What does the kit consist of?
The Xiaomi company took a responsible approach to the issue of packaging, so the television device is located inside a thick cardboard box, where foam dampers are located.
It comes with a remote control (there is a battery) and two legs with fasteners.
What does the English-Chinese menu look like on Xiaomi TVs here
The language in the TV menu is English-Chinese, basic settings are in English. To have the Russian language, you can install a launcher (it is installed as an application and the power buttons on the remote control are reassigned so that when you turn on the TV, the application starts, but there is no guarantee that the reassignment of the buttons will not fail). Launchers partially occupy RAM, like any running application (that is, you go into an application (launcher, and from it into another application). We do not install launchers.
Another option is to buy a Mi box programmed in Russian. It replaces the brains of a TV, you can watch digital TV through it, it has PlayMarket and Youtube with all Google services.
Cutting-edge design
The appearance of Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is distinguished by its laconicism and at the same time sophistication. It is made in the shape of a square with sharp edges. The frames on the front surface, the legs and the bottom of the gadget are made of matte black plastic, which perfectly withstands mechanical stress.
Thin frames, the thickness of which is slightly less than one centimeter, attract attention. The only exception is the bottom border, which is wider than the other frames by about one centimeter. This is where the brand’s corporate logo is located.
Lightweight and durable aluminum was predominantly used in the production of the back cover. On the reverse side there are perforated elements that are needed to organize passive cooling of the gadget. For fixing to the wall, there are two VESA 100 connectors with an inter-bolt distance of 10 cm. You can also attach the legs yourself (everything necessary for this is included in the kit) for installation on a horizontal surface.
As for the mechanical controls, they are represented by only one power button. Other commands are given via the remote control or smartphone. The design of the remote control is also pleasantly surprising in its simplicity: it is an elongated rectangle with the company logo printed on it and several control buttons. The signal is transmitted via an infrared port, and a CR 2032 battery is used as a battery.
Ergonomics
The thickness of the top and side frames of the screen is 10 mm. The bottom frame is about 20 mm wide. In its center is the Mi logo, under which the power button is visible. The power cable comes with a flat plug. In the center of the back of the case there is a VESA 100 format mount connector. On the left are the following ports:
- composite video connector;
- Ethernet;
- HDMI (2 pcs.);
- USB and antenna input.
The top of the back panel has perforations for cooling. The infrared remote control is similar to the remote control for MI TV boxes. It is powered by a CR 2032 coin cell battery.
Selecting the optimal screen diagonal from a variety of options
The manufacturer offers a choice of several modifications that differ not only in diagonal, but also in the quality of video playback. What they all have in common is an impressive viewing angle of 178°, which eliminates the possibility of glare and blur.
In the 32-inch model, the screen resolution is 1366x768, which is a rather modest figure. The 43″ and 49″ options, which have Full HD resolution, look more impressive. If such indicators are not enough for you and you want to enjoy watching videos in 4K format, then you should buy Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 55″ or 65″. Also, a characteristic feature of the last two modifications is HDR support.
TV specifications
The technical parameters of the equipment are as follows:
- Screen - the model is equipped with a high-quality HD screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, LED backlighting and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
- Audio system - the TV has built-in 2 speakers with a power of 5W.
- Processor - 4-core Amlogic 962-SX with a clock frequency of 1.5 Hz. Mali-450 MP3 (750 MHz) is used as a graphics accelerator.
- Memory - the amount of RAM was 1 GB. Internal storage holds 4 GB of memory.
- OS - the role of the operating system is performed by the proprietary Patch Wall, based on Android 6.
- Interfaces - broadband Wi-Fi, HDMI, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB, AV.
- Dimensions and weight - 773x435 mm, weight - 3.94 kg.
- Cost - a model with a 32-inch screen diagonal is available at a price of RUB 9,990.
The device is sold in standard cardboard packaging with foam inserts. This provides reliable protection against damage during transportation.
The box contains a small instruction manual in Chinese, legs with screws and a remote control for wireless control of the system.
The monitor comes with a control panel and two legs with fasteners.
The latest device has an ergonomic body and fits comfortably in the hand. You can reach any element with the finger of one hand. There are navigation keys in the form of a cross with a confirmation button in the center and basic elements:
- Menu.
- Home.
- Back.
There are also buttons to adjust the volume.
The plastic surface is rough and does not accumulate stains.
I am pleased with the high transmitter power. However, when reviewing the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 32 TV, user reviews often touch on the lack of an air mouse option. This problem is explained by the lack of adaptation of applications to the function. The appearance of the remote control looks stylish and ergonomic.
The mounting feet are located at the bottom of the base and are secured with 2 screws. They provide increased resistance to loosening of the device.
