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Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...help
Posted by Schmelly on 6/25/15 at 8:20 pm00
Box is wired, but have tried connecting to wifi too. Speed test showing wifi @ 50mb. All the dam apps on the fire TV are slow & buffering. Have always had this problem with a couple apps (mlbtv & hbogo). Now genesis is doing it too. Can't even watch a movie because it buffers every 30 seconds. what could the problem be...besides Amazon fire tv box sucks arse? Have no trouble with my apple tv
re: Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...helpPosted by TigerRob82 on 6/25/15 at 10:48 pm to Schmelly
Have you tried rebooting it ? Sometimes after heavy use for a few days mine will get laggy and that usually solves it.
re: Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...helpPosted by Schmelly on 6/26/15 at 7:39 am to TigerRob82
Yeah, seems like sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't. MLB TV is really bad. So is watchespn. Got genesis going though
re: Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...helpPosted by TigerRob82 on 6/26/15 at 9:31 am to Schmelly
I havent updated to the New TVMC but it seems when I load it up I have to give it a second to update the channels etc. Some streams I have found are horrible on playback and I have to jump around till I find one that works.
My wifi download speeds are normally 25-30 mbps where my FireTV box sits. I've never had an issue with any of the apps you're referencing...it's actually amazingly fast. I've had issues with ESPN app taking a long time to load at times, but I think it's more the app than the box because I've experienced the same issue on my pc as well. It doesn't make much sense, but I've read that some people have had better results using the box wireless that wired...which I see you already tried.
For Genesis, I sometimes have issues with newer programming. Last night I was trying to watch the new episode of True Detective and had a hard time finding a good stream...it is more from the servers being overwhelmed than your internet speeds. I switched to an episode of Orange is the New Black from the first season (just started watching...pretty funny) and had no issues in 720p.
My only guess, if it's not due to the apps themselves, as to the problems you are experiencing is that you may have received a bad box...talk to Amazon before giving up on the box...it's a great product, especially if you use Kodi/XBMC. I wouldn't be surprised if they overnighted you a new one...at least then you would know for sure that it's the box not your internet or connection.
Another note on the apps...I think companies have underestimated the adaptation of streaming and their servers are often overwhelmed as well (espn, HBO, Starz, mlb, Sling, etc.). Companies that have been built specifically for streamers (NetFlix, Prime, Hulu) don't seem to have these issues which leaves me to believe that we still have a ways to go before receiving a flawless streaming experience.
For Genesis, I sometimes have issues with newer programming. Last night I was trying to watch the new episode of True Detective and had a hard time finding a good stream...it is more from the servers being overwhelmed than your internet speeds. I switched to an episode of Orange is the New Black from the first season (just started watching...pretty funny) and had no issues in 720p.
My only guess, if it's not due to the apps themselves, as to the problems you are experiencing is that you may have received a bad box...talk to Amazon before giving up on the box...it's a great product, especially if you use Kodi/XBMC. I wouldn't be surprised if they overnighted you a new one...at least then you would know for sure that it's the box not your internet or connection.
Another note on the apps...I think companies have underestimated the adaptation of streaming and their servers are often overwhelmed as well (espn, HBO, Starz, mlb, Sling, etc.). Companies that have been built specifically for streamers (NetFlix, Prime, Hulu) don't seem to have these issues which leaves me to believe that we still have a ways to go before receiving a flawless streaming experience.
This post was edited on 6/26 at 11:38 am
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re: Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...helpPosted by Zappas Stache on 6/26/15 at 1:14 pm to Schmelly
Reboot not only your Ftv box but also your router. I have to reboot both every couple of days and it does fix a lot of buffering issues. And as others have said, some streams are just slow. Also, most cable company routers are crap. I have set my Time Warner router as a Bridge and let my Linksys router do the DNS serving. If that doesnt help, call Ftv support. I'm sure they will have you do a factory re-set
re: Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...helpPosted by LSUtigerME on 6/26/15 at 4:44 pm to Zappas Stache
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Reboot not only your Ftv box but also your router. I have to reboot both every couple of days and it does fix a lot of buffering issues. And as others have said, some streams are just slow. Also, most cable company routers are crap. I have set my Time Warner router as a Bridge and let my Linksys router do the DNS serving. If that doesnt help, call Ftv support. I'm sure they will have you do a factory re-set
A lot of this true.
Also, if you run a router and access point, the FireTV (stick at least) will not reconnect to the strongest signal. When I reboot my routers, usually the farthest one is first. So my firestick connects to it and doesn't switch to the one that's 15' away once it reboots.
re: Internet/Amazon fire TV problem...helpPosted by Schmelly on 6/26/15 at 7:11 pm to LSUtigerME
Thanks guys. It's been working great since I rebooted. Mlbtv stills sucks arse. But kodi is good to go. That's all that really matters.
Another quick Q... Anybody ever jailbroke an appletv? I have 3 of them and would like to install kodi on them instead of going buy more shite.
Another quick Q... Anybody ever jailbroke an appletv? I have 3 of them and would like to install kodi on them instead of going buy more shite.
I did my brother in laws ATVII. It wasn't hard, just google it. I don't know if they ever got a solution for the ATVIII.
FWIW the hardward specs on the Fire TV blow the Apple TV out of the water, but if you're already invested in the Apple Ecosystem I get it.
FWIW the hardward specs on the Fire TV blow the Apple TV out of the water, but if you're already invested in the Apple Ecosystem I get it.
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