Xiaomi Mi TV 4: A restricted smart LED television with immense potential

The HDR-enabled 55-inch UHD screen, Dolby-tuned acoustics and thin stature give it a pedigree

The design of Xiaomi’s 55-inch Mi TV 4 (Rs 44,999) is refreshing and plush, but marred by uneven distribution of weight that makes the upper part feather-light and slim, and the lower part thick and heavy. But it comes with an array of connectivity options — two USB ports, one AV port, one S/PDIF port, three HDMI ports, an Ethernet connection port, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. Importantly, the television comes with three months’ subscription of online digital content streaming services such as Sony, Voot and Hungama Play. Looking for content is also simple, because of PatchWall, a simple and easy