Freebox Mini 4K: 4K and Android TV in the program

Xavier Niel has struck again. It actually has just lifted the veil on a new box very promising and may not leave you indifferent: the Freebox Mini 4K.

The first thing to know about her is that she will not come to replace the Revolution, but the Crystal. For V7, it will take a few months unfortunately. Be careful though because the Mini 4K is not provided in the entry level, quite the contrary.

Freebox Mini 4K muscled, with all the richness of Android

It comes in the form of an ultra-compact black case (11 x 15 cm) equipped with all the usual connectivity, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD slot, Ethernet port, HDMI 2.0 output, SPDIF and an output taken to DTT.

It comes with remote control and incorporates a WiFi chip and Bluetooth 4.0 chip. Processor side, there is a dual-core A15 chip clocked at 1.5 GHz with 2 GB of RAM back.

The box is able to read the content in 4K and may even manage H.265.

Free has not changed architecture. Mini 4K will be delivered with a Freebox Server box that will plug into your phone jack. It offers exactly the same functions as that of the Revolution. And even as connectivity, with eSATA port, two USB ports and four Gigabit Ethernet ports.

As the title of this article, the Freebox Mini 4K TV is powered by Android and thus provides full access to games and applications from the Play Store. It also gives pride to Google Cast and may therefore replace your Chromecast.

Free has worked on the interface and functionality. From the Home screen, the subscriber can access personalized recommendations, but also to the Freebox TV at Freebox Replay, Canal +, Canal Sat, its records and its applications.

Suffice it to connect with his Google account to retrieve all its content, download history, and any sound. With its Bluetooth chip, the Mini 4K can perfectly connect to a controller and thereby home console office.

And then there is the new remote control that integrates a microphone and that will make great use of voice recognition. This will make it possible to control his voice box, just as we would with an Xbox One. The function will also be available on mobile applications.

No change in prices, and a small bonus 

The price does not change. Freebox 4K Mini is now available for new subscribers for € 29.99 per month. Persons with a revolution can benefit from the new box in addition to 1.99 USD per month.

Finally, note that subscribers with a V5 or Crystal can not migrate to the Mini 4K.

As good news never comes alone, everyone with a Freebox at home can now enjoy four packages Free Mobile 15.99 USD per month. This should be of interest to many families.