Xiaomi Mi Box S review: Outpriced and outperformed Unaltered Android TV experience Remote s build quality could be better A bit pricey for what it offers
Bottom Line
The Xiaomi Mi Box S is plenty capable, but isn t a good deal when compared to its current competition. If Xiaomi had followed its own philosophy and offered a lower price, things might have been different. If the Mi Box S is one of your only options then it s still worth a look, but similarly priced devices from Google, Roku, and Amazon are all better buys.
Mi Box S
by Xiaomi
The Xiaomi Mi Box S is plenty capable, but isn t a good deal when compared to its current competition. If Xiaomi had followed its own philosophy and offered a lower price, things might have been different. If the Mi Box S is one of your only options then it s still worth a look, but similarly priced devices from Google, Roku, and Amazon are all better buys.
Android 11 reportedly has the fastest-growing adoption rate.
According to StatCounter, over 20% of phones in the US are currently running the latest software.
Comparatively, Android 10’s adoption rate stood at 8.2% after 10 months of its release.
Google’s faster rollout initiatives for Android seem to be paying off. According to data from StatCounter (via
derStandard), Android 11 has the fastest adoption rate compared to all previous Android versions.
Over 20% of phones in the US are currently running the latest Android version, as per the website. The software has almost crossed Android 9 in terms of market share and is already inching to take over Android 10’s distribution numbers.
Xiaomi Mi TV Stick review: Lagging behind the competition
Bottom Line
If you don t have many options to choose from, the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is a decent buy thanks to all of the great things about Android TV. For everyone else with access to Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, and more, there are better alternatives out there.
Mi TV Stick
by Xiaomi
If you don t have many options to choose from, the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is a decent buy thanks to all of the great things about Android TV. For everyone else with access to Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, and more, there are better alternatives out there.
Netflix not working on an LG TV? Here’s how to fix it.
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Smart TVs have changed the way we build our home theaters. They give us access to all of our favorite streaming platforms without any extra hardware. It’s great to have the ability to launch binge-worthy shows at the touch of a button, but what happens when it doesn’t work right? Here’s what to do if Netflix is not working on your LG TV.
Netflix comes pre-loaded on all of LG’s smart TVs, which makes it incredibly easy to access. All you have to do to get started is log into your account. If you later find that you can’t get back to your favorite episodes of Dark or the Great British Baking Show, here’s how to fix the problem.