Cost-Effective, High-Functionality, User-Friendly Replacement for Pay TV

NewClareman · 08-01-2023 11:50PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120082357#Comment_120082357

You shouldn't need to scan them manually, if you do there is a risk that they will be overwritten when ABM runs. There is an option on ABM to update the provider files, I would try that to see if it is the problem.

Before you recreate the Favorites Bouquet, make sure you have configured ABM to ignore it when it scans.

trabpc · 10-01-2023 08:08PM

It wiped all my bouquets as you said..... So download your latest 6.3 again and configured the Saorview settings in ABM and refreshed so back working again including C5 after a frustrating Day messing around. Thanks again.

greasepalm · 10-01-2023 08:42PM

Why are people wanting to use old Images ? 6.3 is old and even 6.4 has been replaced on ATV ??

trabpc · 10-01-2023 09:53PM

Stability. Tried 7.2 and kept crashing

NewClareman · 10-01-2023 10:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120091538#Comment_120091538

@greasepalm Why would anyone update to a new release of software that adds no new capability? The Tiviar is now old and any regression testing on new releases for that box would be minimal.

Even 6.4 would have needed work, for little in return. I rolled it back and stayed on 6.3 for that reason.

NewClareman · 10-01-2023 10:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120082652#Comment_120082652

Once ABM is updated and working correctly all channel movements should be 'caught' automatically. It has nothing to do with the release version, once up to date provider files are available. If there is still an issue after checking for updated provider files then it could be worth while seeing if there is a new version of ABM available for 6.3.

The only area where changes are not automatically captured is in the Favourites list. Depending on how channels are added to this list changes may have to be managed manually. This is nothing to do with the software version, it applies to Favourites lists on all platforms.

If you think about it, most manufacturers only provide software updates for TVs and STBs for a limited period but they continue to carry out their basic functions perfectly well. The only reason I can think of to update the Tiviar is if it is being used for some IPTV services. That is something I never set out to support and I have no interest in it.

spaced · 31-01-2023 10:53PM

Could someone recommend a tv box , E2, basic combo with saorview and satellite.

Just 2 tuners, don't need the ability to record. Like the H7S but just cheaper .

Reliability first, don't need the apps.

Gerry Wicklow · 31-01-2023 11:05PM

Beware that cheaper combos often only have now/next instead of full EPG.

BettySwollocks86 · 09-07-2024 12:12PM

Don't know if I'm the last person alive using this but have ran into a problem. When updating through ABM it was crashing on the FreeSat scan. I looked at the log and it stated KeyError 3645.

I believe the problem was also reported here:

https://www.techkings.org/threads/autobouquetsmaker-crashing.172854/

I didn't want to mess with the providers since the OP warned against it. However I did change the FreeSat one from "BBC Northern Ireland" to "BBC London/ITV London" as recommended in the TechKings thread above.

God knows if the change will lead to more problems or not.

NewClareman · 09-07-2024 12:19PM

It wont cause havoc, worst case it will cause a few changes to the channel list. I recommended against changing providers as I created a customised list of channels, that was provider specific. However, if I remember correctly, I moved away from that altogether, as it was difficult to maintain. Sorry I cant help more, I no longer use satellite TV.

green123 · 24-10-2024 11:48AM

Need some help with copying to a USB stick please.

I have a tiviar, still running on old NewClareman settings.

I think the USB is disabled?

I want to copy something onto a USB stick to give to someone else to watch.

How can i do this?

gar · 24-10-2024 05:31PM

Better off ftping to the box and transfering to your laptop that way

Gerry Wicklow · 25-10-2024 11:07AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122757517#Comment_122757517

Use the WEBIF function by typing your box network address (192.168.xxx.xxx) into any browser on a laptop / PC whatever, to get direct access to the box. There is a download icon beside each recording.

green123 · 25-10-2024 11:11AM

Thank you both for the suggestions.

The box is not online, so I would have to set that up first and I haven't used my laptop in years so not sure what shape that is in either.

No easy way to just plug a USB stick into the box and do it that way?

Gerry Wicklow · 25-10-2024 11:18AM

You would need to install a plugin basic file explorer type thing called "dream-explorer" but again you would need the box connected to the internet to download and install that first.
The WEBIF function mentioned above is a very powerful and useful plugin, that is installed by default, which also allows things like live streaming to any device with a web browser, setting/checking timers, editing the channel bouquets and much more. It is well worth considering connecting your box to your home network for this alone.

andy1249 · 26-10-2024 09:23AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122757517#Comment_122757517

Get the box on your home network as per Gerry Wicklow's post above , and the box shows up in Windows under network.

You can browse the hard drives content from there , and drag and drop recordings from one device to another.

No need for FTP.

green123 · 26-10-2024 01:08PM

Yes, WEBIF does look good. I will try that.

Thanks again to all.

BettySwollocks86 · 02-04-2025 01:11PM

Guys where do you go for the picons? Mostly missing ones for new channels like "That's Dance", "Great! Movies" etc.

Cost-Effective, High-Functionality, User-Friendly Replacement for Pay TV

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