Kodi buffering ???

[liddelljohn]

I have given up on my Android box and switched to KODI  for TV and sport  and i can now get access to everything I need    however buffering is often an issue  ,, I have 250mbps down load on AIS and Nord VPN    but  some sites the buffering is so bad its unwatchable   ,,    any solutions   Nord seems to have very low speeds 10mbps   but without it my connection are usually over 150mbps -250mbps

[carlyai]

So it all works well without the VPN, but with the VPN buffering? Is this the case?

If so maybe try Express VPN.

Also install Real Debris (paid for service between the site and your TV.

[treetops]

KODI is just the tool you are using to manage and view your media.  The source and type of this media and the hardware you are using could all effect the viewing experience and cause buffering, as well as the internet conection itself.  If you have 250Mbps (capital M) consistently then you can be pretty sure it's not the internet connection.

[carlyai]

9 minutes ago, treetops said:

KODI is just the tool you are using to manage and view your media.  The source and type of this media and the hardware you are using could all effect the viewing experience and cause buffering, as well as the internet conection itself.  If you have 250Mbps (capital M) consistently then you can be pretty sure it's not the internet connection.

The way I read it was that all is OK without the VPN.

That's why I asked for clarification.

[liddelljohn]

No its not Ok with VPN switched off  it s better but still buffers a lot  ,I want to get rid of the buffering problems

 

 

also real Debrid has gone out of business  and been shut down

[elfpattaya]

Try the advanced settings now incorporated into Kodi 21.

https://kodi.wiki/view/Settings/Services/Caching

You have to set your level settings to expert

[carlyai]

13 hours ago, liddelljohn said:

No its not Ok with VPN switched off  it s better but still buffers a lot  ,I want to get rid of the buffering problems

 

 

also real Debrid has gone out of business  and been shut down

Ohh, when did this happen? 

I have a subscription and used it a couple of weeks ago.

[newbee2022]

On 12/3/2024 at 11:27 AM, liddelljohn said:

I have given up on my Android box and switched to KODI  for TV and sport  and i can now get access to everything I need    however buffering is often an issue  ,, I have 250mbps down load on AIS and Nord VPN    but  some sites the buffering is so bad its unwatchable   ,,    any solutions   Nord seems to have very low speeds 10mbps   but without it my connection are usually over 150mbps -250mbps

Why not use another supplier without VPN? Try OTR. Works for me excellent. Super picture quality (HD). Sorry=Online tv Recorder (all UK and main US channels)

[Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai]

On 12/3/2024 at 2:57 PM, liddelljohn said:

I have given up on my Android box and switched to KODI  for TV and sport  and i can now get access to everything I need    however buffering is often an issue  ,, I have 250mbps down load on AIS and Nord VPN    but  some sites the buffering is so bad its unwatchable   ,,    any solutions   Nord seems to have very low speeds 10mbps   but without it my connection are usually over 150mbps -250mbps

I have 2 android TVs now, TCL and Sony. Quit using the android boxes, both tvs  have Google channels and play better than the boxes. I use CyberGhost VPN and have no issues. I only have a 100mps plan with 3bb and while running CyberGhost speed is usually 85 to 90mbs. Buffering often is not due to our internet but overloaded sites.

Nexflix never buffers any country, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan gives you better choice movies.

All Australian TV channels work smoothly, great for Aussie AFL and other sports.

No wires much tidier and easier to use.

Don't use Kodi easier apps that work good.

[MangoKorat]

By no means am I an expert on this but check your equipment and the small print on your WIFI agreement.  I complained to 3BB when I was only getting 12mb but paying for 100mb.  They pointed out to me that everything depended on the equipment I was using being 5g compatible.  When I checked my contract, that's what is said.

 

I get some odd buffering when I use my Android box in the UK - some channels and movies buffer, others are fine.

[tlcwaterfall]

10 hours ago, carlyai said:

Ohh, when did this happen? 

I have a subscription and used it a couple of weeks ago.

RealDebrid are still operating despite being served with legal papers recently. I and friends and family still use their service daily and it is working very well. Absolutely no buffering on my Kodi set up.

[Polaky]

I have a firestick 4k Max, and have no problems, netfllix Thailand  $7.50 aud, kodi is essential for live sport, boxing,motogp,afl, etc ,no subscription required.

[carlyai]

13 hours ago, tlcwaterfall said:

RealDebrid are still operating despite being served with legal papers recently. I and friends and family still use their service daily and it is working very well. Absolutely no buffering on my Kodi set up.

Yes me too, no buffering and easy watchable using Kodi and real debris.

I use Troypoint for kodi information on best installation guides.

[fulhamster]

Real Debrid is for movies and tv series

Not for live tv

[sandyf]

On 12/3/2024 at 6:03 PM, liddelljohn said:

No its not Ok with VPN switched off  it s better but still buffers a lot  ,I want to get rid of the buffering problems

 

 

also real Debrid has gone out of business  and been shut down

You are wrong, Real Debrid only closed down for a day, still working perfectly well,  or it was a few hours ago.

Some addons are not working with Real Debrid, I found that FEN and Seren stopped working but The Crew was ok. I have changed to Umbrella which has just been configured to work with Real Debrid. 

 

I have been using Kodi some years and had terrible buffering problems when on ADSL. When fiber came along that made a tremendous improvement but came to realise the file size was a significant factor as well as the download speed, which can be a bit difficult to establish with certainty. With testmy.net I usually get between 70 and 100 Mbps and if I stick to files less than 2GB I don't have a problem.

If I do want to watch something larger, I would download  it first and then watch, otherwise you run the risk of a "source too slow" message.

[liddelljohn]

I made some changes to the Kodi advanced settings which has reduced buffering , Tried getting on Real Debrid site  is definitely closed all I get is some legal statement  saying it its blocked due to regulations  and thats using  NORD or  Windcribe ????

 

Im looking into alternatives , I back to UK next week  for family reasons so will see how thing work there ,,,where I have fibre broadband ,, but UK broadband and 5g is much worse than Thailand ,,Best UK speed is only 35Mbps  in my area  and No 5g even 4g is very patchy  and thats in the Cotswolds

[tlcwaterfall]

31 minutes ago, liddelljohn said:

I made some changes to the Kodi advanced settings which has reduced buffering , Tried getting on Real Debrid site  is definitely closed all I get is some legal statement  saying it its blocked due to regulations  and thats using  NORD or  Windcribe ????

 

Im looking into alternatives , I back to UK next week  for family reasons so will see how thing work there ,,,where I have fibre broadband ,, but UK broadband and 5g is much worse than Thailand ,,Best UK speed is only 35Mbps  in my area  and No 5g even 4g is very patchy  and thats in the Cotswolds

RealDebrid site is not closed. I just accessed it now. Premiumize is an alternative if you wish to change from RealDebrid.