Posts by Rickiev

Quote from Mgr1980

Evening

I am now nearly certain that the buffering has nothing to do with the box or how it is set up and all to do with mytv app.

I have three providers linked to the mytv app today it has buffered like crazy to the point where all of them were unwatchable.

I decided to install the providers own apps and I haven’t had a single buffer with them.

Any idea what the optimum settings are for the mytvonline app?

That's odd. I have three provider as well, plus one using the mac address. No issues. The mac is a static ip assigned by my router. M3U links with the other providers. No issues with buffering. My speed is only 50 mbps, nothing major and works perfectly.

Guys,

Don't forget that buffering issues could also be what's between the streaming server and your isp. If there's a system having routing problems, network issues, or possible throttling along the way.

My setup is very simple. 50mbps, yes.. only 50mbps with 2 z7+ wired, 2 ipad and 2 iphone. No buffering issues.

I could run 5 streams at the same time with no issues and I'm with Spectrum Cable (Time Warner Cable)

Quote from migasmike

Hi,

I had open a ticket in Fomuler support, considering the problem of many users have about: "Buffering issues" (The same issue of this topic).

It´s seems the Formuler don´t wanna take responsibility of the Buffering issues on their Z7+ box.

Formuler Support response:

" Buffering issues are a provider/internet issue almost 100% of the time.

What provider URL are you using, and what is the providers website/contact info I will try to replicate your issue.

Sincerely,

Formuler Support "

Guys, i can say that i have another box, a cheap box from a Chinese brand and works very good, without buffering issues problems.

Sincerely,

Mike

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buffering issue isn't a box problem. probably the way you setup your box.

Yes, getting channel list 0

Use my m3u app on mobile and it works good

Quote from 160bpma

do you have a link with username/password in it and most of time end with : output-ts ?

yes. I have both m3u and epg, full link.

Okay, how do u setup a m3u playlist on the z7+ ?

I’m able to setup the MAC address and portal with no problems,

but not able to setup a external m3u link. HELP!!

Quote from CBP ADM

Did you try factory reset?

If you didn't, i recommend you to try factory reset.

Do not forget to write down the portal address before doing factory reset.

Because after factory reset your portal address will be removed.

Was hoping a factory reset would be my last option.

Did a total reset. Still the same. Just one channel, audio is ahead of video. Same channel on mobile app and audio is fine.

Hi, I’m having an issue with just 1 channel. Audio is ahead of the video. Can’t seem to find the issue. I tried the audio setting. Putting it in RAW, Auto and LPCM,

same with the HDMI audio output and nothing seems to work.

It’s with the z7+ only. On mobile devices the channel audio and video are sync perfectly.

Currently, when recording and the channel goes out or begins to buffer the z7+ stops recording.

I think it’s a good idea to let it keep recording as the channel will comeback.

What everyone thinks of this??

can you try another tv with hdmi to see if it works ? possible, the hdmi on the tv isn't compatible ? maybe ?

Quote from SAM

Will ask if this is possible to implement in future update.

It`s also provider dependent, their scripts and what stalker supports. Don`t forget, you load each time trough provider connect the lists stored on server and not from the box.. Even if your box can rename and sort the favourite group, the provider script must support this, to save it on server side and deliver it on next connect/load.

ahhh, did not know that. I used a iplaytv app for apple tv and it allowed sorting up and down. hope this is possible in the near future.

Quote from Masterx

I use M3u With M3u i dont have epg Information !

z7+ allows you to add a epg link. ask your provider for the link. When you add the m3u, there's an option for the epg link ?

I have both my mac address and m3u setup, both gives me epg.

Quote from Mevi

I agree!

There is no need to rename the channels, just to sort them up and down in the FAVORITE group would be a really nice option.

AGREED. Hope they reading this and make this possible.

Quote from Sundgger

I'm not getting any signal out from my HDMI out to my tv. The STB light is on and lit up in green. Any suggestions?

Are you on the correct hdmi setting on your tv ? Try another hdmi port on the tv or another hdmi wire. Cheap hdmi cables sometimes will not work.

buffering could be a lots of things, location is one of them. also how you have your system setup. I had mine wired and had buffering but on the mobile devices on the same connection but on wifi had no buffering. A little search suggested that I do static ip, I did and no more buffering issue.

guess everyone is different but give that a try.

You guys using m3u or mac address ? I have full epg from the provider and I'm using the mac address

I fixed my problem by giving my box a static ip. No problem with buffering since doing this.

Quote from emco83

That will never happen because it's controlling from the provider.

yes, the channels listed in the folders are controlled by the provider but the "favorites" are controlled by us, the user. We choose what channel is a favorite and would be nice to be allowed to move channels up and down on the list.

Currently, when recording and the channel goes out or begins to buffer the z7+ stops recording.

I think it’s a good idea to let it keep recording as the channel will comeback.

What everyone thinks of this??

I’ve requested the channel sorting too, hopefully they’ll have an update with this option soon.

Don’t fast channel change or just check the EPG and see what’s playing. Keep it simple.

Quote from Lucky133

Rickiev  325i

hello my friends.

An option is to delete the mytvonline app and install mytvonline 1.9.48

Don't forget to note your portal url on a paper, you need it again after reinstall.

How:

Go to settingswheel and then to system.

Typ on your remote code: 0227

You see a message testmode enabled.

Exit and go to formuler market.

At top10 you see mytvonline 1.9.48

Click on it.

Click on uninstall

Click now on install (after uninstall)

Now you have 1.9.48🤗

Don't update to 1.9.55. It has also epg problems.

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Thanks, the only available option was 1.9.52, no 1.9.48 - .52 also has a delay in epg showing.

1.1.1.1 seems the best.

Quote from Funnypeter

Replaced SD card with another and it worked. Strange since they are both brand new and the other was working until the update. Maybe it corrupted the card in the process of updating. Next time I'll remove the media before a firmware update.

format the SD card. Same happened to me when I updated mytvonline.

Quote from Pajodublin

Foemuler z7+ connected with Wi-Fi to Sky Q Hub.

Z7+ and router are about 12 feet apart. Signal strength excellent.

Using Speed test getting 0.07Mbps

Every other device in the house works fine and getting 60mbps +

Any ideas.

Did you try hardwiring to see your speed ? might have gotten a bad wifi chip in the device.

Quote from seanns32

The devs I believe are working updating this feature so that you can manually set start and end time.

Right now, if you’re watching a channel, press record and then record again. A menu will pop up, and then press the ‘right arrow’. Doing this will add time to the recording.

Thanks! hope so!!

I know about pressing record twice for the duration recording but I won't be here and will miss recording one show

I’ll be away. can’t seem to find any info about changing the start and end time.

That would be a nice feature since a lot of tv shows now add the extra five minutes to show what happened in the previous episode.

Trying to record two shows one is 09:00-10:05 and the other is 10:00-11:05.

I have a five minutes conflicts. How can I change the duration of recording before the recording starts. Is this possible ?

Is there a Firewall setup ? possible port being blocked.

Quote from makiadi61

You have to load the portal again.

Thanks

On the Z7+, how do I refresh the channel listing ? I don't see an option in settings.

Quote from seanns32

This is normal yes. I’m not saying it’s not a bug, but this is how the box operates. I believe the devs are aware of this issue, it just might not be at the top of their list

Would be nice to have the box go back into stand by mode after recording. This way it doesn’t get hot since no one is watching.

Quote from SAM

Yes if you set timer trough epg and they not conflict with each other.

No, it starts with recording also from standby.

That worked, Thanks... But.... I notice after the recording is finish, the box stays on, does not go back to standby mode. Is this normal ?

Quote from SAM

I`m not sure for now, but could work with next MOL 2.0 when appear, is in development and need time.

Nice, hope so, that would be awesome!

Quote from SAM

Sorry, but two recordings for now at same time not possible.

Is it on the drawing board ? most providers offer multiple connections.

With the lastest update The EPG takes longer to load. What happen? In the EPG guide scroll channel says “no information” then finally shows...

How can I rearrange my favorites channels list? Want to put my local on top then alphabetical order the rest.

Hi, does the z7+ record two channels at different time when turned off in standby mode? Does it have to be ON for it to record?