Porodo TV Stick 4K is now available at Mascom International for KSh 7,100, running Android 14.0 with 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor, Mali-G31 graphics, and 4K video output at 60 frames per second over a single HDMI connection. Our Nairobi CBD store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, stocks the Porodo TV Stick 4K brand new and sealed. The unit carries dual-band Wi-Fi spanning 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax and a Bluetooth 5.0 remote with a dedicated Google Assistant button. Product code is PDH313WH.
Kenyan households sitting on a working 32-inch or 43-inch television with no built-in apps are the buyers this device was made for. Replacing that set costs KSh 25,000 upward. The Porodo TV Stick 4K solves the same problem for KSh 7,100 by adding Android 14.0, Netflix, YouTube, Showmax, and the Play Store to hardware you already own. Students in Juja and Kikuyu, families in Kasarani and Rongai, landlords furnishing rental units, and guesthouse owners in Naivasha and Diani all face the same maths. The stick moves between rooms and travels in a laptop bag.
At Mascom International, we are seeing steady demand for streaming sticks as fibre reaches more Nairobi estates. Where most electronics shops in Kenya stock unbranded boxes running Android 9 with no manual and no warranty path, the Porodo TV Stick 4K arrives with a named manufacturer, a published specification sheet, and a 6-month Mascom International warranty. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the Google Assistant remote is what changes daily use, because nobody enjoys typing film titles letter by letter. Visit our Kimathi Street counter to see the Porodo TV Stick 4K running before you pay.
Common Questions About the Porodo TV Stick 4K
What does the Porodo TV Stick 4K do for a television without internet apps?
It turns that television into a full Android 14.0 streaming device. The stick plugs into any HDMI port and takes over as the video source, giving you Netflix, YouTube, Showmax, Spotify, browsers, and the Google Play Store on a set that previously had none. Your television only needs a working HDMI input and a picture. Everything else, the processor, storage, Wi-Fi, and app library, lives inside the stick itself.
How hard is the setup for someone who is not technical?
Setup takes about ten minutes with no tools. Plug the stick into an HDMI port, connect the power cable to a wall socket or a television USB port, switch the television to that HDMI source, and follow the on-screen prompts. You enter your Wi-Fi password, sign in with a Google account, and the home screen loads. Our Nairobi CBD team walks first-time buyers through the process over WhatsApp if anything stalls.
Will it work on Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku, or a phone hotspot?
Yes, all three. The Porodo TV Stick 4K connects to any standard Wi-Fi network across 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, covering 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax. That includes Safaricom Home Fibre routers, Zuku Fiber, Faiba, JTL, and office networks. It also connects to a phone hotspot on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, or Telkom Kenya, though streaming through mobile data uses bundles quickly. Fibre remains the sensible source for regular 4K viewing.
Is 2GB of RAM enough for Netflix, YouTube, and Showmax?
Yes, for streaming apps run one at a time. 2GB DDR3 RAM comfortably handles video decode plus background system tasks, which is what streaming actually demands. Where 2GB shows its limit is heavy multitasking, six apps open at once, or demanding 3D games. For a household watching films, football, YouTube, and music through a television, the memory allocation matches the workload without stutter or forced app reloads.
Do I need a 4K television set to use it?
No. The Porodo TV Stick 4K outputs 4K at 60 frames per second, but scales down automatically to 1080p or 720p on older televisions. A 2016 Full HD set gets the same app library, the same Google Assistant remote, and the same Android 14.0 interface, simply at its own native resolution. The 4K capability matters later, when you eventually upgrade the television and keep the stick.
How much data does an hour of streaming consume?
Roughly 1GB per hour at 1080p and 6GB to 7GB per hour at 4K, depending on the app and its quality setting. On a capped bundle those figures matter. Most streaming apps let you cap resolution manually inside their settings, which keeps consumption near 0.7GB hourly at standard definition. Households on unlimited fibre packages can ignore this entirely and stream at full 4K resolution.
Can I install extra apps and where do they get stored?
Apps install from the Google Play Store onto the 16GB internal storage. That space holds roughly 40 to 60 typical streaming and utility apps before filling up. When it does, a USB flash drive plugs into the stick and expands capacity for downloaded films and media files. Sideloaded APK files also install, which matters for Kenyan apps and older utilities that are not listed on the Play Store.
Does the voice remote need line of sight?
No. The remote pairs over Bluetooth 5.0 rather than infrared, so it works through a cabinet door, from across the room, or at an angle. Press the Google Assistant button and speak a title, an app name, or a playback command in English. Voice search is the single biggest daily improvement over older boxes, where finding a film meant typing letters one at a time using arrow keys.
