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It's not the update Google is blocking devices from using their own apps on certain devices, not just Buzz We have no control over this We found a working solution for YouTube But YouTube TV we cannot fix.

Ryu is correct From the dev HDMI CEC Their tv is Chinese So the CEC is selecting Chinese as the language Have to change a Cec setting

Well mine controls the volume correctly and does everything else it is supposed to So I take it that you have no idea how to run the unit

Should work via Passthrough

Hes the dev

go to CEC settings and see if you find auto language change options there. if yes then turn it off and see if that helps.

No one received a custom unit. We had to set them up just like you. I had the same issue as you with it opening up subtitles. I then spent time working and figuring it out with the dev. Issue is resolved with a few changes in settings. Brick? The only brick here is your thick scull.

Actually the box YOU received was customized just for you. As soon as you plugged it in, it detected your hardware configuration, sent the configuration back to the mother ship, and it then proceeded to adapting the last remote firmware you got, to ensuring you would be frustrated.

it's because he isn't an idiot like you

I now have the g series remote controlling volume without opening up subtitles

Im sure google will fix it

Its locked to the gbox Other devices get a demo server Nothing else

Thanks guys with your help it looks like stretch worked thank you for your time

This is how Amlogic does passthrough for Surround Sound Audio, forces you to use the remote control for volume control of the device the audio is being passthrough to

lol That worked man. Something I would have NEVER thought would influence my past issue. Thanks dude, and nbs -=Ultra=-

All good nbs. I figured that was after seeing the 5.0 (BuzzTV 5 OS) Thanks for posting dude. -=Ultra=-

unless you work for them you should take your negativity somewhere ellse nancy

Yes, I'm sure of that too... But will it be this year? Or the next? Of one thing I am sure and we can bet, that will not be in the near future.

V5.0.961 New Buzz 5 App Update March 10th, 2026 Sent to All Android 9+11+13 Buzz TV Boxes running Buzz 5 Changes: - Fixed connection errors on MAC + XC Servers - Updated Weather Widget**957** - Fixed EPG Loading bugs on some MAC Servers - Bug Fixes Please Leave Feedback Below Thanks

Just downloaded the app from the google playstore and the mac address can not be changed. That will be a serious issue for those with iptv subs that use mac addresses especially in Canada. I bought the g series box to use the buzz tv 6 app for that specific reason I hope that they fix this issue. Its a big one in my opinion.

why would they make it available to any box not made by buzz?

Thanks a ton Emporium for the detailed reply. I really appreciate that.

try uninstalling updates for Google Play Services settings/apps

Is this the INITIAL power up ? I am pretty sure the FIRST power up you do need to connect it to the internet for it to download it's latest updates and install some remote apps. But after the first boot, it does not "NEED" the network.

I don't have an AI yet, but there are typically zoom options under the settings, display options for most of the buzz boxes. This allows you to scaled the video output to fit your screen if it does not by default. I have never "needed" to use it, but I have seen it and played with it a few times just to test.

you can play stuff off an external drive or play saved recordings/downloads

I assume you want to record to a USB stick ? You'd need a USB stick with a decent write speed (not any cheap crap). Needs to be formatted, ideally as exFAT. Insert into X5. From withing BuzzTV app, press Menu button, and go to PVR->PVR Options->Recording Storage Location. By default it is probably on "Internal shared storage". If it sees your USB drive, it will show it there. That is for PVR Recordings. Now if you want to download Movies/TV Series, you would need to setup the PVR->PVR Options->Download Storage" option. You cannot download to internal storage. so by default it is set to NA if you have nothing. Select it, and if you have USB storage, you can select it. Once you select some external storage, you will be able to "download" your VOD/TV Series. However keep in mind that it is very dependent on your server and the number of connections you have. If you exceed you max connections, your download will stop/fail. Keep in mind that if you are channel surfing as it downloads, sometimes some servers take time to update and realize you have changed channels and may assume you have multiple simultaneous connections as you channel surf and will disconnect/fail your download.

it worx fine on the box and it's not the same app

Thanks.

