A while back, around when the Mi Box was first launched in stores, there was a beta program where some users could test new software updates before they reached everybody. Though the beta test program is now closed, users are now getting an early taste of Android Nougat on their devices with a new update. […]
Category: Mi Box
Users of Xiaomi’s Mi Box seem to have found a software update waiting. The patch, 500 MB in size, seems to omit any sort of helpful changelog. Some Redditors have found only a single change. Once updated, users will receive a dialog that invites them to a very brief free trial of Sling TV, a […]
Mi Box Update – Security Patches & Better USB Support
Owners of the Mi Box are being notified of a small update to their devices. The 557 MB patch will contains a “DRM patch with Netflix and CTS security patch”. The CTS refers to the Compatibility Test Suite, a series of tests which are run on Android devices to verify that common functions work as […]
[Update: Now Ready] Mi Box Live At Mi.com But No Buy Button
The Mi Box, a new Android TV set-top box (STB) built by Xiaomi has been heavily anticipated since it was announced in May at Google I/O. Although there were some individuals who reported the device arrived early at their Wal-Mart, the device was still officially unavailable for purchase. However, Xiaomi officially confirmed today in a […]
[Exclusive] Hands-On with the Xiaomi Mi Box
The Xiaomi Mi Box is going to be released to consumers very shortly. Already, some individuals have reported that the device has appeared in their local Wal-Mart for the sticker price of $70. Florida local Google Play user has purchased one and has given us their first impressions along with a bunch of photos. In […]
[Rumor] Prices Leaked: Google Home $129 4K Chromecast $69
It’s that time of the year again when everyone gets excited for all the new shiny things Google has up their sleeve, this year is no different from the last in terms of how it seems to be going. By this I mean Google I/O hype, products get released like Allo/Duo, then AP decides to […]
Xiaomi’s Mi Box Could Be Released in October, Under $100
While there is growing evidence for a new model of the NVIDIA Shield TV, there is also news about the Mi Box from Xiaomi. TechCrunch reports from a source that the Mi Box will be coming “early Q4” at a price point under $100. According to a previous story about the device’s box, the device […]
Xiaomi Mi Box Price Revealed Maybe Maybe Not
A Reddit user by the username of /u/koshergoy posted a picture of what appears to be a retail package for the Mi Box, he stated the source is a Media Kit prepared by Xiaomi’s Beijing based advertising agency so that means it could be seeing the light of day soon and we may have a new box at […]
Xiaomi Mi Box Passes FCC Inspection
In order to sell electronic devices with wireless connectivity in the United States, the manufacturer first needs to get this device approved by the FCC, the Federal Communications Commission. Now the Xiaomi Mi Box, a highly anticipated Android TV set-top box, has been spotted passing through the FCC for inspection. This is a good sign […]
First Impressions of Mi Box
Today, at the Living Room sandbox at Google I/O, Hugo Barra was around to talk about the Mi Box and give demonstrations to eager developers. The device has 8GB of flash memory, which can be expanded through a USB port on the back. With Android Marshmallow, it’s easy to expand memory through a flash drive. […]
Xiaomi’s Mi Box is Official A New Android TV Device So Says Their Twitter, Coming to US “Soon”
The follow tweet shows Xiaomi came to Google I/O with new hardware and it’s in a small black box ( Queue IT Crowd Joke) Mi Box, our 4K HDR Android TV set-top box with bluetooth voice remote, will be coming to the US soon! #io16pic. — Mi May 18, 2016 Jokes aside this […]