Review and low setup Xiaomi Mi Box Mini. Review and low setup Xiaomi Mi Box Mini Installing and configuring MI BOX

Well, we got to her - the Xiaomi Mi Box Mini television console. I have long wanted to get it for a test not only because the appearance of Apple TV reminds the appearance of Apple TV, but because there was already a repeated positive experience of communication with the gadgets of this company - I wanted to see if this device would not hit And also it is appetizing in content, as in form?

Exterior and equipment Xiaomi Mi Box Mini

Let's start with the appearance of Xiaomi Mi Box Mini. Box branded without findings - white color and logo.

On the revolving side lists the main technical characteristics.
The console is equipped with quite productive 4x nuclear processor MTK MT8685A Cortex-A7, operating at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. Parabe with the MALI-450 MP4 video source (6 nuclear chip with a frequency of 416MHz) allows you to play video in high quality Full HD with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. There is support for 3D video.

RAM is not enough - 1 GB, as well as built-in flash memory in 4 GB in the absence of the ability to connect external drives. From wireless modules, we have built-in dual-band WiFi (2.4 and 5 GHz) Plus Bluetooth 4.0

But let's open the box of III ..

Nothing reminds? Yes Yes Yes! Everything looks as tasty as the apple devices. Packaging is really 5+ - honestly so nice to the eye that I don't even want to touch all this. All elements are neatly embedded in their own boxes. But let's get and unpack - find here the console itself, the control panel, HDMI cable and instruction.

TV Prefix is \u200b\u200ba heavy square box with bleed angles. There is no external power adapter - it is built in and has an American fork.

Of external interfaces There is only HDMI to connect to the TV, that is, you can connect the mouse or keyboard only wireless via Bluetooth.

The cable also greatly looks at Epplovsky - at both ends the standard HDMI connector.

The console deserves a separate conversation. Not only is it packed in perfectly fitted on its size a dense bag, in which after removing the film from the battery (it comes in the kit), it can be put back. The remote is very pleasant in his hand and makes an impression much more expensive than it is in fact, however, like the whole set. By the way, it is not infrared, but is connected to the prefix on bluetooth. The buttons are a bit, but all the functions you need are present.

Specifications Xiaomi Mi Box Mini

• Video Resolution - 1080p (1920 × 1080) Full HD
• Wi-Fi - 2.4 and 5 GHz
• Bluetooth - 4.0.
• Processor - MTK MT8685A Cortex-A7, 4 cores, 1.3 GHz
• GPU - Mali-450 MP4, 4-core graphic chip with a frequency of 416mhz
• RAM - 1 GB DDR3
• Built-in Drive - 4GB EMMC
• Decoders - H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG1 / 2/4, VP8 Maximum support 1920 * 1080 @ 30 frames / sec; MPEG1 / 2/4
• Video - FLV, AVI, MP4, MOV, MKV, MPEG, TS, M2TS, 3GP, OGM
• Audio - MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, APE
• Photo - JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG and other formats
• Decoding - DTS 2.0 + Digital Out., Dolby Digital Plus
• DLNA - Miracast, Intel Widi., Airplay
• Google Apps - are not supported

Connection Xiaomi Mi TV Box Mini

We connect the console to the HDMI port on the TV and select the corresponding input as a source. After several welcome slides, we will be asked to click on the center "OK" button on the console for connecting it with the console

Post how they found each other, go to the next page to connect to a wireless access point.

Enter a password for which we use the console keys

Next will open another page with hieroglyphs - settings for IP addresses. Here I did not understand for a long time - by default, the receipt of it on DHCP is activated, so without changing anything, just pressed the confirmation button - it is at the bottom right. Later, everything can be configured in more detail.

After that, we will get into the main menu, where everything will be in Chinese spiders. Of course, it is not possible to disassemble anything here, so before you use it all needs to be converted to a more understandable language. Unfortunately, as in many gadgets Xiaomi, there is no built-in support for any other language.

So we will need to install sourid appwhich allows you to translate the interface into English. By the way, here as operating system A little modified Android 4.4.2 is used.

Installing language at Xiaomi Mi Box Mini

In order to make a transfer, download the archive from our storage, from which the StartSettings.apk program will need. It can be placed in the network folder shared in your locomotive, then go to it from the console. Either the second way is to throw on a USB flash drive, which is connected to the router and is configured as a Samba disk. I used the second option. About how to do this, was already described in detail on our blog, as well as in the video at the beginning of the article.

