Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) FAQ

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Q1: What is the model of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The model of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is MDZ-34-AA.
 
Q2: What is the color of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The color of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is black.
 
Q3: What is the appearance style of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The appearance style of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is a brand-new mold.
 
Q4: What certification tests does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) pass?
A: The certification tests that the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) global version passes include BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6, HDR10+, as well as safety, wireless, EMC, and other certifications for various countries. And the software certification tests include Google xTS, Netflix (HDR), Prime Video (HDR), and YouTube (HDR).
The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) CIS version has obtained BQB (Bluetooth), Dolby Audio, DTS, HDR10+, as well as safety, wireless, EMC, and other certifications for various countries. The software certification tests include Google xTS, Netflix (HDR), Prime Video (HDR), and YouTube (HDR).
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Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube do not offer services in Russia.
 
Q5: What is the equipment type of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) belongs to an OTT device. This is an HDMI TV stick that enables televisions and other display devices with an HDMI port to access the latest smart operating system (Google TV). It supports App installation, voice control, and Google Cast, and can be used simply by connecting it to the TV, connecting to Wi-Fi, and starting to watch.
 
Q6: What are the selling points of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The selling points of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) are as follows:
1. It enables televisions and other display devices with an HDMI port to access the latest smart operating system.
2. It features a new-generation hardware platform and the Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, delivering smoother operation and an enhanced overall experience.
3. It adopts a slim, rounded-body design that is compact, comfortable to hold, and easy to carry anywhere.
4. It supports HDR10+ high dynamic range display, delivering refined light and shadow details, clear highlights and dark areas, and more vivid imagery.
5. It uses professional audio decoding with Dolby Audio™ and DTS:X sound to deliver richer sound layers and restore authentic, detailed audio for a more immersive viewing experience.
6. It supports both Bluetooth and infrared control, allowing operation from various angles. In addition to shortcut buttons, it also features voice control for convenient, effortless use.
7. It supports high-speed dual-band Wi-Fi, with 2.4 GHz providing broader adaptability and 5 GHz offering significantly faster transmission for smoother streaming.
 
Q7: Which countries/regions does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) global version support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) global version is sold in the following countries/regions:
1. Western Europe: Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, and Austria.
2. Eastern Europe: Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Bulgaria, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, Estonia, Iceland.
3. Middle East: Israel, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain.
4. Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand.
5. East Asia: South Korea, Japan.
6. Latin America: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador.
7. Africa: Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria, Kenya.
8. North America: Canada.
9. Hong Kong & Macao regions.
 
Q8: Which countries/regions does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) CIS version support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) CIS version supports Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
 
Q9: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) comply with hazardous substance restriction requirements?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) complies with the EU E-waste Directive 2016 regarding restrictions on hazardous substances.
 
Q10: Which languages does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and others.
Note:
The available language versions depend on the country or region of sale.
 
Dimensions and Weight
Q1: What are the dimensions of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is 107.4 mm in length, 30 mm in width, and 14 mm in thickness.
Note:
Dimensions and weight data may vary due to differences in testing environments, methods, and devices. Please refer to the actual product for details.
 
Q2: What is the weight of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The weight of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is 44 g.
 
Application Processor
Q1: What is the operating system of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is powered by the operating system of Google TV (Android 14.0). It supports Google account sign-in, allows downloading over 10,000 Apps from the Google Play Store, and provides personalized recommendations and access to hundreds of free channels.
Google TV aggregates movies and TV shows from various Apps and subscriptions, personalizing and recommending content based on your preferences. With support for personalized profiles, each family member can enjoy a tailored recommendation experience of their own.
 
Q2: What built-in contents does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) offer?
A: The built-in contents of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube.
 
Q3: What is the platform of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The platform of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is Amlogic S805X3.
 
Q4: What are the processors of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) features a Quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU with a frequency of up to 1.5 GHz and a Mali-G31 MP2 GPU.
 
Q5: What audio codec does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, and OGG audio codecs.
 
Q6: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support Wi-Fi?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), with compatibility for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. The 2.4 GHz band offers wider coverage and better compatibility, while the 5 GHz band delivers faster speeds, and it requires a Wi-Fi 5–compatible router.
 
Q7: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support Bluetooth?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports Bluetooth 5.0 and is equipped with an independent antenna. Its remote control communicates with the TV stick via Bluetooth.
 
Q8: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support FM?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) does not support FM.
 
Storage
Q1: What are the RAM and ROM of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) features 1 GB of DDR4 RAM and 8 GB of eMMC ROM.
 
Q2: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support expanded storage?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support expanded storage.
 
LED Indicators
Q1: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support LED indicators?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) has a white LED indicator to display the device's operating status.
 
Port
Q1: What ports does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) comes with an HDMI port (HDMI 2.1 with CEC support) and a Micro USB port for power supply. It does not support USB HOST, a Micro SD card slot, an Ethernet port, an AV port, a DC power port, SPDIF, or an infrared port.
 
