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WETEK Play/OPENELEC user discussion, tips n' tricks

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    #302
    Full Marx
    Registered Users Posts: 666 ✭✭✭Full Marx


    Allyall wrote: »
    Old Nokia plug, external 3.5" Hard Drive or DC 5V 2A/2000mah charger 5.5mm
    Sound man, I actually have all three of those somewhere :pac:


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    #303
    rotorhead
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭rotorhead


    Full Marx wrote: »
    Sound man, I actually have all three of those somewhere :pac:

    The original power unit s 12v 1500mA .I would not recomend using a 5v charger it could possibly damage the box. I bought 2 of these for my boxes

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=2PLWJIK85A5HM&K=A3QPASIXTOLB0D&R=1COP0BXVXCDG5&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB017YW2BYO%2Fref%3Dpe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1&A=EAMKQPRAVCYVUY1FRR9HGYWBJZMA&H=CIOXDPCFAHHJHWTJW2Y1GKBBZMMA&ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1


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    #304
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    This one has been bugging me and I haven't been able to find a solution other than to manually do it.

    If I delete something from the library that is on an external device but is always connected a library update will not remove it from the library for me, have it set to scan at start up. It will pick new stuff up fine.

    I discovered that if you use the clean library option it will actually remove the source as a whole and not just the missing files if using a USB drive :mad:


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    #305
    tyres
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭tyres


    Looking for opinions/help/suggestions/advice/pretty much anything you got as I am pretty clueless with this stuff......I am looking at buying 2 new Wetek Play's with DVB S2 tuner for Satellite dishes along with the SD card preloaded with OpenELEC and remotes but before I pull the trigger I want to make that it will suit systems that are in place in both houses.

    ​House 1 :
    *** dish with CAT 6 connection point at back of TV along with Broadband speeds of up to 45mbs.
    House 2 :
    *** dish with wireless router and pretty brutal broadband speeds of 2.5mbs on last Speedtest.

    The fact that I am buying SD Cards with OpenELEC is it just a case of inserting SD cards, connecting to internet, connecting relevant antenna leads and my system is up and running???

    Thanks in advance,
    tyrestyres


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    #306
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    tyres wrote: »
    Looking for opinions/help/suggestions/advice/pretty much anything you got as I am pretty clueless with this stuff......I am looking at buying 2 new Wetek Play's with DVB S2 tuner for Satellite dishes along with the SD card preloaded with OpenELEC and remotes but before I pull the trigger I want to make that it will suit systems that are in place in both houses.

    ​House 1 :
    *** dish with CAT 6 connection point at back of TV along with Broadband speeds of up to 45mbs.
    House 2 :
    *** dish with wireless router and pretty brutal broadband speeds of 2.5mbs on last Speedtest.

    The fact that I am buying SD Cards with OpenELEC is it just a case of inserting SD cards, connecting to internet, connecting relevant antenna leads and my system is up and running???

    Thanks in advance,
    tyrestyres

    What do you want to do with these boxes?
    Will you be running an enigma 2 based os or android as default os? why buy openelec on the mSD cards when you could just flash openelec on to the nand storage or launch kodi from the android os?


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    #307
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    tyres wrote: »
    Looking for opinions/help/suggestions/advice/pretty much anything you got as I am pretty clueless with this stuff......I am looking at buying 2 new Wetek Play's with DVB S2 tuner for Satellite dishes along with the SD card preloaded with OpenELEC and remotes but before I pull the trigger I want to make that it will suit systems that are in place in both houses.

    It's cheaper to buy 2 Wetek OpenELEC's http://webshop.openelec.tv/

    But if you hold on, you *may* be able to get in on the group buy.

    Aquos76 has a preliminary order for 75, there are over 90 people in the queue at a guess, but so far not everybody has come back.
    It may be worth watching how that goes this evening.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057523594&page=96
    tyres wrote: »
    ​House 1 :
    *** dish with CAT 6 connection point at back of TV along with Broadband speeds of up to 45mbs.
    House 2 :
    *** dish with wireless router and pretty brutal broadband speeds of 2.5mbs on last Speedtest.

