Xiaomi has a couple of streaming devices powered by Android TV. Among them are the 2016 Mi Box and the more recent Mi TV Stick that was announced last year. Both devices connect to a TV or monitor via an HDMI port and allow you to stream shows and movies and even play games. If you have always wondered how to take a screenshot on either of these devices, this guide should come in handy.
You would expect that since both devices run Android TV, the process is the same. Surprisingly, that is not the case. I own both devices and while they both run Android 9 with the March 2021 security patch, there are two ways to do it on the Mi Box and just one way to do it on the Mi TV Stick.
How to take a screenshot on the Mi Box and Mi TV Stick
Taking a screenshot on the Mi Box is done in two ways. There is a simple method that requires only one hand and there is a second method that might require the use of two hands. This second method also works on the Mi TV Stick
Method 1 (Mi Box only)
- Hold down the power button for two seconds. A dialog box should pop up on the right side of the screen with two options – Restart and Screenshot.
- Scroll down to Screenshot and select it. The Mi Box will take a screenshot of what is currently on your screen.
The above method doesn’t work on the Mi TV Stick. This is because when you press the power button for the same duration, the dialog box only presents you with the restart option.
Method 2 (Mi Box and Mi TV Stick)
This method is a familiar one as it is the same process that works on Android phones and tablets.
To take a screenshot on either the Mi TV Box or Mi TV Stick all you have to do is press the power button and volume down button at the same time on their respective remotes. A screenshot will be taken and saved on the device.
To view the saved screenshots, you will have to use a File Manager app or install a gallery app. The file manager app can also be used to copy the images to a storage device in the case of the Mi Box which has a USB-A port.
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