Xiaomi has just announced the Mi Box 4K for the Indian market. The streaming device was announced in the online launch event for the Mi 10 and is priced at 3,499 INR (roughly 46 US Dollars).
The Mi Box 4K runs the Android TV 9 Pie OS and plugs directly into televisions through the HDMI port. It supports Wi-Fi for connectivity, which grants users access to a large variety of apps and services online. This includes popular video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. Xiaomi has partnered with various brands like Docubay, Epic, HoiChoi, and Shemaroo to offer exciting deals to Mi Box 4K buyers.
Similar to set-top boxes, the Mi Box 4K is designed to placed on table-tops and connects to the TV via the HDMI cable. The device is powered by a quad core Amlogic processor and features 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It even supports up to 4K resolution for various streaming services and also supports HDR enabled content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others.
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The Mi Box 4K runs the Android TV interface, unlike most of its smart TV offerings that run the PatchWall interface. In terms of additional connectivity, the device also supports USB port and 3.5mm audio jack. The former acts as a local media player allowing pen drives to play various audio and video formats. There is also a built in Chromecast Ultra that helps users to cast content in up to 4K resolution.
The Mi Box 4K will go on sale starting from 11th May 2020 at 12pm (noon IST) and will be available through popular e-retailers like Flipkart, and also the company’s official website, Mi Home stores, and Mi Studio stores as well. The streaming device is also expected to soon arrive in affiliated stores.
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