Posts by zedseven

  • Is this normal for Z7+ ?

    Quote from 175n

    By which means are you using that URL? Are you typing it into a web browser? If so, which web browser?

    The web browser could be the source of the traffic bottleneck.

    Instead, use the Speedtest.net app that is available in the Market. Open the speedtest app and use the mouse-cursor mode on your remote to click on the "Go" button.

    Ah I see. Yes it was in a web browser, Brave browser. That did indeed seem to be a bottleneck. I installed the Speedtest.net app and am now seeing results above 90 Mbps.

    Thanks for your assistance 175n

  • Is this normal for Z7+ ?

    Quote from 175n

    You didn't say which method you were using to test the Ethernet speed on your Z7+

    Also, VPN will ALWAYS degrade your internet speed. Perform all speed tests without VPN or DNS apps enabled.

    Thanks for reply.

    I was using the ISP's own recommended speed test at http://speed.aussiebroadband.com.au/ which is powered by Ookla Speedtest. The test server is 1km from my address.

    My VPN is off by default. I rarely use it and only switched it on briefly to compare. There are no other apps enabled.

  • Is this normal for Z7+ ?

    Hi, I'm having this exact same problem with my Z7+

    • Hardwired connection via a powerline adaptor getting 95 Mbps down on my ISP's own speed test site (speed.aussiebroadband.com.au) through my laptop.
    • Same cable into my Z7+ ethernet port was maxing out at 9-12 Mbps down. After a factory reset this increased to 35-45 Mbps.
    • Ran an Ethernet cable directly from my router to the Z7+ bypassing the powerline adaptors and still throttled to under 45 Mbps.
    • Purchased a USB 3.0 to Ethernet Gigabit adaptor to bypass the Ethernet port. Plugged into either the Z7+ USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 and still only getting 35-45 Mbps.
    • Upload speed is consistently running at my connection's maximum 36 Mbps.
    • Static IP
    • Running latest firmware/software versions
    • VPN (PIA) off or on makes no difference
    • Have tried DNS settings from my ISP, Google and Cloudflare. Cloudflare is marginally quicker than the others.
    • Have rebooted/reset router, box and adaptors multiple times.
    • Can't test wifi speed as the included wifi dongle broke after 1 week and the retailer would not provide a replacement.

    Would really appreciate some help troubleshooting please.

    Thanks

  • Plex: New Player

    A recent Plex for Android update introduced a new video player in the app. This is switched on by default. After the update my media would no longer play properly in Plex, with a broken picture/green screen and distorted audio on both x264 and x265 content from a LAN server. It took me ages and several reinstall attempts to work out why but I eventually found the setting in Plex Advanced Settings to disable the new player and everything plays normally again.

    The Plex app updated again today and the new player was reactivated by default. It still doesn't work on the Z7+. At the moment the option still exists to disable it and revert back to the old player but I'm worried that might disappear at some point. Any ideas why the new player on Plex is incompatible with the Z7+ and are there any plans to roll out an update to address this?

  • Official FW: 2.8.90 or 1.2.90 (Device dependent) - MYTVOnline 1 : 1.9.92

    Not overly enamoured with this update.

    It has brought with it a new bug where I'm getting regular repeated force closing of the app when it reconnects to the last connected portal/live TV channel. To get out of this crash loop, when loading MOL1 I have to cancel the connection before it loads, load another portal and then switch back to the other portal again.

    Also still getting the black screen bug, which was supposed to have been fixed in this update. And catch-up playback isn't working on portal connections - but this wasn't working before the update either, so might be provider panel related (altough they tell me it is working on their end). [EDIT: catch-up now working]

    Any troubleshooting recommendations, in particular on the first issue, would be appreciated.

  • Official FW: 2.8.90 or 1.2.90 (Device dependent) - MYTVOnline 1 : 1.9.92

    Not overly enamoured with this update.

    It has brought with it a new bug where I'm getting regular repeated force closing of the app when it reconnects to the last connected portal/live TV channel. To get out of this crash loop, when loading MOL1 I have to cancel the connection before it loads, load another portal and then switch back to the other portal again.

    Also still getting the black screen bug, which was supposed to have been fixed in this update. And catch-up playback isn't working on portal connections - but this wasn't working before the update either, so might be provider panel related (altough they tell me it is working on their end). [EDIT: catch-up now working]

    Any troubleshooting recommendations, in particular on the first issue, would be appreciated.

  • EPG single

    I can confirm I also have this issue with XC API only. MAC works OK.

    Another problem is catch-up shows also don't play on XC API when accessing through the EPG grid.

