D2Pipes

I also can't use the QR Code but HDPrime offers 3 payment methods, two of which are currently working so you could, if you wanted, use the 3 day trial for 25 points. Given the issue you have, if I was in your shoes I would purchase the 30 days of 'Live TV' for 99 points. Even if you have the technical background access to a 2nd source is worth its weight in gold. The 2nd source can be used as a diagnostics tool by being used as a comparison stream. I suggested you took a trial with XtreamTV as this is an IPTV stream that I use and know this stream does not have any issues. You have bought a new STB as you think your STB is the root casue of your streaming issues but it could be your IPTV provider, your WiFi connection or any of approaching a dozen other root causes yet you dismiss HDPrime out of hand. Think about it..... Tried what on the laptop? and what does same result mean? Jeez, give me strength!!! You have or at least, had two IPTV sources, did you try both sources? Do both sources not work i.e. neither would stream FHD on the laptop? I ask as I do not know have a clue what you tried or what same result means. If you had given enough details instead of your one-liner I may have been able to diagnose your issue however, if you can't be bothered to provide decent feedback then maybe I also can't be bothered to spend considerable time to resolve your issue..... Just look at how much info I have imparted for your one-liner. This is beginning to look like a one way trade and I don't waste my time on one way trades.....

Did you try both IPTV streams on your laptop like I suggested?

As I said yesterday, I was out all afternoon and did not look at this stream when I returned in the evening so please allow me to make a suggestion:- To all those concerned, can you please cut the infighting as this is out of order! It doesn't matter 2 hoots who started it, what misunderstanding there were or whatever else; it is all unnecessary and quite off putting to read 20 odd posts that provide no useful input to the topic of this thread. To move forward, @YorkshireTyke turn off WiFi on your STB, connect your LAN cable when it arrives then post the results here. BTW: I know that LAN overrides WiFi but if you turn off WiFi this will prove beyond doubt that you are using the LAN p.s. @YorkshireTyke I am also an old foogie but also a knowledgeable tech phobie 🙂

Your speedtest results are roughly similar to what I have using an X96 STB which buffers intermittently. I think you will see a vast improvement when using the LAN cable, fingers crossed. and what about live streams? At least changing the IPTV provider allows you to stream FHD which you way you couldn't do with your original proivder so we are moving in the right direction. BTW: Xtream does not buffer with either Live or Catchup for me so, as I said above, I suspect it is your WiFi and maybe your original IPTV source. If you tell me who your original IPTV supplier is I will request a free trial to test and report back to you. No probs as betwixt us we will reslove the op's issues 🙂 Agreed. Install IPTV Smarters (no charge) on your laptop and try both your original and Xtream feeds as a comparison. Smarters provides a number of login options so chose the Xtream option (different to the XtreamTV.live) and fill in the uRL, UID and PSSWD. Not necessarily but the LAN cable will prove one way or the other. I steam regularly with both 3BB and True using WiFi on my Android tablets with no issues with either3BB or True ISP providers 🙂 I am out for the rest of the day.....

Well done Edit: If you ordered from my link above then you will see the cables are high quality and genuine Cat6 🙂 No probs. Buferring can be a nightmare to resolve. One evening I spent an hour trying to sort a buffering issue on all streams. I knew it was an issue my end but I just could not resolve then I realised that I had not tried my 'fix all' When all else fails always, "force stop, clear cache, power off the STB and router, wait one minute, try again. To all readers, the above procedure will catch msybe 90% of issues. If this does not work then it is a matter of having to delve deeper.....

@Centigrade32 You're a star Thanks for the link; much appreciated as I am sure the link will be of future use. In the past I have used the 'Video' tab in the Android Ookla Speedtest but the more tools in one's armoury, the better. cheersD and a note to @YorkshireTyke All of video tests rely on a stable high speed Internet connection which is where a standard Speedtest is most useful. You have said in the past you have 350Mb/s so the video tests should be testing your STB. Edit: most replaced ost

Well done and a good starter. Let me know how you get on. It will be easier to install their apps by inputting the code to Downloader. If you do not have Downloader let me know and I will check if I have the apk.

That STB is expensive. I use X96 STB's purchased from:- https://www.lazada.co.th/products/x96-x4-64gb-rom-4gb-64gb-wifi-5g-bluetooth-cpu-s905x4-android-11-x96max-plus-x96air-i2740445267-s9944088394.html? There is no need to buy the more expensive LAN1000M as this is not necessary for streaming. I only recommend the X96 STB's as I have about 5 off and I have recommended to others with positive feedback 🙂

I have provided a link above for LAN cables that go to 100M so surely this would be long enough. If they no longer have 100M LAN cables then ask a shop to make you one. This is neither expensive or difficult but you seem resistant to sensible suggestions.....

