TV Box S 3rd Gen - 4K UHD, Google TV, 32GB Memory, Dolby Vision & Atmos, WiFi 6, HDMI 2.1, Fast Streaming, Compact and Powerful

I bought the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) as a workaround for ongoing media playback issues on a modern Samsung Smart TV. The TV panel itself is excellent, but its built-in software (DLNA/USB media handling in particular) proved unreliable and inconsistent. The Xiaomi box has been rock solid from day one. Setup took minutes. It outputs a clean 4K signal, handles 1080p content beautifully (the upscaling is noticeably better than the TV’s own processing), and plays everything I throw at it without drama. Local media playback via apps like VLC/Kodi works exactly as it should, and streaming apps are fast and responsive. What really stands out is consistency. No disappearing files, no random “content cannot be displayed” messages, no reboots or resets required. It just works. Bluetooth audio (headphones) is stable, picture quality is excellent, and the interface is far more polished and predictable than many TV operating systems. In practice, this has turned my TV into a dumb display — which is exactly how I want it. If you’re frustrated with flaky “smart” TV software, this is a simple, inexpensive fix that genuinely improves the experience. Highly recommended.

amazing device.. it's quick and better than most android tv boxes I have used in the past. definitely worth it. wish it had an Ethernet port tho.

Works great, has a wide support for applications. No noticible lag on video playback. Came with a HDMI Cable however it did come with a European plug instead of a British plug - not a massive deal, solved that with a £5 adapter. Other than that, great little streaming puck.

I can’t do a review because it didn't come with a UK plug, it came with a 2 pin plug, probably European or American After getting an adapter Excellent, much better then the Thomas box 270uk plus, an example, watching on old TV series The champions(itvx) on the Thomas box and the firestick it stutters, my Nvidia shield plays it well but the Xiaomi tv box 3rd gen plays it perfectly

Purchased in October 2025. It's now January 26 and the box has developed a fault. It just freezes and won't do anything at all. You have to turn power off and reboot it. Contacted support and was told to clear cache, etc and finally did factory reset. Well done all these things and guess what still freezing. The seller just replies clear cache and do usual steps and reset no matter what you say. Auto reply from droid. Well when it worked it was great but when it died it died well. Past the return window now and the two year warranty has vanished. Completely. Wouldn't recommend this item as they don't last long 50 quid down the drain. No support at all

Fantastic little box, faster than a firestick, easy setup and app flow but sadly a few apps like BBC iplayer is not compatible

Highly recommended. Advice: turn on cec and hdmi link and anything else on hdmi settings on your tv. Make the HDMI input the automatically switched one so that when you turn the box on and off, the tv turns on and off with it. You can download APKs and install them using the "downloader" browser Only down side is that it's 2 pin, but a converter plug sorts that out for £1. So amazing. Revived my old TV

I’m really happy with the Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen. The 4K picture quality is sharp and vibrant, and apps load quickly with no lag. Setup was very simple, and the remote is straightforward and responsive. It handles Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and other apps smoothly, and the sound quality with Dolby support is a nice bonus. Overall, it’s a compact, reliable and affordable streaming box that works exactly as expected. Great value for the price!