Recommendations for the best Kodi/XBMC addons

Lucas Hood

Breaston Plants wrote: »

Sorry lads probably wrong forum, but anyone know how to fix on screen keyboard for Kodi?

Thanks.

Is it just blank? Try the xunity keyboard fix.

Breaston Plants

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Is it just blank? Try the xunity keyboard fix.

Yeah tried that but the fix on it is from 2014.

upandcumming

Breaston Plants wrote:

Yeah tried that but the fix on it is from 2014.

Check the keyboard.xml file in your userdata.

Breaston Plants

upandcumming wrote: »

Check the keyboard.xml file in your userdata.

How do ya go about this, sorry, but of a noob.
Thanks

BandMember

Breaston Plants wrote: »

Yeah tried that but the fix on it is from 2014.

That still works just fine - it's worked for me whenever I needed it.

upandcumming

Breaston Plants wrote:

How do ya go about this, sorry, but of a noob. Thanks

Depending on your machine, you will need to browse to your userdata folder. This is a folder that has lots of stuff about your addons etc. In this then there is a folder called keymaps. This is where your XML is. Can you say more on what's happening?

Invincible

degsie wrote: »

Anybody try SpinzTV custom build? Some good stuff in there.

Have the premium lite version on a H5 RK3188 running smoothly.

corks finest

audioslave wrote: »

I've been using Phoenix lately for live TV channels, UK & US some are HD like the golf channel (option of 720 or 1080). I use Genesis for movies and box sets etc. I use to vdubt for football games but that hasn't worked for me for awhile.

Ntv.mx

xlogo

corks finest wrote:

Ntv.mx

How much does it cost?

Lucas Hood

xlogo wrote: »

How much does it cost?

15 a month .

tommycahir

New BBC iPlayer addon available from offical kodi repo more details @ http://kodicommunity.com/how-to-install-bbc-iplayer-from-the-official-kodi-repository/

I am guessing you will need a DNS change or VPN to access content..

BandMember

Lucas Hood wrote: »

15 a month .

Find yourself a decent RuYa supplier - by far, the best IPTV package on the market and cheaper than NTV as well! :cool:

corks finest

xlogo wrote: »

How much does it cost?

14.99 a month, all discovery etc,,,sd,sports hd

corks finest

corks finest wrote: »

14.99 a month, all discovery etc,,,sd,sports hd

Using it for 4/5 months,fairly good,best review for budget streaming

Oasis1974

tommycahir wrote: »

New BBC iPlayer addon available from offical kodi repo more details @ http://kodicommunity.com/how-to-install-bbc-iplayer-from-the-official-kodi-repository/

I am guessing you will need a DNS change or VPN to access content..

That version won't work as far as i can see there's no VPN option unlike mikeys BBC iPlayer.

gilly0512

Folks I recently purchased an M8s streaming box, and while I would regard myself as reasonably tech savvy, this box is driving me nuts. At the moment I am trying to install iVue TV Guide using Tecbox. I have downloaded the source file, installed xbmc.repo.tecboxtvguide-1.0.2.zip, and once I've got 'Add-on enabled notification for iVue', I've gone into 'Install from Repository'. This is where I'm running into my problem, in that I see iVue TV Guide Add-on, I select it, but nothing happens. I do believe that I should be getting another screen where I get Program Add-Ons > iVue TV Guide >Install, but I'm not getting this, and I have no idea why? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

massy086

gilly2308 wrote: »

Folks I recently purchased an M8s streaming box, and while I would regard myself as reasonably tech savvy, this box is driving me nuts. At the moment I am trying to install iVue TV Guide using Tecbox. I have downloaded the source file, installed xbmc.repo.tecboxtvguide-1.0.2.zip, and once I've got 'Add-on enabled notification for iVue', I've gone into 'Install from Repository'. This is where I'm running into my problem, in that I see iVue TV Guide Add-on, I select it, but nothing happens. I do believe that I should be getting another screen where I get Program Add-Ons > iVue TV Guide >Install, but I'm not getting this, and I have no idea why? Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

Try restarting the box and then try install it again. Also are you connected to the internet

gilly0512

massy086 wrote: »

Try restarting the box and then try install it again. Also are you connected to the internet

Hi Massy, I have a wireless connection which should be okay, is a wired connection preferable, although the router is in another room?

