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Keep in mind that to record something different that what you are watching, your service need to allow 2 simultaneous streams, since one stream would be for what you are watching and a separate stream for what you are recording. Typically most MAC based subscriptions, allow only a single stream (not saying there are not any MAC with multiple, it is just more rare). Often multiple connection subs will use and XC type sub (portal, username/password). Also, a provider does need to have stable streams. If the stream has glitches in it occasionally, the recordings can stop.

You can disable the Time shift if you want. From LiveTV, you can go to menu->settings,-configuration and you should have the option there. I believe TimeShift only works with Primary player. And you need to properly configure the timeshift storage location also (and ideally with a decent USB stick). But glad at least it works now.

XC portal is just the http along with the domain name usuallly. You don't need any part of the rest of the URL string used for M3U. http://myiptvserver.xyz And in worst case, IF you have a port number (typically indicated with a : ) it would include the port number http://myiptvserver.zyz:2398 Don't need the rest of the string usually. BTW: The URL for your EPG which you use for the M3U/EPG combo, is it a URL with a .php script to generate it, or is it a hardcoded path to a file ? If it is hardcoded, it is not a .gz extension ?

If you are not on beta releases, you will need to wait till the next public OTA update. It should be included there.

Have you tried using XC instead of M3U ? XC server, just enter the portal URL, and then your credentials (just like you do on IPTV smarters). That should work fine.

The next update will include many new features, and fixes. The features are being tested and new revisions/beta are being released sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. There is no point in releasing something that people upgrade to and then beg to go backwards. Needs to be as stable as possible.

Hmm.. Interesting.. So surfshark was the issue ? That is strange.

Yes, I don't recall if it was as of Buzztv 4, but certainly with BuzzTV 5, it does an auto adjust between time zone reported by service and time zone of the device, Simple yet effective.

exactly. I always leave new buzz boxes at "current". Service provider EPG was PST/Vancouver for the longest time like you said. I don't know when exactly they changed (probably when they switched to new servers and backend), but now it says UTC, and I did not adjust anything and everything is auto adjusted

Way more than a year honestly. Provider changed from having EPG in PST, to having it in UTC, and I did not even realize it, since all my boxes just auto adjusted.

If it is using an M3U, XC type of subscription, have you tried it with the BuzzTV 5 LiveTV app ? If it is MAC based, then you will need to get your provider to change the MAC (since you can't change the MAC on current Buzz boxes). Do you have a portal with a URL and a username and password ? If so, it is probably an XC type sub. Go into LiveTV, if you have nothing configured, it should bring up the Servers screen, and you can go over the XC, then select add server, and put in your info. No need to use some crappy app they provide. If you want IPTV, don't give up. There are plenty of services which offer great services. And as long as you have a stable internet connection (doesn't even need to be anything super fast), you can get a decent iptv experience (especially paired up with the Buzztv LiveTV app).

You can't compare apples and oranges. I stream everything also. But I use the integrated BuzzTV 5 app on my boxes, with valid paying subs. Using the integrated apps makes it easier to get support for any issues/glitches, and Buzz is pretty quick in resolving them (since they can typically reproduce them). Subs are cheap (compared to cable) and all the headaches with 3rd party apps every time something changes in the equation was just too annoying. I still have a few apps, but they are really a last resort for some very obscure media I may be searching for. There are many variables in here when you start mixing different OS. Keep in mind the X5 is running AndroidTV 11, vs Android 9 on the xrs4500 and god only knows what half @ss version of android each firestick is running. And yes, it is not a typo, it is no only a numeric version change on Android, but also went to AndroidTV vs regular Android. There is a big difference. Many older apps, have yet to update their internal API, and can sometimes not work too well with newer boxes. Some even have custom version built for AndroidTV vs regular Android. Even my VPN app (Winds#####) has a separate app for regular Android and different one optimized for Android TV. The regular Android one, works for the most part, but has all sorts of glitches and UI issues) This is no different than windows. Why do you think most large companies are still on W10, and not on W11. Some are barely just started moving to W11, since many mainstream apps they rely on are not ready or tested for W11. So if app developers don't update their apps as the OS evolves, they will be left behind. And you say you are using the HDMI cable that came with the X5. Like any other piece of equipment, there is still a chance that it "may" be defective. And do you SHUTDOWN or STANDBY (do you always see a boot logo upon powering box on) ? What version of firmware are you running ? Are you wired, or wireless ?