I provide support to my main IPTV streaming source and to be completely honest, buffering is by far the most difficult issue to resolve. Worse, is if the op does not follow advice then buffering is impossible to resolve. You have been advised by many to try an Ethernet connection before spending many bucks on the purchase of an Nvidia shield so, if you cannot move the TV & STB to the router or move the router to the TV & STB there is a third option which is to purchase a suitable length Ethernet cable from:- https://www.lazada.co.th/products/10m15m-20m-30m-40m-50m-60m-80m-100m-rj45-cat6-lan-i2642377244-s9493371497.html? You have buffering and we need to ascertain the route cause. The obvious initial reasons and/or tests that could help identify the issue are:- i) Your STB which you seem convinced to be the cause ii) The WiFi connection, easily proved by the purchase of a suitable Ethernet cable from the link above (from my experience, I can say the X96 series of STB's seem to have a rather weak WiFi connection but more testing is necessary before I can confirm this statement as I have since seen issues on the 2.4GHz WiFi band of my ISP) iii) Your IPTV source which is easily proved by taking the free trial from https://xtreamtv.live (I use the above provider as a backup so I know the quality of their streams and they very rarely have buffering or any other issues) iv) Your ISP provider which is easily proved by either using a hotspot from your phone and/or installing an app on your phone and testing using WiFi from your ISP provider and/or data from your mobile provider (you should definately test using your phone before purchasing a Nvidia Shield or any other STB) The above steps will provide an excellent insight and help to show the route forward and best of all, the cost is minimal in that all that needs to be purchased is the Ethernet cable. The link I provided above is for high quality outdoor Ethernet cable so you can always purchase a cheaper Cat6 cable..... I look forward to your response to the tests I have outlined in order to resolve your buffering issues. BTW: run a speedtest from Testmy.net as directed by @CallumWK and let me know the results please.

A speedtest is only an indicator but in your case I am surprised you can stream anything with only 350kbps. You need at least 5Mb/s and preferably 20Mb/s for decent uninterupted streaming. I have told you to try streaming via Ethernet so that is your 1st task so move the tv stm and or the router to connect your stb via an Ethernet cable. Install IPTV Smarters on a Windows pc. Run a speedtest and then try streaming with the pc connected via Ethernet and WiFi. If all fails then take a free trial with:- https://xtreamtv.live/ I use 3BB and the above source and I seldom have buffering or any other issues. If you want to take a years sub ask them nicely if you can use the discount code VD30 and they may give you a 30% discount. Just say you have been recommended by a user called '2pipes' and they gave you the discount code. If you still have buffering then I suggest you try:- https://www.lazada.co.th/products/x96max-plus-ultra-wifi-245g-bluetooth-41-cpu-amlogic-s905x4-android-11-lan100m-smart-tv-box-i5337695098-s22686152804.html? Go with the 64GB ROM version but please be aware the initial menu is in Chinese! p.s. If mods delete my link for the free trial dm me.

I have multiple x96 STB's and they are bril if you use ethernet. The wifi is sh.t. I believe my boxes are Chinese copies (had to change from menu in Chinese language) but I still rate them as the S905x4 processor is top notch for streaming. In other words, Centigrade32 is spot on. BTW: I use 3BB 1GB fibre and never had an issue. Please remember a speed test is only an indicator. Most speedtests provide results for a local download speed whereas you results for the intgrrnational download speed but I digress.....

I never access my immigration account other than to update my passbook and I do not even have an ATM card for that account. Today I discovered I can lock my immigrationa account so now I have set this account such that I cannot withdraw funds. Deposits are not affected. Maybe not foolporoof but a step in the right direction to ensure I never have less than B800k in my immigration account.

I know of the changes to the TM6 requirements but we both know immigration is a law unto itself so how can you say:- When immigration state:- and, in the post you linked, you stated:- OP ,TM6 are no longer required upon arrival at airports however entry via land require TM6 At the end of the day, I fulfilled the CM Imm requirements, obtained my extension and I am a happy bunny. I only posted my experience to inform others but if they can get away without copying TM6's, arranging statements or whatever then all well and good but I will, as others will no doubt, do exactly what IO dictate in order to keep all relevsant parties sweet.

The IO said I needa a bank statement even though I had copies of the passbook. Who am I to argue 🙂 Many years ago CM Imm asked for the TM30 to be copied onto the TM47 photocopy. CM Imm require one 90 day report attached to the passport and a seperate copy of nthe 90 day report with the TM30. CM Imm also asked for the TM6 to be copied onto the photocopy of the original visa passport page. As I said, these request were years ago and I have never changed. I booked online and this is the document requirement from the online booking confirmation:- There it is in black and white but no mention of a bank statement !! Each year I have updated my checklist for the following years application. As time progressed, slowly the checklist reached maturity but still I was caught out with the statement requirement 😭 C'est la vie Edit: FYI: CM Imm require the following documents: - The TM7 application with copies of the TM6, TM30, TM47, bank statement and the passbook updated on the day of application.