VPN blocking some IPTV programs

[shantijoe]

Is it a 4k max stick at all

No not 4K

 

[bazcfc1]

No not 4K

Could be a codec issue then as your stick may not be able to handle the codec of some movies and shows

 

[manic01]

Yes a new Firestick but I'm not sure what a 'player option' is. I have downloaded a few players to try and settled on Tivimate Premium, thanks

Tivimate settings, Playback, External Player, set it to Yes/No/VOD only
I still think your vpn blocked the DC for VOD, only way to tell is to use another VPN if you Def want to use a vpn that is.

 

[shantijoe]

Is it a 4k max stick at all

EDIT…….. Tivimate with VLC as external player

Tivimate player

I see, I use VLC on my PC's and will try downloading it into the Firestick. What difference do you think it makes? thanks

 

[shantijoe]

Could be a codec issue then as your stick may not be able to handle the codec of some movies and shows

With the VPN disabled things play ok on the Firestick. That is the riddle I'm trying to solve... thanks

 

[shantijoe]

Tivimate settings, Playback, External Player, set it to Yes/No/VOD only
I still think your vpn blocked the DC for VOD, only way to tell is to use another VPN if you Def want to use a vpn that is.

Thanks, I'll try that. Lots of helpful tips coming my way so Bravo TechKings!

 

[manic01]

Thanks, I'll try that. Lots of helpful tips coming my way so Bravo TechKings!

Also try Windscribe free version, see if the vod opens.

 

[shantijoe]

Also try Windscribe free version, see if the vod opens.

Thanks again!

 

[m4u]

I see, I use VLC on my PC's and will try downloading it into the Firestick. What difference do you think it makes? thanks

VLC has more software codecs built-in so it can play a larger variety of video formats out the box.

 

[shantijoe]

Thanks that's very good to know

 

[mikeyeah]

What you will find is some providers, have learnt the IPs being using by most of the popular VPN provider and blocked them! You need to find a provider which doesn’t mind you using a VPN.

 

[Socerraid]

Always best to ask if they allowed the use of VPN first