Poseidon Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 By the way, something that doesn't seem to be mentioned often is something I use all the time - Yatse. It's a remote for Kodi which installs on your mobile, very handy indeed. As long as your mobile and Kodi are on the same network you can use that instead of a remote - it's better than the official Kodi remote on android too IMO. One of only 3 apps I've ever paid for Nice one, thanks - I see there's a free verison too. I use my fire tv app for the fire stick but have just persevered with the remote for the box as I can use it fast. Will give yatse a go though, should save time when i'm clearing it down and starting again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Nice one, thanks - I see there's a free verison too. I use my fire tv app for the fire stick but have just persevered with the remote for the box as I can use it fast. Will give yatse a go though, should save time when i'm clearing it down and starting again. Sorry, should have said I was using the free version for ages and it was great. I can't even remember what function it was that made me buy it now tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 By the way, something that doesn't seem to be mentioned often is something I use all the time - Yatse. It's a remote for Kodi which installs on your mobile, very handy indeed. As long as your mobile and Kodi are on the same network you can use that instead of a remote - it's better than the official Kodi remote on android too IMO. One of only 3 apps I've ever paid for Have you tried Sybu bud? I tried the Kodi version but didn't like it and Sybu was similar but seemed better. That said I've never used it since trying them out due to forgetting I installed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Have you tried Sybu bud? I tried the Kodi version but didn't like it and Sybu was similar but seemed better. That said I've never used it since trying them out due to forgetting I installed it!I haven't, and with paid Yatse I probably won't. I just remembered I've one of the paid features- if we're watching a film and I want to go for a bath, with Yatse I can pick the film up on my phone, and continue it from the same place on my tablet without disturbing the tv. They're not exactly in sync but it's pretty cool ask the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Haha I didn't mean to sound like a dick there, just meaning that I have to get my money's worth now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Treating it like a Hobby is actually quite an excellent way of going about it Tbh. I actually find it fun trying new add ons, builds, tinkering with my own builds trying to find the perfect combination. Once I do find the perfect combo something will inevidable go off and I am back to square one! Great way to save cash and good fun for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Haha I didn't mean to sound like a dick there, just meaning that I have to get my money's worth now! Nah I knew what you meant. Was curiosity more than anything as I'm not really in a place to judge (Sybu) its performance. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Better chips, faster processors, more memory etc. The new T8 V3 would be the box I'd be buying if I was looking for a new one. I have the V2 and although I used to think my AFTV was better, well it was when I had the older model my T8 is my better box. Agree with you about the T8 having better internals bud, but I find the AFTV the more stable in my house. I've never had any problems with my AFTV boxes, but I have had the T8 freeze a lot more with all the different builds, than the AFTV. The firestick does seem to struggle with some of them, but so far the beast v15, has worked perfect. Everything about these boxes and apps, seems to differ from one persons house to the next, it seems. If I was buying another one today though, out of those three, I'd buy them in the following order? 1?AFTV 2?T8 3?Firestick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Treating it like a Hobby is actually quite an excellent way of going about it Tbh. I actually find it fun trying new add ons, builds, tinkering with my own builds trying to find the perfect combination. Once I do find the perfect combo something will inevidable go off and I am back to square one! Great way to save cash and good fun for me! Exactly. I use the raspberry pi, so when I want to experiment, I can clone my whole sd card if I want to play with the current set up, use a different one for a whole new set up, do the 3 folder backup etc. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Agree with you about the T8 having better internals bud, but I find the AFTV the more stable in my house. I've never had any problems with my AFTV boxes, but I have had the T8 freeze a lot more with all the different builds, than the AFTV. The firestick does seem to struggle with some of them, but so far the beast v15, has worked perfect. Everything about these boxes and apps, seems to differ from one persons house to the next, it seems. If I was buying another one today though, out of those three, I'd buy them in the following order? 