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Xiaomi has launched Mi TV+ to offer a new alternative in the world of streaming services, with the advantage that it is also free, which allows any user to access live content for free. You can access it through its official application, we have tested it and we are going to tell you what its advantages and disadvantages are.
More than 60 free live channels
As happened with other platforms such as Pluto TV or Rakuten, Mi TV + boasts of being a totally free platform and able to provide hours of entertainment without needing to spend money on a monthly subscription.
When you open the app, you won’t have to register or log in, but you’ll start viewing the content directly. There is a list with more than 60 channels international and Spanish streamed, so you’ll need an internet connection.
There are many types, such as sports, comedy, lifestyle, crime, science, or news, among many other types, and you can view each channel’s lineup to see if there is any. there is a type of content that might be of interest to you.
You can also access a list where you will see all the existing channels and decide which one you want to see. Ultimately, it’s a live platform, so it’s handy to know when a movie, series, documentary or program you like is going to air.
Quality may vary depending on the channel you are watching
Be all live and streaming, playback quality may vary depending on the strength of the internet signal or the channel itself. The most recommended thing is that, if you can, you connect it using an Ethernet cable, or that the WiFi network it is connected to has a good signal.
If everything is free, where is the catch? Well, if you take a look at its privacy notices, you will see that it has quite a few content providers that may collect analytics data about your device usage. Although you can always give reject these options when you start the application for the first time.
A real alternative?
Mi TV+ comes with the same idea as other similar services and platforms, and, like these, It fails to compete with Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and others.
On-demand content has the great advantage of being able to be started and paused whenever you want. The usual live problems are present on the platform, such as the presence of advertisements or the inability to stop playback.
Beyond that, the content that is broadcast on the various channels is generally made up of shows, reality TV, documentaries and a few occasional films and series, but of course you won’t see front row titles.
Xiaomi Mi TV+ should not be understood as a substitute for on-demand streaming, but as a complement that you can use when you are not sure what to watch, because you can surely find interesting content on the platform.
How to download to your Smart TV
If you want, you can download and access this platform by installing it from Google Play completely free of charge.
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