Anyone tried to play 4K VOD?

[geosat]

My server has few movies in 4K and they either do not play at all on XRS4500 or freeze and unwatchable. The only reason I paid premium for this box was to watch 4K movies and, well. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my MAG256 which, of course, does not support 4K content.

[nobodyspecial]

My server has few movies in 4K and they either do not play at all on XRS4500 or freeze and unwatchable. The only reason I paid premium for this box was to watch 4K movies and, well. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my MAG256 which, of course, does not support 4K content.

I can play 4k movies on my 4000 let alone my 4500

[Maestro701]

My server has few movies in 4K and they either do not play at all on XRS4500 or freeze and unwatchable. The only reason I paid premium for this box was to watch 4K movies and, well. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my MAG256 which, of course, does not support 4K content.

Which service are you using?

Because think about it, how can a premium brand/box be unable to play 4k movies? The buzz 4500 is definitely not a mag256, that should tell you it's not the box causing your issue.

[nobodyspecial]

From Buzz

In our tests
This happens because the Server isn't streaming the 4K stream fast enough
So this affects playback
This would explain why some users say works fine and others have issues on this thread.

The 4500 has 0 issues streaming 4K, if the stream you're watching it from is encoded and streamed properly.
Lots of review videos show it playing 4K HEVC 60FPS and other formats of 4K playing with ease.

[walter]

Try using VLC as the player if you haven't already.

[nobodyspecial]

Try using VLC as the player if you haven't already.

buzz uses vlc

[LemonDrop]

Just to add some information that probably is irrelevant to iptv but my LG plays 4K and I occasionally use a Roku stick. I tried to play a 4K from one of the providers that I use (forgot which one) and it just about burnt the Roku stick up.

[The Noof]

Just to add some information that probably is irrelevant to iptv but my LG plays 4K and I occasionally use a Roku stick. I tried to play a 4K from one of the providers that I use (forgot which one) and it just about burnt the Roku stick up.

Not surprised at all:that poor little hd smd component would be going into cardiac arrest trying to stream 4K@ 60 fps.lol

[Maestro701]

Try using VLC as the player if you haven't already.

Based on the statement made by the buzz team its iptv service related and not the media player being used

[LemonDrop]

Not surprised at all:that poor little hd smd component would be going into cardiac arrest trying to stream 4K@ 60 fps.lol

I should of mentioned that it claimed to be capable of 4K :hehe:

[sonicmario]

I should of mentioned that it claimed to be capable of 4K :hehe:

well it said it would play it but did not say for how long lmao

[squirtNcider]

Was wondering about this. So I dont have to install any special 4K player on my buzz 3000 then? Should play with what the box originally came with? Either VLC or Kodi?

[The Noof]

Was wondering about this. So I dont have to install any special 4K player on my buzz 3000 then? Should play with what the box originally came with? Either VLC or Kodi?

Yup...as long as the stream is actually 4k,& you have the bandwidth to support it

[nobodyspecial]

Was wondering about this. So I dont have to install any special 4K player on my buzz 3000 then? Should play with what the box originally came with? Either VLC or Kodi?


the buzz software can handle it

[geosat]

From Buzz

In our tests
This happens because the Server isn't streaming the 4K stream fast enough
So this affects playback
This would explain why some users say works fine and others have issues on this thread.

The 4500 has 0 issues streaming 4K, if the stream you're watching it from is encoded and streamed properly.
Lots of review videos show it playing 4K HEVC 60FPS and other formats of 4K playing with ease.

Yes, issue is definitely with my service provider and not with Buzz. I will test my Buzz with a different 4K service provider.

[The Noof]

Yes, issue is definitely with my service provider and not with Buzz. I will test my Buzz with a different 4K service provider.

If you want to see how good it CAN look,download some 4k media to a thumb drive & watch it on your Buzz.You will see how good theye are.The xrs has the best image I've seen yet on an iptv box..

[Putski]

If you want to see how good it CAN look,download some 4k media to a thumb drive & watch it on your Buzz.You will see how good theye are.The xrs has the best image I've seen yet on an iptv box..

I'm gonna have to try this Thanks

[lemme]

If you want to see how good it CAN look,download some 4k media to a thumb drive & watch it on your Buzz.You will see how good theye are.The xrs has the best image I've seen yet on an iptv box..


I watched some 4k on youtube with 25mbps.
Looked great, worked fine on my xr4500

[Dynas]

I down loaded a non 4K file to a thumb drive and my xrs4500 didn`t recognize the stick. Do I need a driver installed? I also down loaded a 4K file, same thing.

[LemonDrop]

I'm gonna have to try this Thanks

Hey Putski ... I am pretty sure that we have ran across each other but it was years ago.

Finding it hard to remember **** these days. lol

Helper maybe? It was a long time ago. :noidea:

[lemme]

I down loaded a non 4K file to a thumb drive and my xrs4500 didn`t recognize the stick. Do I need a driver installed? I also down loaded a 4K file, same thing.

Wrong format on drive?

[Putski]

Hey Putski ... I am pretty sure that we have ran across each other but it was years ago.

Finding it hard to remember **** these days. lol

Helper maybe? It was a long time ago. :noidea:

Yes I was a Helper, now I hang out here and help when I can.. :thumbsup:

[LemonDrop]

That place was a fun joint. Miss all those guys.

[Putski]

That place was a fun joint. Miss all those guys.

I totally agree, I still talk to ekim once in a while..

[steveOtoo]

Another issue that might come into play is the router. My download speed would never go faster than 5mbps and was really pissing me off and the isp tech's were of no help. Went into the router settings and played around with the QOS settings and walla the speed bumped up to 30mbps, all on a new dual band ac1200.

[Dynas]

I have found that most 4K movies work great on my xrs4500, I do find that the apk programs are smoother running than the MAC based for some reason.

[guy]

I totally agree, I still talk to ekim once in a while..
Ekim was the Holly Grail of help would love to find a site where he visits

[runamok]

Ekim was the Holly Grail of help would love to find a site where he visits


Ekim was a big help but not the holly grail there is a King that has well over 100,000 post if you add them up in there time.Most of us thats been around know who thats is.

[Dynas]

Is there any 4k indicator on the 4500 when there is a 4 stream playing? Some boxes have an indicator. If not it would be nice to have in the next update as 4k viewing is becoming a common thing.

[nobodyspecial]

its in the works but I dont think its in the next update Im not 100% sure though

[Dynas]

So I read in here that the Buzz xpl3000 will play 4K. Mine freezes into a multi color screen. Do I need to run VLC in the box. My xrs4500 runs good so my speed is good, but sometimes have to turn off my VPN or it will freeze.

[nobodyspecial]

So I read in here that the Buzz xpl3000 will play 4K. Mine freezes into a multi color screen. Do I need to run VLC in the box. My xrs4500 runs good so my speed is good, but sometimes have to turn off my VPN or it will freeze.

You tried both players?