abraxas, I can tell you one think with the XRS4500 if you want to do any recordings you definitely want the Buzz 5 operating system !

The Buzz 4 operating system never recorder programs well, with the Buzz 5 system the XRS4500 works perfect for recording like it was designed to do.

If you have a recording scheduled and the box is off it will even wake up and record the program.

If you provider gives you more then one feed you can record and watch another program while it is recording.

EXAMPLE: I have one provider that gives me 4 lines, the other day I was recording 3 programs and watching another channel.

18 hours ago, Myojohn said:

Firmware v20211108

IPTV v 4.0.530

You should updater to the Buzz 5 operating system, the 4500's work like they should with the Buzz 5 operating system!

I could never record on my 4500's with the Buzz 4 system, with the Buzz 5 system they work GREAT!

24 minutes ago, Ryu said:

Pre Installed Apps
applinstaller, aptoide, BuzzTv OTA, Buzztv smart remote, Chorme, DRM info, Disney+, File browser, Files, Google Play Store, Netflix, TeamViewer, VLC, and Youtube.

Home Screen
comes with 4 options.
1. BuzzTV Classic
2. BuzzTV Media Player
3. BuzzTV media Player 2
4. BuzzTV Modern

Weather
weather can be changed between C or F
also, comes with Lock Location option if you want to use VPN. To use this option first turn vpn off, set your location, and then toggle lock button.

Color Keys Mapping
since BT400 remote does not have vod, series, pvr.....etc buttons on remote control but can be setup with color keys mapping. this can be done two different ways.
from home screen click on Buzztv smart remote app, setup color keys, highlight and hit color you want to map, select app or function from list.
or
settings, Buzz Utilities, Remote Control, highlight and hit ok color you want to map, select app or function.

BuzzTV Smart App
gives you seven options.
1. Auto TV Setup
2. Backlight ON/OFF
3. Setup Color Keys
4. Update Control Software
5. Pair Bluetooth Remote
6. HDMI CEC Settings
7. Max Volum Settings

PowerKey Definition
powerkey definition can be set to either suspend, force suspend, shutdown, restart.
to change settings go to settings, more settings, power key definition can be

Energy Saver
if you notice your device turns off display after 24 hours then you need to change energy saver settings.
1. click on settings
2. Device Preferences
3. Energy Saver
4. change 24 hours to Never

Factory Reset
To Factory Reset BuzzTv U5
1. Click on Settings 
2. Go to Device Preferences 
3. Hit About 
4. click Factory Reset

Does the suspend mode now turn the box off like the 4500's do? (Green light goes off and red light comes on)?

37 minutes ago, allaboutbuzz said:

We made no changes that would affect playback of PVR recordings.

Have you tried playing them on VLC?

Now I unplugged the box, plugged it back in and left it reboot and now it is working like it should again. lol

Can you believe that?

I guess from now on whenever something is not working correct the first thing I will do is reboot.

BUT WHAT IS VLC?

55 minutes ago, allaboutbuzz said:

Do you mean Catch-Up?
Or PVR Recordings?

PVR recordings

I received an update today to version 5.0.771 and it messed up the playing of recorder programs.

When you try to fast forward a recorded program it just restarts it from the beginning again.

I hope they get this fixed because version 5.0770 was working perfect!

By the way this is on my XRS4500 MAX box.

1 hour ago, viduka said:

Hi , I have a xrs4500 & have just updated using the 2015 method. Its updated to the 5.0.653 version & even using 2015 after it says ive got lastest. Ive rebooted a couple of times  but not having any luck in getting the 767 version.

Any ideas.

Thanks in advance.

When you say you rebooted, did you unplug the box for a few seconds, or just shut it down and restarted it?

It took me a few time to get the rest of the update also, just give it a little more time and try it again.

And by the way the latest update in now 5.0.769.

11 hours ago, nbs. said:

No idea ,You can try a reboot

I wouldn't worry about it though Best to wait till Monday for allaboutbuzz to comment 

That did it, unplugged the box, plugged it back in and left it reboot, went back in to check for updates and sure enough it downloaded a small update.

