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Xiaomi Mi Box 3 (Int'l) Android TV, Amlogic S905X, 2GB/8GB, 4K $51.48 US (~$68.59 AU) Shipped @ LightInTheBox

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The popular Xiaomi Mi Box 3 media player is back on sale again at Lightinthebox (thanks Stuzi) with free tracked shipping (only for single orders, not multiple). This is the MDZ-16-AB International Version.

Android TV supports a wide variety of apps including KODI, Youtube and Netflix. The device also supports a wide range of video including VP9 Profile-2, H.265, H.264, HDR10 and HLG HDR. The audio includes support for DTS 2.0+ Digital Out, Dolby Digital Plus and up to 7.1 pass through. Google Cast is integrated allowing you to stream video and music from your phone, tablet or laptop. Save time by using voice control on the remote to search more quickly.

  • Apply coupon LITB5USIRJUN at checkout and untick shipping/tax insurance to get it for $51.48 US

Specifications

  • OS: Android TV 6.0
  • CPU: S905X Quad-core Cortex-A53 2.0GHz
  • GPU: Mali-450 750MHz
  • RAM: 2GB DDR3
  • Storage: 8GB eMMC
  • WiFi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • Bluetooth: 4.0
  • Bluetooth: 4.1
  • HDMI: 2.0a (HDCP 2.2)
  • USB: USB 2.0
  • AV: SPDIF Out / 3.5mm audio output

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    • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2017 - 14:31
      +1

      I love watching Chinese TV, especially those sequences where the resolute Chinese sense of community is on full display.

      Always ready to lend a helping hand at times of adversity.

  • mohan76 on 08/06/2017 - 21:17
    +12

    Discount code LITB5USIRJUN u$5/Au$7.15

    • John Lin on 08/06/2017 - 21:20

      awesome, thank you so much

    • Gomo on 08/06/2017 - 21:27

      Whaaa!! Dammit :(

    • mickyd on 09/06/2017 - 09:35

      Where did you go to put in the discount code, I'm not getting any options to do this?

      *edit, now showing up where to put it in.

      • alx88 on 09/06/2017 - 11:30

        where did you apply the code? I can't find it.

        • mohan76 on 09/06/2017 - 11:45

          on checkout page -> bottom of the Payment Method section (search for Apply Coupon Code)

  • 31mop on 08/06/2017 - 21:39

    I tried installing Kodi on my samsung and followed a reputable youtube clip. I still can never find anything to stream - everything always says not available.

    Is Kodi still going strong and I'm just unlucky? Will it work better on this than the kodi app on my phone?

    • Clear on 08/06/2017 - 21:40

      Apparently SPMC is supposed to be quite good. Unofficial fork made by a former Android KODI dev.

    • f4te on 08/06/2017 - 21:42

      Kodi is a media player and is stronger than ever! What you're talking about sounds like an addon, which vary wildly.

      • 31mop on 08/06/2017 - 21:45

        I downloaded the Kodi app, followed a 45 minute tutorial to set it up, can't find anything to watch lol. Maybe I need to invest more time.

        • harkoliar on 08/06/2017 - 22:22

          Did you download any add ON's?

        • batrarobin on 08/06/2017 - 22:48
          +2

          Just install the Exodus addon to start with….

      • sal_chi_cha on 11/06/2017 - 13:24

        Na, SPMC is a legit (albeit unofficial) Kodi fork, as Clear mentioned. It was around before an official Kodi app for Android TV was available.

  • YellowKnight on 08/06/2017 - 21:46
    +2

    How good is this for using with Plex?

  • [Deactivated] on 08/06/2017 - 21:46

    56.48 usd for me

    • Clear on 08/06/2017 - 21:47

      Apply the coupon LITB5USIRJUN at checkout.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/06/2017 - 21:52

        I see thx. Bought one

  • pumpkins on 08/06/2017 - 21:58
    +6

    How does this not have a wired Ethernet port? Would have pulled the trigger for sure if it did.

  • YellowKnight on 08/06/2017 - 21:59

    Can someone tell me why I would get this over a Google Chromecast?

    • maxdba on 08/06/2017 - 22:12

      It has a remote and it can play through USB.

      • YellowKnight on 08/06/2017 - 22:20

        So if I had a media player AND a Chromecast it's really not worth getting?

        • maxdba on 09/06/2017 - 10:43

          They do the same thing but if you want 4k and play some light Android games then you should get the Mi box.