Here we wait for the menu boot and go to the extreme left section with network folders. If we properly solved the folder on the network or set up network server., then our will appear in the list

We go into it and see our application. Click on it - the installation confirmation window opens. For approval we click on left button.

But the first time the fool protection is triggered and we are transferred to the security settings menu, where you need to be allowed to install from unverified sources. To do this, we translate the cursor to the second menu item.

and the arrow to the right by changing the value - the confirmation window will open where we need to press the left button.

We return to the folder with the application and click on the file again - the window will now open asking the installation confirmation. This time we click the right button and set the application.

After successful execution of the operation in a new window, click the right button to start the settings.

Detailed settings of the console will open - while still in Chinese. Here we need to count down to the point with the icon in the form of the letter "A"

And in the next step, enter the first point

Here will be the choice of two Chinese and English - choose the one you know 😉

Now boldly return to the home screen - and voila, now everything is in English.

In the settings menu, you can also connect to Xiaomi Mi Box Mini wireless mouse or keyboard. In addition, it is possible to register or log in in the existing account Xiaomi. And manage the prefix via the Internet.

By the way, B. mobile application Mi Smart Home, about which we already told when it came about other devices of this company, a TV prefix when connecting the phone to the same WiFi network Determined automatically.

When clicking on the point with the prefix, our phone turns into remote Control.

I used the prefix couple of days, and she left me a dual impression. On the one hand, everything is done very cool and kindly. On the other hand - all native firmware is sharpened under the Chinese user. Here under the root is drinking the usual Google Play Market. With all the Google applications, it replaces its analogue from Xiaomi, where only Chinese applications. At the same time install additional programs Not everyone is possible - the same official client from YouTube was established, but it was completely refused to work. It may be possible to get root-access corrected the situation, but for its installation requires a Bluetooth mouse, which was not at hand. You can try yourself - the root file also lies in the archive, the link to which I gave above.

So the prefix is \u200b\u200bgood, but for those who love to tinker. If you need everyone to work out of the box, then Xiaomi Mi Box Mini is not for you.

In today's review, Xiaomi Mi Box 3S is considered - the TV prefix based on OS Android. The device is used to extend the capabilities of a regular TV: allows you to connect to Netflix Stregnating services, IVI and Google Play Movies, knows how to work with youth and install applications from the Google Play store, loses musical and video files.

The Xiaomi Mi Box 3S prefix has the following characteristics:

• OS - Android TV 6.
• CPU - quad-core amlogic S905x-H with clock frequency 2 GHz.
• Graphics processing - Arm Mali-450
• Device memory - 2 GB random access memory8 GB of integrated flash memory.
• Network connections - Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N / AC, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0.
• Dimensions and weight of the device - 100x100x20 mm, 175 grams.

Compression formats H.264 (AVC / MVC), H.265 HEVC, VP9 PROFILE-2 are supported in a resolution from 1080p to 4K and frame frequency from 30 to 60. Also, the manufacturer decides support for HDR 10 and HLG HDR.

Equipment and stuff

The prefix comes with a remote control with a Bluetooth, an HDMI cable for connecting to a TV, monitor or projector, a power supply, instruction and a warranty card. Mi Box 3S is sealed in a bright orange box.

The box was updated and now made in bright orange.

By appearance The device is highlighted by smoothed corners and matte-black. Dust and traces of hand are noticeable on the material. The base is rubberized for greater stability, the prefix is \u200b\u200bdifficult to drop even when connecting cables and large flash drives. Design in general minimalist, without frills.

The front panel of the device is almost empty, there is only a receiver of an IR signal from the console and the status indicator. Rear can find four connectors: food, HDMI, USB 3.0 and Audio Jack 3.5 mm.

The console is small: 15 centimeters in length, weight of about 60 grams. Due to the form and the connection of the faces is convenient and does not slide in the hand, works on two AAA batteries. On the remote, you can find a circular joystick, volume control, functional buttons "OK", "Home", "Back", "Voice input".

About the "hardware" of the prefix itself can be said that it is enough to use the main functional. During tests, microlans or freezes were found, Xiaomi Mi Box works like a clock. The filling of the device according to the benchmark Antutu approximately corresponds Xiaomi Redmi. 3, so we do not advise you to overload the prefix with heavy applications. Most games will work, but at minimum settings.

Using TV consoles Xiaomi Mi Box

When you first start, you need to connect the console to the console, turning on the device and approaching 20 centimeters. After connecting, the device is configured using a remote control or smartphone. You are offered to choose a working language, drive the password for Wi-Fi connections and connect K. google account. The main screen includes:

• search from the same Google, with the ability to use the console as a microphone for voice input;
• guga recommendations depending on the previously viewed content;
• failed tabs NetFlix and Redbull TV;
• system settings At the bottom of the screen.

