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My server has few movies in 4K and they either do not play at all on XRS4500 or freeze and unwatchable. The only reason I paid premium for this box was to watch 4K movies and, well. Otherwise, I am quite happy with my MAG256 which, of course, does not support 4K content.
I can play 4k movies on my 4000 let alone my 4500Quote:
Originally Posted by geosat
Which service are you using?Quote:
Originally Posted by geosat
Because think about it, how can a premium brand/box be unable to play 4k movies? The buzz 4500 is definitely not a mag256, that should tell you it's not the box causing your issue.
From Buzz
In our tests
This happens because the Server isn't streaming the 4K stream fast enough
So this affects playback
This would explain why some users say works fine and others have issues on this thread.
The 4500 has 0 issues streaming 4K, if the stream you're watching it from is encoded and streamed properly.
Lots of review videos show it playing 4K HEVC 60FPS and other formats of 4K playing with ease.
Try using VLC as the player if you haven't already.
buzz uses vlcQuote:
Originally Posted by walter
Just to add some information that probably is irrelevant to iptv but my LG plays 4K and I occasionally use a Roku stick. I tried to play a 4K from one of the providers that I use (forgot which one) and it just about burnt the Roku stick up.
Not surprised at all:that poor little hd smd component would be going into cardiac arrest trying to stream 4K@ 60 fps.lolQuote:
Originally Posted by LemonDrop
Based on the statement made by the buzz team its iptv service related and not the media player being usedQuote:
Originally Posted by walter
I should of mentioned that it claimed to be capable of 4K :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Noof
well it said it would play it but did not say for how long lmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by LemonDrop
Was wondering about this. So I dont have to install any special 4K player on my buzz 3000 then? Should play with what the box originally came with? Either VLC or Kodi?
Yup...as long as the stream is actually 4k,& you have the bandwidth to support itQuote:
Originally Posted by squirtNcider
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Originally Posted by squirtNcider
the buzz software can handle it
Yes, issue is definitely with my service provider and not with Buzz. I will test my Buzz with a different 4K service provider.Quote:
Originally Posted by nobodyspecial
If you want to see how good it CAN look,download some 4k media to a thumb drive & watch it on your Buzz.You will see how good theye are.The xrs has the best image I've seen yet on an iptv box..Quote:
Originally Posted by geosat
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Originally Posted by The Noof
I'm gonna have to try this Thanks
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Originally Posted by The Noof
I watched some 4k on youtube with 25mbps.
Looked great, worked fine on my xr4500
I down loaded a non 4K file to a thumb drive and my xrs4500 didn`t recognize the stick. Do I need a driver installed? I also down loaded a 4K file, same thing.
Hey Putski ... I am pretty sure that we have ran across each other but it was years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Putski
Finding it hard to remember **** these days. lol
Helper maybe? It was a long time ago. :noidea:
Wrong format on drive?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynas
Yes I was a Helper, now I hang out here and help when I can.. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by LemonDrop
That place was a fun joint. Miss all those guys.
I totally agree, I still talk to ekim once in a while..Quote:
Originally Posted by LemonDrop
Another issue that might come into play is the router. My download speed would never go faster than 5mbps and was really pissing me off and the isp tech's were of no help. Went into the router settings and played around with the QOS settings and walla the speed bumped up to 30mbps, all on a new dual band ac1200.
I have found that most 4K movies work great on my xrs4500, I do find that the apk programs are smoother running than the MAC based for some reason.
Ekim was the Holly Grail of help would love to find a site where he visitsQuote:
Originally Posted by Putski
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Originally Posted by guy
Ekim was a big help but not the holly grail there is a King that has well over 100,000 post if you add them up in there time.Most of us thats been around know who thats is.
Is there any 4k indicator on the 4500 when there is a 4 stream playing? Some boxes have an indicator. If not it would be nice to have in the next update as 4k viewing is becoming a common thing.
its in the works but I dont think its in the next update Im not 100% sure though
So I read in here that the Buzz xpl3000 will play 4K. Mine freezes into a multi color screen. Do I need to run VLC in the box. My xrs4500 runs good so my speed is good, but sometimes have to turn off my VPN or it will freeze.
You tried both players?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynas