Firestick

[maird57]

I have a friend that is having a constant freezing issue(every 2-5 seconds) It's been working fine till today. I checked the server with my Buzz X5 and no freezing whatsoever. He rebooted both modem & firestick. He lives in a different province so I can't go over to personally check it out. I can only think it's an internet issue. Any ideas?

[weezer22]

I have a friend that is having a constant freezing issue(every 2-5 seconds) It's been working fine till today. I checked the server with my Buzz X5 and no freezing whatsoever. He rebooted both modem & firestick. He lives in a different province so I can't go over to personally check it out. I can only think it's an internet issue. Any ideas?
Seems another of other iptv servers are not working properly unless you run a vpn just a thought

[maird57]

Seems another of other iptv servers are not working properly unless you run a vpn just a thought

If that's the case shouldn't my box be freezing?

[dishuser]

I have a friend that is having a constant freezing issue(every 2-5 seconds) It's been working fine till today. I checked the server with my Buzz X5 and no freezing whatsoever. He rebooted both modem & firestick. He lives in a different province so I can't go over to personally check it out. I can only think it's an internet issue. Any ideas?

whatever app they're using clear cache of that app

[weezer22]

If that's the case shouldn't my box be freezing?

maybe mine does once in a while with vpn or without

[hotplay]

Could both freeze if you have the same internet provider, it sounds minor thou.If hes using a VPN change the city. Cogeco/Rodgers/shaw are the worst for throttling and blocking, maybe try hard wiring the stick with an adapter to eliminate wifi dropping out.

[Gbox23]

To eliminate wifi, intranet and internet have him run an amazon prime movie, or netflix movie. If it streams fine, that eliminates everything I said and leaning more towards blackout/throttling of iptv streams, meaning use a vpn. Wireguard works best in my opinion, at least for my clients and myself.

[maird57]

I believe it was an internet provider issue. Everything is working flawlessly this morning. It decided to fix itself. Thanks everyone with your suggestions. The support is awesome here!

[hotplay]

Number 1 rule is reboot modem and device before bothering people. Amazing how 90% of the time users don't do that first before wasting everyone time when the answer was that simple. Most common response is why should I, my phone works fine. aaaugh!

[maird57]

Number 1 rule is reboot modem and device before bothering people. Amazing how 90% of the time users don't do that first before wasting everyone time when the answer was that simple. Most common response is why should I, my phone works fine. aaaugh!

This person has numerous subs with me. The first this they said they did was reboot both the modem and the Firestick. They did Rule Number 1. We went through a few other things before I posted in the forum.

[kenkell1]

This person has numerous subs with me. The first this they said they did was reboot both the modem and the Firestick. They did Rule Number 1. We went through a few other things before I posted in the forum.

I have to tell ya I have a firestick and hate it. I put it in the bedroom and we never watch it. It's a slow sluggish bloated POS.
I'll use my buzz4900 anyday.

[weezer22]

I have to tell ya I have a firestick and hate it. I put it in the bedroom and we never watch it. It's a slow sluggish bloated POS.
I'll use my buzz4900 anyday.
I disagree I have 4 firesticks they all work well and I have used several other Android boxes that don't compare at all jmo

[Emporium]

Sorry, but no firestick is coming close to an xrs4900. Not even close.

Is the firestick better than most crappy Chinese android boxes you find on amazon, sure. But if you have never tried an xrs4900, don't try to compare it to a firestick. In comparison, I agree with the previous poster, the firestick is junk. And not for any non-technical people. Grandma would not be able to set one up for basic IPTV.

[Putski]

Sorry, but no firestick is coming close to an xrs4900. Not even close.

Is the firestick better than most crappy Chinese android boxes you find on amazon, sure. But if you have never tried an xrs4900, don't try to compare it to a firestick. In comparison, I agree with the previous poster, the firestick is junk. And not for any non-technical people. Grandma would not be able to set one up for basic IPTV.

I totaly agree with you!

[dishuser]

several years ago a bartender offered me $30 to fix up her firestick and load a kodi build plus several other apps
I went home and smashed it and brought her back a panda loaded
I never heard one complaint and she still uses it and updates all the apps herself

[weezer22]

several years ago a bartender offered me $30 to fix up her firestick and load a kodi build plus several other apps
I went home and smashed it and brought her back a panda loaded
I never heard one complaint and she still uses it and updates all the apps herself

Wasn't trying to compare it yours or anyone else boxes just saying it works fine for iptv it's just a basic tool the issues people have is with the server not the stick or their Internet if you want to use a high quality box go ahead no ones stopping you just enjoy tv...