1?AFTV 2?T8 3?Firestick Until I bought the 4K AFTV box I agree. The sticks do my head in though[emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Another cool thing i realised the other day is the air play option in Kodi. You can play the same iTunes music from a pc/laptop through all your Kodi devices in your network via apple airplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Until I bought the 4K AFTV box I agree. The sticks do my head in though[emoji1] It's 4K boxes I've got mate. Still wouldn't put someone off buying a firestick though, as I still think for the money, it's good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 It's 4K boxes I've got mate. Still wouldn't put someone off buying a firestick though, as I still think for the money, it's good value.Well believe me the previous AFTV box works better. The sticks are a decent entry level for kodi but probably because I was using the T8 and the AFTV and they worked perfectly the stick seemed slow and constantly needed resetting etc I don't like them. For a spare room I guess they're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 My stick crashed a lot with 15.2 on it however it's worked perfectly since going back to 14.2. The menu systems definitely not as responsive as the box however once you start watching something you'd be hard pushed to tell the difference between the stick and box. It actually performs better than on my laptop and iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 By the way, something that doesn't seem to be mentioned often is something I use all the time - Yatse. It's a remote for Kodi which installs on your mobile, very handy indeed. As long as your mobile and Kodi are on the same network you can use that instead of a remote - it's better than the official Kodi remote on android too IMO. One of only 3 apps I've ever paid for I use yatse, good remote. I also downloaded the Amazon fire remote for my phone, it has the keyboard too. Both are free, but yatse is a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Also, screen mirroring from android to kodi is possible and more reliable after recent updates. I use Screen Stream Mirroring app from Google play store, works a treat now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Also, screen mirroring from android to kodi is possible and more reliable after recent updates. I use Screen Stream Mirroring app from Google play store, works a treat now There's always someone has to take it too far. I just watch dodgy pirated telly wi mine..............................lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Also, screen mirroring from android to kodi is possible and more reliable after recent updates. I use Screen Stream Mirroring app from Google play store, works a treat now Definitely getting the full Kodi experience I'm with CollyWolly on the usage Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 29, 2016 by Rudolf's Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just skipped straight to page 82, is there an idiots guide to setting this kodi malarkey up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just skipped straight to page 82, is there an idiots guide to setting this kodi malarkey up? Yes indeed there is. If you can find it then you'll have no trouble setting up Kodi. You won't even need to read it, just find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just skipped straight to page 82, is there an idiots guide to setting this kodi malarkey up? Whatever platform you intend to put it on just Google 'how to install Kodi on' and include the platform. One that pops up near the top is Michael Seo or Seo Michael. He's pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ematsone Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Agree with you about the T8 having better internals bud, but I find the AFTV the more stable in my house. I've never had any problems with my AFTV boxes, but I have had the T8 freeze a lot more with all the different builds, than the AFTV. The firestick does seem to struggle with some of them, but so far the beast v15, has worked perfect. Everything about these boxes and apps, seems to differ from one persons house to the next, it seems. If I was buying another one today though, out of those three, I'd buy them in the following order? 1?AFTV 2?T8 3?Firestick The Nvidia Shield is quite a machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) New sports app apparently There's a new kid on the block... https://www.tvaddons.ag/castaway-sports-kodi/ Edited January 29, 2016 by mrmarkus1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Nvidia Shield is quite a machineSupposed to be the best thing to run it on I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The Nvidia Shield is quite a machine Looks a snazzy piece of kit, but it's not cheap. I'd still go for the AFTV or T8 ahead of that, for the price alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 New sports app apparently There's a new kid on the block...https://www.tvaddons.ag/castaway-sports-kodi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 It's pish, don't bother Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dode41 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 New sports app apparently There's a new kid on the block...https://www.tvaddons.ag/castaway-sports-kodi/ Can't see anything topping Sportsmania imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Me neither. I'm a subscriber and it's excellent Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) First real issues with the stick. Everything was buffering. Removed the power via USB and put the plug on it and seems to have resolved it. Fingers crossed! Tried that after completely scrubbing Kodi! Edited January 30, 2016 by Rudolf's Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Looking forward to the new Sky box due out on 9th Feb [emoji41] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Says the man who bought a Fire Stick, installed Kodi and found out his bedroom TV was too ****ing old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Says the man who bought a Fire Stick, installed Kodi and found out his bedroom TV was too ******* old Selling an old Sky + to fund the new tv though, much cheapness, like **** all [emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited January 30, 2016 by Space Mackerel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Selling an old Sky + to fund the new tv though [emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Don't know why you're bothering. Just tag it onto one of your invoices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'll just say, if I'm going to give my debit card/credit card info out to anyone on the internet that's going to give you free Sky and BT Sports for ?2 or ?3 a month then you take your chances. Not for me I'm afraid. