sea157

33 minutes ago, Ryu said:

make sure your box and pc/phone are connected to same network then go to server settings on your box. looks at the IP address on top right corner. enter that IP address with port on your browser then fill up server info and you can add like that as many servers you want to. 

Wow Ryu that was easy!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 minutes ago, Emporium said:

Don't' forget you can use a web browser from PC or phone to enter your server info if you have a lot of servers.  Make life a little easier when you have a few servers to create.

 

I not sure how to do that, I will need to do some research on how to do that. lol

42 minutes ago, Emporium said:

Did you finally get it working ?

 

No since I didn't have any information in the folders before I did my reset I lost all of that. I just have to reload everything and renter all my favorite channels.

I will try to make another back of the XRS4500 and make sure the information is in the folders this time then see if the XRS4500 Max recognizes the backup of the XRS4500 then.

Well guys I found out why my XRS4500 back up would not show as a back up to be used in my XRS4500 MAX.

When I looked at it in file manager it showed the backup folders was there, but when I looked at how many megabytes were in the folder it showed 0 (zero) so for some reason it created the backup folder but it DID NOT put any backup information in the folder.

MORAL of the story once you make a backup and before you do a reset of the box check to make sure your backup information is actually in the backup folder!!

1 hour ago, Emporium said:

Yes, but you want to make sure you have a proper backup on USB key before doing a factory reset

But YES, it CAN be used from one device to another as long as they are on BuzzTV 5.  I do it all the time.  I create server profiles on one one box and then back them up and move them to another all the time.

But like I said earlier, you NEED to make sure that when you do a backup on your 4500, you move the backup ZIP file to your USB key.  By default I believe it goes to internal storage.  And then on your 4500 MAX, if it doesn't see it, you MAY need to copy the ZIP file back to it's internal storage (don't think you need to, but you can try) and then make sure you have selected to look at the correct location.

If you check your USB key, you should have a ZIP file (named something like: buzztv-backup....YEARxxYY_99999.zip ), and inside that ZIP file is typically just a single file called "backup.yaml".  Do you have the ZIP file on the USB key ?

Yes both of the backup files are on the USB (both XRS4500 and the XRS4500 Max backup files)but when I try to restore the XRS4500 files to the XRS4500 MAX the XRS4500 MAX is not showing the XRS4500 files, it only shows the XRS4500 MAX backup files available to restore.

Tomorrow I will move the XRS4500 files to the internal storage on the XRS4500 MAX and see if it can restore them from the internal storage.

 

 

1 hour ago, Emporium said:

The Android 9 boxes for some people do NOT automatically copy it to the USB drive.  On your USB stick if you put it on  PC, do you see a ZIP file on it ?  If not, you need to use a file manager app (Solid explorer, total commander, es file explorer, etc..) to copy the file from your 4500 internal storage to the USB stick first

 

 

Emporium,

I just did a backup on the XRS4500 and when I hit restore it show up as being able to restore.

On that same USB drive the XRS4500 MAX is also on it, but that backup is not shown when I try to restore it on the XRS4500

This seems to be telling me I CAN NOT USE the backup of the XRS4500 MAX on the XRS4500 like dishuser thought I could do.

Am I correct in assuming you can only use a backup on identical Buzz boxes?  (Example XRS4500 to another XRS4500 and XRS4500 MAX to another XRS4500 MAX)

Ok guys what am I doing wrong?

I did a backup of my XRS 4500 and it is on my usb drive.

I put the USB drive into my XRS 4500 MAX,but when I try to restore it onto my XRS 4500 MAX when I hit the restore button it takes me to a screen that says:

Backup and Restore

Available restore files

But it doesn't show me any files.

Do I just let it on this page and it will just  restore my Backup?

Seems to me it should give me an option as to what files I want to restore and where they are located.

What am I doing WRONG!

Thank you dishuser!

Quick question.

If I do a backup on a XRS4500 can I transfer that backup to a XRS4500 MAX?

The reason I am asking is because I have a XRS4500 setup just the way I want everything and I purchased a XRS4500 MAX and I would like to transfer everything to my new XRS4500 MAX from my XRS4500 to it.

5 hours ago, Drumcrazd said:

My problem with recording with my X5 box is the fact that I can't turn my TV off after starting a recording. As soon as I do it cancels the recording. Doesn't matter if I turn the TV off with the TV remote or manually by hand. Anyone else have this problem? Anyone know how to get around this?......thanks

When you turn your TV off does the box also shut off without you turning the box off with the remote?

On 12/9/2023 at 10:52 AM, Emporium said:

In a different forum, Buzz did confirm that they they are aware of the request and it is something that they will look into at some point, but it is not in the very near future.

So DU's answer is technically correct

Considering over 80% of users have only a single service, this is not a feature which would benefit the masses.  For some of us, it would be great, but for the masses it has no benefit.

 

 

I love everything Buzz does and you are correct, most people only have one server but I would sure love to see this in the future sometime.

In the mean time that is the only reason I bought a lifetime subscription to TiviMate just so I could put all my servers favorite channels in one folder.

This way I don't have to switch servers from one to another to use all my favorite channels, TiviMate does it for me and I love this feature!

Is there any way you can put all your favorite channels from ALL your servers in one favorite folder?

I have 4 different servers, I have favorites in their favorite folder, but I need to switch servers to use them.

It would be very nice to have then all in one favorite folder and when you click on the channel you want, the system changes server for you and go’s to that channel.

