TinyCircuits TinyTV 2 Portable Retro Mini TV, 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.

I got this as a gift for my husband. It’s incredibly easy to convert and upload videos, the video quality is great. Sound is meh, but it’s the tiniest speaker ever. I put a couple seasons of my husband favorite tv show on it so he could have it on his desk at work. He loves it! All his co-workers want one too!

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.

As others have noted, TinyTV 2 is a cute, functional "TV". No, it doesn't pick up aerial channels but plays stored video loaded via a USB-C connection. "Channels" are the different video files. Very simple to use. The free app which converts your video to the proper formatting is straightforward and does not require installation. Just run it. The small remote works very well. Just remember that it's IR, so you must be pointed at the front of the screen. The TV knobs work as expected. My knock is really on me. I was caught assuming it had the same feature set as the original TinyTV which had a TV mode (videos play constantly on each "channel", looping when finished) and a Video Player mode allowing videos to be played from the beginning. This version only has the TV mode. Regarding the volume, a quiet area is required but it is easily heard in such an environment. Small size does have limitations. Perhaps Bluetooth could be added?

What a cute gadget? It's amazing that something so small has such a good picture? The TV is easily loaded with .avi videos. There is 4.37GB of storage and a 30min .avi uses ~240MB so that should give you an idea of how many videos you can load. If your videos are of .mp4 format the online video converter at the tinytv website can convert them to fit the little screen. I glued 2 small magnets onto the back and now it's a refrigerator magnet. Makes a great conversation piece. I loaded the candy maker episode of I Love Lucy on it. The sound isn't very loud and distinguishable in a noisy room but it's there. Picture quality is much better than I imagined and setup was a breeze. It's all plug and play. There's a power button on the top of the TV and you must power on the tv after connecting it to your computer so your computer can access the storage and assign a drive letter. From there you just drag and drop .avi videos. The size is ~ 2in high by 1.3 inches wide by < 1/2 inch deep. This would be great for someone into miniatures/dollhouses.

So, my son said that he wanted this for his 9th birthday. Apparently, they're all into mini things because I had to buy a bunch of other tiny crap but the TV is actually cool. Yes, you have to read the instructions which I didn't do the first time and I just tried to put some videos on it and it didn't work but after I read the instructions everything was fine. I have several of our movies burned on to my computer so it was no problem getting them on to the little TV. I think I was able to get about seven movies total and overall the thing is cute and fun but again it's just a novelty. It's not something that he uses day to day it's just a fun little tchotchke for him but he loves it and that's all that matters.

IT WORKS! The tv is perfect...but. The directions are few. To add videos You have to go to the site online,as noted in description of the item on Amazon. Then download their software to convert the video you want to enter to the tv. The connection from tv to computer is pretty simple,do not expect announcements that it is connected,just observe it like you would with a thumb drive.The remote has to face the TV, I got that wrong and turned it around and it worked.It already has some videos on it,each video is a new channel.Sound is controlled by knob that works on tv and buttons on remote. TV charges vis USB connection to rear of TV.

I got a few of these as white elephant gifts after seeing it on NYT's Wirecutter. I thought it was cute and nostalgic, so I got one for myself as well. There are practically no instructions on how to upload my own videos. The tv comes with a few retro looking "programs" preloaded, but I really wanted to upload my own stuff, and there was no mention of how when I scanned the QR code. I went to the site where there is more information, but all it said was that if my computer didn't recognize the accessory, to use a different cable that's not just for charging. However, my computer did recognize the accessory, but then there's nothing else after. Also, I didn't think the remote worked, but the "instructions" address that. However the explanation is so vague and I'm still not sure how to make it active. It's very cute and fun little gift but beyond playing just the preloaded video (I like the yule log best), I can't figure out how to use it properly yet.

Zugegeben der Preis ist erstmal nicht klein aber ich hab den kleinen Fernseher schon länger im Auge für mein Mäusehaus und noch nicht lange her war der Preis überall bei über 100 Euro also hab ich jetzt bei ca. 80 Euro zugeschlagen und mir das Schmuckstückchen zum Geburtstag gegönnt ! Mein Sohn (15 J.) hat ihn mir gleich mit Filmen programmiert und für ihn schien das ganz einfach zu sein 🙃. Es ist wirklich erstaunlich wieviel man da drauf laden kann ( geschätzt um die 10 Std). Die Bildqualität ist erstaunlich gut und auch der Ton ganz gut zu verstehen. Cool ist auch daß man den TV nicht nur mit der Fernbedienung steuern kann sondern auch an den Knöpfen am Gerät auch ! Wir haben richtig viel Freude an dem kleinen Gerät und genauso wie der klitzekleine Gameboy sind sollche elektronischen Miniaturen immer wieder ein schöner Grund das mein Sohn auch als Teenager immer noch meine Leidenschaft an Puppenhaus- bzw. Mäusehaus-Miniaturen teilt ! Gerne mehr davon ! Mein Sohn wünscht sich noch den Gameboy Color als Ergänzung für unsere Sammlung 😉. Wir verfolgen was es in Zukunft noch für witzige und funktionelle Technik geben wird ! Tolle Qualität und schnelle Lieferung Danke !

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