Android TV 8.1 Unlike the usual Android

• There is no navigation bar and status bar.
  
• Rigidly fixed launcher (home screen) - Google Home Launcher. In it displays only the programs and games that are tailored to Android TV. Under certain conditions, Google allows the manufacturer to replace the launcher.
  
• Global voice search in the installed programs / Google Assistant.
  
• A number of unique features, such as special channels (former recommendation), custom alerts, and so on.
  
• An interface adapted to the TV screens and remote control (D-Pad and voice), or gamepad.
  
• Program and Google services are also adapted to the TV screen and the remote control.
  
• Google Play Store on Android TV contains only those applications and games which are adapted for Android TV (Interface and control panel / gamepad).
  
• There are Google Cast support (ChromeCast).
  

You can put any program. But remember that the Google Play Store on Android TV contains only those applications and games which are adapted for Android TV. All other programs can easily be installed via apk, Aptoide TV (illegal software), and so forth. For programs that are not adapted to Android TV, you may need the mouse. There is still need to keep in mind that some programs that require a mouse may not work correctly on the Xiaomi Mi Box S. This system bugs Xiaomi Mi Box S. For example, the appearance of phantom cursor, incorrect handling of click with the left mouse button, and so forth.

Android TV ideology is based on simplicity.But if you start to deal with it ( "I need both a smartphone and want to control all mouse"), then you are waiting for the negative impression . If you accept its ideology, and all of your current programs tailored to Android TV, you'll just get pleasure from the system.

More important to realize that Android TV - it is currently the only official system of the boxes from Google. Certification normal Android system for boxes discontinued for more than two years. In the near future you will not see the boxes of A-brands or operators with a conventional system Android.

Xiaomi has redesigned and merged Settings (in the SDK by setting Amlogic separated on two programs). Localization into Russian language is not fully implemented. Translated elements of the overall Android system (ie, the most by Google) and part settings of Amlogic. What it added Amlogic, mostly not translated. For example, display settings, audio output, etc.. In English.

The firmware uses a 64-bit kernel version 9.4.61. But the layer of Android 32-bit.

• with buttons on the remote always find a global, in-app launching a local icon next to the input field (fast)
  
• sometimes console medoes not hear
  - voice search, but rather recognition of a separate application on the console, it can freeze, upgrade not successful update in store.
  Just restart the console, the problem is not the mass goes away.
  - with poor quality connections with Google servers, it is there in the online talking voice recognition.
  
  
• In pleymarkete search? Field there, the button panel opens a general search.
  - a field actually is, and it is necessary to run local search (repeated explanationhow the search)
  

It is not recommended to use a mouse and keyboard. You are currently only spoil the mood further questions on the use of non-optimized for TV applications.

• How to test remote
  - Disconnect the console from the electrical outlet. press on the remote two outer buttons (as according to the instructions at the beginning of the installation set-top box) on your phone, search for BT devices. should find Xiaomi RC. Press the arrow keys on the remote control will go on the phone menu items.
  
  
• Remap the buttons on the remote and Netflix Live
  - it is impossible, button remapper also impossible, any otherthe same can not be.
  
  
• How to use Live
  - put tvirl of the Market, and the settings to specify a link to iptv sheet from your ISP (or purchase a third-party link service - Edem, etc.)
  
  
• Manage your phone
  - Android TV Remote Control (shake your phone from an ordinary convenience store)
  
  
• Voice Search from the remote
  - withbutton on the Global, iconwithin applicationslocal
  
  
• How to manage a TV box and one remote control?
  - in the settings box enable CEC points. the TV is also included (optioncalled on hisdepending on the manufacturer)
  
  
• Connecting the mouse
  possible failure or shake cursor. not working right mouse button as a refund.
  - usb mouse all work without problems
  - mouse with scroll work without problems
  - bluetooth mouse, not all connected
  
  
• Remote with the function aeromyshi? There is a sensor ring?
  - Aeromyshi not, the Touch Ring does not. You can buy any other alternative control function aeromyshi (eg g20s), however, the mouse function is almost not required, all programs of the convenience store are optimized for remote control
  
  
• Where to buy the console?
  - remote version of the Mi Box 3 is not suitable, the native console for sale there. You can buy anyalternative remoteFor example g20 / g20s
  
  
• Consoles will not be interfere with each other in different rooms if two boxes?
  - Remote attaches a pair of Bluetooth to a particular console. at each other is not affected. For this same reason, one remote can not control other consoles.
  
  
• how to callmenu item in the program?
  - a long tap (OK button)
  
  
• What joysticks work
  - Logitech f710
  - Cewaal
  - xbox 360 and xbox s one
  - Artplay, model: AND-A003BT
  - Dual Shock 4, DS4, Dualshok 4 - in the 8th versiondid not workIn 9th have not checked
  
  
• button on the remote - Prime video
  
  
• It does not produce search results
  - Demolish the Updater
  
  

No custom firmware and never pridviditsya. Ruth is not and is not expected

• How to get into RECOVERY menu with the remote boot
  
• Resetting to factory default settings from full-time boxing
  
• Ofitsilnaya firmware android 8On android 9 stitching can not be a brick.
  Mi Box S Android 9 Pie beta 3 (2231)
  
  
• [B] output from butlupa experience after the update. With the analysis of the housing, contact closure, usb cable male to male, usb burning tool,part 1, part 2
  
• Prefix does not turn on
  - indicator,batteries, another tv,check plug, Reconnect the remote
  
• update server lock
  Remove / burn a full firmware dump from flash memory emmc