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General

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Series

Z124Press releaseformuler.tv/single-post/introducing-the-new-formuler-z12-ultra-se-z12-proRead 15 October 2026Maker news post says the Formuler Z12 family is expanding with the Z12 Ultra SE and the Z12 Pro.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

K4R1N46Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compliance page lists FCC ID 2AV9UK4R1N4, IC 29328-K4R1N4, Model number K4R1N4, Product name Formuler Z12 Ultra. K4R1N4 is the regulatory model number.

PFJ4191EU, MDZ-32-AA3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original two-page Xiaomi French product export. Page 2 explicitly binds SKU PFJ4191EU, ID 63598 and EAN 6941948704916 to third-generation 2 GB/32 GB hardware.4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026English product information explicitly identifies physical MDZ-32-AA. The illustrated DC/HDMI/USB-A body matches the current third-generation product sheet and retail render.11Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026Exact MPN PFJ4191EU and EAN 6941948704916, black 2 GB/32 GB third-generation hardware. Its stray mini-jack connector line conflicts with the complete maker connector list and is not adopted.

GTIN / EAN

880960457087014Retailer pageautogarsas.lt/en/products/formuler-z12-ultra-4k-bt-android-tv-priedelisRead 15 October 2026Retailer barcode 8809604570870. Satking (RECFOR032) and Swiss Post (article 848338) list the same EAN for the Z12 Ultra with the GTV-BT3 remote.15Retailer pageshop.post.ch/en/electronics/tv/streaming-boxes/formuler-media-player-z-12-ultra/p/848338Read 15 October 2026EAN/GTIN 8809604570870, article 848338.16Retailer pagesatking.de/en/formuler-z12-ultra-bt3-edition-4k-uhd-android-12-ip-receiverRead 15 October 2026EAN 8809604570870, product number RECFOR032.

69419487049163Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

31 August 20253Press releaseformuler.tv/single-post/2025-formuler-z12-ultra-releaseRead 15 October 2026Maker news post dated Aug 31, 2025 titled 2025 Formuler Z12 Ultra Release. It gives no price or release date.

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Status

Available3Press releaseformuler.tv/single-post/2025-formuler-z12-ultra-releaseRead 15 October 2026The maker's regulatory page and the maker's news list still show the Z12 Ultra as a current Android OTT model, and the Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Pro were added beside it in 2026.5Maker product pageformuler.tv/regulatoryRead 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra is still listed with its Declaration of Conformity beside the 2026 Z12 models.13Reviewtroypoint.com/formuler-z12-ultraRead 15 October 2026Review of 31 Oct 2025 by a buyer who bought the unit on Amazon. It gives a US price of 229.99 USD, which is a selling price and is not stored as launch MSRP.

Available11Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026Current direct EU retail page explicitly says online stock and offers purchase. Lifecycle available does not promise stock in every country.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen-with-more-powerful-processor-revealed.986381.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) follows the TV Box S (2nd Gen) and calls the 2nd Gen its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€69.9912Press articlecincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/gadgets/2025-05-09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-precio-espana.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original official Spanish consumer launch price 69.99 EUR. Country-specific price, not a current German retail offer. No US MSRP is borrowed from older Mi Box cards.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB, US, CA, AU6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide is the EU and UK edition and carries a FCC and ISED statement for the US and Canada.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g4ie5cvhm928ohcogoq7/Z12-Ultra_CE-RED.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Radio Equipment Directive declaration. A separate ACMA declaration covers Australia.

DE, FR, ES, NO3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202610Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-pfj4191eu-a3477738.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact PFJ4191EU comparison lists German retailers and delivery. Mislabelled 8 GB retailer summaries are excluded. Direct retailer stock evidence is separately sourced.11Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 202612Press articlecincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/gadgets/2025-05-09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-precio-espana.htmlRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black / Rose gold1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Color: Black / Rose gold.

Black1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Box1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026A separate box that connects by its own HDMI cable and a 12 V adapter.

Box5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Output Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160).

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz11Press articlecnx-software.comRead 15 October 2026Article of 8 Sep 2025 lists Video Output HDMI 2.0 up to 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 60 Hz with Dolby Vision support. The maker publishes no output refresh rate in text, only 4K 60fps tiles. The article's HDMI 2.0 is not stored, because AndroidTVBox.eu lists HDMI 2.1 for the same port.

60Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AFormuler Z12 Ultra

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source11Press articlecnx-software.comRead 15 October 2026One 4K 60 Hz row from the article. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing are not published.

BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 Video section explicitly distinguishes 3840 x 2160 resolution and video output up to 4K60. Only this UHD output combination is stored. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing are unpublished.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page names Dolby Vision and HDR10+ and says 4K HDR across all HDR formats. The maker's specs table adds HLG. HDR10 is covered by the all-formats statement and the Troypoint review.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision.12Press articleandroidtvbox.eu/formuler-z12-ultra-is-a-new-stylish-4k-rtd1319c-streamer-with-128gb-emmc-and-dolby-vision-atmosRead 15 October 2026Article lists Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HLG and HDR10+.13Reviewtroypoint.com/formuler-z12-ultraRead 15 October 2026Review highlights list Supports Dolby Vision-Atmos, DTS, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, repeated from the maker's page. No playback test is given.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG device compatibility. HDR10 has separate exact-review evidence.9Review01net.com/actualites/test-xiaomi-tv-box-s-3d-gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own third-generation review explicitly lists HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG. Its claim that Atmos is absent conflicts with the maker and is not adopted.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

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2.1a5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Video Output Q1 explicitly says HDMI 2.1a. Broad German sheet says 2.1. Heise 2.1b is excluded. No optional HDMI feature is inherited.

HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.formuler.tv/kb/article/166-how-to-use-hdmi-cec-on-your-formuler-deviceRead 15 October 2026Helpdesk article lists applicable models as All and the options Enable CEC, Turn off with TV, Turn on with TV and Use TV remote controller. The page said it was in preview mode when read. Forum users report CEC power control on the Z12 Ultra.

Yes7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own review reports CEC operation, but the volume rocker failed through CEC in its setup. IR TV-volume setup is separately documented.9Review01net.com/actualites/test-xiaomi-tv-box-s-3d-gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page describes Quick Media Switching, which avoids blackout periods when switching between frame rates. A QMS-enabled TV is required for that blackout-free switching. The maker states no separate frame rate matching setting on this page.

Yes7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own review confirms AFR changes output rate to match content. App, firmware and TV dependence remains. No universal per-app guarantee.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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AI Super Resolution (AI-SR)5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

AV1, HEVC, H.264, MVC, AVS, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VC-1, Real1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Video Decoder row: Dolby Vision, 4K@60fps, AV1, H.265 (HEVC), AVS, H.264 (AVC, MVC), Real, MPEG-1/2/4, VC-1. No VP9 is listed, so VP9 is not stored.

VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV15Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 20268Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AFormuler Z12 Ultra

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	3840	2160	60	10
HEVC	3840	2160	60	10

Source2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: A/V Decoding 4K@60fps 10-bit, AV1 & HEVC. No profile or level is published for the Z12 Ultra. The Main 10 level 5.1 wording belongs to the Z11 models and is not used.

BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
VP9	Profile 2	Not available	Not available	Not available	60
HEVC	Main 10	5.1	Not available	Not available	60
H.264	Not available	5.1	Not available	Not available	30
MPEG-1	Not available	Not available	1920	1080	60
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1920	1080	60
MPEG-4	Not available	Not available	1920	1080	60
AV1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	60

Source5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Decoder Q2-4 state VP9 Profile 2 at 4K x 2K60, HEVC MP-10 level 5.1 at 4K x 2K60, H.264 level 5.1 at 4K x 2K30. Exact pixel ceilings for that designation are unstated, so they are omitted. Q7 explicitly gives MPEG-1/2/4 at 1080p60. AV1 has separate actual-device test evidence.8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own Kodi hardware-decoding test explicitly reports AV1 at 4K60. Pixel dimensions, profile and level are unpublished. Generic 4K75 prose is not an output ceiling.

Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

Widevine L1, Widevine L31Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs DRM row: Widevine L1, L3.

Widevine L1, PlayReady8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own exact device DRM summary explicitly names Widevine L1 and PlayReady. This alone does not establish service quality.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby Atmos, MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3 (2-CH), MPEG-2 Layer 1/2, HE-AAC v1/v21Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Audio Decoder row: Dolby Atmos, MPEG-1 Layer 1/2/3 (2-CH), MPEG-2 Layer 1/2, HE-AAC v1/v2. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are not separated by the maker. DTS is named only by the Troypoint review and is not stored.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS-HD, MP3, AAC, FLAC, RM, OGG2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 states Dolby Audio and DTS-HD compatibility. Page 1 states Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. No decoding or passthrough route is inferred from those names.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Decoder Q8 lists MP3, AAC, RM, FLAC and OGG as supported audio formats. RM/OGG remain the published format names without inferred codecs or playback routes.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