Device control panel
The screen is matte, so it is protected from glare. Due to the minimal thickness of the panel, the TV becomes elegant and stylish.
The size of the frames at the top is 1.1 cm, and on the sides - 1.4 cm.
At the bottom there is a corporate logo with LED backlighting, which turns on only when the system starts. An infrared receiver is also installed near it for remote monitoring. The quality of the IR sensor deserves only positive reviews.
At the bottom there is a physical button to turn the TV on and off. On both sides of it there are 5W speakers. Users note that the audio system demonstrates loud and clear sound, both when watching videos and listening to music.
The device settings offer a Bass Boost option, which adds low frequencies and volume to the sound.
On the back side are all the important elements of the TV - the motherboard, processor and power supply. There are holes on top for heat dissipation, which eliminates the problem of the device overheating due to intensive use.
TV rear connectors
At peak loads, the maximum temperature does not exceed +60°C. In standard operating mode it varies in the range +50…+52°C.
A good advantage of the TV is the large number of ports that allow you to connect external devices.
Among the most important connectors are:
- Audio output S/PDIF.
- HDMI.
- AV.
- USB 2.0.
The screen resolution for a 32-inch diagonal is quite high. If you look at it from a close distance, the pixels will be visible, but from 3 m there are practically no visible differences between the Full HD resolution.
The TV has good color reproduction and a fairly wide viewing angle. The picture is not distorted, does not turn blue or dark, both when viewed vertically and horizontally.
Multimedia: choosing high quality
I would like to continue our article with a story about the installed processor and video accelerator. In the Xiaomi TV 3S review, dedicated to the third line of Xiaomi TVs, we found out that the video chip and graphics accelerator may differ from each other depending on the display diagonal. This is not the case in the fourth line, so all variants are equipped with the same quad-core Amlogic T962 Cortex-A53 processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz and a Mali-450 video accelerator. Their joint work is quite enough to reproduce “heavy” content.
The devices have 2 gigabytes of DDR4 memory, but the eMMC 5.1 permanent memory can vary, amounting to 8 or 32 GB.
Two full-size built-in speakers are responsible for the sound quality; the power of each is 6 W. The built-in audio chip supports Dolby Audio and DTS HD decoding. The sound cannot be called crystal clear and rich, but it is quite enough for home use. If you need larger-scale sound, you can purchase a separate sound bar and subwoofer.
Pros and cons of buying a XiaoMi Mi TV4A TV
Positive:
- Optimal price for a good brand and standard equipment
- Simple and beautiful design; wide choice of interfaces
- Not bad matrices
- Built-in android system
Negative:
- USB version 2.0
- No Russian; You can install English, but not the whole TV
- Not digital television, only analogue
- Not enough RAM
How to connect Xiaomi Mi TV 4A?
Despite the fact that the line belongs to the budget segment, it is equipped with all the connectors the user needs. We are talking about an Ethernet port, a composite video connector, two HDMI ports, an antenna input and two USB. The device does an excellent job of reading both regular flash drives and external hard drives.
Wireless interfaces include an infrared port, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth. Thanks to the presence of Bluetooth, you can connect speakers, wireless headphones, gamepads, mice, etc. to the gadget.
The operating system is Android, running with MIUI firmware, which is updated regularly. It is possible to control via the Mi Home application and create certain scenarios for the product, for example, turning off and changing the volume.
Sound
The total sound power is 20 W, 2 built-in stereo speakers with a power of 10 W each. With 2-channel speakers with Dolby Audio decoder and DTS-HD support, you won't miss a single detail of the music. The intelligent sound system improves the sound, making it clearer. Support for virtual surround sound will allow you to feel yourself in the midst of hot blockbusters. Enhanced bass, enhanced dialogue technology, automatic volume control - this model sounds flawlessly in any scenario: from watching TV shows, the latest movies to listening to music and educational programs.
Which model should you choose?
Here you need to proceed from the purpose for which you need the TV and what you expect from it. If you prefer to watch videos on a big screen in UHD quality, then you should give preference to the 55 and 65-inch modifications. Strong “mid-range” products will be products with a diagonal of 43 and 49 inches.
The simplest option is a 32″ device, which cannot boast of super-quality video. Otherwise, there are no significant differences between the devices, because they are all controlled using a remote control and support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies.
Screen
TV with a 32-inch (82 cm) screen with a resolution of 1366×768, wide viewing angles, and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Watching your favorite movies with the whole family, enjoying realistic color reproduction, is now possible thanks to the 6th generation graphics engine, support for HDR10 and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range display with incredible image detail. Automatic brightness adjustment will prevent eye fatigue - the TV adapts to lighting conditions and selects the optimal parameters. A separate mode for children is easy to set up and protects the child's vision thanks to intelligent brightness, contrast and saturation settings.
