Last updated: July 25, 2025 at 08:00 PM
Summary of Reddit Comments on "mibox"
Mi Box (2nd Gen)
Pros:
- Supports features like HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, HD, Dolby Atmos.
- Good for YouTube and IPTV.
Cons:
- Limited internal storage (8GB but usable 4GB).
- Laggy when using multiple apps.
- Issues with Netflix Button, lack of memory.
- No recent software support or updates.
- Some users experienced a red hue over the picture.
- Small remote buttons.
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- Pros:
- Considered as another option for a streaming box.
Recommendations
- Some users suggest getting a Google TV with Chromecast instead of Mi Box for reliability.
- Onn Box: More reliable alternative for setting up, especially at a lower cost.
Updates on Android Versions
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- Updates causing issues like frame drops, slow UI, broken Wi-Fi, broken HDMI ARC, lagging, Bluetooth speaker issues, casting delays, lost features like PIP, no access to Developer Options, etc.
- Few improvements like a screenshot option.
Users hesitant to update or recommend against updating.
Mi Box Users' Issues with Updates
- Issues with audio output, inability to get 5.1 sound.
- Possible HDCP restrictions on monitors or older TVs.
- Need for Widevine L1 certification for streaming.
- Concerns over mods affecting DRM capabilities.
- Suggestions for using a third-party launcher like Projectivy.
General Feedback
- Mixed feelings on Mi Box's functionality after updates, with some facing major software issues.
- Users expressing frustrations with Xiaomi's updates and bugs.
- Concerns over Xiaomi's lack of fixes for ongoing problems.
- Switching to other products like Apple TV due to dissatisfaction with Mi Box performance.
Remember to re-enable Google Home Launcher and install necessary launchers for your preferred setup.