    • morgs640 on 08/06/2017 - 22:13
      +3

      Because it is a chromecast plus more.

      • travs on 08/06/2017 - 23:48

        Can you cast chrome tabs to it like a Chromecast? Some devices, like the roku, only support youtube casting. This would actually allow me to remove a chromecast and a roku from my main setup.

        • bargainist on 09/06/2017 - 14:19
          +1

          Apparently it does.

        • BadGiraffe on 09/06/2017 - 15:06
          +1

          You can cast your entire desktop if you wanted to.

        • travs on 13/06/2017 - 21:08

          @bargainist:

          Thanks!

    • t3chshopper on 09/06/2017 - 09:52
      +2

      No competition. This does everything the Chromecast does, except with a remote that also has voice search. Not to mention loading awesome apps like Kodi - so much better than a basic media playback device, and having full Netflix and YouTube without having to pull out your phone or tablet. My kids are always using mine at home, and can do so on their own without needing to use an expensive mobile device to control it.

      At this price, every tv should have one of these attached to it.

    • johnyBgood on 09/06/2017 - 10:46

      Because this has a built-in Chromecast, and you can do so much more.

    • Agret on 09/06/2017 - 12:42

      Can use it without having to tether a device to it, it runs standalone. Also lets you run kodi to playback media over a windows network (SMB) so if you have a NAS for instance you can playback media from that without having to turn on your PC or use your phone as a middle man.

  • BoomTetrisForJeff on 08/06/2017 - 22:12
    +3

    4k streaming with wifi? Yeeeahh nahhhh

    • escorpse on 09/06/2017 - 09:45
      +1

      Works fine on my crappy Adsl2 connection, have watched quite a bit of the 4k Netflix content with it.

    • t3chshopper on 09/06/2017 - 09:53
      +2

      I can't comment on 4K streaming, but it's handled Blu-Ray ISO rips (yes, my own discs) perfectly fine in Kodi on mine.

    • messiah1095 on 09/06/2017 - 10:26
      +1

      Works fine for Netflix 4K on my box on NBN 100/40. Haven't tried local 4K content though but it's playing 1080p Blu-Ray rips with DTS-HD and no buffering issues whatsover.

    • dav3 on 09/06/2017 - 11:46
      +1

      4k streaming only needs about 25mbit from memory, any reasonable wifi setup should be able to do that

    • Agret on 09/06/2017 - 12:43
      +1

      Use a 5GHz wifi network and you'll be sweet.

  • jonnoyeo on 08/06/2017 - 22:16

    Sweet. Time to replace my olddddddddddd Roku 3!

  • yht on 08/06/2017 - 22:17

    What is the difference with 3C and 3S ?

    • Clear on 08/06/2017 - 23:10
      +2

      3C and 3S are the Chinese versions and are not running Android TV OS.

      • yht on 09/06/2017 - 18:58

        Thanks

  • ASHGOON on 08/06/2017 - 22:23

    anyone know how this works with 10bit x265 files?

    • FeZZa21 on 08/06/2017 - 23:08

      haven't checked 10bit ones but the x265 ones of recent shows I tried work fine in Kodi.

  • montorola on 08/06/2017 - 22:34

    Can you get the Indian channel on these?

    • batrarobin on 08/06/2017 - 22:46
      +5

      Yes, through YuppTV.

      • ccrap on 09/06/2017 - 09:31

        or free via Kodi if you can find the right addons for streams though these are usually pretty flakey

  • bargainist on 08/06/2017 - 22:48

    cheapest yet

  • 242gtr on 08/06/2017 - 22:49
    -1

    I ordered this during the last LightInTheBox deal. The item took two weeks just to ship (I suspect they run these offers like a ore-order) after it was marked as shipped it took weeks more to arrive.

    The product packaging came sealed with plastic but inside the genuine Xiaomi charger had been replaced with an aftermarket brand (euro style which unlike the US style cannot be carefully bent to fit safely into AU plugs and sticks out from the wall). The batteries for the remote were also missing.

    The Mi Box is fantastic (I have 3 now) but I recommend avoiding this company, very poor experience!!

    • Clear on 08/06/2017 - 23:05
      +1

      You do realise that the product has the option of EU or US adapter? Can't blame the store for receiving an EU adapter.

      • bargainist on 08/06/2017 - 23:07

        So they give you the genuine xiaomi charger if you choose US?