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollyWolly Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'll just say, if I'm going to give my debit card/credit card info out to anyone on the internet that's going to give you free Sky and BT Sports for ?2 or ?3 a month then you take your chances. Not for me I'm afraid. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Actually your in more danger handing it over at a garage or a restaurant. ?115 to virgin a month ?17 for 3 months to sportsmania by paysafe Hmmmmmm let me have a think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Mackerel Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Actually your in more danger handing it over at a garage or a restaurant. ?115 to virgin a month ?17 for 3 months to sportsmania by paysafe Hmmmmmm let me have a think. Rudolfs Mate explained it to me last night how payment works after I posted. [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Actually your in more danger handing it over at a garage or a restaurant. ?115 to virgin a month ?17 for 3 months to sportsmania by paysafe Hmmmmmm let me have a think. Mate I was up texting him till 01:30 explaining why Paysafe was secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wife has been nipping my head to give up my Sky Sports, so I'm finally going to take the plunge and let her. Im going to sign up to Sportsmania and I hope it is as good, as some say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky999 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wife has been nipping my head to give up my Sky Sports, so I'm finally going to take the plunge and let her. Im going to sign up to Sportsmania and I hope it is as good, as some say. I've subscribed for the previous month, and had no issues. The streams are high quality but not HD.That said for the price of ?12 a month im not complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 90% of my streams are pretty bloody close to HD. Admittedly there are some which are a bit noticeably aren't but still decent. Watching Arsenal v Burnley on FS1 now and the quality is incredible. Normally you can tell when they go close up however it's spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Right. Can someone explain the difference between sports mania and IPTV STALKER? Why wouldn't I just get a subscription to something which gives me all the channels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Right. Can someone explain the difference between sports mania and IPTV STALKER? Why wouldn't I just get a subscription to something which gives me all the channels? Did Stalker start charging? I used it in the early days and it was one of the better ones. That said, it'll have to improved considerably (from last time I used it) to be as reliable as Mania is now. Despite that, going back 16 months or so Mania was hit or miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Trying to install woodie wizard but when I click on it from the system-add ones- install from zip file it doesn't show anything. According to YouTube vids there should be a line saying click me. I don't have such a line Got it! Edited January 30, 2016 by Homme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Nope, just can't install wookie. Keep getting error and to check log. I've cleared data etc and did all things advised online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 All good at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I have a fire stick which i am selling. It is six months old but still have the box and everything that comes with it. It will come pre loaded with Kodi, Fire starter and the Ares Wizard and i will install my favorite build from it. Looking to upgrade to the nvadia shield. Looking for 30 quid plus postage (they cost about 65 quid pre loaded on amazon). Preferably via PayPal. PM me if your interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 All good at last. Good lesson - sometimes, despite doing absolutely everything right, it doesn't work and you just have to do it again for no good reason except it works this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Good lesson - sometimes, despite doing absolutely everything right, it doesn't work and you just have to do it again for no good reason except it works this time Yep. I have no explanation as to what I did to get it working. Just kept on doing what I thought was the right thing. Anyway, when I've had a few spare mins I've been browsing various add ons etc looks like I won't regret purchasing. I watched the tennis this morning on a fantastic stream and the wee one is very impressed with the kids options. So far so good. Genesis though? Is it shit now? Tried four films last night and streams not available for any of them. Gave up and watched sky! I'd read that it was very good. What are the good movie alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yep. I have no explanation as to what I did to get it working. Just kept on doing what I thought was the right thing. Anyway, when I've had a few spare mins I've been browsing various add ons etc looks like I won't regret purchasing. I watched the tennis this morning on a fantastic stream and the wee one is very impressed with the kids options. So far so good. Genesis though? Is it shit now? Tried four films last night and streams not available for any of them. Gave up and watched sky! I'd read that it was very good. What are the good movie alternatives? Phoenix is excellent for films, it has all the latest screener films in HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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