Xiaomi TV Box S (3rd Gen) at a glance
- System
- Google TV, with Google certification
- Memory and storage
- 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage
- Network
- Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz); no Ethernet port
- Picture and sound
- 4K at 60 fps, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Audio, DTS:X
- Ports
- HDMI 2.1, USB 2.0
From Xiaomi’s official FAQ for the TV Box S (3rd Gen), checked 30 September 2026.
What the specs mean for IPTV
- Google TV: the full choice of Google Play players. See the best IPTV apps for Android TV and Google TV.
- 2 GB of memory: fine for a typical channel list, but very large lists and a full seven-day guide can make menus slower. Hide groups you don’t use.
- 32 GB of storage: plenty for a couple of players and guide data.
- No Ethernet port: Wi-Fi only, so place the box where it gets a strong 5 GHz signal. See Wi-Fi vs Ethernet.
- Video formats: Xiaomi lists H.265 (HEVC) up to 4K at 60 fps, which covers 4K IPTV channels, and H.264 up to 4K at 30 fps.
Set it up for IPTV
- Complete the Google TV setup and install updates.
- Install a player from Google Play and check the developer name.
- Add your Xtream Codes login or M3U link, and let the guide load.
- Turn on frame-rate matching in the player, if it has the option, for smooth 25 and 50 fps channels.
To install a player that isn’t on Google Play, see how to sideload apps safely.
Older Xiaomi boxes and sticks
Earlier Xiaomi models, such as the Mi Box S and Mi TV Stick, run Android TV and install the same Google Play players, but with less memory and older hardware. They work for IPTV, but a large playlist will feel slower.
Xiaomi or another box?
For a TV that can be wired to the router, a box with an Ethernet port, such as the Google TV Streamer, is steadier for live sport. For a bedroom TV with good Wi-Fi, the Xiaomi is a capable, low-cost choice. See how to choose a box for IPTV.