The difference between Xiaomi box and traditional TV set-top box

Traditional TV set-top boxes and Xiaomi boxes are our common set-top boxes, but they are quite different. This paper will compare them from many aspects to help you better understand these two kinds of set-top boxes.

Traditional TV set-top box

The traditional TV set-top box receives multiple channels through cable TV, and the program selection is rich. However, limited by fixed programs, you can't choose freely.

Millet box

Xiaomi box is the representative of network set-top box, which provides online movies, TV, games and other functions through internet connection. It only needs to pay the broadband fee to surf the internet, and does not need to pay the cable TV fee.

Network access mode

The millet box depends on the network cable, and the traditional TV set-top box uses coaxial cable.

Ordinary set-top box

Ordinary set-top boxes are common digital set-top boxes. You need to buy a CAM card and a smart card from SARFT, and then plug in a high-definition digital all-in-one to watch TV channels.

Disadvantages of ordinary set-top boxes

Ordinary set-top boxes have poor picture quality and signal reception, and they have to pay cable TV fees. If you want to watch other channels, you must pay extra.

Radio and television restrictions

Due to the regulations of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, Xiaomi Box does not support some live TV content, so it cannot completely replace the traditional TV set-top box.