TinyCircuits TinyTV 2 Portable Retro Mini TV – 1.14″ IPS Screen, Preloaded & Uploadable Videos, USB-C Rechargeable, Knob Controls + Tiny Remote (Brown)

Around the late 90’s or early 00’s my friend’s mom had a small battery powered TV that we brought with us on a road trip. It barely worked and the battery didn’t last long BUT I just thought it was so cool. This memory prompted me to look up small televisions on Amazon to see how much technology has advanced since that long ago road trip. That’s when the MiniTV popped up! After a bit of research I ordered one and I could not be happier. It just oozes the sort of comfy, warm, and nostalgic vibe that I love. Like grandma’s old TV that she still uses. Except this thing is packed with awesome features. The dials work on the tv and the little remote is fully functional. The picture is clear and crisp with good sound output considering the size. It comes pre-loaded with some stuff on it (my favorite is tue Gumby channel or the fireplace channel) but with a usb-c port on the back you can connect it to your Windows or Mac and use their app to upload your own videos on the TV. You can also stream some services like Netflix to the tv screen when the cable is still connected to your computer. I really enjoy showing it off to people when they come over, everyone is always really impressed when I show them how functional it actually is. Also, it has a pretty good battery-life. Obviously this isn’t something most people are going to want to use as their primary tv or streaming device to watch all the time. This is sort of a niche thing that is meant to be a cool thing to show off to people or to have in the background when you’re just chilling. I personally like falling asleep with it playing on my nightstand or streaming a favorite movie or show while I’m relaxing or doing something in my room. If this is the kind of cool little thing you like to collect or have around your house then I can’t recommend it enough. It’s very well made and clearly created with care and quality- not churned out by the thousands in some far-away factory. For around $50 this is an awesome product and more than worth the price for the quality and the enjoyment it has given me.

Bought this on a whim for my office. It's tiny! And a great conversation starter. You use their software to convert your video then upload to the Tiny TV using a USB cable. The converter software is easy to use. I converted MP4 videos to the Tiny TV format and uploaded it without any problems. Volume is low which is understandable. The rotating knobs on the front of the 'TV' actually work. One changes the 'channel' while the other one controls volume. The remote control is also tiny! It works just like a TV remote ... change channel, control volume, turn TV on/off. The only problem.... mine stopped working only after a week. I took it apart to see if I can repair it and discovered soldering point on the battery connector detached. I was able to repair it but shouldn't have to have gone to that point. The Tiny TV itself is works fine, screen is bright and viewable (assuming your eyes are still good... LOL) and battery seems to last long between charges. I let it run for about 40 minutes before I turned it off. Overall, it's a fun toy sitting at my desk next to the computer.

I recently purchased the TinyTV 2 as a gift and decided to add a personal touch by doing some paintwork and loading a few videos. This customization enhanced the already charming, miniature design of the TinyTV 2, which cleverly mimics the style of old-fashioned TV boxes in a functional, scaled-down version. While it's not a traditional TV since it plays preloaded videos, the capability to watch videos with sound on such a tiny device is quite remarkable. The video and color display quality of the TinyTV 2 is notably impressive. Even with a small internal speaker, the sound output is decent and sufficiently clear for its compact size. When it comes to pricing, the TinyTV 2 leans towards the higher side, particularly if you consider the cost of individual components like the screen and the RP2040 microcontroller. But what you're paying for is not just the parts but the entire design and experience of a miniaturized TV. Tinycircuits has developed an app for video conversion that performs admirably. It handled all the video formats I tried and offered enough options for final tweaks. However, there are some limitations. The app is available only for Windows and Mac, which posed a slight inconvenience for me as a Linux user. Although it runs acceptably via Wine, a dedicated Linux version or at least a command-line interface tool would be a significant improvement. The app appears to be a front for FFmpeg, yet this is only briefly mentioned in the forums. Clearer documentation or guidance from Tinycircuits on using FFmpeg directly for video conversion would be beneficial. For enthusiasts of miniaturized gadgets, the TinyTV 2 is undoubtedly a delightful discovery. Originally bought as a gift, its charm and functionality have left me seriously considering getting one for personal use.

So freaking awesome I love it. 10 hours of any thing to download, and pre-programmed cartoons like when I was a kid! Gummy too. Its great! Highly recommended.

Excelente producto, fácil de cargar los videos y buen soporte en su página web