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Oh, I intend to keep it on, I just turned it off for testing Just found it odd that TV Series was still getting a summary at the top level. I would have thought that was from TMDB also. Or maybe some where stuck in some cache. So for customers in Europe, they can turn it off, but do they then have any way of using a different provider if they do ? I assume there would be some development needed to allow the use of a different metadata provider to get the rights and API to use it. Unless there is something in the way XC Api works to allow the server to provide that metadata. On BuzzTV 5, I've only had it provide wrong info for one movie that I can ever remember. Nothing is perfect, but good enough for me. Oh well, more options then more flexibility I guess Thanks

The colored buttons are only "user" mapped when you are outside of the buzztv app and primarily on the home screen. When you are in buzztv app, the colored buttons are controlled by the app, and the legend is always on the bottom depending on what screen/function you are on. But if you don't like the layout of the BT500, you can always pick up another buzz remote (BT200, BT250, BT350, etc..). Or instead of using the mute button, just press and hold the volume down button, takes less than a second to go from 100 to 0. That's what I do, since I am always using the buttons around the Dpad.

OK. Got it, and installed. Turned off the TMDB in order to test. Using w*** server, XC API connection, VOD shows posters/thumbnails and titles, but no movie summary/plot as expected. However Under TV Series, I see all the poster/thumbnails, and I still see the summary/plot for the series overall, but no detailed info for each episode (no thumbnail or summary for each individual episode). Question is, is it normal that there is summary for the top level series entry ? Is that included possibly from the server (like an epg) ?

The network share option does not share extenal drives (at least not the last time I tried). But you can transfer to internal storage and then move them as needed. HOWEVER, moving recorded files is not going to be as seamless as you think. The recorded files may be on the external drive, but the metadata file (which hold the file location, file name, EPG info, etc..) is on the internal storage. So even if you move files into the recording directory of the ssd, they will NOT be seen buy the buzztv software. You can see that if you try a few recordings to a USB stick (or SSD) for example, then remove the USB stick or drive, and you will see that all recording are still listed. And only when you try to play one, does it realize the file is not there. Best you can do, is move them into another directory, and use something like VLC to play the individual media file. Would be nice if we can have the recording destination on network share, or maybe have all required files (including metadata) in a single directory on the SSD and be able to share it so you can have 1 dedicated device doing all the recording, but then can playback from any other buzz box by mounting or connecting to hat bax. But I am sure that would involve quite a bit of changes from the current implementation.

Keep in mind this is only for people that were STUCK on firmware V20220624, and this firmware would NOT find other available updates (not issues at boot which is what you describe) If you do NOT have this specific firmware on your box, and you are "assuming" that it will help, you are taking a risk of bricking your box. Just something to keep in mind.

Reason for netflix has been answered. Thumbnails for FFWD ? WHY the F#$@% would you want that ? It does it so quickly on recordings and resuming playback is INSTANEOUS when you release the FFWD button. It's not like it takes a few seconds to start playing again. You want to know where you are, just take your fat thumb off the FFWD and you will see it instantaneously. And for the edit of schedules, if that is a bug (I have not checked the latest beta to confirm), then instead of being a pompous @ss, you could have just posted about the bug, and it would have been surely fixed in the next update. You decide to play with the latest boxes, you expect growing pains. And if you don't, then you are naïve. Even the original shield was FAR from perfect when it was first released. It had piles of annoying bugs, since even nvidia wasn't sure how to market the damn thing. Year later I got a Mii Box 3 since the shield was just too annoying, and gave it time to mature.

But you typically don't need VPN for VOD. At least in my case, VOD and TV Series I have never needed to use VPN (with at least 3 different services - but could be different for others). And 10GB is plenty for a few hours of LiveTV, as a test to confirm if VPN will help your situation (assuming you have blackouts/throttling). The 10GB is NOT for permanent use, since you will run out if used for daily use. I've been using windscribe (amongst others) also and no issues either. I like their AndroidTV client. And you can get pretty good pricing (less than CDN$3/month) if you look through sites like stacksocial, and stacksocial often has additional discounts above the discounted price. Many other services like ipvanish also offer a decent product with reasonable pricing.