    The fact that I am buying SD Cards with OpenELEC is it just a case of inserting SD cards, connecting to internet, connecting relevant antenna leads and my system is up and running???

    Thanks in advance,
    tyrestyres


    I'm guessing you are buying these off someone else?
    Why are you buying two preloaded OpenELEC SD cards?

    MicroSD Cards
    Wetek OpenELEC installer


    It also depends on what setup the person you are buying from has preloaded it with.
    You are after finding this thread yourself, I suggest a quick glance through it, and it may answer any questions you have. Also may help you decide to go at it yourself without any preloaded build.
    .


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    #308
    GY A1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭GY A1


    ur prob looking at buying direct from wetek's website,
    they ship the box with androin on NAND (internal memory)
    and there is the option to buy a micro sd with openelec installed on it,
    129 euro + extra for sd ect

    the idea there is u can boot to android on the box itself
    or pop in the sd card and power on into openelec
    giving u 2 options
    89 euro or 63 from the group buy

    the one in the group buy is from openelec web and ships with openelec on NAND


    tyres wrote: »
    Looking for opinions/help/suggestions/advice/pretty much anything you got as I am pretty clueless with this stuff......I am looking at buying 2 new Wetek Play's with DVB S2 tuner for Satellite dishes along with the SD card preloaded with OpenELEC and remotes but before I pull the trigger I want to make that it will suit systems that are in place in both houses.

    the box comes with certain apps installed
    but you can istall what u want pretty easy



    ​House 1 :
    *** dish with CAT 6 connection point at back of TV along with Broadband speeds of up to 45mbs.
    House 2 :
    *** dish with wireless router and pretty brutal broadband speeds of 2.5mbs on last Speedtest.

    The fact that I am buying SD Cards with OpenELEC is it just a case of inserting SD cards, connecting to internet, connecting relevant antenna leads and my system is up and running???

    Thanks in advance,
    tyrestyres


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    #309
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    rotorhead wrote: »
    The original power unit s 12v 1500mA .I would not recomend using a 5v charger it could possibly damage the box. I bought 2 of these for my boxes

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?C=2PLWJIK85A5HM&K=A3QPASIXTOLB0D&R=1COP0BXVXCDG5&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2Fdp%2FB017YW2BYO%2Fref%3Dpe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1&A=EAMKQPRAVCYVUY1FRR9HGYWBJZMA&H=CIOXDPCFAHHJHWTJW2Y1GKBBZMMA&ref_=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

    A lower voltage adapter is very unlikely to cause any damage. The 12v were added after some European users with specific setups had asked for them. I can't remember the reason.
    You will still find many wetek plays being sold with the 5v adapter. The higher voltage is actually more likely to cause damage. The lower may not get enough power to the tuners, but seems to for any I've heard of so far.


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    #310
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Anyone using iptv stalker paid service?
    Wondering if its worth it?


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    #311
    upandcumming
    Registered Users Posts: 2,715 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    Dcully wrote: »
    Anyone using iptv stalker paid service?
    Wondering if its worth it?

    Can't discuss anything of this nature on here.


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    #312
    stanley1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭stanley1


    Dcully wrote: »
    Anyone using iptv stalker paid service?
    Wondering if its worth it?

    Anything paid for on Kodi is a blatent ripoff and bound to disappear after they have your money.


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    #313
    sibersha
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭sibersha


    What is the EPG like? Currently using Amiko A3 and EPG is a big let down.


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    #314
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭wiz569


    sibersha wrote: »
    What is the EPG like? Currently using Amiko A3 and EPG is a big let down.

    Using crossepg here and its spot on


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    #315
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Could not for the life of me get crossepg to download. Just started and stopped straight away, how'd you sort yours wiz?


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    #316
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Anyone else transferring files to kodi and a connected storage device from a pc to kodi over wifi?

    I'm getting around 200-300kbps over ftp or ssh , i can transfer at full speed to another windows PC on the network here so looks like a bottleneck on the kodi end :confused:

    EDIT: Also another annoyance is if I want to access/enable a samba share in Kodi without using other add-ons I have to use the confluence skin. The option to ebable that is in under openelec settings there, which it seems gets turned off and is inaccessible if you use others :(


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    #317
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭wiz569


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Could not for the life of me get crossepg to download. Just started and stopped straight away, how'd you sort yours wiz?

