As of late, a lot of smart TVs come with a bunch of apps (like the Vizio E3201-A0 which we reviewed) that allow you to use services such as Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and more. If you don’t have one of those TVs, you can also resort to other devices in order to provide the same (or better) functionality, such as with the Chromecast (read our review), Apple TV (our review), or any Roku device (we reviewed that too).
But none of these devices do is let you play games and they’re also restricted to apps designed specifically for the particular platform. The BiggiFi, which retails for around $60 on Amazon, tries to solve those two problems.
Keep reading this review to find out whether the BiggiFi is a good addition for your home. And at the end of this article, you’ll be able to enter our giveaway for a chance to win one!
About the BiggiFi
The BiggiFi advertises itself as a “family smart stick”, but in reality, it’s simply just a mini-computer crammed into a dongle form-factor that can run vanilla Android. Despite the perceived simplicity of this solution, it actually addresses the gripes we named above. Through a pure Android environment, you have access to any Android application, including games as well as apps that aren’t designed to run on the Roku or Chromecast.
Competitors
The Biggify is an exclusive device, no other TV stick provide the same functionality that it does. If you broaden your search to media box-type devices, you’ll find a few. For example, there’s the G-Box Midnight MX2 ($88 on Amazon) which offers the exact same advertised software features as the BiggiFi.
There are also a few generic devices out there such as the “MX” Smart TV Box running Android ($65 on Amazon). The same software features apply here as well. However, unlike the BiggiFi, these two competitors are bulkier but they also offer more ports for connectivity. If you know that you’ll be solely connecting the device to your TV through HDMI, it’d probably be best to go with the BiggiFi as it’s the cheapest and most portable option.
Packaging
The packaging for the BiggiFi is extremely similar to that of the Chromecast. You get a nice little box, where you slip off the cover, flip over the covering flap, and you’ll have your device under the piece of paper welcoming you to the BiggiFi. Underneath the BiggiFi is a USB-to-micro-USB cable as well as a power supply.
Design
The BiggiFi is quite a bit larger than a Chromecast (I’d say roughly 50 percent bigger) with official dimensions of 4.8 x 1.6 x 4.8 inches and weighing 8 ounces. I suppose this is pretty reasonable, as it has to pack in an entire computer (or mobile device at least) along with the three ports that it offers.
