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General

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Series

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

GRS6B, GA05662-US8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026GRS6B is maker regulatory hardware identifier. GA05662-US is Porcelain US retail part number from B&H.28Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026MFR GA05662-US is exact US Porcelain retail SKU. GRS6B from Google regulatory manual.

MDZ-28-AA, PFJ4151EU7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Estonian retailer lists the EU product code PFJ4151EU. eBay listings pair the same EAN with MPN MDZ-28-AA.

GTIN / EAN

81003729131527Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain GA05662-US exact retailer listing UPC. Other colour/region UPCs not inherited.

69714081570447Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026EAN 6971408157044 for PFJ4151EU, black, 2 GB and 8 GB.

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

6 August 20241Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026

19 April 20233Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Press report dated 19 April 2023 that Xiaomi introduced the box. The maker published no dated launch post that was found.

Status

Available5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Current US Google Store lists purchase option. Availability is current at access date.

Available5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Test of 25 July 2023 with a price list updated 13 September 2026 that still shows shops selling the box.

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

Google Chromecast with Google TV (4K)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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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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Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen)12Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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

$99.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original US launch price, excluding tax. Current store price is higher and is not launch price.

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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.

€1192Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original France consumer launch price, VAT included as published. Same 32 GB Google TV Streamer 4K, not a later sale.

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

US, FR1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026US launch release and separate France maker release. Not a complete country list.3Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026France maker launch establishes French availability.

DE, ES, EE, LV, PL7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Sold in Estonia with the EU code. The maker has a German spec tab, Xataka reports Spanish sales, LMT lists it in Latvia and x-kom in Poland.8Press articlexatakahome.com/centro-multimedia/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-caracteristicas-precio-ficha-tecnicaRead 15 October 202616 May 2023 report that the box is on sale in Spain through Amazon.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Porcelain, Hazel1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original maker names. Hazel is exclusive to US Google Store. Porcelain is available in the retained US reference SKU.

Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 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.

Box6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

Box2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a TV Box with a separate HDMI cable and a separate power adapter.

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 × 2160px27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Media Support Video Output via HDMI explicitly 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. Corroborates maker up-to-4K output claim.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Output Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160).

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.

60Hz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS. TV, HDMI cable and content must support selected mode.

60Hz7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec: display output 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 fps. The maker states the 60 FPS only for the video decoder. Mezha says the HDMI bandwidth limits output to 4K at 60 Hz.

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.

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

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

Source27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Explicit supported UHD HDMI output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. HDR/bit depth/chroma not scoped in this row, so omitted. Does not imply maxima at lower resolutions.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

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

Source7Retailer pagepood.datafox.ee/audio-ja-video/tv-tarvikud/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-multimedia-playerRead 15 October 2026Single 4K 60 Hz row from the retailer spec. Bit depth, chroma and HDR pairing are not published.

HDR formats

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published output HDR formats. This is not every local file profile.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Dolby Vision and HDR10+. HDR10 is added from the reviews listed below.3Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Reports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR10 under color and HDR and in its certification line.

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

5, 823Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review reports profile 5 and 8 support. Profile 7 UHD Blu-ray is not correctly supported. Kodi converts to 8 while Plex/Emby can fall back to HDR10. No profile level inferred.

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

2.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2.11Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Socket table lists HDMI 2.1 with a count of 1. Mezha and ProfesionalReview say the real bandwidth matches HDMI 2.0. The maker value is kept and no optional HDMI 2.1 feature is implied.

HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7199917Read 7 October 2026Requires compatible TV with CEC enabled, current firmware and wall power. Casting can switch input and may power on TV.

Yes4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists HDMI-CEC available and a setup assistant for TV volume and power keys.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: HDMI-CEC is supported for TV basics.

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

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content frame rate setting. App implementation and TV capability required. FlatpanelsHD 2024 found Netflix works while several other apps do not.

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

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content setting avoids forcing HDR on SDR. App and TV dependent. Not every Dolby Vision TV supports every rate.

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

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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.

MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, VP9 Profile 2, AV1, H.26423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review device specification lists these formats. AV1 playback confirmed in YouTube and Netflix. No generic chip decode levels copied.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact device playback table demonstrates H.264 hardware-accelerated playback.

HEVC, VP9, H.264, AV13Press articlemezha.ua/en/2023/04/19/xiaomi-introduced-the-tv-box-s-media-player-of-the-second-generationRead 15 October 2026Reports 4K playback in AV1, VP9 and HEVC.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware playback tests list H.264, H.265 and VP9 as OK. AV1 4K at 24 fps 10-bit plays only in streaming apps such as YouTube and the internal player. The review text also claims native 4K60 HDR support for AV1, which the test table does not show.