    I'm using pbeniga image,installed crossepg from the plugins menu,

    Then menu-setup-system-epg ,first time click on crossepg it crashes,box reboots go back in,set it use the USB extra folder,the chose opentv as the EPG provider and click the sky UK option,green to save and that's that


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    #318
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Will give it a go later. Cheers for that wiz!


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    #319
    batistuta9
    Registered Users Posts: 8,098 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Anyone else transferring files to kodi and a connected storage device from a pc to kodi over wifi?

    I'm getting around 200-300kbps over ftp or ssh , i can transfer at full speed to another windows PC on the network here so looks like a bottleneck on the kodi end :confused:

    EDIT: Also another annoyance is if I want to access/enable a samba share in Kodi without using other add-ons I have to use the confluence skin. The option to ebable that is in under openelec settings there, which it seems gets turned off and is inaccessible if you use others :(


    the openelec settings should be showing up as a program addon for you

    you should see there what speed the wifi is connected at.
    the card is AP6210 & from a quick look on google it's 65mbps max


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    #320
    Glen_Quagmire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    Guys,

    Have ordered the DVB-S2 version and am doing some research before it arrives. I have just been using an Android Box up until now so Linux and satellite set ups are new to me.
    To be honest I’m all over the shop between different forums and websites but struggling to nail down what I am looking for so hoping some knowledgeable people on here might have the answers…

    Looking for help on getting this set up properly and questions I have are:

    What does the box come pre-programmed with – Openelec and Kodi?

    What is better to use for Kodi – OpenElec or Android?

    Can this box be changed from Openelec to Android?

    Is it possible to install “theblackbox” build in Kodi while running Openelec?

    Would you recommend installing Enigma 2?

    Are there better alternatives to Enigma 2?

    Does the box come with VDR preinstalled?

    Is tvheadend better than VDR?

    What mods will you be doing to this box yourselves to get the most out of it?


    New to all of this so appreciate your help if you can spare a few minutes…


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    #321
    padair
    Registered Users Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭padair


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    Guys,

    Have ordered the DVB-S2 version and am doing some research before it arrives. I have just been using an Android Box up until now so Linux and satellite set ups are new to me.
    To be honest I’m all over the shop between different forums and websites but struggling to nail down what I am looking for so hoping some knowledgeable people on here might have the answers…

    Looking for help on getting this set up properly and questions I have are:

    What does the box come pre-programmed with – Openelec and Kodi?

    What is better to use for Kodi – OpenElec or Android?

    Can this box be changed from Openelec to Android?

    Is it possible to install “theblackbox” build in Kodi while running Openelec?

    Would you recommend installing Enigma 2?

    Are there better alternatives to Enigma 2?

    Does the box come with VDR preinstalled?

    Is tvheadend better than VDR?

    What mods will you be doing to this box yourselves to get the most out of it?


    New to all of this so appreciate your help if you can spare a few minutes…

    All of the above information would be great.
    Finding this box a royal pain in the hole


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    #322
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Right I'll try answer some of these..
    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    Guys,

    Have ordered the DVB-S2 version and am doing some research before it arrives. I have just been using an Android Box up until now so Linux and satellite set ups are new to me.
    To be honest I’m all over the shop between different forums and websites but struggling to nail down what I am looking for so hoping some knowledgeable people on here might have the answers…

    Looking for help on getting this set up properly and questions I have are:

    What does the box come pre-programmed with – Openelec and Kodi? Yes correct openelec is a light linux OS designed to only run kodi

    What is better to use for Kodi – OpenElec or Android? Designed and apparently "optimised" to run openelec so try that out 1st, if only using kodi then openelec is better as you have less background memory hog apps running

    Can this box be changed from Openelec to Android? Yes Android can be installed on the NAND memory but be careful doing so

    Is it possible to install “theblackbox” build in Kodi while running Openelec? Yes it is just a kodi build

