TV Stick is a portable device that connects a traditional TV through an HDMI interface and upgrades it to a smart TV. It supports streaming media playback, application installation, and screen mirroring functions. The following are the main types and characteristics:
Main types
Android TV Stick
Equipped with Android system, it can install tens of thousands of applications (such as Netflix, YouTube, etc.), and some models support 3D video decoding and Google voice assistant. There are significant differences in hardware configuration, for example, the S905Y5 chip model supports 4K image quality and HDR format.
Xiaomi TV Stick
Designed with a USB flash drive, supporting 1080P or 4K resolution output, equipped with Android TV system (such as Android TV 9.0), and pre installed with Google Play Store. The 4K version launched in 2025 adds support for Dolby Vision, with over 53 million monthly active users worldwide.
Amazon Fire TV Stick
The Fire TV Stick 4K Select, launched in 2025, is priced at $39.99 and supports HDR 10+format. It is compatible with mainstream streaming services and plans to integrate with Microsoft Xbox and Amazon Luna cloud gaming services.
Core functions
Streaming media playback
Can access content from mainstream platforms such as Netflix and Disney+
System Expansion
Download applications through the Google Play Store, some models support Bluetooth, screen mirroring, and smart home control
Hardware differences
Low end models have smaller storage capacity (such as 512MB of memory), while high-end models support it 4K@60Hz Output and Wi Fi connection