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<ul><li>Redmi smart Fire TV 43-inch on sale today.</li><li>The Smart TV is a bigger variant of the available 32-inch screen SKU</li><li>This is the first smart TV from Redmi to run on Amazon’s Fire TV OS.</li></ul>Redmi and Amazon’s collaboration with the 32-inch Fire TV rejuvenated the smart TV line-up for the brand. Especially with the snappy OS experience and integrated Amazon applications, and support. While the 32-inch smart TV made its mark on the market, generating positive reviews– including us, a bigger variant was needed to add to the portfolio. Redmi has done just that, with the launch of the 43-inch variant of the Fire TV. While the smart TV relies upon the same Fire TV OS, there are some added features which are exclusive to this variant. What are those? And who should buy this TV? I will explain in my review. Price and availability Redmi 43-inch smart Fire TV 4K is priced at ₹24,999 and it will be available on Amazon and Redmi’s D2C website on 29th September. Display &amp; Audio <div type="image" title="The video output from the smart TV is top notch." msid="103827830" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The video output from the smart TV is top notch.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Lets start the visual experience offered by the Redmi Smart Fire TV, which boasts a 43-inch panel with a 4K screen resolution. This LED smart TV certainly stands shoulder to shoulder with its peers in this category when it comes to visual quality, and a significant part of this can be attributed to its seamless OS integration. Featuring a 4K panel, it provides excellent support for content across various applications, including popular ones like Netflix. Personally, I've been immersed in shows like "Asohka" on Disney Plus Hotstar, which revolves around the iconic Star Wars character. The series offers a captivating mix of grand, vibrant scenes and shadowy alleyways set in the depths of space. From the moment I powered on the TV, I was impressed by how effortlessly HDR enhances the overall visual and auditory experience. The black levels are truly inky black, and in brighter scenes, the color reproduction is nothing short of exceptional. Furthermore, the TV's dynamic range is quite commendable, effectively distinguishing between darker and lighter portions of the display. What truly enhances the visual experience is the integration of the software. Notably, the TV offers multiple picture modes, as you'd expect from any smart TV. However, Redmi TV excels at delineating between these modes. My personal favorites are the movie and music modes, primarily due to the TV's ability to fine-tune the speaker settings. In movie mode, the speakers deliver a spatial sound effect, enhancing the perception of background music and action sequences. Visually, this mode sharpens the picture and intensifies colors. I've even replaced my smart speaker with the Fire TV, given the seamless integration of Dolby Atmos. Although I found the experience most impressive in a smaller room rather than my spacious living room, the audio setup is commendable for its size. In my 20ft x 10ft room, the TV produced immersive, room-filling audio. However, one area where the Redmi Fire TV falls short is gaming, a limitation that was also evident in the 32-inch variant. As one would typically expect from a TV of this size, the refresh rate remains at 60Hz. Therefore, if you're an avid console gamer, don't anticipate exceptional out-of-the-box performance. It's simply not designed for that purpose, and Redmi doesn't make any such claims. OS &amp; Performance <div type="image" title="The Fire TV OS is responsive &amp;amp; snappy" msid="103828064" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Fire TV OS is responsive &amp;amp;amp; snappy&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> This marks the arrival of the second Redmi Fire TV, and it's an amalgamation of both new and familiar features. Setting up this smart TV was a breeze. A quick input of my Amazon credentials and it was good to go. Fire TV OS presents a visual departure from the familiar Google TV layout. In certain aspects, it arguably surpasses it, thanks to a well-balanced and visually appealing color scheme. It maintains its user-friendly layout for features and functions. Starting with the app tray, which is bold and easily distinguishes between applications. The categorization of apps makes navigation a seamless experience. This TV supports a wide array of third-party OTT applications, including Netflix and Disney Plus Hotstar, to name a few. And, naturally, you can expand your app collection via the Fire TV store. What truly shines is the exceptional speed of the Fire TV OS on this device. Having used the Fire TV OS on the 32-inch variant, I must say the integration here is remarkable. It's incredibly responsive, and in my five days of testing, I have yet to encounter any lag. Switching between multiple apps or simply booting up the TV is swift. This is even more impressive considering the TV boasts just 2GB of RAM. The level of integration required to ensure such seamless performance deserves recognition. The internal storage, at 16GB, is an improvement over the 8GB of the 32-inch variant and provides ample space for more apps. Another notable feature for Alexa users is its integration with other Alexa-enabled devices you may have. Although I personally don't own one, I witnessed its capabilities during a briefing where the TV, despite low internet bandwidth, connected to an Alexa device and displayed a live feed from a remote location. This essentially turns your TV into a 43-inch monitor to keep tabs on various locations. It also enables easy control of other smart devices through the TV. Additionally, there's a new picture-in-picture mode for video feeds from Alexa devices, allowing you to adjust the window size. While this feature is efficient, its performance is largely dependent on internet bandwidth – faster internet ensures a smoother connection. My experience with Alexa voice commands has improved over time, and this TV only boosts my confidence further. The voice assistant is responsive and seamlessly integrated into apps. You can ask it to play a specific movie without specifying the app, although it's worth noting that its precision isn't