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Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own review explicitly names Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio passthrough through Kodi or Plex. Compatible app, content and HDMI receiver path are required. Firmware and signal conditions are unpublished. The article calls these uncompressed, but only its named passthrough formats are adopted. Earlier April 2025 AndroidPCtv tests report Kodi/Plex 5.1 and an audio table with native Dolby 5.1 and PCM conversion. That differs from the later named lossless passthrough claim. No universal firmware or app behavior, channel maximum or codec-to-output inference is asserted.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page and tech specs list Dolby Atmos. Content, app and HDMI audio path requirements apply.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Explicit exact-model Dolby Atmos support. Compatible app, content, HDMI audio path and equipment are required. 01net says Atmos is absent, but the primary claim and later own-device review take precedence.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

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Yes12Press articlecincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/gadgets/2025-05-09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-precio-espana.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation report expressly names Bluetooth pairing with headphones and soundbars. Audio codecs are not inferred from Bluetooth version.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

Realtek RTD1319C1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs CPU row names Realtek RTD1319C. The maker lists no separate SoC row.

Amlogic S905X5M6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own third-generation European device review names Amlogic S905X5M. No second-generation S905X4 is inherited.

CPU

Quad-core Arm Cortex-A551Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The maker's specs table lists Quad-core (ARM Cortex A55). No clock speed is published.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Quad-core (ARM Cortex A55).

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A552Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Maker specifically names quad-core A55 with up to 2.5 GHz. Not a generic chipset ceiling.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

CPU cores

41Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Maker specs table: Quad-core.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Quad-core.

41Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

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2.5GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20262Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026

GPU

ARM Mali-G57 MC11Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

ARM Mali-G310 V21Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

4GB1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 4GB DDR4. The maker names 2666 MHz. CNX Software and AndroidTVBox.eu say 2400 MHz. The maker value wins and no speed field exists.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: 4GB DDR4.

2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

DDR48Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual third-generation 2 GB/32 GB device prose identifies DDR4. Exact PFJ4191EU database row corroborates. Its conflicting body-size/weight summary is not used.10Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-pfj4191eu-a3477738.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PFJ4191EU row lists 2 GB DDR4 and 32 GB flash. HDMI 2.1b and incorrectly labelled axes are excluded in favor of maker evidence.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

128GB1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 128GB eMMC with a footnote that actual user storage is less.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: 128GB.

32GB1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 202611Retailer pagenetonnet.no/art/tv/mediaspiller/google-chromecast/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-eu/1062187.18308Read 8 October 2026

Storage type

eMMC1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

eMMC8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual installed 32 GB storage is identified as eMMC in prose. The summary 5.2 revision is not verified and is excluded.

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The maker's specs table lists Memory Expansion: Micro SD and the tech specs list one Micro SD card slot. The maker does not say whether apps, media or both can use the card.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Memory Expansion Micro SD.

Yes8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own review explicitly supports USB storage. Media playback is stored. App installation on USB is unproved. Filesystem compatibility is app/firmware dependent and not generalized.

Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

microSD card slot2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Memory Expansion Micro SD. The maker does not say whether apps, media or both can use the card.

USB storage for media playback8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Wireless 6E AX 2x2 (Tri-band).2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Wireless 6e ax 2x2 (Tri-band).

Wi-Fi 62Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E covers 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g4ie5cvhm928ohcogoq7/Z12-Ultra_CE-RED.pdfRead 15 October 2026The declaration applies ETSI EN 300 328 (2.4 GHz), EN 301 893 (5 GHz) and EN 303 687 (6 GHz Wi-Fi), which matches tri-band Wi-Fi 6E.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list 2x2.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Gigabit (1000M).2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: Gigabit(1000Mbps).

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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Yes7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own July 2025 review reports LAN through a USB hub/adapter. Compatible adapter and firmware are required. No built-in speed or universal adapter compatibility is asserted.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.21Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AFormuler Z12 Ultra

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	Not available	Video and audio output	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
microSD	1	Not available	Storage expansion	Not available
Other	1	Not available	Optical S/PDIF audio output	Not available
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Ports: power input 1, USB 3.0 1, USB 2.0 1, HDMI 1, Gigabit LAN 1, Micro SD card 1, Optical S/PDIF 1. The maker names no HDMI version.

BXiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1a	Video and audio output
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	Media storage and peripherals
DC power	1	Not available	Power input

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026One HDMI, one USB 2.0 and one DC input. Physical USB-A and barrel shapes are clear in the maker document. No Ethernet socket or 3.5 mm audio socket.4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Smart home

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Thread border router

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No7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Same exact review explicitly reports no Thread support. No Thread role is inferred from Google TV.

Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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No7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Exact July 2025 review explicitly says Matter and Thread support are absent. Google Home panel control does not establish accessory commissioning. This is a dated software-feature observation, not a future-update promise.

Smart home platforms

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Google Home6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 20267Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026

Remote control

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Remote model

GTV-BT31Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page promotes the BT3 Backlight Remote and the GTV-BT3 Bluetooth Voice Remote. The box contents image shows one remote with the box. The Quick guide names GTV-BT3 in its Find My Remote section.7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026GTV-BT3 Bluetooth Voice Remote.

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Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth, Infrared7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Maker calls it a Bluetooth voice remote. Bluetooth is the link to the box. Infrared is used for the learned TV controls.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026English section explicitly names Bluetooth + IR Voice Remote. FAQ statement that the box lacks IR concerns the device interface, not the supplied remote transmitter.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The GTV-BT3 is a voice remote with a Voice Assistant feature. The maker does not name the assistant in text.7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Voice Assistant is a feature of the GTV-BT3. The assistant is not named in the text.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Google Assistant uses the supplied remote button and microphone. Language, country, account and network requirements apply. Built-in hands-free microphones are not inferred.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume, Input source7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Universal IR Learning: program the remote to manage the TV's power, volume and input source. The side TV buttons use IR while the box link is Bluetooth.

Power, Volume6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Supplied IR transmitter can be configured for TV power and volume. Compatible television and setup are required.

Remote finder

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 20266Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Find My Remote page: the GTV-BT3 plays a sound for 30 seconds after the FUNC key on the back of the box is pressed.7Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026Find My Remote works from the Formuler Remote app or the function key of the Z12 Ultra.

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Remote backlight

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 20267Maker product pageformuler.tv/gtv-bt3Read 15 October 2026LED backlight with adjustable brightness.

No6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact product details explicitly say remote illumination is absent.

Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 batteries included in the box6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box page shows 2x Batteries. The battery type is not written.

2 AAA batteries (not included)7Reviewsmartzone.de/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-mit-google-tv-im-testRead 8 October 2026Own European package requires two AAA batteries, not supplied. Remote batteries are not device power input.

Remote charging port

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Android1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs list Android 12 and the page says MYTVOnline 3 comes preinstalled.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed Google TV 2 with footnote is not an Android operating-system version.

Operating system at launch

Android 121Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

Android TV OS 148Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Original April 2025 review identifies Google TV on Android TV OS 14. Current firmware is separate.

App store

Formuler Market and Google Play Store10Maker product pagesupport.formuler.tv/kb/article/99-how-to-install-download-appsRead 15 October 2026Helpdesk article: install apps from the Market app (Home > Market) or from the Google Play Store with your own account, or by side-loading. It names no per-model difference except the Z nano. The Google Play Store is reached through the Market app, which carries a curated list.

Google Play6Reviewlesnumeriques.com/disque-dur-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3-generation-p77251/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Play apps are accessible through Google TV search, despite no dedicated store icon.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

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Google Cast, AirPlay2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 2026Google Cast requires compatible apps and a network connection. Separate AirPlay claim comes from the maker FAQ, not this page.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Software Function Q6 explicitly claims AirPlay support. Version, required app, firmware and mirroring route are unpublished. This records the maker claim without asserting native or system-wide mirroring.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

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Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-genRead 8 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

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Mobile remote platforms

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Accessibility features

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Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

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GeForce NOW8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026April 2025 device review reports GeForce NOW capability. Account, app, network and regional service requirements apply. No current gaming-performance guarantee.

Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

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USB game controllers, Bluetooth game controllers8Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same exact review explicitly supports USB and Bluetooth gamepads. Specific models are unstated.

Power

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Power supply

External DC adapter1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The maker lists a power input and a Power Adapter in the box, with rating 12VDC / 1A.

External DC adapter4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026Illustrated external AC/DC adapter feeds the barrel input. Adapter electrical output and device input ratings are separate and remain unknown here.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

12 VDC / 1 A1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Power rating 12VDC / 1A.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

12W1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Power Consumption Max. 12W.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

0.5W1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Standby Power Max. 0.5W (Ultra low power). Stored as the published maximum.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width135Height24Depth100mm(5.3 × 0.9 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: Length 135 mm, Width 100 mm, Thickness 24 mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height and the 135 mm side with the ports is width. Post.ch lists the same 13.5 cm width and 24 mm height.2Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Z12 Ultra column: 135 x 100 x 24 (mm).15Retailer pageshop.post.ch/en/electronics/tv/streaming-boxes/formuler-media-player-z-12-ultra/p/848338Read 15 October 2026Height 2.4 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 100 mm. This confirms the maker's orientation.

