Video evaluation: millet next generation split TV, which scenes can be competent?


Millet's next-generation launch announced three new products: Xiaomi No. 9 balance car, Xiaomi TV 3, and Xiaomi TV host. Now let's play with this next generation smart TV host.

The concept of the millet TV host is similar to that of a desktop computer. It combines the parts of the traditional TV display, the TV box and the audio, and can connect various display devices, such as traditional TVs, monitors, projectors, and VRs, to form a smart. TV. With this console, you can make the TV intelligent without changing the TV. Compared to a regular TV box, it has better sound quality than ordinary TV built-in speakers. At the same time, Xiaomi TV host can also act as a standalone Bluetooth speaker.

Millet TV host configuration to achieve mainstream standards, MStar 6A928 TV chip, equipped with Cortex-A17 quad-core, 1.4GHz CPU, 4+4 core Mali-760 MP4 GPU, 2GB DDR3 memory. From the configuration point of view it is indeed very embarrassing, can deal with 4K video and 3D games.

Exterior

Appearance, the millet TV host took a classic SoundBar modeling, a little look like a speaker before the millet TV, the overall design is very simple. The cover of the shell is covered with a perforated iron net and the texture is very good.

Underneath the iron net, six sound units are hidden. The circular transition around the corner of the plane gives a mellow and harmonious feeling. It does not appear too large and heavy.

The middle part of the main machine is an operation panel of the aluminum alloy wire drawing process. The logo of the millet is engraved on the front of the panel, and there are only 7 buttons at the top, which looks simple. However, since the four keys of the "Front Cross" use a recessed design, the keycap is still in a semi-circular shape, and the feedback of the keys is not very good.


Configuration interface is still relatively rich, 3 HDMI, 1 USB3.0, 1 USB2.0, millet original Mi Port HD output port, VGA, network interface, AV, TV RF, and power interface, basically able to meet At this stage, various mainstream video and audio devices are connected.

Here we want to specifically introduce millet original MiPort HD output port, which integrates the power and signal transmission together, reduce the wire is more concise, but this line can only buy millet, there is a certain amount of money suspected. Compared to ordinary TV boxes, the Xiaomi TV host supports coaxial cable and can receive TV analog signals because it integrates the TV motherboard.

Accessories include manuals, remote controls, power adapters, Mi Port, and the remote control still takes the form of a classic Apple TV remote control. Millet TV host equipped with two remote control: Bluetooth remote control and voice somatosensory remote control, comes with a Bluetooth remote control, the bottom cover arc design, both sides have angular, holding hands in the hands feel a bit pickpockets. Simple buttons, cross operation buttons, home button, return button, etc., can be seen that there is no major difference between the operation interaction and the smart TV remote control.

If you need a somatosensory remote control, you need to purchase it separately from Xiaomi.com.

Scenes

The millet TV host can turn your home's traditional TV, projector, computer monitor into a smart TV. Xiaomi believes that the life of a TV screen can reach 10 years, and the replacement of smart TVs is very fast. The Xiaomi TV host allows you to upgrade without replacing the screen and reduce costs. At the same time, many families have purchased imported TVs that can be upgraded to smart through TV hosts.

With the audio mobile phone App, Xiaomi TV host can also play Internet music, so it is an independent Internet smart audio. Without connecting the monitor, after pressing the PLAY button, it can automatically play the music of the Xiaomi Internet radio station. The song list can be edited by the mobile phone App and can also play U disk music.


The connection between the host and the device is very simple, as long as the device is connected to the HDMI interface of the device via a rice noodle, and then it is connected to the WIFI and set up in a step-by-step manner.

Long strips, simple shapes, whether it is to put a living room or bedroom can be, but it's good to see whether it is a matter of opinion.

UI

The millet TV host uses the MIUI TV version operating system. The main interface icon is designed with a large box. The entire interface does not have too many messy elements. Through the left and right sliding operation, you can see the only 6 large blocks on the home page: TV, Online video, game center, application store, smart home, application.

The interface is concise, and related operations can be realized through cross keys and return keys, etc. Users who are not familiar with the MIUI TV version can quickly get started. It is relatively smooth to use, different channels, different programs to switch, waiting time is shorter. Most smart TVs now adopt the Metro style for UI, making it easy to select the remote control. MIUI TV is no exception, and its own characteristics are still not obvious.


Searching content with the remote control is still too much trouble. Although the Xiaomi TV host supports voice interaction, you can search for programs in Mandarin, fast forward and rewind, but you need to purchase a dedicated voice remote control.

content

In terms of video resources, the level of richness has not been disappointing compared to previous years. It does not say how the quality of resources is. There has been a big improvement in the number of movies. (Home shows that movies on the Internet have converged. More than 8,000 movies, 14,000 TV shows, more than 2,300 content channels, etc.) The content of the movie is still good, and the movies with over 100 million tickets at this year's box office are basically covered.

On TV drama resources, most of the popular and classic TV dramas in China are available, but there are not many popular US dramas. The US drama can only be realized by installing other video applications.

In the content feature channel, Xiaomi has introduced sports such as golf and women's tennis competitions by investing in iQiyi; he has also launched a number of video news content in cooperation with the Beijing News, etc.; and weekly online concert updates. Next Xiaomi will also launch an elderly area, education area.

Xiaomi is building a gradually enriching ecosystem. Based on this, MIUI TV version integrates other smart home APPs deeply and can easily manage Xiaomi smart hardware through Xiaomi TV host, such as viewing videos on routers, managing Xiaomi smart sockets, and viewing small ones. The ant camera's image can also view bracelet information and movement data, and can be set to automatically turn off the TV when the bracelet detects sleep.

Subjective hearing

From the structural point of view, the sound unit of the Xiaomi TV host occupies most of the space, and the sound is its main feature, so its sound quality is still very worthy of attention.

The millet TV host is equipped with four 2.5-inch bass speakers and two 20-ball dome tweeters. The actual experience is not disappointing. Watch movies, TV shows, variety shows, compared to the built-in low-end TVs. Speakers have obvious advantages. Compared with the same price speaker, the treble brightness is poor, the intermediate frequency performance is quite satisfactory, and the vocals are relatively clear. In the absence of a subwoofer, the low-volume feel is also decent, but the dive is insufficient. The volume is relatively large, and the sound field is still open. Watching TV is more likely to create an atmosphere. You can also take it to the Aunt to dance square dances. The overall situation is not astonishing, but it is used to watch movies and TV dramas, which is enough to bring about a better listening experience. If you want to listen to that kind of lossless music, you have to think carefully.

to sum up

So, should we choose the stereo + box, or choose this split TV?

It is a highly integrated product, if you have difficulty selecting, if you are too lazy to collaborate and toss, you can choose this TV host.

It is the control center of Xiaomi smart home products, so if you have a lot of millet products at home, you can choose this TV host.

It is an independent Internet smart speaker. If you like listening to music, you may choose it.

If you already have a TV with a good screen, you can upgrade it through the TV box + TV stereo, and you can choose more, which may be more affordable, because the cost of upgrading the box each year is lower than that of upgrading the TV host. If you plan to replace the old TV, or no TV at home, Xiaomi TV 3+ TV host is a good choice.