The functionality of the applications is the same as on the smartphone, except in a more simplified form under the remote. Of the disadvantages, you can note the absence of native support of the prefix number of games and applications on Google Play and the inability to minimize the application by running it later from the same place. Xiaomi MI Box when entering the main screen does not save the state of the program, so when youtube starts, you will again find yourself on start page, not on the last running video.

By default, the Android prefix Xiaomi MI Box 3S has no video player, so you have to install it separately. Perfectly works with all file formats, supported support MKV, AVI, WMV, MOV, RM, RMVB. There is also no complaints to work on the network, it is perfectly catches 2.4 GHz, and in a more free 5 GHz.

In general, Mi Box, like the vast majority of such consoles, can be used as:

• media player, with the possibility of cutting video from a PC or smartphone;
• device for surfing on the Internet, presentations and video calls;
• extension for smart TV function on any usual TV;
• IPTV console with a subscription on any interesting content provider.

If desired, the MI Box prefix can be flashing for use in other systems or receiving additional features.

Features Android TV and MI Box 3 with marking s

For those who first use the android prefix it is important to understand that the system is different from what can be seen on smartphones. The interface is primarily made under the remote control and voice, and half the applications from Play Market will not work due to incompatibility. There are plus: in the store you can find special applications for Android TV, which with normal phone Unavailable.

The interface cannot be changed by the user, unlike the smartphone OS Android. Also, you will have medium-sized problems when trying to get root-access to the system, it is impossible to make this methods (although, of course, there are loopholes).

Xiaomi MI Box 3S is different from the version without the letter s the following upgrades:

• reliced \u200b\u200bgraphical interface (GUI), is now used based on artificial Intelligence Patchwall;
• updated Model of the AMLOGIC S905X-H processor with hardware sound decoding is used, which seriously increases the processing speed sound Files and reduces the load on the system;
• flash memory has been updated with EMMC 5.0 to EMMC 5.1, in connection with which the limit read speed from 400 to 600 MB / s is increased;
• the remote is added touch joystick.

In general, in online stores you can find a whole zoo android consoles from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi Mi Box International Version is an original device designed in a bundle with Google, you can find the words "International Version" or "International Version". Does not differ from 3s almost nothing

MI BOX MINI is a small prefix based on Android 4.4.2 in Chinese and without the support of Google services. A weak processor with 4 cores and a frequency of 1.3 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of ROM, is connected only through HDMI 1.4.

Xiaomi Mi Box 3C - a model is also for the Chinese market with a cut-off memory (1 GB of RAM, 4 GB ROM) and old version processor. Software and Chinese services, do not confuse.

Xiaomi Mi Box 3 Enhanced Edition is a top model with a bunch of 2 and 4x-nuclear Cortex processor, improved GPU and a large number of sensors in the remote control (gyroscope, accelerometer) for binding gestures to control the console. In Europe, also known as Xiaomi Mi Box Pro.

For most systems, there are both official and unofficial Russian and European firmware. Xiaomi Mi Box 3S is officially localized in the CIS and fully supports Russian.

Video review

You can buy Mi Box 3s in Aliexpress for $ 55.

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Smart TVs recently began to use the "smart" TVs that provide the opportunity not only to watch television channels, but also fully immerse yourself in multimedia content - games, surfing on the Internet and watching movies online. Xiaomi Mi TV Box 3 - Android prefix, capable of setting all SMART TV functions.

• TV prefix;
• remote control;
• strap for the console;
• batteries;
• hDMI cable;
• power Supply;
• warranty card and instruction.

Design

The Xiaomi TV prefix looks stylish, drawing attention to its compact sizes and smooth forms. No wonder the designers Xiaomi received several awards for the design of the console design.

At the bottom of Xiaomi Mi Box 3 there is a rubberized round retainer, which is used to reduce slip on the surface.

Mi TV BOX 3 - 176 g weight, dimensions - 101x101x20 mm.

The device is produced in black color from the semiam plastic. On such a surface, unfortunately, traces of fingerprints or dust are noticeable. Mi logo engraved closer to the front of the case.

As usual, there are no complaints about the quality of materials and the quality of assembly. The box of the consoles are durable, without the backlash, creak, cracks or skewers.

IR port and led indicator Installed on the front face of MI TV Box 3. Everything else and the main one is visible on the back of the device: HDMI port, USB, connector for power supply and 3.5 mm Audio invoice.

