I just got a Formuler Z8 this week-end. This is my first foray into IPTV so I don't have a comparison basis to rely on. When I first configured my iptv m3u list it seemed cool. However most of the channels I watch either don,t load or are on a 30 second loop or are very choppy i.e. they stop often.
So I installed chrome to be able to do a speedof.me test. i have a 120 Mbps connection. When using my desktop I get 90+ on the test. When using the Formuler Z8 I barely crack 45 Mbps. It's even worse when I use the wired connection using DHCP. Around 25.
Even then I should be able to stream channels. When I bring up the Info on a stream I can see the download speed. It fluctuates wildly between 8000 bps and every 2-5 seconds goes to 0. This happens even on streams I have no issue with but seems to be the cause of my problems.
I will increase the buffer in the IPTVOnline 2.0 app tonight and see if there is any user improvement.
My worry is that I haven't even setup the VPN on my router yet. I fear it will be unwatchable and will have wasted all this time and effort.
Can my provider be having issues with upload speeds or is this solely on my end?
I haven't talked about it yet but the EPG menu is maybe 50% accurate. I'm being generous at 50%. Thankfully I only purchased a 1 month sub. Going to have to shop around to find something better.