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

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	3840	2160	30
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
AV1	3840	2160	60

Source31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published playback-test maxima: H.264 4K30, HEVC 4K60, VP9 4K60 and AV1 4K60, all marked hardware accelerated. Profile, level, bit depth, individual test player and file parameters are unpublished. Review discusses Kodi and Plex but does not bind each row to either. These are reviewer test ceilings, not universal SoC limits.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

Codec	Profile	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
HEVC	Main 10	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	3840	2160	60	10

Source4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review playback tests: H.265 4K 60 fps 10-bit HDR OK, VP9 Profile 2 4K 60 fps 10-bit HDR OK. These are test results that match the maker's up to 4K 60 FPS claim, not a proved ceiling. The 8K VP9 row and the AV1 rows are not stored.

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, PlayReady31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly lists Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady. These names do not establish every streaming service resolution or current app certification.

Widevine L1, PlayReady4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review DRM line: Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady.6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Widevine L1.

Audio

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published support. Codec transport and app-specific passthrough are not inferred.

Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. Decoding and passthrough roles are not separated by the maker.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

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

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker audio format support. Requires compatible content, app and external audio equipment. No TrueHD passthrough inferred.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Overview page states Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD and the footnote requires streaming content and devices that support Dolby Atmos decoding. Content, app and HDMI audio path requirements apply.

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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2.0, 5.1, 7.14Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review audio settings: HDMI 7.1 and SPDIF 5.1 for Dolby and DTS bitstreams. SPDIF is not compatible with streaming apps. PCM is stereo only with downmix. Those routes give 2.0, 5.1 and 7.1.

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

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Explicitly connects Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Only one audio device at a time. No codec inferred from Bluetooth version.

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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

MediaTek MT869623Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review identifies MT8696. Android Authority firmware investigation corroborates.

Amlogic S905X44Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review names Amlogic S905X4 and the device code MiTV-AFKR0 jaws.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review names Amlogic S905X4.6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4 with code MDZ-28-AA / MiTV-AFKR0 / jaws.

CPU

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A5523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review names 4 ARM A55 cores. Processor-clock conflict omitted.

Quad-core Cortex-A551Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Quad-Core Cortex-A55 with no clock speed.

CPU cores

423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026

41Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

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

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2GHz4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review CPU performance row: Min 0.5 GHz, Working 1.2 GHz, Max 2 GHz on this device. The 2 GHz figure is a reviewer reading, not a maker claim.

GPU

Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GE921523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact review hardware table names PowerVR Rogue GE9215. Clock omitted.

ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 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.

4GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026

RAM type

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

32GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Marketed 32 GB built-in storage, decimal GB. Available space is smaller.

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists 8GB ROM. The overview footnote says usable space is lower.

Storage type

eMMC (3D TLC NAND)24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights physical teardown identifies Kioxia 32 GB 3D TLC NAND with eMMC controller. Not a removable expansion device.

eMMC4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists 8 GB eMMC with about 3.5 GB free.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026

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.

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Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Ports section: insert a USB flash disk for local video playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: expandable with a USB memory. Media use is stored. App installation on USB is not stated.

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

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USB storage for media playback2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026USB flash disk for local video playback, as the maker states.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 55Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi 54Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review states Wifi 5 and regrets that Wi-Fi 6 is missing. Smartzone and Taenk (802.11ac) agree. The maker names no generation.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: Wi-Fi 5 only, no external antenna.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz. It names no Wi-Fi generation.

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 MIMO24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights main-board component inventory identifies installed MediaTek 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.1 radio. Not borrowed from another streamer.

2x2 MIMO11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2023/08/09/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Spanish review spec list: Wi-Fi 5 dual band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 with MIMO, throughput above 1 Gbps. The maker names no stream count. The same review gives HDMI 2.0a in its port list and HDMI 2.1 in its text, so it is not used for the HDMI version.

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

1,000Mbps5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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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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Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Ports section: Support USB to ethernet adapter. The box has no built-in Ethernet port.

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

5.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

5.21Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 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.

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-C	1	USB 2.0	Power and data	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1

Source5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026One physical USB-C, HDMI Type A and RJ45. USB-C powers the box and also carries data. No USB bandwidth inferred from connector shape.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Device description and connectivity section identify USB-C 2.0 OTG. Compatible USB 3.0 hubs do not make the device port USB 3.0. No measured transfer speed or storage adoption capability is inferred.

BXiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen)

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

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Socket table: HDMI 2.1 x1, USB 2.0 x1, power interface x1, audio output x1. The overview page calls the audio output a headphone jack for external speakers. Reviews say the jack also carries S/PDIF.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists one HDMI 2.1 output, one USB 2.0 Type-A, no SD slot and a 3.5 mm audio output. The test results are behind a login and were not used.

Smart home

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Thread border router

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Thread border router.