Who should buy the Porodo TV Stick 4K at KSh 7,100?
Anyone with a working HDMI television and no app support built in. That covers students in shared houses near JKUAT and Kenyatta University, young families in Rongai and Kitengela, landlords fitting out rental units, guesthouse operators in Naivasha and Watamu, and offices needing YouTube on a boardroom screen. Buyers already using a connected television gain less. The value sits in modernising a set you would otherwise replace.
Technical Specifications
Processor Architecture and Real-World Speed
- Quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor handles menu navigation and app switching without the lag older TV boxes show
- Mali-G31 GPU with OpenGL ES 3.2 decodes 4K video at 60 frames per second continuously
- Android 14.0 runs the interface, three generations newer than the Android 9 boxes still widely sold locally
- Four processing cores split streaming decode, background app updates, and remote input so playback stays steady
- Cortex A53 architecture keeps heat output low, which matters inside a sealed cabinet behind your television
- Google Assistant voice search runs through the remote, returning results without any on-screen keyboard typing
Memory and Storage Configuration
- 2GB DDR3 RAM keeps Netflix, YouTube, and a browser open together without forcing a full reload
- 16GB internal storage holds roughly 40 to 60 typical streaming and utility apps before space runs short
- Storage expands through the USB port, so a 64GB flash drive adds offline film capacity cheaply
- DDR3 memory type matches this price bracket and is adequate for 1080p and 4K stream decode
- System files occupy part of the 16GB, leaving usable app space closer to 11GB in practice
- External USB drives play downloaded files directly, useful where fibre is capped or unreliable
Video Output and Display Support
- Single HDMI output carries 4K resolution at 60 frames per second to any HDMI television
- Output scales down automatically to 1080p or 720p when connected to older television sets
- 60fps handling matters for football and motion-heavy content where 30fps output shows visible judder
- HDMI carries picture and sound on one cable, so no separate audio connection is needed
- Works with projectors, monitors carrying HDMI input, and boardroom screens, not just living room sets
- Mali-G31 graphics handle the decode, keeping playback steady across long matches or full film runs
Wireless Connectivity and Network Compatibility
- Dual-band Wi-Fi covers 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax across both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands
- 5GHz band carries 4K streams more reliably in flats where many neighbours crowd the 2.4GHz channels
- 802.11ax support connects to newer Wi-Fi 6 routers now shipping with Safaricom Home Fibre packages
- 2.4GHz fallback reaches further through the concrete walls common in Nairobi apartment blocks
- Connects to any Wi-Fi source including a phone hotspot on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, or Telkom Kenya
- Bluetooth 5.0 on this unit serves the remote control only and does not pair headphones or speakers
Remote Control and Voice Command Hardware
- Bluetooth 5.0 remote pairs directly to the stick and operates without pointing at the device
- Dedicated Google Assistant button opens voice search for titles, apps, and playback commands in English
- Voice search removes the slow letter-by-letter typing that makes older TV boxes tiring to use
- Remote responds from behind a closed cabinet door or from across the room at an angle
- Navigation keys, home, back, and volume controls sit in familiar positions for quick first-day learning
- Bluetooth pairing survives power cycles, so the remote reconnects automatically each time the stick starts
Power Supply, Build, and Setup
- Runs on DC 5V/2A input through the supplied cable, drawing far less current than a console
- Plug and play setup means HDMI in, power in, Wi-Fi details entered, and viewing begins
- Stick form factor hides behind the television with no shelf space or extra furniture needed
- Low power draw suits households on prepaid Kenya Power tokens where every watt shows up
- Light enough to move between rooms, or pack for a trip to a hotel with an HDMI television
- White finish under product code PDH313WH matches most modern television bezels and wall units
Package Contents
- Porodo TV Stick 4K unit in white, brand new and sealed
- Bluetooth voice remote control with dedicated Google Assistant button
- USB power cable
- HDMI extension cable
- User manual and warranty documentation
Note:Batteries for the remote and a mains USB power adapter are stocked separately at Mascom International if your television lacks a spare USB port.
Warranty
The Porodo TV Stick 4K carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects under normal household use. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, with no third-party referral. Bring the unit and your purchase record, and our team assesses it in person.
Where to Buy the Porodo TV Stick 4K in Kenya
Porodo TV Stick 4K is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we will run the stick on a live television so you see the interface and remote before paying. Stock arrives in the white finish.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Porodo TV Stick 4K across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the unit reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, Kakamega, and all other major towns receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit ships backed by the 6-month Mascom International warranty above.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and after-sales support handled from a real Nairobi CBD counter. Our team also helps with first-time setup over WhatsApp at no charge.