You mention G-Series box and your title says Buzztv mobile app. The app that will be for the G-Series box is NOT the mobile app. The Mobile app is exactly that, for Mobile devices only. It is not meant for use on the GSeries box. And it is the first release, so it will surely have issues. It was just released for early evaluation. I just checked and I can assume you the version on the G-Series box DOES allow you to edit the MAC address, and even the DEVICEID 1 and 2 fields. I am not 100% sure if the version is yet available to the general public, but if it is not I am sure it will be shortly. There is a section dedicated for the Mobile app specifically, and it will soon be open for feedback on the mobile app. https://stbtalk.com/forum/127-buzztv-mobile-apps/

I'll let other make that recommendation. For now I have switched to an old Sharp Aquos I had, since I am waiting to redo my basement this summer before picking up something new.

This sounds like an LG problem honestly. I used to have an older LG and this is one of the reasons I got rid of it. In LG's effort to give you deeper blacks, when the total luminosity of the scene is below a certain level, it would decrease the backlighting to the point that it was too dark. It was very apparent when credits would go by at the end of a movie. Few credits, it was super black and could barely see the credits. A few more credits on the same screen and then it would be more of a charcoal black, but the white was more vivid. This was irrelevant on whether I was using a buzz box, my Mii box or even the integrated tuner using an OTA antenna. The only way to overcome it in my situation was to put the TV in store DEMO mode which was really annoying and far from ideal. I was glad when it failed, and did not feal bad replacing it. Have you tried adjusting the setting and playing around with the contrast/brightness/saturation settings on the Powerstation ? Maybe you can bring it up just enough to avoid the TV from trying to darken it more. Settings->Device Preferences->Display and Sound->Advanced Display settings->HDMI->Color Settings.

Thank you Ryu that works but it just seems weird that I need to use the mic to adjust the volume on the Power station.

If you reset your remote, and have Max volume set to off, then pressing the volume keys on the remote should show an OSD with volume level. So you can then control the volume to anything between 0 to 100. 100% being same as max volume on.

I assume this only pops up when you use automatic ? I don't think this is show when you use "never". This is probably because the audio stream is not being processed by the box (format it does not decode), but being "passthru" to whatever receiver/processor you have to decode and therefore it does not have the ability to change the volume on it, you would need to control the receiver/processing device for that. Most who use receivers to process their audio will typically set max volume setting to true on the buzz box, and then control the volume of the TV/Receiver/soundbar", not the variable output possible from the box.

I said firmware, but it could just be an app update (which is typically more frequent). On the Powerstation it was fixed in Version 189 of the BuzzTV 6 software from August 2025. "Fixed App Reorder Feature on Home Screen"

This is a very similar bug to when the Powerstation was released. Will certainly be fixed with an upcoming firmware update. It's a brand new box, so some little irritants are normal as people will start putting it through the tests. Buzz typically sends out quite a few updates at the beginning to try to address them quickly. Pointing them out, always helps put them in the dev's bug report/list.

Hello Emporium. Nice to meet you too. I'm very happy with the BuzzTV brand. Best of the best for sure. I'm always looking forward to either a new device launch or SW/Firmware updates. Do I need another device, no. Do I want, YES ! Have a great weekend man. -=Ultra=-

Dev support on weekends.. Now that is dedication. Typical of Buzz They always stand behind their products.

hes Moderator here. yes you have amazing box now. good choice

I'm new here to this site, but not NEW to the brand. I have an X5, B5, L1, and now this beautiful super fast Classic AI. Sorry, who is allaboutbuzz ? Please ignore my ignorance. -=Ultra=-

one of my friend had that issue using E2 and I could not figure it out. I contacted allaboutbuzz and he advised me that and it worked. glade all good for you.

Sorry my bad That sw is for the classic anniversary edition

you sounds like a kid pal. I have been fan of buzz devices and their features and support from years. I almost own every model of buzztv released by buzz team in last 8 years. I appreciate their generous donations and their products never disappointment me ever. therefore, I have many people have many buzz devices in my country.

Everything you want. But right now buying a G-series is buying a brick. You can say whatever you want, but this is a brick.

if you are sure and can bet then why you are even asking if this year or next year?

https://buzztv.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Classic_Ai_Manual_V1-OL.pdf

Great. See if they have an option to use a username/password instead of a Mac. If yes, then you don't have to reset evertime when you switch devices or apps.

They probably made a box especially for you.

I'm sure Google will release a new firmware for the remote control. And I'm also sure it won't be in the near future. For now I have the Buzztv as a paper weight. Stop being such a Fan Boy.