Tivimate w 4k Firestick Max Settings

[billyboysmith2]

Hey all

Using Tivimate for IPTV with a 4k Firestick Max.

Internet speed not fabulous, around 40mbs.

Looking for optimum settings for both the stick and Tivimate if anyone can offer some advice please?

 

[mike123]

Just install on stick

Main things set auto frame rate
Update epg evrey 24 hours
Remove any catergories you dont want

Thats it really

 

[billyboysmith2]

Thanks Mike.

I have auto frame rate setting off on both currently?

Whats the advantage of removing categories? I do have lots I dont use on the left panel( bundles of channels etc )

 

[mike123]

Removing catergories you don't want shortens playlist.

Auto frame rate turn on

 

[billyboysmith2]

Removing categories will help how?

 

[mike123]

Removing categories will help how?

Well i would of thought this is obvious

1 you can configure the playlist how you want. I dont know anybody who watches something out of each category

2 uses less resources

3 epg and playlist will update quicker

 

[LegoMan]

Just because its not been mentioned either - 40Mbit is perfectly good for watching 4K streams as long as thats the speed the stick is running. If youre getting your speed from Speedtest.net on a phone or PC then the app itself likely wont be running at that.

It also helps to remove any background bloat on the stick itself - "background apps and process list" will do that for you, and DefSquid will clear up any available space on the stick too.

Your stick will run better overall if it is kept in better condition overall, not just in the one app youre using.

 

[billyboysmith2]

Thanks alot both understood. And ideally auto frame rate on both main stick settings and within tivi?

 

[mike123]

Thanks alot both understood. And ideally auto frame rate on both main stick settings and within tivi?

Yes if possible just remember any device running while you ate running stick will reduce speeds

 

[billyboysmith2]

In terms of Tivi I have a tonne of channel catergories on the left column I dont use. I see I can manage channels and "hide" them? Will this suffice in terms of helping Tivi run smoother or is there a different method here? Thanks

 

[mike123]

In terms of Tivi I have a tonne of channel catergories on the left column I dont use. I see I can manage channels and "hide" them? Will this suffice in terms of helping Tivi run smoother or is there a different method here? Thanks

Yes i said this above

 

[billyboysmith2]

Yes thank you was just checking thats the correct method to remove/hide

 

[silverblack]

I find it easier to hide them all then just add back the ones you want to watch.

 

[Aristotle]

I would think the hidden channels will still update on the playlist.
Removing them completely with an editor or asking supplier to remove them would be better options imo.

 

[blueprints]

I would think the hidden channels will still update on the playlist.
Removing them completely with an editor or asking supplier to remove them would be better options imo.

Yes, absolutely correct, ask for channels to be removed by supplier. They will still load in as part of the EPG file otherwise.

 

[Aristotle]

Yes, absolutely correct, ask for channels to be removed by supplier. They will still load in as part of the EPG file otherwise.

I use iptveditor to remove unwanted channels but like you say supplier should do it if asked.

 

[mike123]

It depends how the server has been configured

So they may not be able to remove say sky sports without removing all UK sports

 

[billyboysmith2]

Thanks for all your help on the above.

A common problem I seem to grt with my IPTV sub is alot ot UK entertainment channels, the visuals freeze but the audio continues, really frustrating.

But then I can seemlessly watch a UHD sports channel without any issues what so ever. My provider isnt really sure what it could be. Any ideas for any fixes anyone?

 

[mrafc]

Thanks for all your help on the above.

A common problem I seem to grt with my IPTV sub is alot ot UK entertainment channels, the visuals freeze but the audio continues, really frustrating.

But then I can seemlessly watch a UHD sports channel without any issues what so ever. My provider isnt really sure what it could be. Any ideas for any fixes anyone?

try a different app , see if you get the same result.

 

[billyboysmith2]

Currently using Tivimate. Any good alternatives out there?