    Would you recommend installing Enigma 2? it is worth trying out at least as you can run it off a mSD

    Are there better alternatives to Enigma 2? The main Enigma 2 images are openatv and pbnigma check them here - http://wetekforums.com/vb5/forum/wetek-play/enigma-2

    Does the box come with VDR preinstalled? not sure as have only used openatv

    Is tvheadend better than VDR? not sure as have only used openatv

    What mods will you be doing to this box yourselves to get the most out of it? running openatv with xmltvimport for EPG (inc. rytec extensions) and autobouquets e2


    New to all of this so appreciate your help if you can spare a few minutes…


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    #323
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Hi

    Just to help the ~70-80 newbies who will be coming here soon for info on Wetek play box below are some of the most useful sites and forums I have found


    Not directly related to wetek but general satellite box sw and plugins


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    #324
    Glen_Quagmire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    tommycahir wrote:
    Just to help the ~70-80 newbies who will be coming here soon for info on Wetek play box below are some of the most useful sites and forums I have found


    Thanks mate appreciate it


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    #325
    Glen_Quagmire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    Anyone know what the set up is on this video and are they using a satellite subscription?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43EDWPcnE8k&feature=youtu.be


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    #326
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭wiz569


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    Anyone know what the set up is on this video and are they using a satellite subscription?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43EDWPcnE8k&feature=youtu.be

    TVHeadend running on OpenElec and a satellite subscription imho


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    #327
    GY A1
    Registered Users Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭GY A1


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    Anyone know what the set up is on this video and are they using a satellite subscription?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43EDWPcnE8k&feature=youtu.be

    that crowd have also been mentioned before for poor service ect


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    #328
    Glen_Quagmire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    wiz569 wrote: »
    TVHeadend running on OpenElec and a satellite subscription imho

    Looks like a good set up, thats what I will be hoping to achieve as long as its stable and doesn't freeze, buffer or drop out at all as that would crack me up.

    Have to admit Im a bit lost at the minute, tons of information out there to digest :confused:.

    I literally only start reading about Satellite and Linux set ups two days ago so a LOT to learn.


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    #329
    Glen_Quagmire
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    I'm probably gonna get lashed for this but if you dont ask you'll never know...

    Apart from the ability to play Kodi and run as an Android box, for satellite viewing, how does the Wetek compare to other satellite boxes on the market such as the Amiko™ Alien 2+ Triple Tuner or Edision™ OS Mini (DVB-S2 Tuner) which are being fully set up by the likes of http://www.freetv.ie/ . Understand these are more expensive but just thought Id ask the question..


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    #330
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    Looks like a good set up, thats what I will be hoping to achieve as long as its stable and doesn't freeze, buffer or drop out at all as that would crack me up.

    Have to admit Im a bit lost at the minute, tons of information out there to digest :confused:.

    I literally only start reading about Satellite and Linux set ups two days ago so a LOT to learn.

    The following guide is aimed at openatv on zgemma boxes but alot of the same steps can be taken for openatv on the wetek play via mSD card.

    http://www.techkings.org/zgemma-star-2s/84949-bare-bones-openatv-new-setup-guide.html


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    #331
    tommycahir
    Registered Users Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭tommycahir


    Glen_Quagmire wrote: »
    I'm probably gonna get lashed for this but if you dont ask you'll never know...

    Apart from the ability to play Kodi and run as an Android box, for satellite viewing, how does the Wetek compare to other satellite boxes on the market such as the Amiko™ Alien 2+ Triple Tuner or Edision™ OS Mini (DVB-S2 Tuner) which are being fully set up by the likes of http://www.freetv.ie/ . Understand these are more expensive but just thought Id ask the question..

    From what I have read they would not have the performance power or stability of those common boxes, some of those boxes would also have the ability to add more tuners via slots rather than via the usb tuner route.
    The better the processing power the smoother the interchanges between screens and menus etc will be.
    In short you get what you pay for. the wetek is a great little starter box or one to get familiar with the different options available and I am using it for that to get familiar with enigma2 os configuration etc. before buying a more powerful box for the main sitting room. The wetek will then become the kodi box and my rpi2 will get moved to the bedroom.


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