Q2: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support the IR port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support the IR port.
 
Q3: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support the DC port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support the DC port.
 
Q4: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support the AV port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support the AV port.
 
Q5: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support the Micro USB port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports a Micro USB port.
 
Q6: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support an HDMI port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports an HDMI port.
 
Q7: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support a Micro SD port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support a Micro SD port.
 
Q8: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support an RJ45 LAN port?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support an RJ45 LAN port.
 
Q9: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support USB HOST?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support USB HOST.
 
Q10: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) have the rest key?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t have the rest key.
 
Video Output
Q1: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support HDMI 2.1?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality, allowing you to control both the TV and the TV stick simultaneously using a single remote control.
 
Q2: What is the HDMI output resolution of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The HDMI output resolution of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports 480 i/p, 576 i/p, 720 p, 1080 i/p, and up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. It does not support 3D HDMI output.
 
Q3: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support SD/HD 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, and 1080i/p?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports SD/HD 480 i/p, 576 i/p, 720 p, and 1080 i/p.
 
Q4: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support 3D HDMI?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) does not support 3D HDMI.
 
Audio Output
Q1: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support SPDIF?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support SPDIF.
 
Q2: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support Air mouse?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support Air mouse.
 
Software Function
Q1: What video decoders does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports AV1, VP9, H.265, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, real-8, real-9, and real-10 video decoders.
 
Q2: What video formats does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS, MP4, and HDR video formats.
 
Q3: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support VP9?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports VP9.
 
Q4: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support H.265?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports H.265.
 
Q5: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support H.264?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports H.264.
 
Q6: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support VC-1?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports VC-1.
 
Q7: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support WMV-HD?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) doesn’t support WMV-HD.
 
Q8: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support MPEG1/2/4?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4.
 
Q9: What audio decoders does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports DTS:X and DTS HD.
 
Q10: What audio formats does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports MP3, AAC, FLAC, and OGG.
 
Q11: What image decoders does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports common image formats such as JPG, BMP, GIF, and PNG.
 
Q12: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support USB?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports USB.
 
Q13: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support Dolby?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports Dolby (Dolby Digital Plus), reproducing authentic and rich sound details to deliver a more immersive viewing experience.
Note:
The actual audio experience depends on whether the playback device (TV/audio system) and the video content support the corresponding audio format.
 
Q14: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support HDR?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports HDR10, HLG, and HDR10+ high dynamic range display, delivering finer details in light and shadow, as well as sharper highlights and deeper blacks.
Note:
HDR display performance depends on whether the playback device (TV/monitor) supports HDR10+, and also requires corresponding video content support.
 
Q15: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support DTS?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports DTS-X, reproducing authentic and rich sound details to deliver a more immersive viewing experience.
Note:
The actual audio experience depends on whether the playback device (TV/audio system) and the video content support the corresponding audio format.
 
Cast
Q1: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support Google Cast?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports Google Cast (built-in Chromecast), allowing you to cast videos, shows, photos, and other content from your phone or tablet to the TV over the same Wi-Fi network.
Note:
Google Cast-enabled Apps are required.
 
Voice assistant
Q1: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support Google Assistant?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports Google Assistant.
Note:
Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries/regions. Please refer to Google Assistant's official website for more information.
 
Q2: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) require a Google account to log in?
A: Yes. The Google TV system requires a Google account and an internet connection to access its full range of features, including downloading Apps, syncing watch history, and receiving personalized recommendations. Some content and features may require a subscription, download, or purchase.
 
Q3: How to use Google Assistant on the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: To use the Google Assistant on the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), simply press and hold the Google Assistant button on the remote and speak into it. The Google Assistant supports searching for movies, playing music, controlling the TV, and managing smart home devices.
The languages supported by Google Assistant depend on the specific country, region, and settings. Some languages and countries/regions may not be available. Please refer to the official Google Assistant website for details.
 
Accessaries
Q1: How long is the HDMI extension cable for the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The HDMI extension cable of the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) is 0.146 m long, excluding the plug.
 
Q2: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support battery?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) does not include AAA batteries.
 
Q3: Which remote control does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) use?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) global version comes with an infrared and Bluetooth remote (model ARPP), which can control TV power via infrared. The CIS version comes with a Bluetooth remote (model ARPJ) without infrared functionality.
Both remotes support Bluetooth voice control and feature a Google Assistant button, allowing you to search for movies, control playback, and manage smart home devices via voice. The remote's infrared function is only used to control the TV.
 
Q4: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support a USB power cable?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) supports a USB power cable with a length of 1 meter.
 
Q5: Does the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) support a power adapter?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) does not support a power adapter.
Note:
Please purchase a 5 V/1 A power adapter separately, or power the device via a TV's USB port that meets the power supply requirements.
 
Q6: What are the operating and storage temperature ranges for the Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)?
A: The Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) has an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, a storage temperature range of -15 °C to 45 °C, and a relative humidity of less than 80%.