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TL;DR
- Xiaomi’s TV Stick HD (2nd-Gen) is now set for global availability.
- The TV Stick offers a 38% faster CPU and improved video playback with AV1 decoding compared to the 1st Gen.
- The Stick also gets HDR10+ support along with a Netflix certification, just like the previous model.
There are plenty of ways you can turn your old LCD or plasma TV into a smart one, and one of the easiest and most economical options is to buy a TV streamer stick or set-top box with internet connectivity. If you’re also looking to add Android’s diversity to your TV, a Google TV device makes the most sense. A new one is now on the horizon, and it comes from one of the most popular Android phone makers.
Xiaomi’s second-generation TV Stick HD has been listed on its global website, suggesting a wide release in regions, including Western Europe and the UK. It arrives nearly five years after the first generation was released, and follows the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), which came out last year.
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