Width97Height17Depth97mm(3.8 × 0.7 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026Maker 97 mm length, 97 mm width and 17 mm body thickness. In normal horizontal use, thickness is height. Remote, adapter and cables are excluded.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

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91.2g(3.2 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026Published body weight 91.2 g, without package. Maker notes test variation. AndroidPCtv summary 40 g and 93 x 93 x 14 mm disagree and are excluded.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

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Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AV9UK4R1N46Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compliance page (page 29 of the PDF): FCC ID 2AV9UK4R1N4 for Formuler Z12 Ultra. The GTV-BT3 remote has its own FCC ID 2AV9U1Y0UN6. fccid.io blocks agents so the FCC record itself was not opened.

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Other certifications

CE RED, FCC, ISED, RCM (Australia)6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide carries an FCC and ISED (Canada) compliance statement.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)dropbox.com/scl/fi/1g4ie5cvhm928ohcogoq7/Z12-Ultra_CE-RED.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration of Conformity under the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU for Formuler Z12 Ultra, type Media Box, issued 1 Aug 2024 rev B. The ACMA supplier declaration covers RCM.

CE (EU declaration), CB, RoHS, Bluetooth qualification (BQB), Google certification, Netflix HDR certification, Prime Video HDR certification, YouTube HDR certification5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026Product Information Q2 gives manufacturer certification-test claims. Exact certificate IDs and service streaming ceilings are not inferred.

In the box

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In the box

Z12 Ultra media receiver, GTV-BT3 remote control, Silicone remote cover, 2 batteries, HDMI cable, Power adapter, Quick setup guide1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026Page icons: Media Receiver, Remote Control, Silicone Remote Cover, Batteries, TV Cable, Power Adapter, Quick Setup Guide.6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box page: Media Receiver, Remote Control, Silicone Remote Cover, 2x Batteries, TV Cable, Power Adapter. The Quick Setup Guide is the booklet itself.16Retailer pagesatking.de/en/formuler-z12-ultra-bt3-edition-4k-uhd-android-12-ip-receiverRead 15 October 2026Delivery list: streaming box, GTV-BT3 Bluetooth voice remote, silicone remote cover, HDMI cable, power adapter, quick setup guide, batteries for the remote. The page also shows 700 g, which looks like a shipping weight and is not used.

Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen), Bluetooth and infrared voice remote, Power adapter, HDMI cable (1 m), User manual1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026Exact German package includes device, remote, manual, adapter and HDMI cable. Cable length is separately specified by maker FAQ. Batteries are not included in European review packages.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-567165Read 8 October 2026

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

Yes1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026The box lists a TV Cable. The Quick guide icon shows an HDMI plug. CNX Software and Satking call it an HDMI cable.6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Icon labelled TV Cable shows an HDMI plug on both ends.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.formuler.tv/z12ultra1Maker product pageformuler.tv/z12ultraRead 15 October 2026

www.mi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/specsRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.formuler.tv/specs-12Maker product pageformuler.tv/specs-1Read 15 October 2026Maker comparison table of the Z12 Ultra, Z12 Ultra SE and Z12 Pro.

media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.adeo.com/mkp/5167ca77cedb9afb77fb58064d427df7/media.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Manual

www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdf6Owner's manualdropbox.com/scl/fi/nl6mshn2s8lukdga95pwl/Quick-guide_FORMULER_Z12-Ultra_-EU-UK-_Outline-4.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick guide in 16 languages, 32 pages, created 9 Sep 2025. It holds installation steps and the Find My Remote steps and no spec table.

cdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.azams0.fds.api.mi-img.com/xiaomi-b2c-i18n-upload/User-Guide-Upload-mi.com/RS/63598-Xiaomi-TV-Box-S-3rd-Gen--EU-UserGuide-EU.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current original maker-CDN EU booklet, ID 63598, created October 2025. Its 38 PDF pages include a final print-layout sheet. Illustrated connections and English Important Product Information are on pages 2-3. The Spain maker user-guide viewer has 37 pages without that layout sheet. This is not a full Android settings guide. Older 39-page EU booklet is additionally preserved from https://xm.cz/data/files/Xiaomi%20TV%20Box%20S%203rd%20Gen%20CZ.pdf.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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