SD card can be of the best quality. But we have no clue on the specs of the SD slot itself and what class it can support/drive. So we don't know what sustained write speeds it can maintain.

And you XC login allows more than one connection ? If you hit record button manually while watching show, will it record for the whole hour ? BTW: I am not a fan of recording to SD cards. Had a few issues early on with them, and decided it was just not worth it. The B5 can also be picky since it does NOT have a USB 3 slot. They are only USB 2, and hence not as fast. So you do need a good quality stick to ensure it does not occasionally hang up. Also, all record testing should ideally be done on a wired connection, since the recording will stop with even the slightest stream glitch. The B5 and E5 are obviously the most entry level of the 5 series, so if you planned to do a lot of recording, not sure they were the best options. The B5 depending on what you are doing while it is recording, could get a little overwhelmed (due to the fact that it is entry level and the lowest powered CPU), so when it is recording, you should ideally not be launching or playing with other apps. It is a great basic streamer for IPTV, but it will not multitask well. Don't see how the guide has anything to do with the recording. It only serves to pull the start and end times (and any metadata if available), which you can also override manually. I even record on streams which I have no EPG at all, just by creating manual entries.

Typically they are 110/220 and all you need is a plug converter with is super cheap. But they are always printed on the units in pretty fine print so you can easily check. It probably says input 110-240V. The Classic however conveniently uses USB-C as power. So worst case it is simple enough to just get a basic USB-C power supply locally and use that to avoid using any adapters.

tried it same way I did ? I struggled with updates on the L1 in the past, and I do it this way now, and seems to work for me. Turn it on.. Check for updates manually through the settings screen. Then leave it on for an hour. After an hour, reboot it.. Got back into settings screen and check for updates gain. This is the only way it works for me. If I don't go through the manual check and waiting after checking, it has not automatically prompted me for an available update for quite a while now.

I left it for 2hrs and got nothing.. Then I rebooted, nothing. Then went and selected manual check for updates (it said nothing available). Left it for an hour, then rebooted and went back again to manually check for updates again and then it found it. I did it like that the last few times also. I suspect that possibly when I Click on "check for updates" the first time, it trigger the task which check the current download and tells me I am up to date, but actually then goes off, finds the latest update and downloads it in the background (hence why I left it for an hour). Then when I reboot, and go back and check for updates, it does the same, but this time, since there is a download which is newer than what is installed, it actually prompts me to install it. I could be out to left field (wouldn't be the first time) but so far the last 2 or 3 updates, this is what I've been dong and it seems to work for me.

You'd be lucky enough if the Vizio remote does not interfere with the buzz box. They use some of the same IR codes for their remotes, that buzz uses also. The power button on many vizio remotes is some "number" on the buzz remote. And what did you expect the remote to do to your Vizio box. It is paired to the Buzz Box, and I never saw anywhere that any voice controls are expected to work on the TV. Hell there is even a comment that the voice controls don't even work from the LiveTV/VOD app. It's pretty much only on the home screen.

I hope you did not buy the Powerstation primarily for netflix. To use netflix on any non netflix-certified box (not BuzzTV uniquely), you will need to use the mouse cursor control on the remote. It is not typically remote friendly from what I know. Unless something has changed specifically on the Powerstation.

As mentioned. That option has been on buzz boxes for ages. Long Press the "back/last ch" button and it should bring up a list. On BuzzTV 5, I think it was 20 last stations.. On the Powerstation (BuzzTV 6), it looks like it is a LOT longer than that (I have about 50 of them in my list) Very handy when switching between 3 or more channels.

