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Xiaomi Mi Smart TV 4S 43" 301.90e

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    #212
    sham69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,321 ✭✭✭sham69


    #update#
    All's Well that ends well.
    Remember me?
    Long story short, ordered the 43 from amazon originally, then got wind of the 55 from powerplanet. Went with that one. Ordered 2 by mistake. First one came, smashed to bits, second one said was stuck in UK according to gls tracking. Dozens of emails back and forth to power planet, they refunded the money for the missing TV but the broken one is sitting in my hall for the past month.
    Every time i email them they say courier will collect today!! I'm pretty sure they will refund once they actually get the TV back but god knows when that will be.
    Poor show from power planet and even more so from gls.
    Not a courier I would deal with ever again if I can help it.
    After I got the refund from powerplanet for the first TV (the one that went missing in the UK) I purchased the 43 from amazon (again)
    It arrived today and is perfect, really happy with it.
    Thanks all for the advice and support!!


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    #213
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Just got home from work to find there's a system update available on mine, I'll download and install and see what it's about.


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    #214
    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Tango One


    Has any one who has had the TV for a few months recommend it?


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    #215
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Tango One wrote: »
    Has any one who has had the TV for a few months recommend it?

    Same question


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    #216
    Str8outtaWuhan
    Registered Users Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Str8outtaWuhan


    corks finest wrote: »
    Same question

    I've had it for ages. if you can get over the ****ty remote and the paired back playstore ( i side load all my apps using api's) its a solid piece of kit.


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    #217
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Tango One wrote: »
    Has any one who has had the TV for a few months recommend it?

    I got the 32" in this deal. Happy enough with it. Works perfectly for IPTV, YouTube Netflix etc.Only thing I'd deduct a point for is the speakers but from a TV of this size and price you can't have it all I guess.


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    #218
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Another with the 32" one here, can't fault it really bar a very tiny flaw in that the remote is Bluetooth based - meaning, if like me you're using it in a bedroom which you also have sky in you won't be able to pair the sky remote with the TV, as obviously the sky remote doesn't have Bluetooth.

    Apart from that, I'm running IPTV on it using tivimate, Netflix, Disney plus etc, absolutely flawlessly.

    Any app I can't get via play store I sideload using downloader etc.

    Very happy with it, was definitely one of my best bargains of 2020.


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    #219
    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Tango One


    Str8outtaWuhan wrote: »
    I've had it for ages. if you can get over the ****ty remote and the paired back playstore ( i side load all my apps using api's) its a solid piece of kit.

    I was going to order one for a older family member would the remote drive them nuts
    I read it needs to be paired over and over again. It's the only thing putting me off

    Cheers


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    #220
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Tango One wrote: »
    I was going to order one for a older family member would the remote drive them nuts
    I read it needs to be paired over and over again. It's the only thing putting me off

    Cheers

    No it doesn't, and if it ever needs to be paired its a matter of holding 2 buttons on the remote which they should you on the screen.

    It only has a couple of buttons on it, my parents don't have any issues with it anyway.


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    #221
    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Tango One


    DopeTech wrote: »
    No it doesn't, and if it ever needs to be paired its a matter of holding 2 buttons on the remote which they should you on the screen.

    It only has a couple of buttons on it, my parents don't have any issues with it anyway.

    Thanks dope I think I will order them one.

    Is the satellite channels and soar view all on one EPG, or two different sources. It would be nice to have but not the end of the world if its not.


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    #222
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    WARNING. WARNING DO NOT PURCHASE A TV FROM AMAZON .DE
    i got one but the screen was broken sent back on 16th june to company who supplies C-W MOBILE have all the tracking information from 4 different tracking ie DPP DUCHY POST . STILL WAITING FOR A REFUND THIS IS AUGUST got email last week to say it would be another 3-5 weeks before it is solved.
    You have been     WARNED


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    #223
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    DERICKOO wrote: »
    WARNING. WARNING DO NOT PURCHASE A TV FROM AMAZON .DE
    i got one but the screen was broken sent back on 16th june to company who supplies C-W MOBILE have all the tracking information from 4 different tracking ie DPP DUCHY POST . STILL WAITING FOR A REFUND THIS IS AUGUST got email last week to say it would be another 3-5 weeks before it is solved.
    You have been     WARNED

    Sounds like a nightmare, have you tried contacting Amazon directly to see if they can do anything to speed it up?


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    #224
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Sounds like a nightmare, have you tried contacting Amazon directly to see if they can do anything to speed it up?
    14 email to amazon.de

    22 emails to C-W MOBILE

    IT IS A NIGHTMARE

    I'm 66 year old staring at a 32" 720p TV and i saved my pension for this TV as I,m cocooning have no choice.
    Sme of the girls on amazon.de were very helpful but guys and girls you have been WARNED


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    #225
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    Ill get some emails together and upload them removing any identifying information.
    This information needs to be shared how amazon is treating there customers and I'm not a social network expert BUT growing up with the Beatles and the mini dress of-course. Forgot flared jeans.

    It sucks really but need to be told and people warned
    Both company's were made aware i was cocooning.at the start of the return. I was told to return to post office. After protesting i relented and brought TV to local sorting office where the manager dealt with TV and provided me with a tracker number. I begged C-W MOBILE for a courier to pick up TV but they refused,
    the day the TV was delivered back to Bovaria i got an email late in afternoon with a DPD RETURN LABEL.