I know there is an app on the market that does that but I was wondering if there is a way to do that in  the BuzzTV 5 app system?

How do you get the Mic to work on the ARQ 250?

1 hour ago, wsquared13 said:

@sea157 ... I am not using a VPN ... but I will investigate that option as well.  Thank you.

 

You do really need a VPN service if you are doing streaming services.

Without a VPN your IPS provider is probably throttling your service.

Like I said, I have very good service with Surfshark VPN service and I even think they have special rates going on right now.

https://surfshark.club/friend/9fvxy9kq

Are you running a VPN, if you are not your internet service provider (ISP) may be throttling your service (slowing down your service do to streaming).

It is always a good idea to use a VPN service with any streaming device.

I use Surfshark and have very good results with it.

1 hour ago, dishuser said:

but you said it doesn't work when I said to try it...lol

Sorry dishuser, I must have downloaded the wrong version, because that version not work.

The link to the version Emporium pointed me to worked like a charm.

So if anyone needs the Peacock app that will work on a Buzztv U5 box this is the one they need.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/peacock-tv-llc/peacock-tv-android-tv/peacock-tv-android-tv-1-11-6-release/peacock-tv-stream-tv-movies-android-tv-1-11-6-android-apk-download/

Thanks for all the help guys!

11 hours ago, Emporium said:

OK.. So you can download and give this version a try:

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/peacock-tv-llc/peacock-tv-android-tv/peacock-tv-android-tv-1-11-6-release/peacock-tv-stream-tv-movies-android-tv-1-11-6-android-apk-download/

I installed it on my U5, and unlike the version in Aptoide, this one installs, starts and you can go to login screen and even read all the "privacy and terms of use" links, and even try to connect using phone login.

There is also this version which is designed for FireTV.  Seems to be the same simlar to the version above, but posting both just in case.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/peacock-tv-llc/peacock-tv-fire-tv-android-tv/peacock-tv-fire-tv-android-tv-1-11-6-release/peacock-tv-fire-tv-android-tv-1-11-6-android-apk-download/

I don't have a peacock account (and don't care for one) so I can't confirm that it logs in however.  But you can click on the Sign In option and go to the sign in screen.

The "choose a plan" option does not work (could b because of my VPN location) so just ensure to use a PC or other device to create a plan if you don't have one. 

And obviously, make sure you use a US VPN server.

 

Post back the results.

 

Emporium, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

This one worked for me !!

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/peacock-tv-llc/peacock-tv-android-tv/peacock-tv-android-tv-1-11-6-release/peacock-tv-stream-tv-movies-android-tv-1-11-6-android-apk-download/

I not have Peacock installed and working perfect on my Buzztv U5 !

Thank you so much, you never cease to amaze me!

13 hours ago, dishuser said:

what version are you using?

maybe try the mobile version

Nope no luck on the U5, I give up.

1 hour ago, Emporium said:

I just installed the latest version 4.10.23, and installation works without an issue.

However, peacock has decided to limit the app to a very small number of "compatible" boxes.  So when it starts it just give the dumb message that "Sorry, Peacock is unavailable on this device.  Please see we-are-idiots.com for supported devices".

The issue is peacock's narrow minded corporate thinking.  Unlike netflix which will work, with some restrictions, if not on an "approved" box, this app just doesn't work at all.

 

 

 

Yes that is the same message I get "Sorry, Peacock is unavailable on this device" I was hoping someone may have a work around for this but I guess not yet.

4 hours ago, nbs. said:

 

My Peacock works perfect on my XRS4500 boxes running Buzztv 5 but it will not work on my U5 box.

Any help appreciated to get it installed and working on my U5 box.

Has anyone had any luck at installing the Peacock apk on there U5 box?

If you did could you tell me how you did it?

40 minutes ago, allaboutbuzz said:

Actually the way it works, as long as you have Power Key Definition set to Suspend
Is that if you turn the box off, it goes into suspend

And if you have any recordings scheduled, they get recorded in the background.
So the box and TV never actually need to turn on when this happens.

This change was done on our last Firmware update.

 

Glad to hear your feedback though.

I have my box set to shut down, but after it finishes recording it does seem that the box goes to the suspend mode with the red light showing on the box because when I start it again it doesn't go through the long start up procedure , but it also turns off my TV. 

When the set recording wakes up the box to record both the U5 box and TV comes on and after the recording is recorded it seems to put the box in the suspend mode with the red light on and it turns the TV off.

I LOVE THIS!!

Guys when did this recording change take place, I LOVE THIS CHANGE!!!

I am running a U5 with Buzz 5 Firmware version: V20230815,  IPTV version: 5.0906

When I setup a recording to happen it always woke up the box to record but it never turned the box off after completing the recording, but now after the recording is recorded it turns the box off and even turns my TV off.

I LOVE THIS FEATURE!!!

I never liked the box on all night long if I set a recording for late in the evening but now I don't have to worry about it being left on after a recording because it turns the box and TV off after recording! THIS IS GREAT!!

These programmers never cease to amaze me!

I am just wondering when this change took place?

4 hours ago, dishuser said:

nope

you only backup buzztv app settings

OK thanks for answering even though it was not what I wanted to hear. lol

I have a U5 that is all setup just the way I like everything.

My question is if I buy a second U5 could I take the backup I made of my first U5 and install that backup on my second U5 and would everything be the same on both boxes?

I have programs like a VPN, iPTV providers, Speed test sites and a few other programs that are all setup, this would make everything a lot easier if I could use this backup to setup my second U5.

Is this possible?