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(International Version) Xiaomi Mi TV Box (Android TV, Amlogic S905X, 2GB/8GB, 4K) - US $58.99 (~AU $77.11) Delivered @ LITB

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(International Version) Xiaomi Mi TV Box (Android TV, Amlogic S905X, 2GB/8GB, 4K) - US $58.99 (~AU $77.11) Delivered @ LITBAffiliate
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Rep shared a code with us for the Xiaomi Mi Box (aka Mi Box 3) International Version at a very good price. See previous deals

Note that there are only 500 available with the code and also I've been told processing time may be up to 1 week before being shipped. Tracked shipping is included for free.

Details (thanks to batrarobin):

Xiaomi MiBox 3 is one of the few android TV boxes that actually run a true Android TV operating system, officially supported by Google. This is an ultimate media entertainment box that has an inbuilt 4k Chromecast and is easy-to-use for the whole family. Comes with a Bluetooth remote that has a voice controlled search feature, fast and convenient!

This 4K Android TV box supports Bluetooth voice remote control which can meet your varieties of demands. You can catch your favorite TV shows, play games, watch the news or switch to radio. Mi box also supports Google Chromecast.

Main Features:

  • It runs on the latest Android TV 6.0 which is easy to enjoy your entertainment time.
  • A high performance of Quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU can play a wide range of games.
  • A Bluetooth voice remote control: Just speak into the remote control and Mi box will search for what you want.
  • HDR 4K H.265 VP9 Profile-2 4K Decoding will provide you with a scene in vivid contrast, color and clarity.
  • HDMI 2.0 is a faster way to send video and audio output to your TV.
  • It also supports both Dolby and DTS encodings which create you smooth and surround sound.

*Ensure you pay in USD as the AUD rate on LITB site in inflated, select USD as the currency in the top right hand corner of the website. US $58.99 = ~AU $77.11 with today's MasterCard exchange rates. Ensure you also Untick shipping insurance at checkout, if you don't want to pay the US $1.99 extra for that. Double check that the grand total is "USD 58.99" BEFORE completing the order.

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  • Nousernamehere on 10/04/2018 - 19:28
    +6

    It runs on the latest Android TV 6.0 which is easy to enjoy your entertainment time.

    Think they need to update that description, as 6.0 hasn't been the latest in well over a year?

    • camshandez on 10/04/2018 - 19:31

      That's what the Xiaomi website states aswell, that it's still android 6.0

      • Nousernamehere on 10/04/2018 - 19:35
        +4

        Yeah that's what I'm saying though, the latest Android TV is version 7 which the Nvidia Sheild TV runs.

        There's been 'rumours' about the update coming to the Mi Box for nearly a year as well, doubtful they'll ever update it. Just from that description it makes it sounds like it's running the latest Android TV OS.

        • PainToad on 10/04/2018 - 19:48
          +5

          latest Android TV is version 7 which the Nvidia Sheild TV runs.

          HA. Even 7 is very old. My Nexus Player has been running 8 for nearly a year.

        • singlemalt72 on 10/04/2018 - 19:57

          @PainToad: Would you recommend the Nexus player? It does 4K well?

        • singlemalt72 on 10/04/2018 - 19:59

          @singlemalt72: Googled myself, no 4K :(

        • giBzoR on 10/04/2018 - 20:02

          Incorrect! Oreo (version 8) is out on the nexus. I will comment on how it nearly breaks the device as its that slow its unusable now.

        • giBzoR on 10/04/2018 - 20:02

          @PainToad: Just noticed the comment! Has yours not slowed down beyond belief? May need a wipe I am thinking now.

        • Rodgort on 10/04/2018 - 21:37

          @giBzoR: I have two, both on 8, and I haven't noticed a performance impact on either. I would definitely try a reformat.

        • gibby157 on 10/04/2018 - 22:47

          @singlemalt72: Pretty sure the Nexus Player has been discontinued after being neglected for a while. Remotes are impossible to replace. I can't comment on 4K.

        • PainToad on 11/04/2018 - 07:25

          @gibby157:

          neglected for a while

          Support only ended a few months ago. Before that, it was the longest support Nexus device ever (that's not saying much, but).

        • camshandez on 11/04/2018 - 08:07

          You're correct, I misread, yeah they should not state latest OS!