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

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026Maker describes a hub for Matter and Google Home allowing setup and control of smart home devices. Does not mean accessory-only Matter support.

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Smart home platforms

Google Home, Matter6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

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Remote control

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Remote model

GY3LE8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer Voice Remote regulatory model GY3LE. Replacement model is not inferred.

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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, Infrared9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth controls the streaming box. Infrared controls TV, soundbar or receiver.

Bluetooth, Infrared2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Overview: 360 degree Bluetooth and IR remote control. The footnote says remote appearance and functions vary between markets.

Remote microphone

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Integrated microphone in the supplied Voice Remote. Not a far-field microphone in the box.

Yes2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 20264Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: Bluetooth remote with a microphone for Google Assistant.

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

Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV is a later software feature. Original Google announcement explicitly began Streamer rollout in US/Canada in November 2025, with en-US, en-CA and fr-CA. Current help guide requires eligible Google TV software, account/profile and age 18+, and selected countries/languages. It is not a launch feature or hands-free microphone claim.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Press and hold remote microphone button activates Google Assistant.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-device rollout. Existing Assistant experience replaced for eligible profiles. Remote microphone path remains subject to eligible software and account.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Press the Google Assistant button on the remote. Google Assistant is not available in every language and country.

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

Power, Volume, Input selection20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157668Read 7 October 2026Supplied remote programmable TV power/volume buttons and customizable input shortcut. Infrared needs line of sight. HDMI-CEC supported by compatible TVs.

Power, Volume2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Built-in IR controls power and volume of the TV or soundbar.

Remote finder

Yes19Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamer-top-featuresRead 7 October 2026Press rear button under five seconds, use Google Home app or ask linked Assistant device. Supplied remote plays a chime.

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Remote backlight

No26Press articleandroidauthority.com/google-tv-backlit-remotes-3527400Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly says supplied current Streamer remote lacks backlit keys. New OS backlight setting is not a new supplied remote.

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

2 AAA alkaline batteries (included)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Two included AAA cells. Box guide explicitly calls them alkaline.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Item 5: two AAA alkaline batteries power remote.

2 AAA batteries (not included)5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Remote needs 2 AAA batteries that are not included. China-Gadgets says the same.

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Software

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

Google TV (Android TV OS)5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Google TV interface on Android TV OS. Later software updates are distinct from original launch version.

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Specs tab states Google TV.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

Operating system at launch

Android TV OS 1423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026October 2024 review and September release-day article identify Android 14 preloaded. Later platform versions not stored as launch.

Android TV OS 114Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review tested Google TV 11 (32-bit). Smartzone and China-Gadgets also report Android TV 11 at launch. Later firmware can differ.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Test of 25 July 2023: Android TV 11 with the Google TV interface.

App store

Google Play Store25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Exact device review says Google TV accesses Google Play Store. TV-compatible catalog only, not every Android phone app.

Google Play4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Google Play for Google TV is installed.

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

Google Cast23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Built-in Google Cast. 2024 review found no automatic frame-rate matching for cast route. Service login may be required. No AirPlay inferred.

Google Cast2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Chromecast built-in requires Chromecast-enabled apps. AndroidPCtv reports no Miracast and no AirPlay.4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review media sharing line: Google Cast yes, Miracast no, AirPlay no.

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

Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV later software support is profile, firmware, age and region dependent. Original US/Canada rollout is independently named by Google. Current guide keeps Google Assistant for under-18 non-child profiles. Gemini for Home on external speakers is distinct.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer button instruction names Google Assistant. External Gemini for Home is separate.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Google Community Manager official November 10, 2025 announcement explicitly names Streamer rollout US/Canada, English US/Canada and French Canada, adults 18+. Public indexed full announcement read. Direct web read returns shell. Current help page supplies eligibility conditions.

Google Assistant2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant, started from the remote button. The global page also says Ok Google, which is not taken as proof of hands-free control.

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.

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Hands-free TV playback and control requires a linked Google smart speaker or display on the same account and home network. Spoken Hey Google commands act through that external microphone. The Streamer has no built-in hands-free microphone. Its own remote voice path requires holding the microphone button. Availability depends on supported services, profile, language and current assistant software. Gemini for Home is on external speakers/displays, distinct from Gemini for TV.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS16Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Google Home or Google TV app. Android Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later. iPhone requires iOS 14 or later and latest supported app.

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Accessibility features

TalkBack screen reader, Closed captions, Switch Access, Text scaling, Audio description search13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Display settings explicitly offers Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/10070337Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer accessibility overview links this OS guide. Apps may not honor caption settings. Audio description search requires remote mic and supported content.22Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/17066454Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer accessibility overview links full Google TV accessibility guide and TalkBack setup.

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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 NOW4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says cloud gaming such as NVIDIA GeForce NOW works, or by installing its APK. Account and region requirements apply.

