netflix ans all others including YouTube in 4k

Nowadays most TV sold is an android TV. Can it stream video natively or still require a TV box?

its basically as if the tv had a built in android tv box, so yes, you can use it directly

most android tv come with netflix, youtube. if you are using a third parties iptv then u need to check if your tv app can support
their playlist.
Those who already have a playlist would need to know how to setup the iptv app
PM me if you need help. will try to help you as much as i can

Want to ask, the M1 TV BOX only have 1 usb port. I want to connect USB keyboard + USB mouse + USD pendrive how ?

er.. buy those USB extension?

hey guys sorry off topic... can i check if I can get mi stick to work if I plug in mi stick into my car honda city 2016 HDMI port ? Using the original default car player.

A USB Hub
Cheap, simple solution

Note: avoid the very cheap ones, questionable quality

Probably would work?
For stuff like YouTube
For Netflix or other content with DRM, no idea if the screen supports DRM protected content

Also, you should probably power it from a cigarette/accessory socket car charger, since the USB ports built into car players are usually only expected to power a low power USB drive, not a tv stick

Thanks for the reply man... Will try it out...

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My thread is still alive

More than 2 years on, my Mi Stick is starting to give hiccups. Netflix and Disney/Hotstar is slow to start at times, and likes to exit to main screen sometimes. When its OK, its OK. When its not, then it keeps quitting or slow loading. Sometimes need to restart a few times.

Today was even better, it connected to my router but says no internet. I had to turn on and off the wifi a few times before it was ok.

Any suggestions? Or is it one leg in the grave?

Probably cache already accumulated until device starting jadi pening and slow....
Actually the fix is very easy.....just factory reset it....install everything back....

As it turns out, the wifi issue is caused by a new router. Seems its pretty common, you can google "Mi Stick connected but no internet". Got to fiddle with the wifi channel settings on the router.

I'm using HBO Go lately, working fine too lol. I think netflix needs to clear data or reinstall

other than Mi TV Stick 4K, is there any other better Android TV Stick now in the market?

yes can check it on shopee

my nissan serena c27 lcd tv can plug and play with mi stick 4k

This post has been edited by muscaa: Nov 11 2023, 05:41 PM

yes the tv stick probably will not last forever
I have both mi tv box and tv stick 4k, the tv box got problem connecting to wifi after 2 years and it can only connect to internet through USB LAN cable

can recommend the brand?

search for tv stick in shopee

Why buy tv stick or tv box. Now a day most house hold have got smart tv.
Just buy a smart tv android or google tv.

With a smart tv you have what a tv box or stick bring to you all within the tv

This post has been edited by Philippng: Nov 12 2023, 03:38 PM

TV stick for traveling purpose, anything just bring the TV stick.

oh yah, good for travelling. i didnot think of it.