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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.

SEI804HM1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026The maker page names no model number. SEI804HM is the factory model that the AndroidTVBOX review and the Android TV Guide database give for the maker SEI Robotics. The retailer code HBR4KP01 belongs to the Dune HD edition listing and is not stored.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review gives the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database code name SEI804HM (YYJ), maker SEI Robotics.

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

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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.

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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

Available8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker store, read through its public products feed on 2026-10-15: EU and UK variants in stock, US variant sold out.

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.

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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.

$149.993Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review says the box can be found on the Homatics website for $149.99 USD. The maker US store still lists 149.99 USD. US store prices exclude sales tax. No EUR launch price was found.

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

US, EU, UK8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Store variants by plug type: US, EU and UK.

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

White and Grey1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Color row reads White and Grey. Product photos show a white body with a rose gold top panel.

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.

Box2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a box that sits on its own with a separate HDMI cable and power cord.

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 × 2160px1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Resolution row lists 480i/p to 4Kx2K. The overview page says 4K Ultra HD at up to 60fps.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: 4K Ultra HD streaming at up to 60fps with HDMI 2.1. The Dune HD sheet says HDMI 2.1 up to 4Kp60 for the same hardware.

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.

AHomatics Box R 4K Plus

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

Source2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026One 4K 60 fps row from the overview text. HDR pairing, bit depth and chroma are not published.

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

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Dolby Vision only. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG come from the AndroidTVBOX review and the Dune HD sheet.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Streaming services reach 4K at 60 fps with HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision up to 4Kp60.

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.

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

2.11Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2. The AndroidTVBOX spec line says HDCP 2.3. The maker value is stored.

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

2.21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2.

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HDMI-CEC

Yes3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: HDMI-CEC support. The remote can be set up to operate the 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.

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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.

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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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-12Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview names AV1 support. The other codecs come from the Dune HD sheet and the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review video test plays AV1, H.265/HEVC, VP9, H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 samples. AV1 4K samples were not smooth in Kodi and worked better in MX Player or VLC. The Dune HD sheet lists the same codecs.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet video decoding: AV1, VP9 profile 2, H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), VC1, MPEG4, MPEG2, MPEG1.

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.

AHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	Not available	3840	2160	60	Not available
HEVC	Main	5.0	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	Main	5.1	3840	2160	30	10

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review Video Decode list: AV1 MP-10 at L5.1 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.265 HEVC MP at L5.0 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.264 AVC MP at L5.1 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 30 fps. The list matches the Amlogic S905X4 chip limits, so it is chip level evidence listed by the reviewer for this device. 4K 60 fps playback of HEVC and VP9 files was tested OK. 4Kx2K is stored as 3840 x 2160.

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, PlayReady SL30001Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Widevine Level Support Level 1, PlayReady Support SL3000.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Widevine L1, PlayReady 3000 and CENC ClearKey. PlayReady 3000 is the SL3000 level the maker lists.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Widevine L1.

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 TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC, HE-AAC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists DTS and Dolby Atmos as supported. The other formats come from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, MS12, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, DTS 5.1 and 7.1 and Dolby Atmos. Which of these decode on the box and which pass through is not separated by the review.

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.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Atmos Passthrough and tests Dolby Digital 5.1 passthrough over HDMI as working. Passthrough of the other formats is not stated for the stock firmware.

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

Yes1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Dolby Atmos Support. The overview page says Atmos plays when connected to compatible TVs and speakers.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

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

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the Bluetooth interface connects remotes, keyboards, mice, joysticks, speakers, headphones and headsets.

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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

Amlogic S905X4-K3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review names the Amlogic S905X4-K SoC, a quad-core A55 up to 2.0 GHz, and the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD edition sheet: Amlogic S905X4-K with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS licenses. This is the Dune HD co-branded edition of the same hardware, not the Homatics store item. Hardware rows that match the Homatics spec tab and the AndroidTVBOX review are used. Dune HD media center features and the black color are not taken over.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4. The maker and reviews give the -K variant.

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 Cortex-A551Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab CPU chipset: Quad-core Cortex-A55. The maker names no SoC.

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

41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 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.

2GHz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Powered by a 2Ghz quad-core processor. The AndroidTVBOX review also gives up to 2.0 GHz.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026

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

ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists ARM Mali-G31. The MP2 suffix comes from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: ARM Mali-G31 MP2.

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.

4GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 4GB LPDDR4. The AndroidTVBOX review lists 4GB DDR4, which names the family. The maker type is stored.