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

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox controllers23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly supports Bluetooth controllers and reports Xbox controllers connect without issues. Model generation is not named.

USB game controllers, Bluetooth game controllers4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: compatible with Bluetooth or USB gamepads. Models are not named.

Power

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Power supply

USB10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Device powered using supplied USB-C cable and external power supply. This does not establish input current rating.

External DC adapter4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a DC adapter (5.2 V) and a round power connector on the back. Smartzone says barrel connector. The adapter rating differs between reviews (2.1 A and 2 A), so no adapter output is stored.5Reviewsmartzone.de/testbericht-xiaomi-tv-box-s-2-genRead 15 October 2026Review: external power adapter with a barrel connector.

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

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

7.5W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026GRS6B ecodesign table names G1002/G1003 supplied external adapters with 5.0 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W output. General maker spec also names 5 V/1.5 A supply. Adapter output is not device input or draw.

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

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

0.9W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026Maker maximum networked standby 0.9 W with Ethernet plus Bluetooth. Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth is 0.6 W. Tests at 230 V 50 Hz per EN 50564:2011, after 20 minutes. Ordinary off/standby unavailable. This is a maker compliance claim, not third-party measured standby.

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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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3W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review Consumption row reads Off 0.9W, Min 3W, Working 3.8W, Max 7W. Min is read as the lowest reading with the box on and idle. The review gives no method, meter, firmware or measurement point. The Working and Max values are not stored because their app and load are unstated.

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

1.2W32Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026October 2024 exact-device review measures 1.2 W in its Standby row. Tested software is Android 14. Firmware build, network configuration, meter and AC/DC measurement point are unpublished. Separate from maker networked-standby compliance claim of 0.9 W. Video and gaming measurements are ranges and are not collapsed into scalars.

0.9W4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review Consumption row: Off 0.9W. Read as the standby reading, since the box has no hard power switch. Method, meter, firmware and network state are not published.

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.

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Width95.25Height16.7Depth95.25mm(3.8 × 0.7 × 3.8 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker: length 95.25 mm, width 95.25 mm, thickness 16.7 mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. AndroidPCtv lists 95 x 95 x 19 mm and 85 g. The maker values win.

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

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142g(5 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Maker 142 g. Taenk lists the same 142 g. AndroidPCtv lists 85 g, which is not used.9Reviewtaenk.dk/test/streaming-og-medieafspillere/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026Public product data lists 142 g, the same as the maker.

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

Width38Height137Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.4 × 0.6 in)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Source 137 x 38 x 16 mm. Maker remote page labels length 137, width 38, height 16. Mapped to button-axis height, across-button width and thickness depth.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Dimensioni e peso explicitly labels length 137 mm, width 38 mm, height 16 mm. Mapped to schema button-axis height, across-button width, and depth. Same named Streamer Voice Remote corroborates supplied-remote specification. No replacement battery bundle or SKU inferred.

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

63g(2.2 oz)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026With two AAA batteries, 63 g. Maker separately states 40 g without batteries.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Exact named remote page separately states 40 g without batteries and 63 g with two AAA cells.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AIMR-MITVMDZ28AA6Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AIMRMITVMDZ28AA, written here as 2AIMR-MITVMDZ28AA like the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K 1st gen entry. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EU RED 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 20178Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact GRS6B/GY3LE regulatory group. Describes compliance claims, not unproved FCC grant ID.

Google TV certified4Reviewandroidpctv.com/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review calls it a certified Google TV device and its audio and video certification line names Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and HDR10. Only the Google TV certification is stored. No certificate ID is published.

In the box

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In the box

Google TV Streamer device, Voice Remote (with 2 included AAA batteries), Power adapter, Power cable (1.8 m), Quick Start Guide, Safety & warranty document5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen), Remote control, Power adapter, HDMI cable, User manual1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Packaging table: box, remote control, user manual, power adapter, HDMI cable. Remote batteries are not listed. Smartzone and China-Gadgets say the batteries are not included.

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.

No5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Certified HDMI 2.1 cable required and sold separately.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Packaging table lists one separate HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-genRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specs5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-2nd-gen/specsRead 15 October 2026Global maker specs tab. The UK, DE and AE spec tabs carry identical values.

Manual

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/151577627Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157762Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer 4K and supplied Voice Remote setup guide.

www.manualslib.com/manual/3916304/Xiaomi-Mdz-28-Aa.html10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3916304/Xiaomi-Mdz-28-Aa.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ten-page Important product information booklet titled MDZ-28-AA, hosted on ManualsLib. Only the page title and table of contents were readable, so no value comes from it. Xiaomi publishes no separate user guide that was found.

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.

1year27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain SKU limited one-year manufacturer warranty. Other regional statutory rights not represented.

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