Looking to upgrade from Firestick

by ultimaterufffles

Hey guys so I have a firestick right now that I use for iptv purposes using stb emu. My parents are the main ones who watch tv but I'll watch here and there. Basically I'm having problems with buffering. Most of the time it will be fine but there is buffering here and there. I know that hard wiring the internet connection is something that most people recommend and something that I would definitely do with whatever device I get. Are there any other recommendations? Should I maybe go with an android box and skip using stb emu. I don't really know what is causing the buffering but im pretty sure it is a mix between my internet connection and some lag on the providers end. My router is pretty close to my TV tho and I have pretty fast internet. Sorry for rambling but I would love for people to share any services or products that they have had success with. Thanks!

chipmacdo

My fire stick buffers less than my android box with an ethernet connection 🤷

hboinay

I would definitely recommend the shield if it's within your budget, the pro not the tube. I have a shield pro 2019 in the living room and a shield 2017 in the bedroom. My firestick 4k sits in a drawer...

shizzle1968

Could be a combination of a few things things. Run a speed test on your stock and check it your download speed.

ilovetheoutdors

How do you run Ethernet with firestick ?

ilovetheoutdors

By the way your router shouldn’t be next to tv . I have mine in the middle of the house and high up

dev_lad
Christpuncher_123

Try another app. Why bother with stbemu?

ilovetheoutdors

If your using Ethernet than no big deal but for Wifi you want your router high up

postpharoah

i would upgrade your firestick to nvidia shield i think the shield boxes are the best boxes out there