Xiaomi Mi TV Stick with Google Assistant Official International Version 4K HDR Netflix A9.0 2GB RAM + 8GB ROM

[The Brain]

FWIW, the "-H" in the end of the AMLogic line chip model code/name/alias means "Dolby certified".

[anteros]

It's not that.

You don't need licence to passthrough, only to decode.

yes,you're right.

Pass through should be working with Amplifiers' decoders.

Decoding itself needs the chips certified by Dolby or DTS,as The Amlogic S802-H is the first certified SoC solution available to STB and OTT box manufacturers featuring DTS-HD decoding technology.

[mitchell4you]

The Brain.. is correct
Most of my devices are doing passthrough
( box spdif --> 5.1 dolby/dts/thx --> Amp or soundbar) or ( USBdac --> headphone )

And dolby and DTS are lic free ( if I remember correctly )
Thats why the made new ones like Atmos

Still.. if its a software issue...there should be a solution

[The Brain]

Dolby and DTS HD,they all need licence fees,fat one.
For Amlogic,it produced some specific chips with Dobly and DTS after paying.

Without licence,most chips shall never passthrough HD audio codes.

It's a money issue.

It's not that.

You don't need licence to passthrough, only to decode.

[anteros]

Dolby and DTS HD,they all need licence fees,fat one.
For Amlogic,it produced some specific chips with Dobly and DTS after paying.

Without licence,most chips shall never passthrough HD audio codes.

It's a money issue.

[mitchell4you]

And none of them shall passthrough HD audio codecs since that is something not implemented by AMLogic starting at Android 8.1 system, but only until Android 8.0.

This applies to all devices with AMLogic chipsets running Android 8.1+.

I did not know this..
Thats quite sad.. but good to know

Are there anyways of bypassing this limit ?
Just wondering

[The Brain]

There are (or will be) 2 versions of Mi TV Stick.

The one specified by the OP will be the 4K version, with S905Y2 SoC and 2 GB RAM.

The one already available is 1080p only, with S805Y and 1 GB RAM.

And none of them shall passthrough HD audio codecs since that is something not implemented by AMLogic starting at Android 8.1 system, but only until Android 8.0.

This applies to all devices with AMLogic chipsets running Android 8.1+.

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

As it stands... Im quite impressed

ohhh... don't say that. I won't buy on principal that 1GB Ram is circa 2015 not 2020, lol.

[mitchell4you]

The Tv stick only has PCM - Dolby - Dolby plus - DTS sound options

I have the Mi connected to the Tv using a Side HDMI port ( because the TV is connected to wall, cannot access back )
The TV is connected to Soundbar... the Bar lights says : Surround - Dolby prologic 2 ( no matter whats played )
- Have not found any DD/DTS content to play - unable to get Cast to work ( soundbar also has a light for Dolby/DTS )
After I boought my soundbar.. my AVR has been collecting dust and is no longer connected to TV

I played... many hours of Youtube ( So, many ads ) Then switched to Smart youtube tv ( installed using Downloader FTVnews )
Then many more hours Netflix.. In stalled Kodi... watched TWitch live stream for about 2h ( RoomTemp between 24 up 30c )
No issues at all... ( with Stats for nerds enabled.. shows little to no frame drops )
Video quality. abit less then Firestick 4K, mostly seen with quick movements on the screen
Voice controle works... even on Dutch
Subtitle on Netflix.. working

Some Nags:
Browsing Google play using text.. It brings Up two different Onscreen Keyb
The Remote Back button.. On the apple tv and firestick the are placed left... but on the Mi the are middle
Sometimes it loses connection to remote...that give a short animation (2s) on tv ( hold 2 button ) even during movie
Unable to uninstall Google play music ( this service will end sept.. I here )

As it stands... Im quite impressed

[clarkss12]

DTS-HD MA and TrueHD format are only going to be on top dollar boxes, NvidiaShield, Beelink GS King, and Zidoo high-end players.

The chip S805Y2 that is the recently released 1gb/8gb device is basically an S905+S805 hybrid, new release of the same old technology for bottom tier media player chip.

The Beelink GS King does NOT passthrough the HD audio codecs........ Unless you are running CoreELEC on it.

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

If you have an AVR, can you test if it passes through the HD audio codecs?? DTS-HD MA, or TRUEHD
thanks

DTS-HD MA and TrueHD format are only going to be on top dollar boxes, NvidiaShield, Beelink GS King, and Zidoo high-end players.

The chip S805Y2 that is the recently released 1gb/8gb device is basically an S905+S805 hybrid, new release of the same old technology for bottom tier media player chip.

[clarkss12]

Update..
it just arrived

notes
Do nog fill in google account at first boot... let it upgrade it self first 653mb
EU has 3 country's at region polen, germany,italy (at first boot )
first boot 3 apps YouTube, google play,netflix after upgrade prime video gets adder
menu button gives..Google play movies, Google music, Google play store, Google play games
YouTube..go on top of video gives you a preview

anyway.. will play with it..some more tomorrow
if you have any questions...let's here it

cheers

If you have an AVR, can you test if it passes through the HD audio codecs?? DTS-HD MA, or TRUEHD
thanks

[mitchell4you]

Update..
it just arrived

notes
Do nog fill in google account at first boot... let it upgrade it self first 653mb
EU has 3 country's at region polen, germany,italy (at first boot )
first boot 3 apps YouTube, google play,netflix after upgrade prime video gets adder
menu button gives..Google play movies, Google music, Google play store, Google play games
YouTube..go on top of video gives you a preview

anyway.. will play with it..some more tomorrow
if you have any questions...let's here it

cheers

[meserak86]

Hi,
I ordered one xiaomi tv stick... It cost 27 euro
-On androidpctv.com there is a good review about this stick

I think for 1080p it should do fine...and to take with...on vacation
-it should arrive next week..

Note : the specs say Amlogic S805Y2 with 1 GB of ram ( Not like the first post states S905Y2 with 2GB )

Cheers

is 905y2 or 905x... 1 GB ram is a big LOL and moderators should change link

[mitchell4you]

Hi,
I ordered one xiaomi tv stick... It cost 27 euro
-On androidpctv.com there is a good review about this stick

I think for 1080p it should do fine...and to take with...on vacation
-it should arrive next week..

Note : the specs say Amlogic S805Y2 with 1 GB of ram ( Not like the first post states S905Y2 with 2GB )

Cheers