First of all, you say running all the same apps with your firestick ? Which I assume you are NOT using the integrated BuzzTV 5 app on the X5. This kind of defeats the whole purpose of buying a BuzzTV box. In this forum we provide support for the buzzTV box itself and the associated BuzzTV apps. If you are using a 3rd party app, then you are not going to get any support on 3rd party apps here. And as nbs requested, what software version are you using on your box ? If you go into the Updates screen, both Firmware and BuzzTV app version are in there. Are you connected, wired or wireless ? Having gotten that out of the way, here are some general comments. First, CEC can affect things. CEC is not implemented "Exactly" the same way on all boxes/TVs. And if it is CEC related, cables can cause issues. You say it is not the HDMI cable... did you change it with some good quality new cable ? The requirements of HDMI are different from one device to the other, depending on the features (CEC, Ethernet, etc..). There is a reason there are so many different HDMI standard (1.4, 2.0, 2.1..) It would not hurt to go into the settings of the BuzzTV box, and disable everything related to CEC. There is a menu Settings-> Device Preferences->Display and Sound->HDMI CEC settings, you can disable everything in there. Also, when you pwer down the X5, are you shutting it down, or does it going into suspend ? ie: when you power it up, do you always see the boot logo animation ? If not, then you are going into suspend. After some time, this can cause issues. Ideally a complete shutdown should be done.

If you check on amazon Canada, search for product "B01LAIUWJY" and it should be what you need. It is jut under CDN$8. According to description, it is TRRS PINOUT: Tip Left, Ring1: Right, Ring 2: Video, Sleeve: Ground. So it should work as expected. And it is fulfilled by amazon, so if it is not as per description, should be simple enough to return.

This is not an error that is specific to Buzz (and certainly not BuzzTV5). Probably due to the newer updated kernel that is installed, which some apps are not compatible with yet. If you do a google search for the error, you will see piles of people having the exact same error on pixel phones, tablets, etc... The problem is more with poorly written apps, which are rushed to market without much testing on a variety of platforms. I don't use these apps, but as a general comment, I would say try going into settings, apps, and for the apps in question, try to clear the cache. Making a kernel change can often require the app to reinitialize certain things, rather than depending on the cache. This forum is for support with BuzzTV apps (like the BuzzTV 5 - which provide the IPTV services). For support with 3rd party apps, I suggest checking out the support forums for those apps specifically.

And when you say "Certain downloads seem to be blocked", what exactly do you mean ? Nothing is blocked.. I download and install all kinds of things on all my buzz boxes. The MAC you used for your provider is the 00:1A:79:xx:xx:xx one, correct ? Not the one under the box... the SERVER ID: from the server screen. And if your provider does not need "credentials" you did not accidently click and enable the credentials box ?

The player to which works best, is very dependant on the service you use and HOW they encode their streams. Most services I use, work perfectly fine with Primary player. There are very few that I need to switch to backup. And usually, most that I am obliged to use backup player, don't survive too long, because they typically have many other stability issues (not related to the box). Usually you try changing players first.. If that doesn't help and you are using XC, change the Stream type.

OK.. I wasn't aware that the U5 actually kills the power on it also once ejected. I know many other devices, that an EJECT is just a software "data" eject so it is no longer mounted, but power was still applied and drives still spin (even though not accessed).

I would suggest not only ejecting the drive, but actually physically removing it from the box as a test. Some traditional mechanical drives get a little too hot for the enclosed area. Most of my buddies that have a U5, have switched to an SSD, and all bizarre behaviors went away. When I got my U5, I never installed the mechanical drive, I just went to a small SSD instead which was perfect for my usage. If removing the drive does not help, I know this is a new box, so maybe a true hard reset would help. You can follow this video, it is for an xrs4500, but the method is identical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l1x3KJl_jE I know it may sound drastic for a new box, but I have an HD5 which I don't use too much, and last week I plugged it in and it was doing all sorts of strange glitches for the WiFi/cabled connection. I tried everything I could think off, , but at the end of the day (since I figured it was unusable), I did a hard factory reset, and everything now works flawlessly. For warranty, don't worry about it, Buzz typically offers a 1yr warranty on most products.

You did not "accidently" select beta. You actively need to request to have beta sent to you, and it comes with the potential glitches, which you accept by installing it Anyhow... The problem here is the title of the movie. If you notice in this specific MI movie, after "MISSION", there is a ":". The search function does NOT do a regular expression style "OR/AND" type of search for the multiple words you put in. It is unfortunately the whole string as you type it, spaces and all that it searches for. "Mission impossible" is NOT equal to "Mission: Impossible" Try search for "ghost pr" instead and it should be the only movie in the list

Do you have an CEC settings enabled ? When you turn TV off, is the X5 still with Blue LED on front, or does it go RED ?

My office temps are quite high typically, and my box is sitting on my desk, and it is on pretty much all day with no issues. I am wired (not WiFi) but don't think that makes a "huge" difference.

If you insist on M3U, there is option at the end which is often for "type=m3u" or "type=m3u_plus". Without the _plus, many services only list LiveTV only. It needs to be m3u_plus if you want all the VOD. But if you can use XC (as mentioned my RYU), it would be ideal

MAC/XC or M3U type sub ?

Are the channels just dark, or do you get something like media not supported or something ? Back during the world cup, when I had channels being blocked by my ISP, I installed Windscribe VPN on my Buzz and everything worked fine. On surfshark, are you using the same geographical server ?