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

RAM type

LPDDR41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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

32GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: eMMC 32GB. No microSD slot per the AndroidTVBOX review.

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

eMMC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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.

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the USB 3.0 host port takes USB flash drives, HDD or SSD for media playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.

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.

USB storage for media playback4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026USB flash drive, HDD or SSD for media playback.

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 61Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 6.

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 GHz1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 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 MIMO3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac 2T2R Wi-Fi 6 module AP6275SR3. The Dune HD sheet also says 2T2R. 2T2R is stored as 2x2.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax Dual Band 2.4+5 GHz 2T2R.

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.

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Ethernet row: 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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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.

5.01Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the box. The remote can differ.

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.

AHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	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
USB-C	2	Not available	Reserved for accessories (rear: DVB tuner, bottom: smart speaker)	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
Other	1	Not available	Optical S/PDIF audio output	Not available
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review of the October 2022 unit. Side: USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A and a recovery hole. Back: S/PDIF optical, AV port, RJ45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, one USB Type-C and the DC jack. Bottom: a second USB Type-C. The Dune HD sheet says the AV jack was removed in batches from May 2023, so it is not stored. The USB-C ports are reserved accessory ports.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: 1x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0, optical S/PDIF, rear and bottom reserved ports (DVB-T/T2/C tuner and smart speaker), 12V 1.5A DC input. The analog A/V jack is absent in batches from May 2023 and later. The bottom port exists only in those batches per Dune, but the October 2022 review unit already had it.7Reviewarecenze.czRead 15 October 2026March 2025 review of the current box counts 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB-C and no AV output. The bottom USB-C is hard to reach.

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

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

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Smart home platforms

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Remote control

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Remote model

G103Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents name the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. The Dune HD sheet says batches from May 2023 ship a larger remote, so the model can differ by batch.

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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, Infrared3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: bundled G10 Bluetooth voice remote with buttons to control the TV. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Bluetooth remote with an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

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

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: G10 voice remote, voice commands work.

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 Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant button on the supplied remote.

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, Volume2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: power on your TV and adjust the volume with a single remote. Whether this uses IR or HDMI-CEC is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

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

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Remote backlight

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

AAA batteries3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list AAA batteries. The count is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says newer batches ship a bigger remote, which may differ.

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.

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.

Android TV2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Android TV. The page names no 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 113Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Google certified Android TV 11 with kernel 5.4.180. Later firmware reached Android 12 and 14 per the Android TV Guide database and retailers.

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 Play3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review plays Google Play games and apps for Android TV.

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 Cast2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: cast from devices to the TV with Google Cast.

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 Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: press the Google Assistant button on the remote. No hands-free claim is made.

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.

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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.

GeForce NOW3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: cloud gaming via GeForce NOW works.

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 controllers2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: pair with Bluetooth gamepads. No controller models are 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

External DC adapter1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: DC input with a 1.5 m power line, so the adapter is external.

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.

12.0 V / 1.5 A or 12.0 V / 1 A1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab DC Input row reads 12.0V/ 1.5A or 12.0V/ 1A. The maker does not say which adapter ships in which region. No watt figure is published.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Width114Height28Depth114mm(4.5 × 1.1 × 4.5 in)1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Length/Width/Thickness: 114/114/28mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. The weight row is empty.

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.

265g(9.3 oz)6Retailer pagesatking.de/en/homatics-box-r-4k-uhd-plus-android-14-mediaplayer-with-air-mouseRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec table lists 265 g and 114 x 114 x 28 mm. The maker lists no weight. Another listing says 0.3 kg and arecenze says 0.7 kg, which looks like a shipping weight. Whether the 265 g includes the remote is not stated, so it is read as the box alone.

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.

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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

2AOVU-SX6BHET5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AOVU-SX6BHET, written here as 2AOVU-SX6BHET. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

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

Google Android TV certification, Netflix certification, Amazon Prime Video certification3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: Google ATV, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video certifications, plus CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH. Only the three service certifications are stored. No certificate IDs are published.

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

Box R 4K Plus, Bluetooth voice remote, 12 V 1.5 A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, Quick manual3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: box, 12V/1.5A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, quick manual and the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. Satking bundles with a second remote or a tuner are not stored.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview setup step 1: plug the box into the TV with the included HDMI cable.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list an HDMI cable.

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

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plus2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 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

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specification1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Maker specification tab for the Box R 4K Plus. It has no ports row and no weight.

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

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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.

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