In terms of design, there is nothing more to talk about the console. Go to the control panel.

The dimensions of the rectangular console - 150x38x15 mm, the weight is 65g, and this is with two accumulators AAA size. The body shape resembles iPod Nano, but we will not deepen at this moment.
On the front of the console in the upper left corner there is a MI TV Box button, closer to the center - a circular joystick, broken into 4 buttons, in the center - "OK" button. Under the joystick there are a series of three buttons - the back button (left left), the home button (with a circle), the voice input button (with the image of the microphone), and even lower - the volume rocker. The microphone was installed on the upper edge of the console, in the bottom there is only a hole for the loop strap.

Specifications MI BOX 3

The prefix on the amlogic S905 processor is a quad-core chip with Cortex-A53 2GHz cores, released by 28 nm process. In a pair, Mali 450 accelerator works with it.

Since the prefix is \u200b\u200bdesigned exclusively for working with TV, then the performance of the iron is enough with a huge stock. The interface and all options work smoothly and quickly. But in Antutu, the device receives only 25315 points.

MI TV BOX 3 received only 2GB operational and 8GB of internal memory. Available to install applications about 5GB.

When you first connect, you must need to check the availability of operating system updates. After that, you can test the features of the console, as before that there were problems with the recognition of USB flash drives and in the work of some applications.

If suddenly you want to play Android games, do not count on a lot. From the strength can be played in something simple, and even then on the minimum graphics settings.

Functionality

When you first turn on, you also need to synchronize the work of the console with Xiaomi Mi TV Box 3. After that, using a smartphone or manually, you need to configure the operation of the console.

Video - Setting up the console MI BOX 3

The main screen of the console interface is a window with Google search, quickly launch Selected programs recommended by content depending on your previous queries. After the icon is selected, you can click the OK button and you can move it left / right, or delete from the screen. The only thing that cannot be deleted and will be on your screen are recommendations from Red Bull TV and Netflix.

At the bottom of the main screen, system settings and a Wi-Fi connection are located. Settings are divided into sections:

• device;
• settings;
• console and accessories;
• personal data.

You can install on the console from Google Play only that content that is compatible, so the choice will be very limited. Everything else can be installed directly from the flash drive.

there is important moment - The prefix does not know how to "roll" applications. When you enter the main screen and re-start, we simply re-open the application.

Xiaomi Mi TV Box 3 is almost "omnivorous" TV prefix, which recognizes most codecs and formats, but still have to install an additional player convenient for you. By default, the player is not even installed.

Video can be started up to 4K permissions with 60 FPS. There is also support for DTS, Dolby Digital Plus and HDR. Also Mi TV Box 3 can be connected like Google Cast.

RESULTS

pros

• universal, suitable for any multimedia content;
• completely replaces the PC and laptop when watching movies or TV shows;
• compact, with high-quality assembly.

• need initial setup;
• to disable the forced recommendations, you need root.

This prefix will be needed only for those TV panels and TVs that have no smart functions. After purchasing and connecting to TV, you will get the opportunity to view the video from the flash drives or online. Xiaomi Mi TV Box 3 is the perfect console for a comfortable pastime in front of a TV for watching favorite films or TV shows without having to download everything in advance.

To view the channels of the television IP.

In order to configure the console, not only the control panel is necessary, but also Bluetooth mousebecause During configuration, the mouse cursor is used, and there is no functional in the remote control.

Prefix works only by Wi-Fi network. To configure, you will need a computer or smartphone connected to the same network as a prefix.

Let's proceed to setting up

1) Connect the console in the socket, connect using hDMI cable Console and TV, set the appropriate mode on TV (HDMI).

2) Delete protective film With the console of the console, in the compartment with the battery. Press the power button "POWER" on the console.

After turning on the MI Box mini, you will see a greeting and offer to press the center of the console (OK) to pair the console. Press.

3) Search and pairing the console with a remote control will begin.

4) After detecting the console, the prefix will be offered again to press the central key of the remote control (OK) for wi-Fi settings network. Press.

5) You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks, select your network and press the center key (OK) on the remote control.

6) When you try to connect to Wi-Fi network, you will be prompted to enter a password. Using the "Left", "Right", "Up", "Down", moving through the virtual keyboard, enter the password from your network. After entering the password, select the largest key on the virtual keyboard at the bottom right and press the center key on the remote control (OK).

7) TV prefix will set the connection and will receive automatic settings Your Wi-Fi network.

8) Connection has been successfully installed, the system will prompt you to press the center key on the remote (OK). Press.