          I had a nexus player, but after some recent updates it became unbearably slow so I bought a mi box to replace… Was then disappointed as android 6.0 doesn't have long press home to get to background tasks.. so I can't switch between apps without going back to home, which is a major pain for 'certain' scenarios

  • Black Hole on 10/04/2018 - 19:31
    +4

    This is so old. Will for the next version.

    • gummibear on 10/04/2018 - 20:40
      +18

      The next model won't be new enough. you should wait for the model after that.

    • jasswolf on 10/04/2018 - 22:56
      +2

      Don't, as there won't really be one until there's a viable market for 120fps streaming video.

  • Sage222 on 10/04/2018 - 20:11
    +2

    4k @ 60hz?

    • jasswolf on 10/04/2018 - 22:55

      Yup, with HDR once it's updated (sooner than some think).

  • DarthLord on 10/04/2018 - 20:15
    +3

    Too old to command this pricing. Will only buy when there's an official OS update

    • jasswolf on 10/04/2018 - 22:51

      You'll want to buy it by the mid-year then.

  • JaySu on 10/04/2018 - 20:17
    +2

    Finally bought, thank you!

  • kirt on 10/04/2018 - 20:17
    +11

    A few of us picked up the new Vodafone TV today:

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2714884&…

    It's $40 more, but has FTA tuner, Ethernet, dedicated Netflix, YouTube, Voice, and Live Channels buttons on remote, and runs Android TV Nougat (7.1.1):

    https://sites.google.com/view/droid-tv/pay-tv-provider/vodaf…

    https://www.pickr.com.au/news/2018/vodafone-connects-tvs-wit…

    • XucCac on 10/04/2018 - 20:37
      +3

      Where can u buy it?
      Btw does it have chromecast built in?

      • kirt on 10/04/2018 - 20:43
        +2

        Officially available tomorrow in store / online / over the phone.

        Yeah has Chromecast built in.

        • XucCac on 10/04/2018 - 20:48

          Damn…. i just bought this Mibox..
          Dw i get vodafone tv to to try… :)

    • tonyamazing on 10/04/2018 - 20:39
      +2

      Thanks for the tip!

    • kingmw on 10/04/2018 - 21:53

      Do you have a MiBox as well? Can you do a quick comparison (functionality, speed, ease of use)?

      Not sure I want a Vodafone branded Android TV box - but if you can jailbreak it then it might be alright.

      • kirt on 10/04/2018 - 22:08
        +1

        Yeah I have a Mi Box too.

        Will have more of a play with the Voda TV over the next hour or two and post some comparisons.

        • kingmw on 10/04/2018 - 22:08

          That would be great! Thanks!

        • nearbyghost on 10/04/2018 - 22:37

          That'd be awesome, thanks!

        • kirt on 11/04/2018 - 03:01
          +5

          My thoughts on the Voda TV:

          https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2714884&…

          …but in particular, compared to the Mi Box, the navigation speed / responsiveness is similar, but I'm liking the Voda remote having dedicated app buttons, plus tactile variations in the dpad / volume / program buttons (and more buttons in general meaning more control), plus Ethernet and the FTA tuner are a nice bonus.

        • debjy on 11/04/2018 - 12:13

          Can Kodi be added?

        • kirt on 11/04/2018 - 12:23
          +1

          @debjy:

          Yep.

          …and another bonus - it comes with a 2 year warranty.

    • asa79 on 10/04/2018 - 22:23

      FTA tuner does not allow you to record, so pointless when you have FTA in your TV anyway
      10/100 is actually slower then if you used a USB 2.0 ethernet adapter that runs at 200mbs

    • asa79 on 10/04/2018 - 22:26

      Vodafone TV™ will be available in April for just $5 per month over 24 months, or can be purchased outright for $120 in-store or online.

    • jasswolf on 10/04/2018 - 22:55

      Tuner aside, it's the same hardware, and Xiaomi have decided to race to produce an Oreo build rather than muck around with the same patchwork solutions that got Technicolor (the company that developed that device) to Nougat.

      It's good if you want a tuner, or desperately need an ethernet connection, but they are otherwise the same hardware. Do you think the Chinese behemoth will throw the towel in given how much they've developed the US market with this device?

