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ARoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

BXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)

General

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Series

Streaming Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact current U.S. 3830R Product details or FAQ, separate from 2017 Streaming Stick+ and 2021 Streaming Stick 4K.

TV Stick3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page names the product family Xiaomi TV Stick. The catalog uses the same series name as the 4K 1st and 2nd Gen.

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

3830R1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details or FAQ give retail model 3830R. The developer identifier 3830X is a separate software model name, see the second source.

MDZ-34-AA1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q1: the model is MDZ-34-AA. Xiaomi's UK, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan and Malaysia FAQ pages repeat it.

GTIN / EAN

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69419487082977Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00745795.htmlRead 20 October 2026LDLC structured data gtin13 6941948708297, valid EAN-13 check digit. The listing is for the EU market.

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

23 April 20253Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Maker blog dated April 23, 2025.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current 3830R maker page offers Add to cart. FAQ explicitly identifies this marketed model as new in 2025.

Available7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00745795.htmlRead 20 October 2026Listing on sale at 54.95 EUR, referenced 22 Jun 2026. The retailer's SoC (S905Y5, 2.0 GHz) and its Wi-Fi N 300 Mbps row differ from the maker FAQ, so none of them are stored.

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

Roku Express 4K+3Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Roku says the Roku Streaming Stick Plus replaces the Roku Express 4K+ at the same price.

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

$39.993Press releaseroku.com/blog/players-25Read 8 October 2026Original U.S. maker launch price $39.99, before U.S. sales tax. Current page $59.99 list price and discounts are not the 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.

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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.

US1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker U.S. 3830R page, Product details or FAQ.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q2: black.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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.

Stick1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker page and quick start guide show a stick with a built-in HDMI plug.

Stick1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Q5: an HDMI TV stick. The stick plugs into the TV HDMI port and the box includes an HDMI extension cable.

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 pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p (3840 x 2160).

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Video Output Q2: HDMI output supports 480 i/p, 576 i/p, 720 p, 1080 i/p and up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. No 4K output. Stored as 1920 x 1080.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Display, Output resolution: 720i/p, 1080i/p, up to 1080p@60Hz.

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.

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details, 4K TVs: up to 2160p at 60 fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

60Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Video Output Q2: up to 1080 p at 60 Hz. 3D HDMI output is not supported.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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

ARoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

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

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details 4K TVs explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160. HDR, bit depth and chroma are not assigned to this row without an explicit combination. The HD TV row states up to 1080p without a specific rate, so no additional 1080p60 output row is inferred.

BXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026One row for the stated top mode of 1080p at 60 Hz. The other listed formats (480, 576, 720 and 1080 interlaced) have no stated rate. HDR, chroma and bit depth are not stated.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q14: supports HDR10, HLG and HDR10+. The maker pages say HDR10+ needs a display and content that support it. No Dolby Vision is listed. The Overview page says playback device hardware must support HDR10+.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page says HDR10+ high dynamic range display. Playback device hardware must support HDR10+.4Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 20 October 2026Entry lists HDR10 and HDR10+. HLG comes from the maker FAQ.

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

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

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2.11Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: HDMI port (HDMI 2.1 with CEC support). Video Output Q1 repeats that it supports HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality. The stick outputs at most 1080p60, so the HDMI 2.1 label does not mean 4K 120 Hz or 48 Gbps.

HDCP version

2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Exact product details require HDMI TV input supporting HDCP 2.2. Exact setup manual independently requires all connections support HDCP 2.2 for 4K/HDR. This records the stated protected-output chain version, not every possible version.

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1 and Video Output Q1: HDMI 2.1 CEC functionality, allowing one remote to control the TV and the stick.

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.

720p and 1080p to 4K, 720p to 1080p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list up-scaling from 720p and 1080p to 4K and from 720p to 1080p.

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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.

H.264, HEVC, VP96Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Current Roku Media Player manual: AVC generally and HEVC/VP9 on Roku 4K devices. Network media-server route applies. AV1 only on some devices is omitted without explicit 3830 proof. No exact codec profile, level or fps limit inferred.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, Real-8, Real-9, Real-101Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q1: AV1, VP9, H.265, H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, VC-1, real-8, real-9 and real-10 video decoders. WMV-HD is not supported. Decoder support only, not a statement about app streaming. No profile, level or frame rate table is published.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Decoder, Video decoder row matches the FAQ.

