Xiaomi Android TV Box discussion II [consolidated]

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gregory_choo said:
why user internet explorer? it is a tv box, use it to watch video, don't surf the net using it.
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Ah okie. Thanks.

I am new to chromecast, let say i want to play a video from my tablet and cast it to Mi Box S. Do i need to install any special video app? Thanks
 
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CatLuVer said:
Ah okie. Thanks.

I am new to chromecast, let say i want to play a video from my tablet and cast it to Mi Box S. Do i need to install any special video app? Thanks
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other than those chromecast-enabled apps, chrome browser on handphone allows some of its video to be chromecasted.

some of the video websites are not supported by chrome browser, however you can install quickcast on handphone and use its built-in browser to chromecast all the videos from any video websites.
 
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gregory_choo said:
other than those chromecast-enabled apps, chrome browser on handphone allows some of its video to be chromecasted.

some of the video websites are not supported by chrome browser, however you can install quickcast on handphone and use its built-in browser to chromecast all the videos from any video websites.
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How about those videos saved inside my phone. I can use quickcast also? Thanks
 
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gregory_choo said:
other than those chromecast-enabled apps, chrome browser on handphone allows some of its video to be chromecasted.

some of the video websites are not supported by chrome browser, however you can install quickcast on handphone and use its built-in browser to chromecast all the videos from any video websites.
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Hi, installed quickcast and its working well
 
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CatLuVer said:
Hi everyone, i just bought Xiaomi Mi Box S yesterday. How do i add internet explorer to it? Go to the app store inside, cannot find any browser . Thanks
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Where did you buy it?

Is there any store in Singapore as I would like to see?
 
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xiaofan said:
Yes, need to use Toggle on your phone and then cast to Your TV through the Chromecast function of Mi Box S.
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Wow, so troublesome. too technical I don't know how to setup. But is this a one time setup or everytime need to use phone then can cast. I really do not understand how it work.
 
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Wow, so troublesome. too technical I don't know how to setup. But is this a one time setup or everytime need to use phone then can cast. I really do not understand how it work.
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Once you buy it and try it you will know it is not that complicated.

You need to use the phone every time to start the cast. Once started you can do other things on the phone. In the end just disconnect.

But if you consider this complicated, just buy a cheap DVB-T2 box for local channels.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/house-displays-226/cheap-dvb-t2-stb-prc-5890904.html
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RockStar9238 said:
Wow, so troublesome. too technical I don't know how to setup. But is this a one time setup or everytime need to use phone then can cast. I really do not understand how it work.
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how is opening a phone app and pressing an icon within the app considered too technical?

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xiaofan said:
Once you buy it and try it you will know it is not that complicated.

You need to use the phone every time to start the cast. Once started you can do other things on the phone. In the end just disconnect.

But if you consider this complicated, just buy a cheap DVB-T2 box for local channels.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/house-displays-226/cheap-dvb-t2-stb-prc-5890904.html
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Is there different type of mi box S if have global version and not?
 
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On Mibox global version. Prompted for software OS update, but it’s always stuck at ‘installing system update’.

I manually off/on the system, nothing happens. Somehow the installation is never able to fully start or even complete.
 
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