[dishuser]

Wasn't trying to compare it yours or anyone else boxes just saying it works fine for iptv it's just a basic tool the issues people have is with the server not the stick or their Internet if you want to use a high quality box go ahead no ones stopping you just enjoy tv...

the price difference between a firestick and a vidstick isn't that much
and vidstick has builtin buzztv 5 app for iptv
firestick wasn't made for iptv

[shollywood]

several years ago a bartender offered me $30 to fix up her firestick and load a kodi build plus several other apps
I went home and smashed it and brought her back a panda loaded
I never heard one complaint and she still uses it and updates all the apps herself

Panda....what is that?

[dishuser]

Panda....what is that?

buzztv xpl 3000 basic
it's black and white ;)

[Emporium]

buzztv xpl 3000 basic
it's black and white ;)

Brings back memories :) I did the same when my brother-in-law brought me his firestick. No way I was going to waste my time getting that thing to do something it was never intended to do.

For reference, it is this box (great bang for the buck at the time):

https://worldwidesatellites.com/buzztv-xpl-3000-basic-panda-box-android-iptv-ott-set-top-hd-4k-tv-box-p-997.html?currency=CAD

Today, the new Buzz B5 and E5 budget friendly boxes are the go to boxes for my friends (and family) looking to get started with IPTV. Best experience, and makes all the non-techies feel like it is just another cable box, and barely any learning curve.

[dishuser]

Wasn't trying to compare it yours or anyone else boxes just saying it works fine for iptv it's just a basic tool the issues people have is with the server not the stick or their Internet if you want to use a high quality box go ahead no ones stopping you just enjoy tv...

almost forgot this part
thank you for making me laff

[really_troubled]

several years ago a bartender offered me $30 to fix up her firestick and load a kodi build plus several other apps
I went home and smashed it and brought her back a panda loaded
I never heard one complaint and she still uses it and updates all the apps herself

lol ... you mean this bartender

don't need an amazon account to use a firestick
I loaded a kodi build to the bartender's stick and she doesn't have an account

you just can't make this stuff up :yes:

oh wait, yes you can

[hotplay]

Fire sticks were fine in the past, its there constant bloating of apps you cant delete causing storage issues. Then amazon rolled out an update that locked developer unknown sources option. With a work around on some models you can get it back working. On the next amazon update when they block 100% of unknown sources as they move to join roku with a controlling device with nothing but pay options. It will be useless to anyone that belongs to this site. I have a few sticks and a cube as well as two firetv boxes. I also own a Firetv 55 inch television which the latest update screwed me large. The software no longer has a CEC option so I cant use one remote. Amazon is to big to care, I cancelled my Prime account last week.

[weezer22]

Fire sticks were fine in the past, its there constant bloating of apps you cant delete causing storage issues. Then amazon rolled out an update that locked developer unknown sources option. With a work around on some models you can get it back working. On the next amazon update when they block 100% of unknown sources as they move to join roku with a controlling device with nothing but pay options. It will be useless to anyone that belongs to this site. I have a few sticks and a cube as well as two firetv boxes. I also own a Firetv 55 inch television which the latest update screwed me large. The software no longer has a CEC option so I cant use one remote. Amazon is to big to care, I cancelled my Prime account last week.

So since the firestick will get obsolete soon whats the best buzz box to buy without breaking the bank

[Emporium]

So since the firestick will get obsolete soon whats the best buzz box to buy without breaking the bank

Best budget box in my opinion is the new E5. Same CPU as the flagship X5, but cuts a few corners with less memory and onboard storage (which has no side effect if you are using it primarily for IPTV), and includes only IR remote instead of a Bluetooth remote.


https://canada.buzztvglobal.com/products/buzztv-e5-pre-order

During the holiday period they had a few promo codes and there was a 10% discount, and combined with the free shipping over $99, which made it a no brainer.

Here is a coupon for satfix users (10%):
https://www.satfix.to/showthread.php?217858-buzz-coupon-code&highlight=coupon

[weezer22]

Best budget box in my opinion is the new E5. Same CPU as the flagship X5, but cuts a few corners with less memory and onboard storage (which has no side effect if you are using it primarily for IPTV), and includes only IR remote instead of a Bluetooth remote.


https://canada.buzztvglobal.com/products/buzztv-e5-pre-order

During the holiday period they had a few promo codes and there was a 10% discount, and combined with the free shipping over $99, which made it a no brainer.