9) Mitv Launcher will boot

We will proceed to install applications

1) Download and unpack the installation file archive or smartphone.

By default, the Chinese language is installed in the system, and access to the language change menu is limited, the first thing to be done is to install the application by which we will have the ability to change the language of the system into English, as well as install any applications with the APK extension.

2) Return to the initial set-top box and select 3 menu item on the left (the menu name corresponds to the image below)

4) Being on the last tab, find the Blue Menu item "Remote Install" ( If this menu item is missing, you need to roll back the firmware to the version 1.3.72 )

5) Select this menu item to the left key, "right" on the remote control and press the center key (OK), the window will open in which the prefix will inform your IP address and the connection port.

6) From a computer or smartphone, we enter http: // Your_ig_adress: 6095/203 in the browser: 6095/203 while on the same network with the prefix. A window will open, in the middle of which is located a large button, meaning the readiness for downloading APK file.

7) Click on this button, in the window that opens, select the file from the computer or smartphone: shafaguanjia.apk, from the article provided at the beginning of the installation file archive.

8) The boot process will begin and install the Shafaguanjia application (it is also Shafa Market).

After the download process is completed, go back to the main menu of the console, by pressing the "House" key on the remote control.

Move the "Left" and "Right" keys through the menu to the Shafa Market application and press the center key (OK) on the remote control.

9) In the application that opens, go over the top tabs, until the first menu tab, moving the "Left" key on the remote.

10) A menu will open in which you need to select the settings menu item.

11) Select the menu item "Language & Input" (Square icons with the letter A) with the "Up", "Down" keys on the remote and press the center key (OK).

12) Select the very first "Language" menu item "Up", "down" on the remote control and press the center key (OK).

13) In the list that opens, select "English" "up", "Down" keys on the remote and press the center key (OK).

14) Return to the previous menu item by clicking on the Reverse Arrow button on the Return.

15) Press the "Return" button again to go to the main settings menu. Next, select "Bluetooth" by the "Up", "Down" keys and press the center key (OK).

16) Turn on the Bluetooth mouse and prepare for pairing via Bluetooth, activating the mouse mode of the pairing key combination (see the instruction manual of your mouse model).

On the TV Prefix, select "Search for Devices" by the "Left" key, "right" on the remote and press the center key (OK).

17) Scan Bluetooth devices will begin, and if you are all done correctly and activated on the mouse mating mode, in the list of devices, the prefix will display a new device - your mouse.

18) Select the found mouse with the "Up", "Down" keys on the console and press the center key (OK). The pairing will begin.

In case of success, you will see:

19) Matching Completed, now closing the mouse You will see the control cursor on the screen. The keyboard is connected to the same principle. The prefix can support at the same time several Bluetooth connections: Remote + Mouse + Keyboard.

Return to the main menu of the console, by pressing the "House" key on the remote.

If everything is done correctly, you will see the names of the menu items on english language, as well as a fully running Bluetooth mouse.

Installing applications for viewing IP TV and player sets with a set of codecs

1) Select and launch the Shafa Market application.

2) In the application that opens, go to the top tabs, to the last tab of the menu, moving the "Right" key on the remote control.

3) Select the menu item "Remote Install".

4) A window will open in which MI Box Mini will inform your IP address and a connection port.

5) From the computer or from the smartphone, we enter in the browser http: // Your_Ip_adress: 8899 While on the same network with the prefix. A window will open, in the center of which is the green button with the inscription APK, which means readiness for downloading any APK files.

6) Click on this button, in the window that opens, select the file from a computer or smartphone: Lazyiptv.apk, from the previously provided archive of installation files.

Select "SETTING" and press the center key on the remote control (OK).

8) Select "Allow" by the "Up", "Down" keys on the remote and press the center key (OK).

9) In the menu that opens, select "Allow" and press the center key on the remote control (OK).

10) Actions performed, we allowed the installation of applications from unknown sources.

We repeat the installation of the application again.

11) Click on the Green "APK" button, in the window that opens, select File: Lazyiptv.apk from the computer or smartphone.

12) Installation is successfully completed.

13) Select "DONE" and repeat the same with the MXPlayerPro.ap file, from the previously provided the archive of the installation files.

MX Player is required to play a video stream, make it install.

An application for viewing an IP TV, a video player and all the codecs you need are installed. By the same principle you can install any other supported by the prefix apk applications. For example: Google Chrome., Yandex Weather, Yandex Mail, Rutube Player, IVI, Megaphone TV, Flash Player., Android L Keyboard and much more.