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Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is here and a viable Chromecast with Google TV alternative
August 18, 2025
Xiaomimay not have its smartphones in North American stores, but that doesn’t mean it has no presence here. Its media streamers — specifically theXiaomi Mi TV Stick—have been very popular.
Now, a sequel to that product is official. The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (notethe drop of “Mi”from the name) is listed onXiaomi’s global website(h/tAndroid TV Guide). It shows what the device looks like and dishes out its specs and features.
Xiaomi TV Stick 4K
As one would expect, the star feature of the device is 4K support. The Mi TV Stick maxed out at 1080p, so this alone makes it worth a look for folks with4K televisions.
The device also comes with a physical remote, which looks similar to the one that came with the Mi TV Stick. The imagery suggests it will have presetNetflixandAmazon Prime Videobuttons, but those could be changed for different regions. The remote also has a dedicated Google Assistant button for issuing voice commands.
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Google Assistant is on board thanks to Android 11 shipping with the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K. Obviously, Android 12 is here now, but even Google’s own media streamer doesn’t have it yet.
Speaking of which, this new streamer’s closest competitor is that Google device, theChromecast with Google TV. The feature set, codec support, and software all closely align.
Traditionally, Xiaomi undercuts the competition with its pricing. As such, we expect this device to be much cheaper than the $50 Chromecast with Google TV. How much cheaper and where and when you’ll actually be able to get one, though, remains a mystery for now. Stay tuned, as we’re sure Xiaomi will announce this information shortly.
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