Guide A guide to the best boxes for IPTV 2021
Yeah just has to be plugged into AC
bazcfc1
VIP Member
For £8 take the gamble if dosnt work return it it’s not as tho you’ve paid £50 for a usb hub 😆
Need a USB-C hub for your Chromecast with Google TV? No problem!
Make sure it suits your set-up as you don't want too much weight hanging off HDMI
I too have a VU+ Duo 2 and use it for both free to air Sat tv and IPTV... it took me a while to work it all out but I use VPN Manager, NordVPN, JediMakerXtream and am really happy with the ability to have a full EPG and the ability to record the Sat programmes (have never managed to consistently record an iptv stream.
I've just bought a 75inch TV for the extension we're building and am going to need a second box - any thoughts on the newer VU+ boxes or should I be looking further afield?
pabloescaban
VIP Member
Are you going to be connected to a sat dish or aerial for Freesat and Freeview?
If not you may be better off using Android device for iptv
Yes, I will use sat dish for freeview and then iptv for all of the extras. I like the 1080 skin on the VU+ box and have all of the relevant plugins running pretty smoothly, worried that if I move to something new I will be disappointed.
pabloescaban
VIP Member
Ive not used a VU box but if you are happy with the one you have, get a second.
Just ordered new 4K 65inch tv and wanting best iptv setup to take advantage of it.
I currently have a sub provider, with main channels in 1080p @ around 25fps, although a few are at 4k @ 50fps.
I have been using a Formuler z7+ box, but wondering if Nvidia shield tv would improve the picture quality with its AI upscaling?
Can anyone give their experience / advice on the best possible setup, thanks.
I currently have a sub provider, with main channels in 1080p @ around 25fps, although a few are at 4k @ 50fps.
I have been using a Formuler z7+ box, but wondering if Nvidia shield tv would improve the picture quality with its AI upscaling?
Can anyone give their experience / advice on the best possible setup, thanks.
A better sub on your z7+ will give you a better picture than a worse sub on a Nvidia Shield. The UK sports and movie channels plus loads more are widely available in FHD at 50fps so I'd suggest taking a few trials to see for yourself what's out there.
The shield will give you more 4k options via other apps Prime and hookie Netflix for instance plus other side loaded apps your tv doesn't come with, not sure Z7 can do that
Thanks for advice, I'll test a few better subs and see what they are like on the new tv.
Ok thanks, I'll bear that in mind. Is the AI upscaling on Shield worth having, even if I get an improved quality sub, ie, 1080p @ 50fps.
Reason I'm asking - I've seen positive reviews on the shield AI upscaling.
Maybe the ultimate = better quality sub + shield AI upscaling ?
Drox
TK Veteran
Not really. If you have a good source, like a recent HD programme on Netflix then AI does enhance the picture quality. If the pic quality is cack, then the upscale just increases the defects.
Got it, most important is good source, thanks.
Yes but when you test them properly they are not 50fps apart from a few. No fta channel supplies 50fps sky don't supply 50fps NOWTV supply a few. Most movie channels at least will have the new hevec they are not 50 fps
But you can watch 50/60 fps content on various USA Channels.
I fell for it months ago learnt how to check them and most were 25fps
You are mistaken Mike. Often you quote your own experience as fact when it's not the case.