Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen)
Compact HDMI stick with Google TV on Android 14. The cheapest way to turn a regular TV into a signage screen.
Specs
Installation
Up and running in a few minutes. Final steps will land here once we have tested the stick in-house.
- Plug the Xiaomi TV Stick into an HDMI port on your TV.
- Connect the supplied USB power adapter.
- Run through the Google TV setup and sign in with a Google account.
- Open the Play Store, search for "Gibeon Player" and install.
- Open Gibeon Player and enter the activation code from your CMS.
What to configure
Switch these five options on before running the screen unattended.
- Enable HDMI-CECOn both the stick (Settings → Device Preferences → HDMI-CEC) and the TV. The TV then powers on and off with the stick.
- Auto-update appsPlay Store → profile icon → Settings → Network preferences → Auto-update apps. Gibeon Player stays up to date without intervention.
- Turn off the screensaverSettings → System → Screensaver → "Never". Prevents the screen from switching to the Google logo after a few minutes.
- Display over other apps for Gibeon PlayerSettings → Apps → Special access → "Display over other apps" → Gibeon Player → On.
- Disable inactivity sleepSettings → System → Power → "Never". A signage screen should not go to standby.
Best for
A fast, affordable way to turn a regular TV into a signage screen.
- ✓Customers reusing their existing TV
- ✓A budget-friendly first BYOD test
- ✓1080p signage without heavy graphical workloads
- ✓Locations with stable WiFi (no ethernet on board)
Where to buy
Available at several Belgian retailers. Vanden Borre currently has the sharpest price.
Ready to start?
Order the stick, install Gibeon Player and pair your screen in under ten minutes.