Wanderer78

gilly2308 wrote: »

Hi Massy, I have a wireless connection which should be okay, is a wired connection preferable, although the router is in another room?

wired is best. try it wirelessly and see what happens. homeplugs if it doesnt work out

Kristopherus

Wanderer78 wrote: »

wired is best. try it wirelessly and see what happens. homeplugs if it doesnt work out

And just on Homeplugs, there are very good offers on them at present on Amazon's Deals. Just note if you look on Amazon.de,.fr or.es, you will get a 2-pin plug.

d31b0y

https://www.eir.ie/accessories/homeplugs/
Just buy them off Eircom. You don't need to be a customer as far as I know.
€29.99 on Eircom site. Same set is £39.99 on Amazon.

podge018

can anybody recommend somewhere to buy a kodi box that I would have before christmas please.

BandMember

podge018 wrote: »

can anybody recommend somewhere to buy a kodi box that I would have before christmas please.

I would suggest that you read the Android Box thread, there are plenty of recommendations there.

readytosnap

podge018 wrote: »

can anybody recommend somewhere to buy a kodi box that I would have before christmas please.

most euronics stores have them (android) for €99, I have one and use Kodi amongst others on it.

corks finest

readytosnap wrote: »

most euronics stores have them (android) for €99, I have one and use Kodi amongst others on it.

Of near Cork,I can give u my guys number,fully loaded, guarantee, etc,he does them for e100,plus he updates them etc every few more months

baingal nancer

corks finest wrote: »

Of near Cork,I can give u my guys number,fully loaded, guarantee, etc,he does them for e100,plus he updates them etc every few more months

You be crazy to pay anything like that for an andorid box

captain_boycott

d31b0y wrote: »

https://www.eir.ie/accessories/homeplugs/
Just buy them off Eircom. You don't need to be a customer as far as I know.
€29.99 on Eircom site. Same set is £39.99 on Amazon.

Or Argos, cheaper again!

Ste-

captain_boycott wrote: »

Or Argos, cheaper again!

Argos ones are different.
Eir sell these ones. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4220KIT-Powerline-Configuration-Smartphone/dp/B00DHB2T44/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1448288778&sr=8-6&keywords=homeplugs
Got some of them last year and still work a treat.

RossieMan

All you're getting is an MX box worth 30 euro from these cowboys. They buy the box in cheap and fool gulable people into buying them. As long as there is a market, it'll continue.

captain_boycott

Ste- wrote: »

Argos ones are different.
Eir sell these ones. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-TL-WPA4220KIT-Powerline-Configuration-Smartphone/dp/B00DHB2T44/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1448288778&sr=8-6&keywords=homeplugs
Got some of them last year and still work a treat.

Some models come with a Wifi repeater, but as will all repeaters, performance is compromised but perfect for general web browsing, etc. There lots of different models available, in different speeds, some with 2 or 3 ports, some with Wifi, etc.

The Argos price is the cheapest I've seen them so far for a twin pack (non-Wifi) and they are rated 500M (as opposed to 200Mbps on the Eircom ones)

Johnboy1951

captain_boycott wrote: »

Some models come with a Wifi repeater, but as will all repeaters, performance is compromised but perfect for general web browsing, etc. There lots of different models available, in different speeds, some with 2 or 3 ports, some with Wifi, etc.

The Argos price is the cheapest I've seen them so far for a twin pack (non-Wifi) and they are rated 500M (as opposed to 200Mbps on the Eircom ones)

I wondered about the eir ones .... if they are 200 or 300 ..... so thanks for the info.

corks finest

MarkR wrote: »

Perhaps you could tell us what each of those does? I use xbmc, but not with anything extra.

IPTV gone?,at least for me

corks finest

baingal nancer wrote: »

You be crazy to pay anything like that for an andorid box

Not really,came fully loaded, etc,and for a Luddite like me best e100 I spent in years, all the top add ons etc there ,no messing about ref you tube tutorials etc

Johnboy1951

degsie wrote: »

Anybody try SpinzTV custom build? Some good stuff in there.

I am very impressed with this build ....... yes I choose to disable a lot of the 'bling' but it is still very nice.

Thanks for the 'head's up'

gilly0512

d31b0y wrote: »

https://www.eir.ie/accessories/homeplugs/
Just buy them off Eircom. You don't need to be a customer as far as I know.
€29.99 on Eircom site. Same set is £39.99 on Amazon.

So basically I can then just connect my Streaming Box directly to the 'homeplug' using an ethernet cable, and it's the same as a wired connection?

Wanderer78

gilly2308 wrote: »

So basically I can then just connect my Streaming Box directly to the 'homeplug' using an ethernet cable, and it's the same as a wired connection?

ah kinna. its as good as you can get other than plugging it in directly via ethernet. sending a data signal over electrical cable can cause data loss so homeplugs can be a little problematic but apparently they do work well compared to a wireless signal.