Here is a coupon for satfix users (10%):
https://www.satfix.to/showthread.php?217858-buzz-coupon-code&highlight=coupon

Ok thx ya still 99.00 in canada

[hotplay]

I use a tivo 4k stream or a google tv for travel, instead of a fire anything. They both are the same price as amazon or cheaper. They dont throw apps at you or try to control your viewing. I have 3 nvidia shields around the house and a couple Buzz 4900"s. I picked up a couple Onn pendants at walmart same price as tivo, work well, but appears they cant keep them on the shelf. I dont promote any device I judge them by there performance. Price wise your choice all work well and if you know of one thats good out there let me know. I enjoy messing with something different.

[Emporium]

Ok thx ya still 99.00 in canada

$99 in Canada ? Don't know where you saw that. No.. The E5 is $149 in Canada. The B5 is $99. It s also a nice box and perfect if you are using just IPTV on it. But the E5 is a slightly better box.

The E5, with coupon and free shipping in Canada, comes to just over $150 all in (with current coupon). During the Holidays I got an e5 for a buddy, and it came out to $134 (all in) with the holiday coupon.

[weezer22]

$99 in Canada ? Don't know where you saw that. No.. The E5 is $149 in Canada. The B5 is $99. It s also a nice box and perfect if you are using just IPTV on it. But the E5 is a slightly better box.

The E5, with coupon and free shipping in Canada, comes to just over $150 all in (with current coupon). During the Holidays I got an e5 for a buddy, and it came out to $134 (all in) with the holiday coupon.

ya your right wrote down wrong letter ya thats all i use it for is iptv netflix or amazon prime

[dishuser]

lol ... you mean this bartender


you just can't make this stuff up :yes:

oh wait, yes you can

different bar ;)

[Emporium]

ya your right wrote down wrong letter ya thats all i use it for is iptv netflix or amazon prime

Keep in mind that these boxes are NOT netflix certified (very few are) and therefore the version of netflix installed on them is the generic Android version (not androidTV), so you will need a mouse cursor to navigate.

For mouse cursor control, I would recommend a remove like the ARQ-200. Would add simple gesture based mouse cursor control, and since it operates using RF (using USB dongle), you don't need line of sight for the remote (like most IR remotes).


https://canada.buzztvglobal.com/collections/accessories/products/buzztv-essential-arq-200-air-mouse-remote-control

[weezer22]

Keep in mind that these boxes are NOT netflix certified (very few are) and therefore the version of netflix installed on them is the generic Android version (not androidTV), so you will need a mouse cursor to navigate.

For mouse cursor control, I would recommend a remove like the ARQ-200. Would add simple gesture based mouse cursor control, and since it operates using RF (using USB dongle), you don't need line of sight for the remote (like most IR remotes).


https://canada.buzztvglobal.com/collections/accessories/products/buzztv-essential-arq-200-air-mouse-remote-control

ya no worries netflix is for the kid i dont use it at all strickly iptv i usually use a wireless mouse when i was running the old android boxes thx for info

[dishuser]

Keep in mind that these boxes are NOT netflix certified (very few are) and therefore the version of netflix installed on them is the generic Android version (not androidTV), so you will need a mouse cursor to navigate.

For mouse cursor control, I would recommend a remove like the ARQ-200. Would add simple gesture based mouse cursor control, and since it operates using RF (using USB dongle), you don't need line of sight for the remote (like most IR remotes).


https://canada.buzztvglobal.com/collections/accessories/products/buzztv-essential-arq-200-air-mouse-remote-control

it uses wifi

[Emporium]

it uses wifi

Well.... Sort of :)

WiFi is RF, but it is specific channels only that are part of the 802.11 standard which defines WiFi. In this case, the remote uses general RF, since it is not the channels that are used for standard internet routers and all :)

So technically they are close. WiFi is RF, but not all RF is part of the WiFi standard.

I like the quick definition someone put on wikipedia:
Wireless LAN (WLAN) channels are frequently accessed using IEEE 802.11 protocols, and equipment that does so is sold mostly under the trademark Wi-Fi

So these remotes are RF, but not really Wi-Fi :)

[dishuser]

so 2.4 is not wifi?

[dishuser]

so it's like the old cordless home phones I guess?

[Emporium]

so it's like the old cordless home phones I guess?

Bingo :)



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