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NowTV Box(Roku LT) - £10.00 inc (€11.89) new model £14.99

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    #872
    Blue Crystal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Blue Crystal


    Think I'll leave 4od until they iron out the bugs; it ruins watching a programme


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    #873
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    Woodpecker1 wrote: »
    Skidrow. This thread has turned into a book so here is the laymans version.
    It is free 100%, but you need to register an account with Sky with a debit or credit card . You will get one month free of the movies . If you don't wish to continue with it, i think there is a box you should un-check to make sure it does not automatic charge you for a second month. If you goto youtube it will give you instructions on how to set up PLEX on the box . Plex lets you view all the films and media you have on your computer , on your TV via your home network. You manage it on you computer. Once you learn the ropes with it, you will never look back.
    4od is available through the app store on the tv .
    BBC I player will not work unless you want to get into you router settings and pay for a UK IP address.

    So for a tenner you get a TV hd streamer and a month of movies via sky. Plus extra apps you may wish to mess with.

    It is uncrackable as yet with regards to getting Netflicks .

    Can it play movies from a nas


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    #874
    brevity
    Registered Users Posts: 8,509 ✭✭✭brevity


    soundsham wrote: »
    Can it play movies from a nas

    If you install plex on the nas


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    #875
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Can anyone point me in which direction I should be looking at between this and the Google chromecast?

    Will either let me stream from chrome browser the likes of wiziwig? Are both capable of streaming music aswell as video? Any + or - between the two that anyone could point out would be great, thanks!


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    #876
    Blue Crystal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Blue Crystal


    5500 wrote: »
    Can anyone point me in which direction I should be looking at between this and the nowtv here -http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057001096

    Will either let me stream from chrome browser the likes of wiziwig? Are both capable of streaming music aswell as video? Any + or - between the two that anyone could point out would be great, thanks!

    Get an android TV box instead


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    #877
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Blue Crystal wrote: »
    Get an android TV box instead

    Sorry I posted arseways and ment between this and a google chromecast :)


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    #878
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    soundsham wrote: »
    Can it play movies from a nas

    Note that if its the Zyxel NSA310, all your movies need to be in mp4 format as the nas cant transcode the file (not that ive found anyway).

    Other than the ongoing process of having to convert 75% of my library, its a very handy cheap player & i'm considering buying a 3rd one.


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    #879
    stimpson
    Registered Users Posts: 7,817 ✭✭✭stimpson


    I've got a new Sammy smart tv and the Plex app does the buisness. If anyone wants a second hand one for a tenner then let me know via PM.


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    #880
    howardmarks
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭howardmarks


    stimpson wrote: »
    I've got a new Sammy smart tv and the Plex app does the buisness. If anyone wants a second hand one for a tenner then let me know via PM.

    Ill take it if your in dublin?


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    #881
    M00lers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭M00lers


    johnny_adidas wrote: »
    Note that if its the Zyxel NSA310, all your movies need to be in mp4 format as the nas cant transcode the file (not that ive found anyway).

    Other than the ongoing process of having to convert 75% of my library, its a very handy cheap player & i'm considering buying a 3rd one.

    I've a NSA325 and all my files are mkv. Does Plex on the NowTV Box not play mkvs?


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    #882
    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    it does play anything streamed with Plex server


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    #883
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    Well if its anything like mine, the Plex media server (on the NSA) wont stream the files in any format other than mp4. If it doesnt, you either need to convert the mkvs or install PMS on a pc which will do the transcoding as it streams


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    #884
    fl4pj4ck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭fl4pj4ck


    that usually means it's just not beefy enough to convert any other format. my nowtv takes anything my old q6600 machine spits out


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    #885
    johnny_adidas
    Registered Users Posts: 1,977 ✭✭✭johnny_adidas


    Yeah I'm on the lookout for a replacement, has been fine to date but capacity and function wise it's time to upgrade or look into building a server from spare parts


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    #886
    [Deleted User]
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    ChuckProphet wrote: »
    I ain't got time to read 70 odd pages of posts :eek:

    On another note I can't see my playlists in the youtube app...anyone any ideas if it's possible to see them?