  • 5ghz wifi issues

    Quote from Mevi

    No it doesn't work, wasted my money for nothing.

    Quote from SAM

    Take 1200 dootoper, works perfect with the box.

    Hmmm, thanks. I'm struggling to find something worthy in Australia. Mostly cheap Chinese no-name stuff and no way of getting hold of the Dootoper 1200 (only managed to find the Dootoper 600Mbps version here which has the RTL8811AU chipset).

    Would be grateful if anyone else has any positive, reliable experience of other brands/models they could share.

  • MOL1 xtream code api

    I also have this same issue. EPG does not load at all in EPG Single channel view. It loads OK in the EPG grid but when I select any previous programme on a catch-up channel it says "Can't play this video. Please try again later."

    I looked in Settings and there is no option to change between Normal and UTC EPG mode. This option exists for a MAC portal connection but I don't have it for XC portal connection.

  • Resolution

    Same issue. Looks like it got broken in the latest update.

    Please fix. This feature is very important when switching between channels/file with different frame rates. Is there a way to drop back to the previous version?

  • Sound issue on other HDMI connected device

    Quote from 175n

    Please remove the soundbar from the equation and retest with the TV speakers. Then report back on your findings.

    The ATV plays through the TV speakers with the Z7+ connected and switched off. So there's some sort of weird incompatability issue when all three devices are in the equation.

    I tried toggling all the sound settings on both the TV and AppleTV, but no luck. I have worked around the problem by switching to optical audio out from my TV to the soundbar instead of HDMI ARC. I've lost the ability to auto-control the power to the soundbar from the TV's power cycle but it's a necessary trade off to stop my wife from disconnecting the Z7+ every day.

  • Sound issue on other HDMI connected device

    I've got a bit of a weird, annoying issue on my setup and wonder if someone might be able to help.

    I have an LG TV with LG Soundbar connected through port HDMI1. I've had an AppleTV plugged into HDMI2 for a while which has always worked fine until I added my Z7+ into port HDMI3. Now the sound from the AppleTV won't play through the soundbar unless either the Z7+ is also turned on or its HDMI cord is disconnected from the TV. It then works fine again.

    I have tried swapping HDMI ports around and it makes no difference. Is there any reason the Z7+ being powered off is stopping/blocking the sound from the Apple TV? Is there a simple fix or workaround that avoids having to leave the Z7+ switched on 24/7 or constantly having to pull out/plug in cables?

    Note: I have my power settings set to Power Off instead of Standby because I'm terrified of the 'stuck in standby' issue bricking my box.

  • Multiple M3U Portals?

    Is it possible to add more than one M3U Playlist 'portal' in MYO?

    All except one of the empty Portal slots seem to be for MAC/XtreamCodes credentials. I have one M3U Playlist added and would like to add a backup second M3U from another provider in another portal.

    Can this be done?

  • S Turbo Wlan Wifi

    Quote from SAM

    If you are not happy with current connection you can purchase WiFI dongle from other manufacturer for your Box.

    Tip:

    We currently testing 3x USB 3.0 -1GB ethernet adapters and few 5GHZ WIFI dongles from Amazon. If you wait 2-3 weeks, we will end until then with the tests and upload our recommendation for all users.

    Hi SAM,

    Do you have any update on when the 5GHZ wifi dongle test results will be made available? My Formuler-supplied wifi stick broke within a week so I'm in the market for a fit-for-purpose replacement.

    Thanks

  • EPG not populated for 'catch-up' channels

    I took delivery of my Z7+ today and, on first impressions it performs well and I'm very happy with it. But I have found one strange issue on MYTVOnline that doesn't happen with other players.

    I use Xtream-Editor to cut down and reorganise the huge playlist from my fabulous provider. It is Xtream Codes enabled, so I have created a API Line which then gives me a 'm3uplus' URL and EPG URL to enter into my player.

    When I enter the URLs into Perfect Player and GSE, everything loads fine, I get a full EPG and am able to access catch-up shows in the Archive.

    MYTV loads the modified playlist and downloads the EPG data no problem but on all of the channels where my provider has a catch-up archive available, the channel name has this [+] symbol after it and the EPG just displays "No information". With no EPG info, it also means I can't get to any catch-up content.

    On the channels with no catch-up available, the EPG populates fine (except detailed programme info missing, which is a known bug).

    Any idea why I am getting this issue only on MYTV and does anyone have any workarounds I could try?

    Note: I have also tried adding a second XC portal with the unedited login details from my provider. This displays everything and I can access catch-up but it must default to a different output type (TS?) because I get much worse performance/buffering on Live TV compared to my modified playlist where output=HLS and plays flawlessly.