flawless, occasionally missing the mark. Nevertheless, it stands on par with Google TV OS in this regard. Now, while I've highlighted the OS's strengths, there are a few aspects I didn't particularly favor. Xiaomi's Patchwall UI, which helps identify and recommend movies, is notably absent here, and I hope to see some form of it in future iterations of the Fire TV OS. The TV guide, displaying the timing of TV shows on different channels accessed via dedicated apps, might be somewhat intricate for the elderly, who are the primary users of TVs in many households. In the grander scheme of things, Fire TV OS is a valuable addition and a step in the right direction for the Redmi brand. Design I want to close this review by talking about TV's least impressive aspect. Like before, this Redmi Fire TV places its primary focus on introducing a new operating system. Which means minimal visual enhancements. The TV itself features a rather understated black profile, adorned only with a Redmi badge at the front and a Fire TV badge at the lower right corner. Beyond these branding elements, the brand has made no effort to make the smart TV visually distinctive, which is somewhat disappointing. This is a 43-inch variant which means you might find it in living rooms, generally where an entire family sits together. It's also where guests are entertained, I believe adding some visual treatment is necessary at this point. In terms of connectivity, the TV offers all the standard options you would expect. You'll find 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB Type-A ports, a 3.5mm AUX port, and an ethernet port, providing you with a comprehensive range of connectivity choices. We do have the redesigned remote control, which now includes a new row of playback keys. These keys are functional across applications, making it convenient to navigate through content by moving forward or backward. The remote also retains its wheel-shaped hard press button and shortcut keys for specific applications. The Alexa button is located at the top right corner, and as I mentioned in my earlier discussion of the operating system, it is impressively responsive. Verdict Redmi Fire TV 43-inch 4K is a respectable addition to the Redmi portfolio of smart TVs, and a sincere option for customers. It is highly responsive, offers a respectable audio-visual experience, and, perhaps most notably, excels in the realm of operating systems. Considering the current state of Google TV with minimal changes, the Fire TV OS emerges as an attractive alternative. This is particularly true when presented in the form of a straightforward smart TV, as is the case here. If you find yourself in the market for an affordable smart TV, the Redmi Smart Fire TV, priced at ₹24,999 for the 43-inch variant, is certainly worth considering.

Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K Review: Snappy OS with a reliable screen

<ul><li>Redmi smart Fire TV goes on sale today.</li><li>Available only in 32-inch screen size, the smart TV is priced at ₹13,999</li><li>This is the first smart TV from Redmi to run on Amazon’s Fire TV OS.</li></ul>Redmi has been in the Indian smart TV market for over two years, and it has developed a space for itself in the budget segment by keeping the pricing aggressive. Unlike smartphones, where giving a yearly upgrade is easier, smart TVs generally stick around in the same generation for a while. To break the mold, Redmi has partnered up with Amazon with their brand-new 32-inch Fire TV. How is the integration of Fire TV OS worked out for Redmi? Is it better than the Google TV OS we use here? And more importantly, is there anything exciting here beyond the upgraded OS? I answered that in my review. Price and availability Redmi 32-inch smart Fire TV is priced at ₹13,999 and is available on Amazon and Redmi’s D2C website. OS &amp; Performance <div type="image" title="The smart TV runs on Fire OS" msid="98798750" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The smart TV runs on Fire OS &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> I want to discuss the OS first since this is a monumental upgrade over the previous Redmi TVs. And right off the bat, I want to say - it’s convenient in every way possible. Starting with the set-up. Ordering the Redmi Fire TV from your Amazon account will be delivered with your login credentials. So, once you boot it up, you must turn it on and hook it to WiFi. This is top-tier customer service, and it is indeed very convenient. Of course, you can opt out of it if you wish to while placing the order. But in case you do, you will find Amazon apps logged in, including prime and Amazon music. My review unit didn’t have my account logged in, and even then, setting the smart TV up wasn’t a tiring task. I had to put my Amazon credentials at par with Google TV OS, and I was set. Once you enter the Fire TV OS, it is visually different from the Google TV layout we are used to. In some ways, it’s a bit better, considering it maintains a balance of aesthetically appealing colors. Of course, the layout is also different regarding features and functionality, which are more convenient. Starting with the app tray, big and bold, you can easily make out the applications separately. The differentiation in the types of applications is also making it easier for you to navigate. The TV supports all 3rd party OTT applications apart from Prime, like Netflix, and Disney Plus Hotstar, to name a few. And, of course, you can download more apps from the Fire TV store here. The app count here is over 12,000, more than the Google TV store, which carries 10,000 apps. This is a wild comparison considering both platforms support essential apps that you would expect on a smart TV. <div type="image" title="Fire OS is snappy despite just 1GB of RAM" msid="98798826" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fire OS is snappy despite just 1GB of RAM&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> What stands out is how snappy the Fire TV OS is on this one. I have used the Fire TV OS on Fire Stick and smart TVs, but the integration here is commendable. Blazingly fast and responsive, I am yet to see a lag on the OS in my three days of testing. Switching between multiple apps or simply booting up the TV just picks up. Compared to all the smart TVs I reviewed last year, the Redmi Fire TV is easily the most responsive. This is even more important because the smart TV has just 1GB of RAM. So the level of integration required to make all this work deserves appreciation. The internal storage on the smart TV is 8GB, which is less. It could have been 12GB, considering you can download more apps and save some media files. Another feature specific to Alexa users is the ecosystem it shares with the Alexa-enabled hardware you might be using. I don’t have one, but I witnessed the prowess at the briefing where despite low internet bandwidth, the smart TV connected with an Alexa device gave live feed of a room far away. This means you have a 32-inch monitor to keep a tab on your locations. Another implication is accessing more smart devices with the TV, which works well. <div type="image" title="Alexa is quick to respond on the smart TV." msid="98798893" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Alexa is quick to respond on the smart TV.