Opinions on best iptv box?

[basejumper]

Have buzztv got Google widevine level 1? So Amazon Prime and Netflix play in 4k?
Can't find no information about that nowhere.
Most other Android boxes only got level 3 so play in shit resolutions.

I really wouldn't know Jamie just answering the O.Ps question. I play 4k Netflix on a 4k TV that has it built in.

I’ve got my dedicated box I’d recommend and shield Z8 firestick/cube T95max+ box is what I’d personally use plus buzztv 4500
But still need convincing on this!!
but you will more than likely tell me something different now

Haha. These IPTV boxes have evolved so much since I bought my Formuler Z8 on 18/10/19 for £125 delivered.
Then the BuZZ XRS4300 arrived with 2GB more RAM on the 31/1/20 for £128.50. The extra RAM made a big difference to the zapping speed and the box didn't need a USB stick to record so I sold the Z8.
Then the BuZZ XRS4500 arrived on 7/4/20 for £130.50 with three more upgrades chief among which is the backlit remote so I sold the XRS4300.

The BuZZ XRS4500 has it all. Stalker middleware so it connects through a portal using the MAC address like a MAG box. Purpose made software that shows a red light when an update is available. 4 GB RAM which gives super fast zapping speed as that is where the EPG is stored. Backlit dedicated remote control with buttons for everything.

 

[SuperUlterior]

i use firestick and it does the job for me

 

[gav28uk]

What apps do you guys use on the Android/Firesticks? I've got my old trusty Zgemma H2H which works fine for my requirements. I get an EPG just only 1080p. I am looking to buy a Shield, but that's to replace an aging Popcorn media streamer. if I were to buy a Shield, what Apps do you run for IPTV, is it just STB?

 

[bazcfc1]

What apps do you guys use on the Android/Firesticks? I've got my old trusty Zgemma H2H which works fine for my requirements. I get an EPG just only 1080p. I am looking to buy a Shield, but that's to replace an aging Popcorn media streamer. if I were to buy a Shield, what Apps do you run for IPTV, is it just STB?

Providers own apps
Stb emu pro
Xciptv player
Gse smart iptv player
Smarters
Supa S1 app
Sly q app
Tvimate
Perfect player
Any android APK will work on shield

 

[gav28uk]

Providers own apps
Stb emu pro
Xciptv player
Gse smart iptv player
Smarters
Supa S1 app
Sly q app
Tvimate
Perfect player
Any android APK will work on shield

OK thanks. As it happens I've got GSE Smart Player on my iPad Pro, I use an M3U and that works well, although the app doesn't appear to handle 4K content very well, it stutters all the time. If I play the individual 4K stream through VLC on the Ipad it works fine, so I am sure it's a GSE issue. I have fed back to the developer but he/she appears to have gone offline. I guess I'll just test them all out, plus others and find one that works for me :-)

 

[Obi wan bissaka]

Baz hit the nail on the head there tbf. 👍 👍

 

[channelking]

Baz the legend as usual.

You know who to come to new members 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[rs500nutter]

The bugatti nvidia shield will run just about anything you can throw at it but it dont seem to like supermarket diesel 🤔🤣 well worth the wait to get one 👍

 

[rotherhamkid]

The bugatti nvidia shield will run just about anything you can throw at it but it dont seem to like supermarket diesel 🤔🤣 well worth the wait to get one 👍

Is the smaller sheild good the smaller round type? See it has same cpu

 

[Obi wan bissaka]

Is the smaller sheild good the smaller round type? See it has same cpu

Only got 2 gb ram and 8gb storage mate

 

[rotherhamkid]

Only got 2 gb ram and 8gb storage mate

Cheers yes I'd seen that but should run iptv fine?

 

[bazcfc1]

Cheers yes I'd seen that but should run iptv fine?

Will run iptv fine mate 2 gig ram is fine for iptv the z8 only have 1 gig ram and runs iptv flawless mate

 

[Obi wan bissaka]

Cheers yes I'd seen that but should run iptv fine?

I'm not sure tbh mate I personally wudnt buy it, got to think long term is that going to bog down? There's alot of people on here who know a hell of alot more then me who hopefully will help you so maybe wait for them to answer mate.

 

[Obi wan bissaka]

Cheers yes I'd seen that but should run iptv fine?

There you go, baz knows alot more then me about this so I would listen to him over me tbf bud

 

[bazcfc1]

There you go, baz knows alot more then me about this so I would listen to him over me tbf bud

Your opinion counts mate everyone's input is important

 

[Obi wan bissaka]

Your opinion counts mate everyone's input is important

👍 Yeah I know mate but you been on here a long time and seem to know your stuff, I'm just trying to take it all in pmsl

 

[bazcfc1]

👍 Yeah I know mate but you been on here a long time and seem to know your stuff, I'm just trying to take it all in pmsl

I'm still learning myself pmsl

 

[Obi wan bissaka]

I'm still learning myself pmsl

God help me then pmsl 🤣

 

[rotherhamkid]

Will run iptv fine mate 2 gig ram is fine for iptv the z8 only have 1 gig ram and runs iptv flawless mate

Thanks baz

 

[bazcfc1]

@rs500nutter has shield I'm sure he's running iptv on his shield