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

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

MKV, MP4, MOV, WebM6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player via same-network DLNA media server. AVC/HEVC MKV, MP4, MOV and VP9 MKV/WebM. Network playback does not establish attached-device expansion. App/firmware and file capabilities apply.

RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS, MP41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q2: RM, RMVB, FLV, MOV, VOB, AVI, MKV, TS and MP4 video formats. HDR is listed in the same sentence and is not a container, so it is not stored.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

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

PlayReady, Widevine11Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 8 October 2026Roku OS official streaming DRM table PlayReady for Smooth/DASH and Widevine for HLS/DASH. Widevine explicitly supported for all Roku apps. No Bayside security level or library version is published in its per-platform table. DRM app-library loading and valid content licenses are required.

Widevine L14Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 20 October 2026Entry lists DRM Widevine L1. DRM level alone does not prove a service streams at 4K. The stick outputs 1080p at most.

Audio

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

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Digital stereo is HDMI output. DTS Digital Surround and generic Dolby-encoded audio are HDMI pass-through only. Dolby decoder or TrueHD support is not implied.6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Combined explicit device HDMI stereo/DTS/Dolby pass-through and current Roku Media Player MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis playback. Stereo AAC is transcoded to PCM stereo, not passed through. DLNA network route and compatible TV/AVR matter. No output sample-rate/bit-depth maximum inferred.

Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X, DTS-HD, MP3, AAC, FLAC, OGG1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Software Function Q13 says Dolby (Dolby Digital Plus). Q9 lists DTS:X and DTS HD as audio decoders. Q10 lists MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG. The actual output depends on the TV or audio system.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Decoder rows: DTS:X and DTS HD audio decoders and MP3, AAC, FLAC and OGG audio formats.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: Dolby Audio and DTS:X sound. Playback device hardware and video content must support the decoding.

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

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Literal Product details DTS Digital Surround and Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. Dolby codecs are left generic here rather than treating Atmos or TrueHD as proved.

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

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No6Press articlet3.com/tech/tvs/a-new-fire-tv-stick-rival-arrives-in-the-uk-but-this-one-runs-google-tv-insteadRead 20 October 2026T3, 14 July 2026: no 4K or Dolby Atmos, but HDR10+. The maker FAQ lists only Dolby Digital Plus, DTS:X and DTS HD decoders and no Atmos, while the 4K 2nd Gen lists Atmos. False is stored on that basis.

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.

2.01Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details explicitly digital stereo over HDMI. No numerical multichannel output layout inferred from Dolby pass-through.

5.16Press articlet3.com/tech/tvs/a-new-fire-tv-stick-rival-arrives-in-the-uk-but-this-one-runs-google-tv-insteadRead 20 October 2026T3: locked to a maximum of 1080p 60Hz streaming and 5.1 surround with Dolby Audio, DTS:X and DTS HD support. The maker does not state a channel count. PCM and compressed routes are not separated by the source.

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

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker product FAQ and official compatible-device list explicitly include Streaming Stick Plus model 3830 for direct Bluetooth headphones. Support updated August 5, 2026. This supersedes September 2025 PCWorld no-Bluetooth statement. Exact introducing firmware and radio version are not published. Headphone minimum Bluetooth 4.2 is not the player radio revision.

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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

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Amlogic S805X31Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q3: the platform is Amlogic S805X3. LDLC writes Amlogic S905Y5 and androidtv-guide writes S805X3. The maker wins.

CPU

ARM Cortex-A552Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Roku Streaming Stick Plus Bayside row, roDeviceInfo.GetModel() 3830X, in official Roku OS hardware table. The software-reported generic identifier is distinct from U.S. retail 3830R.

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: Quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU. Stored as Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55, as for the 4K 2nd Gen.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

CPU cores

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41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: Quad-core.

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

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1.5GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4: frequency of up to 1.5 GHz. LDLC says 2.0 GHz and androidtv-guide says 1.8 GHz. The maker wins.

GPU

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ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q4 and the spec page: Mali-G31 MP2. Stored as ARM Mali-G31 MP2 (androidtv-guide and LDLC write ARM).2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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.

1GB2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row: 1 GB RAM.

1GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: 1 GB of DDR4 RAM. Published in GB.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Platform, RAM: DDR4 1GB.

RAM type

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DDR41Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: DDR4.

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

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8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: 8 GB of eMMC ROM. Decimal GB as marketed. Free space after the system is less.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Platform, Storage: 8GB.