      Oreo is on the timetable for Technicolor as well, but I guess we'll see how that turns out, particularly given how many different partners they have to deal with given they have adopted a B2B model with cable and other IPTV providers.

      • asa79 on 11/04/2018 - 07:22
        +1

        Usb Ethernet is around $7.so not worth paying nearly $50 more

        • Tony76 on 11/04/2018 - 07:35

          Is there a USB port on the Voda box? It didn't appear so.

        • jasswolf on 11/04/2018 - 10:10

          @Tony76: There is, it's located on the side rather than the rear of the device, like the other ports.

        • jasswolf on 11/04/2018 - 10:11
          +1

          True, though not all of them are compatible, so Google before you buy.

    • asa79 on 11/04/2018 - 07:23

      For a little more you could get a shield

      • PainToad on 11/04/2018 - 07:28
        +4

        Lol, "little more". Sure.

    • hopper on 11/04/2018 - 11:13

      4K?

    • debjy on 11/04/2018 - 12:09

      Can you load Kodi on these?
      How have you been finding it after use?

      DOn't worry posted and refreshed a lot of answers already :)

  • Korban Dallas on 10/04/2018 - 20:29
    +4

    Overpriced for how old it is. This model never gets a bargain.

  • FrozenFred on 10/04/2018 - 20:48
    -1

    Less Xiao mi

  • paul04 on 10/04/2018 - 21:01

    Had anyone been able to find a replacement remote? The little one dropped it into tiles and it doesn't want to play ball anymore..

    • redpen on 10/04/2018 - 21:13

      Not a physical remote, but you could always use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.and…

      • paul04 on 10/04/2018 - 21:26
        +1

        I do use this however it doesn't seem to be able to wake up the mibox from sleep like the factory remote does so I have to post cycle the unit which is getting old..!

        • [Deactivated] on 10/04/2018 - 21:44

          Yeah, my remote bricked itself and nothing I've tried can wake it from sleep. I use my TV's remote to navigate the Android TV interface but when I go to fire it up of an evening I have to unplug and plug the box.

          That said, it's a great little box for the price.

        • minksta on 11/04/2018 - 12:16

          @HereBobButtons: leave it on?

        • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2018 - 21:18

          @minksta: I never turn it off.

  • morpo on 10/04/2018 - 21:09

    I cant see an option for an AU power adapter, only US/EU/UK. Any suggestions?

    • DonIsGood on 10/04/2018 - 21:58

      The listing does say adapter will be supplied based on the country of the delivery address

    • CheeryCheapskate on 11/04/2018 - 08:50

      I don't think an Australia plug was ever made but yes, adaptor is the only way around it.

  • polywaffle on 10/04/2018 - 21:09
    +3

    Don't even bother if you want it for 4k content. Its too slow and playback is far from smooth.

  • giventofly on 10/04/2018 - 21:10
    +4

    I am thinking about retiring mine. It's on 6.0.1 and it is quite buggy. Often needs cache clearning or a reset.

  • Theycott on 10/04/2018 - 21:20

    What do people even use Android boxes for anymore? Kodi is all but dead in terms of free plugins so is it just to play local content and paid streaming?

    • Wizballs on 10/04/2018 - 21:27
      +1

      I use the MiBox3 for local content, and some retro gaming also through MAME. Runs street fighter 2 no problemo. There's some decent modern games on playstore eg flight/racing etc. I have a gamesir controller and a 64gb usb both plugged in via a hub

    • bert-lifts on 10/04/2018 - 23:50
      +5

      Plex.

    • pogichinoy on 11/04/2018 - 14:49

      Kodi is not dead. :)

  • tempura on 10/04/2018 - 21:33

    So this allows me to stream mainland China TV?

    • PainToad on 11/04/2018 - 07:35

      No.

    • pogichinoy on 11/04/2018 - 14:45

      Yes. CCTV channels are available.

  • ycon on 11/04/2018 - 00:03

    Would this work OK as a backup PC running say Linux? Or is that not possible? I was considering an Intel compute stick

    • PainToad on 11/04/2018 - 07:35

      Not possible.

    • jasswolf on 11/04/2018 - 10:25
      +1

      As PainToad said it's not possible, because it has a locked bootloader and breaking that voids the purpose of the box.

