The box runs Android TV 14, based on Google TV. This is therefore the latest Android version 14 for TV devices. Some sources also mention "Android Go" as the operating system version, which may refer to an optimised version of Android for TV, but the latest major version is Android TV 14 with Google TV.
Yes, you can install the Synology DS video client on this TV box, as it runs on Google TV (Android TV) and the application is compatible with Android TV devices. Users have confirmed a smooth installation on similar Xiaomi Mi Box models, with good video playback from a Synology NAS. Check availability in the Google Play Store on the box to install it directly.
Seek and ye shall find. As with all streaming boxes, all channels are available - it depends on the "provider". That's one of those things. And then you also have to find the right software ... I use Sparkle and Televizo
Yes, you can install this via the HDMI port on a Samsung TV as long as the TV has an HDMI port. Samsung TVs usually have several HDMI ports that are compatible.
No, unfortunately this is not possible. Unfortunately, the other suppliers block their own apps on third-party Google Boxes... (so that you can rent / buy them from the manufacturer).
I therefore have another TV supplier (Zattoo). Double the savings ;-)
The Zattoo app can be installed anywhere and is just as good as the one from Swisscom.
You can remove the Google account on the Mi TV Box S via Settings > Accounts/Accounts > Google > Remove account, if the option is missing, delete cache/data of Google services or reset the box to factory settings in an emergency.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi TV Box S (3rd gen) has the Google Play Store. Although it is not directly visible on the home screen by default, you can open it via the settings or by voice command with the remote control.
Yes, it is possible to download and use the Galaxus TV app on this device, as it works with Google TV and has access to the Google Play Store, which allows the installation of various streaming apps, including Galaxus TV if available in the Play Store. The device supports over 10,000 apps and integrates Google Assistant to facilitate searching and controlling apps.
Yes, you can use the streaming box for Galaxus TV as it runs on Google TV with access to the Google Play Store, allowing installation of various streaming apps. The device supports over 10,000 apps, so if Galaxus TV has an app available on Google Play, it can be installed and used on this streaming box. The box features Android Go and Google Assistant for easy app search and control.
The box uses Google TV, whereby apps can be installed via the Google Play Store. It should be possible to install the Sky app on the box via this official channel.
To use platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video or Apple, you generally need to have a subscription to these services. The Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) lets you connect to these platforms via apps, but accessing content requires an active subscription. You can connect directly to these services via the box, but an account and subscription are required to access their content.