Storage type

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eMMC1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q1: eMMC.

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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No1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Storage Q2: the stick does not support expanded storage. Port Q1 adds no USB host and no Micro SD slot.

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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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 510Reviewpcworld.com/article/2893902/a-roku-streaming-stick-plus-review.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus review Performance and Wi-Fi reception explicitly Wi-Fi 5, compared with HD Streaming Stick Wi-Fi 4. Its stale Bluetooth absence is not inherited. Region suffix unreported, no material Wi-Fi difference documented.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q6: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac). LDLC lists the network standards as 802.11a, ac, b, g and n 300 Mbps, which is the same chip family. The maker wins.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q6: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The number of antennas or streams is not stated, so wifi_mimo is left out.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Requires connection to a router supporting Wi-Fi 5.

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.

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

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

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 8 October 2026Current September 8, 2026 support explicitly 3830X. Requires USB-C compatible adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, AX8877X or SMSC95XX. Gigabit adapters are excluded. Actual compatible adapter recognition is required. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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

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5.01Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q7: Bluetooth 5.0 with an independent antenna. The remote communicates with the stick over Bluetooth.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 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.

ARoku Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Fixed HDMI video and audio output plug
USB-C	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Built-in HDMI and USB-C for power. Exact current Ethernet manual lists 3830X USB-C adapter support, retained as an additional qualified role. No USB peripheral transfer speed or media-drive support inferred.

BXiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: an HDMI port and a Micro USB port for power supply. No USB host, Micro SD slot, Ethernet port, AV port, DC port, SPDIF or infrared port. The HDMI plug is fixed to the stick. The Micro USB version is not stated.

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

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker Works with Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter commissioning or a Thread border router.

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Remote control

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Remote model

Roku Voice Remote1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and FAQ name the supplied Roku Voice Remote. It is the press-to-talk remote, not Voice Remote Pro.

ARPP1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: the global version has an infrared and Bluetooth remote, model ARPP. The CIS version (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan) has a Bluetooth-only remote, model ARPJ. The global version is the reference.

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.

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Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: Bluetooth link to the stick and an infrared transmitter. The infrared function is only used to control the TV.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: supports both Bluetooth and infrared control. The infrared function of the remote control is only used to control the TV.

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Included Voice Remote FAQ states spoken search and playback. This is a press-to-talk supplied remote, not Voice Remote Pro or an implied hands-free microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: both remotes support Bluetooth voice control and have a Google Assistant button.

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

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Google Assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Voice assistant Q3: press and hold the Google Assistant button on the remote and speak. Language and country limits apply.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: press the Google Assistant button on the remote.

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

Power, Volume, Mute1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list TV power, volume and mute buttons.

Power1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q3: the global remote can control TV power via infrared. No other IR or CEC control is named, so only Power is stored.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details list two pre-installed AAA batteries.

AAA batteries, not included1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q2: the stick does not include AAA batteries. This is read as AAA batteries needed for the remote, with the count not stated.

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.

Roku OS2Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 8 October 2026Same Bayside row. The hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Google TV1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: Google TV (Android 14.0).2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026

Operating system at launch

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Android 141Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: Google TV (Android 14.0). This is the OS version the maker lists today, not a dated launch build.

App store

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 8 October 2026Roku Media Player official manual available through Roku Store. Exact model setup separately names the Roku Channel Store for apps. The other Roku player pages call the storefront Streaming Store, the name stored here.

Google Play Store1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Application Processor Q1: over 10,000 apps from the Google Play Store.

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

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker compatibility explicitly Apple AirPlay. Exact AirPlay version is not stated in this product page.

Google Cast1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Cast Q1: Google Cast (built-in Chromecast). Google Cast-enabled apps are required.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: requires Google Cast-enabled apps.

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

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku Voice supports spoken search from the supplied remote. The Roku skill integrates an external Alexa-enabled device, linked accounts and Roku OS 9.1 or newer. Alexa does not run on the supplied remote.

