Android TV lagged behind when it came to streaming sticks for years, but 2020 finally saw the first options debut. The most notable early adopter was the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, and now the product seems to be getting a 2021 refresh.
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For the past few years, Xiaomi has been one of the few sellers of Android TV set-top boxes in the United States and, this year, the company is finally delivering something that so many asked for — a streaming stick. One of the first Android TV-based streaming sticks has arrived with the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, but is it any good?
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It’s been no secret that Xiaomi has been working on an Android TV dongle for a while, but today the company finally announced it officially. The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has officially debuted with Android TV, but only the 1080p model for now.
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The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has been leaking continually since it first popped up online, and today, yet another leak delivers a pretty extensive look at the product. That includes a full unboxing of the base model Mi TV Stick, a software tour, and more.
The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has been leaking for weeks now, but the company still hasn’t given it an official announcement. But it seems that might be coming up quickly, as a retail listing on Xiaomi’s own website has confirmed the Mi TV Stick’s price point.
There are some big things in store for Android TV in the coming months, and one of the first new pieces of hardware to arrive will be the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick, a compact Android TV dongle that seems to be hotly anticipated. Now, the Mi TV Stick has passed through the FCC, strongly implying it will launch in the US.
There’s been evidence for weeks now that Xiaomi is about to release an Android TV streaming dongle, but the company has been quiet regarding an official launch date. Now, the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has picked up Google’s approval, hinting its release could be relatively close.
It’s no secret at this point — Xiaomi is about to release an Android TV dongle called the “Mi TV Stick.” While the device has been officially teased, it still hasn’t been released, but that hasn’t stopped multiple retail listings and leaked screenshots from revealing more Mi TV Stick information including 4K support, multiple models, and what comes in the box.
Behind the competition, Google’s Android TV platform is finally starting to add more options for HDMI dongles. Now, it looks like Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new Android TV stick with its Xiaomi Mi TV Stick.