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Now Google TV’s biggest strength to me is the OS's precision in voice commands. My previous encounters with Amazon Alexa have not been that great, especially on TVs. This time, however, I am happy to share that the experience was smooth. The voice assistant is responsive and well-integrated into the apps. So, asking to play a dedicated movie without mentioning the application's name will take you to it. Yes, the precision is still not 100%, and it will miss out sometimes, but it is definitely at par with Google TV OS. While I have pointed out the strengths of the OS, it’s time to bring your attention to what I didn’t like. Redmi Fire TV misses out on XIaomi’s Patchwall UI. It helps to identify and suggest movies to you, creating a hub for easier access. I wish we could see that here in the next iteration of the Fire TV OS in some shape or form. We get a TV guide, which shows the timing of TV shows on different channels accessing their dedicated apps. I feel this is a bit complicated to understand, given the majority of the time, TV is used by the elderly at our homes. But in the overall scheme of things, the Fire TV OS is a healthy addition and a refreshing change for the Redmi brand. Display &amp; Audio <div type="image" title="The Redmi smart Fire TV is HD ready" msid="98798927" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Redmi smart Fire TV is HD ready&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> With the software experience out of the way, it’s time to discuss the visual experience with the Redmi smart Fire TV. Now, this is a 32-inch panel that comes with a screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. The visual experience on the LED smart TV is basic, but the integration of the OS works wonders here as well. Let me explain. This is an HD-ready panel and does support content across applications like Netflix, among others. I have been catching up with some old-school Jessica Jones on the smart TV. Based on the Marvel comics character of the same name, it is a perfect blend of big bright frames and scenes with dark alleys. Right off the bat, I was impressed with just how smoothly the HDR kicks on the smart TV, with a noticeable uptick in the both visual and audio experience. The blacks here were Z blacks, and in the brighter frames, the color reproduction was top-notch. The dynamic range on the TV is also satisfactory, with a respectable diversification between darker and lighter parts of the display. What helps in the visual experience is how the software is integrated here. For example, like every smart TV, there are multiple picture modes here, but Redmi TV successfully diversifies between them. My favorite modes are movies and music, mainly due to the smart TV’s ability to tweak the speaker settings. With the movie mode, the speakers throw a spatial sound effect, which helps to register the background music and action effects better. Visually, the picture becomes sharper and amplifies the colors. In the music mode, the speaker setting changes to stereo, and the music is fired downwards. The volume also gets amplified. I have ditched the smart speaker in my home for the Fire TV and will continue to do it. The audio set-up here is respectable for its size, and for a 20ft x 10ft room where I had kept the smart TV, it delivered room-filling audio. One area where the Redmi Fire TV is lagging in gaming. As you would generally expect from a smart TV of this size, the refresh rate here is 60Hz. So if you are a console gamer, do not expect any out-of-the-box performance. It simply isn’t made for the same. Design <div type="image" title="The remote has a new row for playback keys." msid="98798999" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The remote has a new row for playback keys.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> I have kept the weakest element of the TV at the bottom. The Redmi Fire TV is focused on delivering a new OS, albeit avoiding the visual treatment. The Fire TV sports a black profile with a Redmi badge upfront and a Fire TV badge on the bottom right. Beyond the branding, the brand has made no attempts to make the smart TV stand out, which is disappointing. Regarding the I/O ports, you have all the options you would expect on the TV. There are 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB Type-A ports, a 3.5mm AUX port, and an ethernet port. They have re-designed the remote with a new row of playback keys. They work across applications and are convenient to move forward or backward while watching content. You still have the wheel-shaped hard press and shortcut keys for select applications. The Alexa button is placed on the top right, and as I mentioned in my OS section, it is very responsive. Verdict The Redmi smart Fire TV achieves what it sets out for. It is responsive, provides a decent audio-visual experience, and, most importantly, outshines the OS department. With the current state of Google TV and no real changes, Fire TV OS can be a more appealing alternative. Especially in an outright smart TV form factor, like we have here. If you are in the market for a smart TV with a limited budget, you should check out Redmi smart Fire TV. At ₹13,999, this 32-inch smart screen can be a sweet buy for someone looking for a secondary TV that doesn’t feel cheap.

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