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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1260 on: Oct 22, 2019 at 03:10 PM »
Personally still like the typical remote control form factor and just use some with a keyboard at the back, and some gyro/air mouse functionality when I need to use the pointer.

There's not that many that have the keyboard AND a built in mic, for voice control, but this is one of them:

https://shopee.ph/product/58415180/973043682?smtt=0.0.9

If you don't need voice control, I like the look of these better:

https://shopee.ph/product/59709146/1526864953?smtt=0.0.9

https://shopee.ph/product/46644715/1414371201?smtt=0.0.9

In any case, most of these work with Android boxes, just plug and play
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1261 on: Oct 22, 2019 at 03:39 PM »
^thank you! the ME Air mouse looks really nice. cheaper too. might try it out (already placed in my cart :))

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1262 on: Nov 04, 2019 at 09:11 AM »
I had the Mi box for 2 weeks now and was only able to "work" on it yesterday due to work. paired it with the ME air mouse as suggested by Dazed (thank you again sir!) and it works like a charm. The mouse pointer and keypad makes it a whole lot easier to navigate. does need time getting used to though.

Was able to sideload a few apps like Google Drive, ES file explorer and Chrome (can watch online streams of NBA games now ;))

when i get the chance, i'll try and set it up for the main purpose of terrestrial TV use.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1263 on: Nov 05, 2019 at 03:23 AM »
Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) 9.0 Pie Beta Testers submission form.
We'll be needing 300 to 400 more beta testers for the Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) 9.0 Pie Beta Release.

If you're interested in joining the BETA program just fill up the form below.

Go to Settings >> About >> Status >> for the Serial Number

Please be advised that by joining the Beta program you'll be encountering bugs and may encounter stability issues with your Mi Box S. If you encounter any issues please report it to the FB Beta group so that our Xiaomi Devs will be able to address these issues.

http://bit.ly/miboxSbetaPie

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1264 on: Dec 09, 2019 at 03:31 PM »
Ask ko lang if this Mi Box S can read an external HDD (movies) up tp 4TB - 5TB?
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1265 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 09:19 AM »
tanong lang sa mga me mi box s, anong audio jack nito sa likuran? balak ko kasi kumuha nito. TIA
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1266 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 09:56 AM »
None specific for audio sir. HDMI and AV out lang

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1267 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 10:04 AM »
None specific for audio sir. HDMI and AV out lang

optical kasi gamit ko currently, parang 3.5mm ata jack ng mi box s sa likod?
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1268 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 10:11 AM »

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1269 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 10:14 AM »
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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1270 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 09:54 PM »
None specific for audio sir. HDMI and AV out lang

tanong lang sa mga me mi box s, anong audio jack nito sa likuran? balak ko kasi kumuha nito. TIA

If 3.5mm jack, you can use an adapter to spdif. Ganito gamit ko dati.. hope this helps.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1271 on: Jan 17, 2020 at 09:59 PM »
If 3.5mm jack, you can use an adapter to spdif. Ganito gamit ko dati.. hope this helps.



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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1272 on: Jan 19, 2020 at 10:24 PM »
Does a mibox S has iwant and hbo go app?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1273 on: Jan 20, 2020 at 06:33 AM »
^none but should be easily sideloaded.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1274 on: Jan 20, 2020 at 01:35 PM »
^none but should be easily sideloaded.

You mean its available on mibox app store to be downloaded?
Cause unlike apple tv, they dont have an app of hbo go and iwant app?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1275 on: Jan 20, 2020 at 01:39 PM »
it means you get the apk (installer of the app) from other source (e.g.: play store for mobile phone not android tv) and install it manually (side load).

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1276 on: Jan 20, 2020 at 02:36 PM »
One caveat though is that some apps may be optimized for mobile phones and can be clunky to navigate on android TV.  Not sure about these apps though.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1277 on: Jan 20, 2020 at 02:44 PM »
^yes correct. like the Cignal play app which loads sideways at the start. one you click the full screen button, it will be shown on the correct orientation (this is where the mouse pointer comes in handy)

Tried Amazon Prime video recently and it is hard to navigate on the Mi Box S

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1279 on: Jul 01, 2020 at 03:43 PM »
Anyone had a Netflix Error UI-800-3 on their Mibox 3?  I tried clearing the cache, restarting (box, TV and router) and re-installing Netflix, and still the same problem.  :(

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1280 on: Aug 12, 2020 at 12:30 AM »
The long awaited Beta0 Pie 9.0 for the Mi Box 3 (MDZ-16-AB) is out. :)
Version is r2810

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1281 on: Oct 01, 2020 at 12:10 PM »
just upgraded my MiBox3 to Android 9, not bad for a  2+ y/o box hehe. nde ko pa gaano na kakalikot but what I noticed was Amazon Prime Video is already included in the pre-installed apps. I'm happy with it kasi nde sya available sa google play kaya cast ko lang dati.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1282 on: Oct 02, 2020 at 03:08 AM »
^ nice!

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1283 on: Oct 04, 2020 at 12:03 PM »
does this play 4k?

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1284 on: Oct 04, 2020 at 06:32 PM »
does this play 4k?


for downloaded 4K movies with pass-through Atmos/DTS:X, yes... Netflix 4K and Youtube 4K, no.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1285 on: Oct 04, 2020 at 09:17 PM »
Thanks having trouble with my current player playing 4k

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1286 on: Oct 04, 2020 at 09:39 PM »
Thanks having trouble with my current player playing 4k

you should switch to this. bang for buck media player..

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1287 on: Oct 05, 2020 at 01:02 PM »
for downloaded 4K movies with pass-through Atmos/DTS:X, yes... Netflix 4K and Youtube 4K, no.


as far as I remember, YT can do 4K for as long you set the resolution setting to 4k 60hz. I'll verify later. sa Netflix, parang lumabas dati yung HDR but not UltraHD.

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1288 on: Oct 05, 2020 at 07:50 PM »
Confirmed that MiBox 3 can do 4K in YT

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Re: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (International Edition): FIRST IMPRESSIONS
« Reply #1289 on: Nov 05, 2020 at 10:12 AM »