joncl Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 (edited) Horses for courses I guess, as XBMC is my main source of TV and I rarely have the issues you refer to and if I do it relates to my bad internet connection Edited October 10, 2014 by joncl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindpet Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 OK, I've now given XBMC a solid chance, but it's simply too painful. Anything you want to watch takes on average 10-20 attempts to find a working stream, and navigating through pages takes seconds each time. It doesn't even come close to comparing with something like MaigeTV I'm afraid, so I'm giving up. If you don't want the expense of a Maige STB, Youtube is better, faster and infinitely more reliable. This is what I used to do as well. I was trying to be super frugal and save money. 5 different XBMC plugins plus Acestreams for sports. I got fed up with having to go into different plugins to watch different streams depending on the channel I wanted. After a recommendation from a fellow Scandinavian/British couple I signed up for NTV (Review) and I got channels to satisfy the wife and sports for me for about 600 Bhat a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncl Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Well it is what it is and I am enjoying todays races at Bathurst, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, live something XBMC does well and also the Russian F1 shortly and also on NTV.mx the paid for add-on you have.. Edited October 11, 2014 by joncl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Well it is what it is and I am enjoying todays races at Bathurst, Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, live something XBMC does well and also the Russian F1 shortly and also on NTV.mx the paid for add-on you have.. MaigeTV has Bathurst in HD on channel 415 - no buffering, no endless searching, it just works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncl Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 same as xbmc - no searching no buffering and todays race just magic oh and free too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindpet Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 same as xbmc - no searching no buffering and todays race just magic oh and free too I hope it continues to work for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 You'll still need to install the excellent MX repository if you want MX-World News, MX-Thai and MX-BBC. Thanks glad you like it (my MX Repo) , also his so called EPG in his live TV is provided by me too but not to him, a bit cheeky to pinch it and claim as his own work. Anyone else besides me find that the MX World News doesn't work for past few days? Is there a fix? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncl Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I have not fixed it yet, will do it later this week when I get a chance to do it as I was thinking of dumping this add-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Interesting thread, as i'm also looking at getting hooked up with an internet provided TV system for my HD tv. Now I'm currently trying to understand the way it all works and what would be my best solution, i have a MacBook Pro that i can link to my TV with a HDMI cable. My main query is would it be better to buy an android tv box such as the one described in this link: http://www.retailgadgets.co.uk/Minix-Neo-X7-Android-4.2.2-TV-Box-1.8GHz-RK3188-Quad-Core-2GB-RAM.html Or As some of the posters have said on this thread, to download the XBMC package on to my laptop to receive the same result? Does the Android TV Box offer a better and more efficient result with more program options? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerspace Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Macbook pro is a waste for a tv device. Get an android box connected to the tv and use the macbook as a laptop. Android box is lower electric costs and comes with tv friendly remote. Alternatively buy a ferarri to drive from the bed to the bathroom! Where are you based? I have some units available in the Pattaya area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Interesting thread, as i'm also looking at getting hooked up with an internet provided TV system for my HD tv. Now I'm currently trying to understand the way it all works and what would be my best solution, i have a MacBook Pro that i can link to my TV with a HDMI cable. My main query is would it be better to buy an android tv box such as the one described in this link: http://www.retailgadgets.co.uk/Minix-Neo-X7-Android-4.2.2-TV-Box-1.8GHz-RK3188-Quad-Core-2GB-RAM.html Or As some of the posters have said on this thread, to download the XBMC package on to my laptop to receive the same result? Does the Android TV Box offer a better and more efficient result with more program options? Thanks. No, an Android box won't do any more than your MBP, nor will it do anything better. Yes, an MBP will only be idling though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Macbook pro is a waste for a tv device. But, if you already have an MBP you can use, an Android device would be a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks for the advice guys, i suppose it's a matter of personnel preference then. innerspace, i'm based near Pattaya, so could you pm me with the details of what you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpdjohn Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 You'll still need to install the excellent MX repository if you want MX-World News, MX-Thai and MX-BBC. Thanks glad you like it (my MX Repo) , also his so called EPG in his live TV is provided by me too but not to him, a bit cheeky to pinch it and claim as his own work. Currently back in the US and I must say a big thanks to you... use Kodi ( Helix alpha build) as my primary source of tv here and the MX addons are the best! Wife loves the Thai one as she now can stay "up to date " and I can continue to watch live muay thai on ch 7 on Saturday nights here. Excellent and again Thanks! Owe ya a brew when we get back... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I have not fixed it yet, will do it later this week when I get a chance to do it as I was thinking of dumping this add-on. I note from the other web site you have not dumped this add on, but that it now works in a more half arsed method requiring a download first rather than being read from the repository. I should like to thank you for your efforts nevertheless as the news channels are welcomed and run very smoothly in Thailand. I hope you get it working better still and or let us know the alternatives if you do dump it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'm no guru with computers. However, ThaiExpat is great as you can watch programmes live, which doesn't seem to be mentioned in this thread -although I may have missed it. For example, I watched the Open Golf on BBC2 live all day and no adverts!. Quality excellent and you can watch Sky News (the UK version - not the Int one) I am with you on that. I think if you are from the UK it is the best option, they recently increased to 33 channels although I would never watch many of them. One of the good things about expat is that you can jump over the adverts. As you say when it comes to news and sport it is only a few minutes behind real time. I have the android box on the TV and the windows version on my laptop. If I am going away or traveling I can record a couple of programmes and watch them later when no internet available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncl Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I have not fixed it yet, will do it later this week when I get a chance to do it as I was thinking of dumping this add-on. I note from the other web site you have not dumped this add on, but that it now works in a more half arsed method requiring a download first rather than being read from the repository. I