      An unlocked box with the same chipset and none of the licensing (that you would effectively wipe out) costs about $30 or $40, and is capable of having a Linux distro put on it. As to what functionality that provides as a PC, I have absolutely no idea.

      Given that you have no battery life concerns with a compute stick, I would have thought the portability and the x86/x64 capability of the Atom chipset would be a big plus compared to the comparatively low-end and highly-specialised SoC on this.

  • DryScissors on 11/04/2018 - 08:00

    Anyone know of a device that can run Foxtel Go?

  • CheeryCheapskate on 11/04/2018 - 08:54

    It's a good deal, I got mine for $95 off eBay recently. Will need to experiment with apps though as I found some didn't work as well as others that were perfect on tablets/phones, etc. i.e. VLC sucks on MiBox due to audio sync but MX Player worked perfectly. The voice remote comes in handy.

  • LordVaderXIII on 11/04/2018 - 09:39

    Dont buy this guys, I did and its been okay for about 8 months and I now would much rather use a Chromecast. I love android tv but this thing often overheats and freaks out or its slow and updates are nonexistent. When I purchased it we were promised an updates "soon".

    • JTTheMan on 11/04/2018 - 10:48

      Thanks for the tip. I was looking at this thinking wow that sounds pretty good having Chromecast built-in but after reading the comments I might just get a Chromecast itself.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/04/2018 - 09:59

    I have this and a Shield, the Shield is obviously better, but I have had no real issues with the MiBox, other than you need to restart it every now and then as it sometimes loses network and wont get it back.

    The Mibox needs an update though 6.01 with July security update is pretty poor. I got an update on it the other day I thought, HOLY CRAP! we might be getting something here. It was a 400meg update just to fix something with Youtube.

  • Geoff-bargain on 11/04/2018 - 09:59

    anyone know what the netflix app will be like?
    I bought an android tv box a year or so ago and the netflix app is really bad - very difficult to scroll through etc

  • dclee12 on 11/04/2018 - 10:37
    +3

    Nice easy to use media/kodi box.

    The AU adapters supplied are usually pretty flaky, you could use something like this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/263312558023? or this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172265168620

    Can be updated to Android 7 BETA , though remember its BETA and some people have had problems. Ive had no issues, but have a super basic 1080p 2.0 channel setup. Betas are released really slowly, at this rate Nougat stable release is about 5 years away, if ever.

    Latest BETA is 1560 https://www.mediafire.com/folder/9k82rbe2nc0vw/mdz-16-ab Please google info before installing. Can be downgraded , but it doesn't look simple.

    If you sideload normal android apps that need an airmouse you can use this app with the mi remote http://fluxii.com/mousetoggle-androidtv/
    Its a bit kludgy (uses buttons to move cursor) but it's fine for occasional use , I mostly use it for BBC iPlayer.

    Look at whirlpool forums and user wrxtasy for more than you'll ever need to know about android streaming boxes.

    Edit. Ive never had a problem with Netflix on the Mi Box, app works well with the remote. Only does 1080p not 4k. Ive read some issues with Netflix DRM not working on older non compliant tv's (usually no name brands)

    • minksta on 11/04/2018 - 12:21

      For the flimsy power adaptors, just a tip to bend pins inwards for a bit better contact, also taping adaptor to plug doesn't hurt to keep it stable.

  • vast524 on 11/04/2018 - 10:56

    I've looked at this offer as a potential solution for our reception issues. We live in an area that has marginal FTA digital signal due to landscape and buildings. Have resorted to Freeview though an iPad to an old AppleTv.
    Would like to get something a bit easier to use and a bit overwhelmed with what is available. At present would like to a have a single device to provide FTA via ethernet (no antenna), catchup FTA and Netflix to connect via HDMI with remote.
    I thought that this was OK but seems to be betterr solutions just not sure which one.

  • bronx on 11/04/2018 - 13:55

    Is this compatible with my slanted eyes?

    • desync on 11/04/2018 - 16:48

      i think its supports mira vision, not slanted vision

  • kampua on 13/04/2018 - 18:06

    I received my mi box recently but it is not showing as available to cast to from other Android devices.

  • eswes on 07/05/2018 - 22:26

    Apparently, mine was shipped out on the 16th of April but it has been stuck in Frankfurt since the 25th of April (DHL), which seems like a very long delay. Anyone have a similar experience?

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