Hi can anyone shed any light on the best box for watching iptv.
We could do with more information, budget, do you just want IPTV or Sat/Cable as well? Do you want to do anything else with the device?
Agree with all the above. I have a mag 256, had it for over 12 months and its excellent. Until it 'bricked' a few weeks ago I did have a h96 android box (chinese) and it was very good for the money. However if you have an LG or Samsung tv I would recommend the stb smart app which is available on the actual tv. I have been using the app since the android died and it loads up quicker than the mag. After a 7 day free trial you either pay a few £ per month or a lifetime one off payment of about £22. I have previously also used the SIPTV or Smart iptv app available on LG and Samsung, its only £5 for a lifetime licence. It works fine, but personal preference I found it difficult to quickly find channels.hi
Without knowing your budget it's a little difficult but i'll share my experiences with boxes I have and use regularly....
1. Nvidia Shield -Not primarily an iptv box but deffo imho the best all-rounder. Runs iptv (via kodi, supplier app, stbemu, perfect player etc) very smoothly. Plenty of horsepower and very versatile.
2. Mag 256 - From price and performance (as well as compatibility and ease of use) probably the best choice, especially for beginners and very "wife-friendly" ;-)
There are newer versions, some with reported issues. 256 is stable, inexpensive and reliable. Highly Recommended.
3. Vu+Solo2 -Handles iptv extremely well but i wouldn't recommend as it's very expensive. I have it as a throwback from cs days and run iptv on it as it would make an expensive paperweight...
4. Formuler z7+ -Just got this but works extremely well. Very smooth with plenty of power. Probably a cheaper version of Shield and basically a cross between that and Mag box. Highly recommended.
If i could offer any advice, and this is obviously a personal opinion, I would spend as much as you can afford. Stay away from Chinese boxes (i'm sure the fanboys will be on my case for this comment). Buy well, buy once. You get what you pay for.
Agree with all the above. I have a mag 256, had it for over 12 months and its excellent. Until it 'bricked' a few weeks ago I did have a h96 android box (chinese) and it was very good for the money. However if you have an LG or Samsung tv I would recommend the stb smart app which is available on the actual tv. I have been using the app since the android died and it actually loads up quicker than the mag. After a 7 day free trial you either pay a few £ per month or a lifetime one off payment of about £22.
yeah the Z7+ is ok i have one too :)my opinion is buy a mag or a Formuler z7+ I have the 2 box
I wonder if they have listened to their users and used Android TV firmware on the z8 instead of fudging over the mobile version as they did for the z7+yeah the Z7+ is ok i have one too :)
formuler have released the Z8 now
https://www.formuler.tv/productnewmodelz8formuler
Nice looking VESA tv mount could do with one of them for the z7+formular z prime great box
Just buy either the new 4k amazon firestick or fire tv box,you dont need anything else. also comes in handy to add a vpn to if needed, and a few apps for movies/tv series.Hi can anyone shed any light on the best box for watching iptv.
Own several firesticks and for apps like smarters had no problem but for general use find them a bit slow and frustrating plus the fact they seem to randomly disconnect from my isp for no given reason.Just buy either the new 4k amazon firestick or fire tv box,you dont need anything else. also comes in handy to add a vpn to if needed, and a few apps for movies/tv series.
Are u using ethernet or WiFi, I know seems strange but I stopped using ethernet adaptor as it was causing a issue with disconnection,Own several firesticks and for apps like smarters had no problem but for general use find them a bit slow and frustrating plus the fact they seem to randomly disconnect from my isp for no given reason.
All 3 are in the WiFi my son's doesn't do it, but the other 2 drop out. I will try changing the connection to 2.4 see if that makes a difference. One we had in the living originally never did it but that went dead and wouldn't power onAre u using ethernet or WiFi, I know seems strange but I stopped using ethernet adaptor as it was causing a issue with disconnection,
So now I just use a mix of 2.4 or 5ghz WiFi with no issues