should like to thank you for your efforts nevertheless as the news channels are welcomed and run very smoothly in Thailand. I hope you get it working better still and or let us know the alternatives if you do dump it. Yes on tvaddons.ag where my repo lives, I did update it and it should have auto updated to everyone now, but of course I will let everyone know on there first before I mention it here as this site, like many others are not the primary source of notifications This is http://forums.tvaddons.ag/forums/165-MX-REPOSITORY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgooner Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Feeling pretty embarrassed reading through this thread and realizing how far I have slipped behind technology, I had no idea you could get all of these channels for free so easily. Is any of this stuff available as on demand or does it all have to be watched live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 bkkgooner, On XBMC you can watch movies and TV series on demand and Live TV also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgooner Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Cheers mate, I have BBC channels and RTE up and running now wondering what are some good addons for sport channels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 BeinSport have 12 sport channels and their channel 11 has EPL 3pm kickoffs in English with Richard Keys & Andy Gray. You can get them on XBMC. Here's their program guide :http://www.en.beinsports.net/tv-guide Then there's the UK Channels, BT Sports and Sky Sports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgooner Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Watched the rugby on RTE2 HD on Saturday night and the quality was outstanding, didn't buffer once and was the best quality stream I have watched on my computer I am a bit disappointed though in the quality of streams coming from the UK Sport channels, Sky Sports is fairy shoddy looking Is Sky Sports not streamed in HD at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJBangkok Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I seem to get better sports streaming by using the live tv function on xbmc than I do with the sports devil addon. To set up live tv on xbmc check out this link. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dddkIicYOLk The link above only provides 300 channels but the one below has over 1000 channels https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DDNUm12VgJQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonsboy Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have cancelled Truevision , upgraded my TOT wifi package & having TOT IPTV box installed next week . I am a keen Rugby League fan & would love to be able to watch Super League from UK , can someone please advise how I can do this . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have cancelled Truevision , upgraded my TOT wifi package & having TOT IPTV box installed next week . I am a keen Rugby League fan & would love to be able to watch Super League from UK , can someone please advise how I can do this . LiveSports.co.uk guide shows indicates many of the games are televised on SKY SPORTS 2 and BBC Sports in the UK. For a while the TOT iptv boxes were letting users side-load other applications (like xbmc/kodi) that allowed other streaming content to be played ... but some users have recently reported that the current TOT iptv update/versions now prevent this (???). The xbmc/kodi app can also be loaded on most android set top, htpc or PC boxes, then Navi-x would be your best bet for finding the live streams. The ThaiVisa peanut gallery will probably suggest the following websites: skysports.com, setanta/asia, iLikeHD, Thai Expat TV, UstreamSports, CircFree, VIP League, Though, with those last two you may more likely get the PIPCU page instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonsboy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I have cancelled Truevision , upgraded my TOT wifi package & having TOT IPTV box installed next week . I am a keen Rugby League fan & would love to be able to watch Super League from UK , can someone please advise how I can do this . LiveSports.co.uk guide shows indicates many of the games are televised on SKY SPORTS 2 and BBC Sports in the UK. For a while the TOT iptv boxes were letting users side-load other applications (like xbmc/kodi) that allowed other streaming content to be played ... but some users have recently reported that the current TOT iptv update/versions now prevent this (???). The xbmc/kodi app can also be loaded on most android set top, htpc or PC boxes, then Navi-x would be your best bet for finding the live streams. The ThaiVisa peanut gallery will probably suggest the following websites: skysports.com, setanta/asia, iLikeHD, Thai Expat TV, UstreamSports, CircFree, VIP League, Though, with those last two you may more likely get the PIPCU page instead. Cheers RichCor, thanks for your quick response , will check out what you suggest ,Setanta Asia will be televising the RL club world cup between St Helens & Rabbitohs I should imagine I would love to see that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfpattaya Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Hello joncl I have installed your mx repository on to Kodi, and have managed to enable the MxThai TV Player and the Mx NCAA HD, (although I can't get anything to play). I have tried to enable the F4M proxy, the BBC player and the RTE player. but all 3 are stuck on Downloading 0%. I am using Kodie Helix 14.1 on Windows 7, and have True Docis 30mbps download. I am fairly new to using Xbmc/Kodi and I'm wondering if I've done something wrong. I've got a lot of things working including the Hub and quite a lot of Add ons, but I'm having trouble with this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Sorry the MX NCAA HD is working perfectly. Edited February 2, 2015 by elfpattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfpattaya Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I have now got the MX Repository working perfectly. I hadn't installed the plug in repository. Thanks joncl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taony Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 My live tv channels were being lost all the time in xbmc. Ones that remained were hopelessly buffering. The only channel i could get clear was al jazeera, which i can get just by plugging in my tv without any android bix. I could watch sitcoms on Genesis but always frustrating trying to get a working stream then putting up with the buffering. Updated to kodi, so now my live tv screen simply goes black, the tv guide section crashes and can't get anything to play on Genesis. Its too complicated and i don't have hours and hours of spare time to constantly fight with this thing. Its really disappointing. The sports net canada links hadn't worked since last fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncl Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My live tv channels were being lost all the time in xbmc. Ones that remained were hopelessly buffering. The only channel i could get clear was al jazeera, which i can get just by plugging in my tv without any android bix. I could watch sitcoms on Genesis but always frustrating trying to get a working stream then putting up with the buffering. Updated to kodi, so now my live tv screen simply goes black, the tv guide section crashes and can't get anything to play on Genesis. Its too complicated and i don't have hours and hours of spare time to constantly fight with this thing. Its really disappointing. The sports net canada links hadn't worked since last fall. well you can always pay someone to fix it for you .. as all those links do work so I assume your internet is rubbish too, so you should be getting that fixed before you even consider any IPTV device .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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