I thought this thread would be useful for anyone that is not aware. As we know with Formuler and the fantastic mytvonline2 application we are spoilt for choice when it comes to the method of connection. However, with anything there are pros and cons and the method of connection you use is no different. So with that said, please post anything you know that could be seen as either a negative or a positive depending on which connection type you use or choose.
Pros / Cons with different connection types
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I use xc api, which I think works best with Formuler boxes and gives me ability to use on other devices.
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- When using XC/API I have to select manually "newly added" for the sorting on VoD/Series.
- When using MAC/ID the sorting is automatically on "last added" which is perfect.
-> is there a way to have "newly added" by default for VoD/Series when connected XC/API as well ? Default is "Default" but in the facts it doesn't mean "last added".
Thanks.
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With a M3U connection often I have the issue of failed scheduled recordings if the channel I left it in standby is different from the channel to record.
No such issue with a MAC/ID connection.
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For my prospective MAC/ID is by far the best connection : seems to be "more direct" with the server, VoD and Series always up-to-date (no need to presh "refresh"), etc...
As someone said, Formuler recommands XC/API instead of MAC/ID. On my side the problem with MAC/ID is when I switch on the Formuler z8 (from Standby) : everything works great regarding "LiveTV" but VoD and Series have an error message ("error downloading VoD Data). I do not know if this issue is known on Formuler side but I have to reboot the box each time.
Also IPTV Providers have tendance to recommand XC/API instead of MAC/ID...not sure why but certainly because of security reasons on their servers.
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I do not know if this issue is known on Formuler side but I have to reboot the box each time.
Why not using the Refresh in Menu from MOL?
Also IPTV Providers have tendance to recommand XC/API instead of MAC/ID...not sure why but certainly because of security reasons on their servers.
Maybe because XC Api Portal have much more features than Stalker MAC/ID and registering MAC/ID is for XC not necessary.
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Why not using the Refresh in Menu from MOL?
Maybe because XC Api Portal have much more features than Stalker MAC/ID and registering MAC/ID is for XC not necessary.
I use the Refresh button (when connected XC) but, as I said, Stalker remains for me the best connection for the reasons mentioned above.
You said that XC API has much more features than Stalker, such as ?...
Thanks a lot in advance.
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You said that XC API has much more features than Stalker, such as ?
I`ll tell you one, others are to find in many update threads
Biggest is: Recording one and watcher other with one sub and included two connections.