    Lucky a nice girl called Jasmin. Derick as is my email's not my name its a friend who died young from diabetes complications.
    It just keeps a dear friend close to me. Every detail iv listed are in the emails iv send and received.

    Last email from C-W MOBILE.
    You have received a message from the Amazon Seller - cw-mobile

    Order ID:
    Count Product Name and ASIN
    1 product image Xiaomi Mi Smart TV 4S 55 Zoll (4K Ultra HD, Triple Tuner, Android TV 9.0, Fernbedienung mit Mikrofon, Amazon Prime Video und Netflix)
    ASIN:

    Hello, the case is currently being clarified directly with AMAZON.



    We will contact you as soon as we have a response.



    Friendly greetings
    Amazon.de <cs-reply@amazon.de>

    Sun, 26 Jul, 15:08 (13 days ago)

    to me
    Dear Derick

    thank you very much for your reply.

    I am sorry that the link does not work.
    This link is indeed valid, because you are not able to confirm that the refund was not received.

    The relevant department has already been informed, that you are still awaiting the refund.
    There is no further action needed from your side.

    Thank you very much for your effort.

    I wish you a lovely Sunday further and a great start into your new week, stay safe and healthy.


    Did I solve your problem?

    If yes, please click here:
    http:/
    If no, please click here:
    http:/



    Warmest regards,
    Jasmin Valeri

    ITS HARVEY NORMAN FOR ME AS SOON AS I GET REFUND.


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    #226
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    DHL Returns Online
    Your Return shipment to
    cw-mobile GmbH



    Dear Madame or Sir,

    enclosed we are sending the return label for your return shipment to:

    cw-mobile GmbH


    Please print your returnlabel on a A4 paper and stick it on your parcel.
    Please remove all old labels and barcodes form used boxes.


    Kind regards,

    cw-mobile GmbH
    Altenstein 12
    94481 Grafenau

    On Thu, 18 Jun 2020 at 18:23, Brian <brian.barry@gmail.com> wrote:

    This item was returned per your previous emails and has been received.
    Status From Date Receiver Name Country of Origin Delivery Record?
    Your delivery has been sorted in GERMANY 16-Jun-20
    07:39 IRELAND
    I HAVE INFORMED Amazon.
    I am waiting for a refund and am very unhappy at the way you treated me previously but then your emails show this.
    Brian Barry

    On Thu, 18 Jun 2020 at 11:59, cw-mobile - Amazon Payments
    DHL Returns Online
    Your Return shipment to
    cw-mobile GmbH



    Dear Madame or Sir,

    enclosed we are sending the return label for your return shipment to:

    cw-mobile GmbH


    Please print your returnlabel on a A4 paper and stick it on your parcel.
    Please remove all old labels and barcodes form used boxes.

    Amazon.de <cs-reply@amazon.de>

    Sun, 26 Jul, 15:08 (13 days ago)

    to me
    Dear DERICK
    thank you very much for your reply.

    I am sorry that the link does not work.
    This link is indeed valid, because you are not able to confirm that the refund was not received.

    The relevant department has already been informed, that you are still awaiting the refund.
    There is no further action needed from your side.

    Thank you very much for your effort.

    I wish you a lovely Sunday further and a great start into your new week, stay safe and healthy.


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    #227
    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Tango One


    Derick that's a nightmare you are having with amazon. Normally they are great. Hope you get fixed up soon.


    What sort of warranty comes with this TV?


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    #228
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    The warranty is not in question but the automatic return by Amazon.


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    #229
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    This needs mobility, through social networks i cant do it i can only warn you guys and hope i get my money back


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    #230
    Tango One
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Tango One


    DERICKOO wrote: »
    The warranty is not in question but the automatic return by Amazon.

    Understand Derek,

    It was more a general question if I do take a risk on buying from amazon and run into a problem down the road


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    #231
    brightkane
    Registered Users Posts: 2,716 ✭✭✭brightkane


    Derick. Have you tried a chargeback through your card privider?


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    #232
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    brightkane wrote: »
    Derick. Have you tried a chargeback through your card privider?
    YOU MEAN ask the bank to get my money back. BOI debit card in my case.


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    #233
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    Found the last email received from Amazon.de

    Amazon.de <order-update@amazon.de>

    Tue, 4 Aug, 16:12 (5 days ago)

    to me
    Hello,

    We have received your refund request for order number #000000000000000

    Due to a large number of requests being received at this time, it could take up to 2-4 weeks from the date your claim was originally submitted to investigate your case. When investigation on your claim is complete, we will send you an email with the outcome. If you have already received the result of your claim, please consider this message as irrelevant at the processing time.

    To view the status of your claim, you can visit Amazon.de on a desktop browser and follow the instructions below:

    1. Go to "Your Orders".
    2. Locate your order in the list and click "File/View Claim".
    3. View the status of your claim.

    We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

    (This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.)

    Sincerely,

    Amazon.de
    http:
    ==============================


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    #234
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    Be warned people


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    #235
    odonnellcarey
    Registered Users Posts: 176 ✭✭odonnellcarey


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Hooked up a wireless keyboard and mouse. Firefox for Android TV isn't bad.

    20200601-185737.jpg

    Was this plug & play or did you have to change any settings to get tv to recognise Kbd/mouse?


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    #236
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    odonnellcarey wrote: »
    Was this plug & play or did you have to change any settings to get tv to recognise Kbd/mouse?

    Plug and play


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    #237
    Atlas_IRL
    Registered Users Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Atlas_IRL


    For a 4K tv is there anything in the specs i would need to know for getting the best out of a Series X?


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