I now have version 5.0.769

18 minutes ago, nbs. said:

buzz updates from menu button The 2015 is to get the beta

I did that also, but it is saying I am on the latest update, but I know the latest update is version 5.0.767

Is there any reason it will not update me to the latest version? (version 5.0.767)

24 minutes ago, dishuser said:

after checking for update did you enter 2015?

Yes I did, I thought by entering 2015 again after updating to Buzz 5 it would update again to the version 5.0.767 that I have on my XRS4500 MAX.

Are all the Buzz 5 updates for the XRS4500 the same version?

The reason I am asking is because on my XRS4500 MAX my version is 5.0.767 but on my XRS4500 it is only version 5.0.653.

And my XRS4500 was just updated to Buzz 5 this afternoon but my XRS4500 MAX was updated last week, why wouldn't they both be 5.0.767? 

Is it possible to get this box to shut down in the suspend mode like the 4500 boxes do in the next firmware version? 

2 hours ago, Bud Atkinson said:

I ordered me a XRS4500 Max from amazon for less than 105.00, with 2 remote, happy with but this is my 1st android box and never used anything a Fire products.. Never use a android phone so it been a little hard to load.. But the pic on my 75" tv is AWESOME..

That was a VERY good price for the XRS4500 Max with 2 remotes!

I just checked Amazon and they don't have that price now.

4 minutes ago, Kray said:

Ok thanks guys. Off to buy the Max.  Your advice was very useful.  Cheers! 

You will be very happy with it, for the difference in price between the XRS4500 and the XRS4500 Max I think you made a very good choice !

Since I upgraded mine from the Buzz 4 operating system to Buzz 5 operating system I can record anything even with the box turned off.

The box will wake up and record what I have scheduled to record.

With the XRS4500 Max and its 128GB storage you will be able to record hundreds of programs!

18 minutes ago, nbs. said:

You mean download vod?

Yes I meant download VOD. lol

26 minutes ago, Emporium said:

Don't know where you are seeing all these, but as far as I know there are 3 models of the 4500.

The XR4500, XRS4500 and XRS4500 MAX.

https://buzztv.com/site/xr-4500/
https://buzztv.com/site/xrs-4500/
https://buzztv.com/site/xrs-4500-max/

The main difference is the internal memory and onboard storage.  Other than that, they are the same.  I would say the xrs4500 is probably the best suited for most people (would be quicker than the xr4500 since it has 4GB of internal memory vs 2 on the basic xr4500).   If the xrs4500 max is not much more, you do get double the internal storage, but if planning to use it for recordings, then a USB stick could also be used for that, if you decide to record later.

 

 

 

 

I think the XRS4500 2022 comes with the new BT-300 remote instead of the BT-100 remote, that is the only difference I know of.

15 minutes ago, Kray said:

Hi guys, 

This is my first venture into the IPTV realm.   I would like to purchase a box but am confused with the offerings and differences. I am looking at the following:

XRS4500 

XRS4500 2022

XRS4500 MAX

 

Any help and insight would be much appreciated. 

Thanks. 

 

 

Do you want to record Live TV programs or record VOD?

If you do out of the 3 you have listed I would go with the XRS4500 Max

Thanks Guys!

Now off to buy a BT-100 or BT-200!

Does anyone know if the BT-100 or BT-200 remote will work with the U5 box?

The BT-400 will not work the way I need it to (don't want it to control the TV on & off).

I am using the IR-200 remote to control the U5 right now and it operates the way I need it to, but the IR-200 remote is not backlite, I would like to get a backlite remote.

1 hour ago, nbs. said:

No it's not available 

Thanks, I thought I may just be missing it.

I guess that will come with a later update.

8 minutes ago, Ryu said:

you have to change theme located all the way in the bottom left to default instead of dimension. then you will be Able to quote. 

Thanks Ryu, I have it now!

Yes my XRS4500  Max is presently at 5.0.767 also.

And working better then it ever did!

Off topic guys but how are you Quoting people when you reply to them?

I hit the Quote button but nothing happens for me.

Anyone know where on Buzz5 you can do a backup on the U5 box?

I can't find anywhere on the system where is is allowing you to do a backup or restore.

Or am I missing it somewhere?

Unless I am looking at the wrong place, the Buzz 5 I just installed today it is saying my  firmware version is: V20220106

This is on a XRS4500 MAX box.