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Best Android TV boxes and sticks in 2024
Android TV boxes and sticks can make your 'dumb' TV smart. Here are the best options to consider right now.
Android TVs are readily available on the market right now, but you don't necessarily have to splurge on a new TV just to get all the smart features. If your regular old "dumb" TV still has some years left in it, then you can consider buying a new Android TV box or a stick to get all the fancy new smart features, complete with the new and updated Android TV platform.
Xiaomi Mi Box 3 finally receives its stable Android Pie update
After releasing the Android Pie beta for the Mi Box 3 earlier this year in August, Xiaomi has now started rolling out a stable build for the device.
Xiaomi rolled out the long-overdue Android 9 Pie beta update for the Mi Box 3 earlier this year in August. The update, which measured in at just 620MB, brought Android Pie to the Android TV box and introduced support for the Mi Remote app. Now, Xiaomi is finally releasing a stable version of the update to the Mi Box 3, which brings Android TV 9.0 and support for the Mi Remote app to the stable channel.
Xiaomi finally prepares to roll out Android 9 Pie to the Mi Box 3
The Mi Box 3 (known as simply the "Mi Box" in the U.S.) has finally received a beta build of Android Pie from Xiaomi. Read on to know more!
Launched back in 2016, the Xiaomi Mi Box 3 was a forerunner of today's Mi Box 4K or the Mi TV Stick. Matter of fact, the “Mi Box” sold in the U.S. is nothing but a rebranded Mi Box 3. The Chinese OEM shipped the device with Android Marshmallow, skipped the promised Nougat update, and directly jumped to Android Oreo. While its successor, the Mi Box S, did pick up the Android Pie update a few months ago, the owners of the Mi Box 3 are stuck with Android Oreo till date. If you are still holding onto the older Mi Box, you will be excited to know that Xiaomi is now pushing out the long-anticipated Android Pie update for the Mi Box 3 to select beta testers.
Xiaomi finally rolls out stable Android Pie for the Mi Box S with tons of bug fixes
Xiaomi has re-released the stable Android Pie update for the Mi Box S after the initial build was pulled back due to bugs. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi's Mi Box S is a nifty gadget that can instantly upgrade your dumb TV into a smart TV. This bargain Android TV box from the Chinese electronics brand is capable of playing 4K HDR content at up to 60fps while also doubling as a Chromecast receiver. The device is now a more appealing prospect thanks to the stable Android 9 Pie update which is now rolling out in batches.
Xiaomi Mi Box update fixes refresh rate switching, remote wake up, Bluetooth, WiFi, and more
Xiaomi Mi Box Android TV box is now getting an update which brings automatic refresh rate switching and fixes connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Xiaomi Mi Box is one of the noted Android TV boxes using which you can connect to your old or non-smart TV into a smart Android-powered entertainment hub. Launched in 2016, the Mi Box became a hit in many regions due to its $69 price and the promise of HDR content at 4K resolution. While the updated Mi Box S is already available, if you're still holding onto the older Mi Box, you'll be excited to know that Xiaomi is now pushing out an update to fix one of the longest-running issues on this Android TV box.
HBO Go's Android TV app is now available in Europe
HBO users in Europe were not able to use the Android TV apps. That changes now. There are two HBO apps for European users.
Android TV doesn't get a ton of love these days. The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV seems to be always getting updates, but it's not often we hear about new TV apps. You can't talk about TV without mentioning HBO, one of the most popular premium cable channels. Tons of people subscribe to HBO and they have apps on almost every platform. However, HBO users in Europe were not able to use the Android TV apps. That changes now as apps are available for European Android TV users.
New Xiaomi Mi Box S is here with Android Oreo-based Android TV, Google Assistant, and 4K HDR support
While Google was busy announcing a bunch of products we already knew about, Xiaomi had an announcement of their own to make: the Mi Box S.
While Google was busy announcing a bunch of products we already knew about, Xiaomi had an announcement of their own to make. Along with the Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL, Google Home Hub, and Pixel Slate, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Box S Android TV. This is the set-top box we heard about last month.
Xiaomi Mi Box 4 could launch as the Mi Box S
You may not have realized the Mi Box is actually the Mi Box 3. We've already seen the Xiaomi Mi Box 4, but it looks like it will be called the Mi Box S.
The Xiaomi Mi Box has been a popular choice for people looking for an affordable Android TV box. The device is capable of 4K video playback, has Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Surround Sound, all for around $70. If you're in the U.S., you may not have realized the Mi Box is actually the Xiaomi Mi Box 3. We've already seen the Xiaomi Mi Box 4, but it looks like it will be called the Mi Box S.