        • Clear on 08/06/2017 - 23:10

          They should do. The international version is the same as what they sell in the US.

    • altomic on 08/06/2017 - 23:15
      +1

      Never heard of or experienced any China droid boxes coming with remote control batteries.

      • Steptoe on 08/06/2017 - 23:32

        My Tanix TX3 came with batteries

      • harveybunnings on 09/06/2017 - 00:34
        +1

        Bangood supplied from this deal - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/297194 came with remote batteries batteries & genuine US type power adaptor. It also came in the orange printed box rather than the plain brown version.

        • MadMaxBargainRoad on 09/06/2017 - 08:50

          How much was that again?

        • batrarobin on 09/06/2017 - 10:22

          Bought from Lightinthebox and it came in the official US Orange box. Shipping took 3 weeks to WA from the date of despatch.

        • bargainist on 09/06/2017 - 14:22

          @batrarobin: Did you get an official xiaomi power adapter or they replaced it with a generic adapter?

        • bargainist on 09/06/2017 - 14:23

          Don't you need a transformer because US voltage different to AU?

        • batrarobin on 09/06/2017 - 14:55

          @bargainist:

          I will have a look tonight to see if it's branded or generic but honestly it doesn't really matter…It's a normal 5V power adapter that you can easily replace if stops working, cost about $5 from Aliexpress…so not overly concerned.

          No you don't need a transformer because the power adapters these days are generally rated at 100V-240V 50/60hz so it's compatible almost anywhere in the world (same as laptop power adapters these days)

    • KOBH on 08/06/2017 - 23:59

      So it took more than 33 days to arrive at your house? Thanks for sharing your experience!

    • MadMaxBargainRoad on 09/06/2017 - 08:49
      +5

      People these days whine about anything really. Of course remote doesn't come with batteries, of course they would give you a eu plug if you picked the option, of course they take longer than the big guys (Kogan, dwi etc) to ship. That's why they can offer it as it is.

      If you can offer all those stuff that you complained about with the same price yet still makes a profit; you won't need to be here looking at bargains.

      • 242gtr on 09/06/2017 - 10:36
        +1

        4-5 days processing is quoted on LightInTheBox, it actually took 14 days to ship. See others' comments on the previous deal. It then took another 21 days to arrive in Melbourne CBD.

        Xiaomi package the device with 2xAAA batteries and a quality Xiaomi power supply sealed in the box. My Bangood and AliExpress orders both came with them inside the box, of course. Not with LightInTheBox.

        I can't offer you "all those stuff" because I don't sell the Xiaomi Mi Box but if I was to buy another i'd jump on another deal from AliExpress or Bangood. Just sharing my experience.

        • sav11 on 09/06/2017 - 17:33
          +1

          I bought it from the Banggood deal and emailed them when it hadn't arrived after 6 weeks. They refunded me, then it arrived two days later. With batteries and genuine Xiaomi power adapter sealed in the box.

  • davodinkum on 08/06/2017 - 23:05

    Anyone else pay with PayPal and have their order still pending with lightinthebox?

    Notice funds haven't been deducted out of my account even though there's a PayPal transaction listed.

    Pretty sure last time I ordered with lightinthebox I paid with CC and went through immediately

    • jrlmel78 on 08/06/2017 - 23:10

      The same thing happened to me. However, after about 20 minutes the payment cleared and the order is now in the "Packaging" stage.

      • davodinkum on 08/06/2017 - 23:11

        Thank you! :)

        • chutibuti on 08/06/2017 - 23:41

          paypal deducted , still pending in lightinthebox, over 2hrs now

        • davodinkum on 09/06/2017 - 13:00

          @chutibuti:

          Same here. Wonder if they push out the date to avoid any paypal disputes

        • chutibuti on 09/06/2017 - 18:46

          @davodinkum:
          My order went through after 5hrs..

  • anthem29 on 08/06/2017 - 23:15

    picked one up, was either this or the aliexpress one but $72 is a good deal. Will report back in a month.

  • 2SHY on 08/06/2017 - 23:29

    When I clicked on this link this deal only allowed express shipping at extra cost of $32.55.

    This deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/303114) included normal shipping.

    YMMV

    Edit - looks like you can get the free tracked shipping.

    • Steptoe on 09/06/2017 - 00:02

      Seems only Free shipping available for quantity = 1. Add 2 and it's greyed out.