    Thanks

    Have to login on the server into Google. Must use your Gmail username without the @Gmail.com .
    Then should see watch later etc on the tv when using app


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    #887
    ChuckProphet
    Registered Users Posts: 646 ✭✭✭ChuckProphet


    glasso wrote: »
    Have to login on the server into Google. Must use your Gmail username without the @Gmail.com .
    Then should see watch later etc on the tv when using app

    Hi,
    It says enter youtube user name on the app. I can login ok and see my subscriptions but not playlists or watch later. Do youtube username and gmail username without the @gmail.com have to match or something?


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    #888
    brevity
    Registered Users Posts: 8,509 ✭✭✭brevity


    Anyone know what the default video playback options are?

    I messed around with them and the quality of the stream is terrible now :(


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    #889
    BogManInc
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭BogManInc


    Do these come with USB ports or SD card ports? Can you use the device to play avis, mp4s, mkvs and the likes with a usb memory stick on this via a tv? or is it just wifi streaming only? thanks


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    #890
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    ChuckProphet wrote: »
    Hi,
    It says enter youtube user name on the app. I can login ok and see my subscriptions but not playlists or watch later. Do youtube username and gmail username without the @gmail.com have to match or something?

    mine don't match. I can see watch later. maybe ensure that your google account is linked to your youtube account....


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    #891
    [Deleted User]
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    BogManInc wrote: »
    Do these come with USB ports or SD card ports? Can you use the device to play avis, mp4s, mkvs and the likes with a usb memory stick on this via a tv? or is it just wifi streaming only? thanks

    no usb or sd. need to use plex media server installed on laptop or desktop with plex client installed on the box. easier to do than it sounds...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmQBcbVLWZc

    just buy it. it's worth it.


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    #892
    BogManInc
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭BogManInc


    glasso wrote: »
    no usb or sd. need to use plex media server installed on laptop or desktop with plex client installed on the box. easier to do than it sounds...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmQBcbVLWZc

    just buy it. it's worth it.

    Thanks for that glasso, appreciate it.

    does plex require a wifi connection as i don't have a decent bb connection, just using mobile bb. I just want something cheap and easy to play mkv and mp4 files etc.. on my tv so not sure if the NowTv box is for me or not. I wont be streaming.


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    #893
    [Deleted User]
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    BogManInc wrote: »
    Thanks for that glasso, appreciate it.

    does plex require a wifi connection as i don't have a decent bb connection, just using mobile bb. I just want something cheap and easy to play mkv and mp4 files etc.. on my tv so not sure if the NowTv box is for me or not. I wont be streaming.

    need wifi. but you could use a wifi hotspot from your phone to create wifi if you don't have a router. you will be streaming - from your pc to tv but won't use data bandwidth as not using the internet (but internet initially required to connect now tv). other option is to buy a router for 10 euro on ebay and use that just for the local wifi. the phone wifi hotspot may not work so well


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    #894
    Blue Crystal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭Blue Crystal


    Looking into get a plex compatible NAS, anyone have any recommendations?


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    #895
    Tippex
    Registered Users Posts: 2,911 ✭✭✭Tippex


    Blue Crystal wrote: »
    Looking into get a plex compatible NAS, anyone have any recommendations?

    I've a Zyxell nsa 325 and could not be happier with it.
    It comes with twonky pre-installed which is ok but the advanced features of plex really kicks ass.
    It takes a bit of work (10 mins or so) to actually get plex installed onto it and works a dream.


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    #896
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Blue Crystal wrote: »
    Looking into get a plex compatible NAS, anyone have any recommendations?

    I'm using a Synology NAS, although my model doesn't support Plex (Yet?) it's a brilliant device. It does so much and takes a lot of hassle from things like backing up and downloading files. There are plenty of Synology devices that support Plex though. Plex and a NAS really is the way to go. Brilliant device.


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    #897
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    Any chance "David Attenborough's Natural History Museum" will be available on this, or is it movies only.


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    #898
    beauf
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    Will this handle 1080 or is it limited to 720?


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    #899
    Roger00
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Roger00


    The constant buffering on my two boxes is doing me head in. I wont be renewing my subscription after Christmas.


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    #900
    Roger00
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Roger00


    The constant buffering on my two boxes is doing me head in. I wont be renewing my subscription after Christmas.


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    #901
    Roger00
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭Roger00


    The constant buffering on my two boxes is doing me head in. I wont be renewing my subscription after Christmas.


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