Google Assistant1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Voice assistant Q1: Google Assistant. Not available in every language and country.3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Page: ask Google Assistant to find films, stream apps, play music and control the TV.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/article/control-your-streaming-devices-with-alexaRead 8 October 2026Roku OS 9.1 or newer, free Roku account, linked Roku skill and compatible external Alexa-enabled device such as Echo. U.S. reference supported. Spoken search, app launch and playback commands, with Netflix and some apps excluded. This is not supplied remote hands-free control.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS8Maker product pageroku.com/mobile-appRead 8 October 2026Current free Roku Remote app for Android and iOS. Same Wi-Fi network and enabled mobile control required. iPhone/iPad iOS 14 or newer, Android requirements vary. Initial device setup can still require the physical remote.

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Accessibility features

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Gaming

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

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

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Power

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Power supply

USB1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details and quick start guide: powered over USB-C from the supplied USB-C to USB-A cable. No wall adapter in the box.

USB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Port Q1: Micro USB port for power supply. Accessories Q5: no power adapter in the box. Power by a separate adapter or a TV USB port.

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

5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Product details power input row: 5V - 1A.

5 V, 1 A via Micro USB1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories Q5 note: buy a 5 V / 1 A power adapter separately, or power the stick from a TV USB port that meets the requirement. The specs page says USB power adapter 5V 1A or a TV USB port (5V 1A). This is the maker's supply requirement.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Package contents note: option 1, connect to a wall outlet with a standard USB power adapter (5V 1A). Option 2, connect the power cable to the TV USB port (5V 1A).

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

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

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Dimensions and weight

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

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Width30Height14Depth107.4mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Dimensions and Weight Q1: length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Length is stored as depth and thickness as height, as for the 4K 2nd Gen. The maker does not say whether the fixed HDMI plug is included and says the data may vary with test methods.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Design: length 107.4 mm, width 30 mm, thickness 14 mm. Dimensions and weight may vary due to differences in testing environments, methods and devices.

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

26g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker literal metric device weight 26.0 g, retained over rounded 0.90 oz. Remote, cable, packaging and optional adapter excluded. Adjacent maker Size row literally publishes 3.7 x 0.80 x 0.45 inches. Axes and fixed-plug measurement scope are not labeled. No mapped dimensions are stored.

44g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Dimensions and Weight Q2: 44 g.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Design, Weight: 44 g.

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

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Other certifications

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BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6, HDR10+, Netflix HDR certification, Prime Video HDR certification, YouTube HDR certification1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Product Information Q4: the global version passes BQB, Dolby Audio, DTS, ISTA 6 and HDR10+. Software tests include Google xTS and the Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube HDR tests. The Google item is not stored.

In the box

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In the box

Roku Streaming Stick Plus, Roku Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, 2 pre-installed AAA batteries, USB-C to USB-A power cable1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker box list: stick, Voice Remote with TV power, volume and mute controls, two pre-installed AAA batteries and a USB-C to USB-A power cable.

Xiaomi TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), Remote control, User manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable (1 m)1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026Accessories and the spec page package contents: stick, remote control, user manual, HDMI extension cable, USB power cable (1 m). No power adapter and no AAA batteries.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Package contents: stick x 1, remote control x 1, user manual x 1, HDMI extension cable x 1, USB power cable x 1. The package does not include a USB power adapter.

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.

No9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG page 2 connects built-in HDMI plug directly and directs the buyer to order an extender separately. Exact complete maker box list contains USB power cable only. Fixed plug is not a separate HDMI cable.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/global/support/faq/details/KA-686090Read 20 October 2026The only HDMI item is the HDMI extension cable, 0.146 m long excluding the plug (Accessories Q1). The stick has a fixed HDMI plug. The catalog counts an extender cable as included, like the 4K 2nd Gen.

Links

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Product page

www.roku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plus1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026Current maker product page for the 3830R.

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-genRead 20 October 2026Maker global product page.

Spec sheet

developer.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware1Maker product pageroku.com/products/players/roku-streaming-stick-plusRead 8 October 2026The Roku developer hardware table is the nearest maker specification. See the second source for the 3830X Bayside row.

www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specs2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/xiaomi-tv-stick-hd-2nd-gen/specsRead 20 October 2026Maker specs tab.

Manual

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdf9Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Streaming-Stick-Plus---2025.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 2025 Streaming Stick Plus maker QSG, all three graphical pages were rendered and visually read.

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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.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 8 October 2026Roku-branded maker Limited Warranty page 1, hosted by authorized retailer. One year for new Roku streaming player durable hardware bought and delivered to an end user in U.S. from Roku or authorized seller. Scope includes supplied durable remote hardware, statutory rights remain separate.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.