Is you HDMI-CEC enabled on the Powerstation ? From Home screen, go to Settings (Gear icon on the top)->device preferences->display and sound->HDMI-CEC. As a test, turn all of the options in there OFF, to avoid having the TV or the box controlling each other (let them be their own boss )

I'm glad you found your issue, which is exactly what I recommend in my FIRST reply. So I did provide an idea. But that still does not change the fact that the problem (even the way you initially described it), has nothing to do with BUZZTV 5. There are different categories in the forum for a reason. BuzzTV 5 is the APP that runs on your BuzzTV Box, after the box has already booted (there is a distinction). It has nothing to do with whatever resolution your box boots up into. And after all these replies, worst part is, we still don't know what specific hardware (box model) this was And the issue should have been posted in the hardware section for that specific model of box you have.

If in terms of template you mean a backup of every 3rd party app, NO. IF you mean in terms of backing up the BuzzTV servers, settings and favorites, then Yes. For your DVR request, the answer is NO. There is always this: https://stbtalk.com/topic/14151-buzztv6-application-wishlist-for-new-features-and-enhancements/

You probably can, but I think that would be a complete waste, and just adding wear and tear on the nvme connector unnecessarily. If you plan to move the drive back and forth, then why not just use a USB key instead of an nvme drive ? nvme drives are not designed to be plugged and unplugged mechanically frequently. I personally just use a file manager (in my case, I like Solid explorer, but any one you like should work), and I transfer files to/from by buzz boxes and my NAS using the network connection. My P6 is wired and so is my NAS, so it's quite simple. Keep in mind that names of recordings are not always obvious to be able to identify them.

This is the way I have been doing it for years (and on my older boxes). Honestly didn't even realize it was added in the utilities oops.

What do you mean your power options are set to LiveTV ? I don't get it. BTW: What type of TV do you have ? The Remote of some 3rd tier TVs, uses the same IR codes as the Buzz (example: VIZIO TVs). So some users with VIZIO TVs, when they use their remote on their TVs, it actually changes the Channels on the buzz box even if the input is not set to the buzztv So when they switch to the buzztv, the box is at some random channel.

Software you can see when you are in LiveTV and press menu, it should be on bottom of the menu. 5.0.xxx Do you have your box set for shutdown, suspend, or do you use HDMI-CEC to turn on/off with TV ? I personally prefer shutdown. May take an extra minute to boot up, but it is a clean boot each and every time. What nbs says is exactly what I have on all my buzz boxes also. IF I am watching a channel which is in my favorites.. Then I shutdown. Then turn box back on again, it will be on that same channel, and if I hit guide, I will see the guide for favorites. Let's try this as a test. Turn on TV. Turn on the B5. Go to a channel in your favorites. Press CH+ a d few times to go through some of your channels which are in your favorites. Check if Guide brings up favorites. If so, select a channel and change to a channel. OK, not you know that guide is on your favorites, and CH+/CH- cycles through your favorites. Now, hit the power button on the B5 box alone to turn it off (leave the TV on) . Once it is off, go ahead and power it back on. Do you see the buzz animated logo, or does it power up immediately ? OK, go into LiveTV. Then hit the Guide button (or technically you can just hit the guide button from the home screen). Are you on favorites or all ? I tried it on 3 of my boxes and I am always on favorites (since that was the last group I was in).

If there was, it would have been announced and deployed during one of the updates.

WHAT was the solution ? This STILL has nothing to do with BuzzTV 5 app. If it had anything to do with something it may be the firmware on your box. BuzzTV 5 is the app which has nothing to do with the resolution the box defaults to.

There is a significant speed difference, since the B5 is the entry level "5" series box. The Classic, X5 and U5 use the same CPU which is significantly faster, and they have more internal RAM, which will make them faster overall. The U5 also adds an internal slot for a 2.5" drive for recordings, which is nice, so you don't need any external USB sticks or drives. However they all run the same software (Buzz TV 5). So you will not see a difference in VOD, EPG or anything else. other than "possibly" how quickly they load/refresh. And reason I say possibly, is because the slowness may be directly from the server. Sounds to me, that there are instabilities with the service you are using.