Cantona's Collars

podge018 wrote: »

can anybody recommend somewhere to buy a kodi box that I would have before christmas please.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Haehne-RK3188-Android-1-8GHz-Bluetooth/dp/B00VQ53N8E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1448381070&sr=8-4&keywords=haehne

Ignore the Android 4.2 in the specs,it's 4.4.2

branners69

Just to point out to people that if you want a box which is future proofed for a couple of years, get a box that can handle 1080p x265/HEVC. The cheap ones wont but for those who dont mind spending more, it is a wise investment!

BandMember

branners69 wrote: »

Just to point out to people that if you want a box which is future proofed for a couple of years, get a box that can handle 1080p x265/HEVC. The cheap ones wont but for those who dont mind spending more, it is a wise investment!

Agreed. You can pick up cheap boxes like that one no problem but remember that they are cheap for a reason. They are either rubbish, knock offs/clones or out of date and you can have compatibility issues with them. Far better spending a few extra quid and future proofing like branners69 said. Loads of reputable sellers on Adverts and Donedeal, just check their feedback.

RossieMan

Say well clear of done deal and adverts. Cowboys on it. Selling for way over there worth, buy one and do it yourself.

I do agree about spending a little extra and getting a decent box, a pi2 though does seem to be pretty decent for any user.

coldfire1x

Saw a tweet, IPTV stalker doing a black friday deal of $65 for a year (about 1000 channels). Not sure what will be all those channels but a video, usual suspected channels are included.

NATLOR

Worth keeping an eye on Amazon this Friday for Fire TV/stick deals,Kodi runs perfectly on both devices, requires a bit of setting up initially, easy to do though

BandMember

RossieMan wrote: »

Say well clear of done deal and adverts. Cowboys on it. Selling for way over there worth, buy one and do it yourself.

I do agree about spending a little extra and getting a decent box, a pi2 though does seem to be pretty decent for any user.

There are some cowboys on Boards alright, but there are some very reputable sellers on there as well. I've bought a number of boxes from one seller for the same price as I'd have bought it from the likes of Amazon and my friends have bought different boxes from a different seller, again at a competitive price. If you do your research and know what a good price is, you'll be fine. That and read the seller reviews and feedback.

coldfire1x wrote: »

Saw a tweet, IPTV stalker doing a black friday deal of $65 for a year (about 1000 channels). Not sure what will be all those channels but a video, usual suspected channels are included.

I would strongly advise people to stay away from IPTV Stalker and especially from paying them any sort of a fee. They got a very bad reputation for both being unreliable (in terms of streams being down and taking money off people) and for "borrowing" streams from other add ons without permission - which caused nothing but problems for users all around with overloaded servers crashing and constant buffering. From my own experience, I tried it once and quickly uninstalled it as I found it full of the same SD streams that are widely available for free elsewhere. There are loads of IPTV sellers on the likes of FB (and the web in general) who seem to have happy customers and you can pick up a far better channel selection with HD streams for around £50 for a year.

podge018

NATLOR wrote: »

Worth keeping an eye on Amazon this Friday for Fire TV/stick deals,Kodi runs perfectly on both devices, requires a bit of setting up initially, easy to do though

think that's what I'm gonna do, thanks all.

aaronm13

Agree with people who said avoid the cheep boxes. Had several boxes and all had their problems, most boxes weren't cheap either. Got an Intel NUC i3 2 months ago and haven't looked back, it's a beast. Plays everything and has none of the kodi/Android problems. Box was expensive enough but future proofed. Would never go back to an Android box after using it.

Johnboy1951

aaronm13 wrote: »

Agree with people who said avoid the cheep boxes. Had several boxes and all had their problems, most boxes weren't cheap either. Got an Intel NUC i3 2 months ago and haven't looked back, it's a beast. Plays everything and has none of the kodi/Android problems. Box was expensive enough but future proofed. Would never go back to an Android box after using it.

+1

.... and depending on what you intend to use it for one of the cheaper NUCs with Celeron/Pentium would likely suffice.

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/products-overview.html

Another option would be Gigabyte Brix

http://www.gigabyte.us/products/list.aspx?s=47&ck=104

EuskalHerria

Anyone found a reliable source for Irish channels? Can often find TV3 and TG4 no problem. No such luck with both Irish TV add ins for Irish channels.

upandcumming

To be honest I have three Fire TV's and they're perfect! Only minor complaint is that I sometimes hit the remote inadvertently and it stops a live stream! Not a bad complaint really!

bodonnell

Have used a rk3188 & minix x8-h in the past without issue but agree I think kodi runs better on pc. Currently use an nuc with a Celeron & 8gb ram and only problems are generally from the addons

Kolido

EuskalHerria wrote: »

Anyone found a reliable source for Irish channels? Can often find TV3 and TG4 no problem. No such luck with both Irish TV add ins for Irish channels.

Both RTEs are working fine on the Zeus add-on atm.