  • hardcore_rm on 08/06/2017 - 23:30

    clicked submit and noticed mine was high. Too late looks like I paid $39 for express shipping :(

    • WesthamAreMassive on 08/06/2017 - 23:39

      Email them

      • 2SHY on 08/06/2017 - 23:40

        You might be able to amend the order. But emailing them would be helpful as well.

      • hardcore_rm on 08/06/2017 - 23:43

        Opened a customer service ticket with them asking if easier to cancel and reorder or for them to change the shipping. Thanks.

  • WesthamAreMassive on 08/06/2017 - 23:40

    What's the best guide to setting this up with kodi and addon's?

    • shapers on 09/06/2017 - 00:32

      Just google how to install Kodi and how to install add ons on kodi - hundreds of guides

    • rickb on 09/06/2017 - 04:44
      +2

      Look up the Mchanga channel on YouTube. She produces fantastic instruction videos on setting up Kodi along with popular add-ons.

  • ilikeradiohead on 09/06/2017 - 00:37
    -2

    I got this last time it was on sale from light in the box. Shipping was a little slow, even by Chinese standards, but it arrived fine, with an EU plug + au adaptor.
    However, I haven't really found a use for it. All I wanted was something to stream plus 7, iView etc for my mum but there aren't very many android tv apps.
    I wouldn't bother, unless someone can enlighten me as to what they use theirs for?

    • maxdba on 09/06/2017 - 03:39
      +3

      Watch movies, youtube, netflix. Play some games. Isn't that worth $70? Considering the Apple TV 4 cost more than $250 which literally do the same thing but not even support 4k and could not play through USB yet.

      • ilikeradiohead on 09/06/2017 - 10:23

        Yeah I'd say the Apple TV is a bit underwhelming too. If I were spending in the region of $250 I'd just get an xbox one though, which can do all that plus play Xbox games.

        I guess I wanted the media capabilities of the xbox one in a smaller, cheaper package.

        I tried sideloading a few apps but got unstuck because they required touch input and I had a remote.

        • maxdba on 09/06/2017 - 10:38

          I agree with the last point. There are not many apps that natively support Android TV.

    • johnyBgood on 09/06/2017 - 11:01
      +2

      You can just download the app on your phone if not available from the mi box then cast it instead.

    • sal_chi_cha on 11/06/2017 - 13:38
      +1

      You can add Catch Up in Kodi/SPMC. It wasn't as easy to do as on a NUC (as in, a computer). You'll just need to get a file manager for the box and add to Kodi/SPMC as per the instructions. Until those channels make official Android TV apps, this is your best bet.

      FYI, I literally did this all last night on a MiBox I'd bought for the MIL for this exact purpose. After having a play with it, I'm going to get one for myself. Saves me using a NUC with LibreElec (Kodi - local file streaming, Catch-Up TV), Xbox One (AnimeLab), and 3rd gen AppleTV (Netflix, Stan).

  • kalupet on 09/06/2017 - 07:12

    Hi is this better than MX-Q found here? http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/KODI-17-2-Full-Load-MXQ-4K-NEW-Andr…

    Can someone tell the diff thanks!

    • Clear on 09/06/2017 - 07:47
      +4

      MXQ runs Android for phones and tablets. Mi Box runs Android TV. This is more suitable as a media player and works with Netflix HD.

  • djsa on 09/06/2017 - 07:13

    I thought you could get plus seven and iView on the box? I watch a lot of those so if someone can confirm thanks.

    • ilikeradiohead on 09/06/2017 - 10:24

      You can get Plus 7 but not iView. The plus 7 app is really buggy too.

      • bargaino on 09/06/2017 - 10:26

        There is an unofficial iView, but IMHO the Kodi plugins for freeview are better.

  • revivor on 09/06/2017 - 07:42
    +2

    For those thinking of purchasing this just for Kodi, just wanted to share this news:
    Kodi Add On Piracy Lawsuits

    • maxdba on 09/06/2017 - 09:34
      +2

      This is so stupid. Why are the companies not suing Microsoft because their os allow users to download and watch pirated movies?

      • Agret on 09/06/2017 - 12:45

        They are going after the developers of the illegal streaming addons not the developers of Kodi itself.

  • djsa on 09/06/2017 - 08:08

    Do people recommend eu or us connector or does it not matter as long as you have the plug to convert to Australian point?

    • id on 09/06/2017 - 11:32

      us so u can just angle bend the pins with some pliers :)

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