Hi Sifu,

Anyone try before the CloudTV for Android? Is it good? Can it replace skybox which cost about rm50 per month now.

CloudTV is only USD 4.99, about RM15 per month only.

Any cheapest Android Media Player work well with this?

Mind sharing?

Currently most ppl using TVPAD.

Also, I saw this in one of the chinese forum
http://cforum.cari.com.my/forum.php?mod=vi...4&extra=&page=1

Hope can help you

Try Himedia dongle Q4. I am using it. Smooth video playback.

Be noted it is single core though & many ppl may not b comfortable with it esp with so many newer duo or quad core dongle.

Try reading this review:

http://tabletrepublic.com/forum/android-mi...eview-4007.html

Try XBMC ....the. best 4 me ... :-)

XBMC can watch live tv channel with free ????

Yes... u just install addon ... all free...To much adddon u can install..
Ready for windows,android,mac ios,linux,rasberry pi
u can donate to comunity if want..which you show your support and appreciation
All it here.... live tv... movie HD, 3D,...games...
U can reffer here http://xbmc.org
:-)

is the dongle can be use on old version tv?

cannot. Only HDMI. you could try Q3II or Q5II. Both have composite output.

but this one no hk tvb in hd right?

can i install this cloud TV on my PC?

which is best? looking for watch HD TV channels

to many channel
i not comfem what channel chinese u want...
video plugins:
plugin.video.funshion - Online videos from http://www.funshion.com
plugin.video.kankan - Online videos from http://movie.kankan.com
plugin.video.pptv - Online videos from http://www.pptv.com
plugin.video.kugoumv - Online MV form http://www.kugou.com
plugin.video.soptv - Online videos via sopcast p2p network, linux only
plugin.video.letv - Online tv and movies from http://LeTV.com
plugin.video.tv189 - Online tv and movies from http://www.tv189.com, support by China Telecom (Chinese)
plugin.video.netitv - Online tv and movies from http://www.netitv.com, support by China Telecom (Chinese)
plugin.video.tv365 - Online live tv from http://www.tv365w.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.youku - Online tv and movies from http://www.youku.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.ppstream - PPS online tv and movies (Chinese)
plugin.video.qvod - Online video from http://www.tom365.com, http://www.qvodzy.com.cn, http://www.ttfdy.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.cntv - Chinese Net TV online video (Chinese)
plugin.video.cntv-live - Chinese Net TV live tv (Chinese)
plugin.video.sohuvideo - Online video from http://tv.sohu.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.somovie - Search and play movie/video in supported video plugin (Chinese)
plugin.video.yinyuetai - MV from http://www.yinyuetai.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.qiyi - Online video from http://www.qiyi.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.openv - Online video from http://www.openv.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.tudou - Online video from http://www.tudou.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.tencent - Online video from http://v.qq.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.ku6 - Online video from http://www.juchang.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.wzipad - Online video from http://www.wzipad.com (Chinese)
plugin.video.sina - Online video from http://video.sina.com.cn (Chinese)

music plugins:
plugin.audio.baidufm - Baidu online music (Chinese)
plugin.audio.kuwobox - kuwobox online music (Chinese)
plugin.audio.baiduradio - Baidu online radio (Chinese)
plugin.audio.top100 - online audio from http://www.top100.cn (Chinese)

program plugins:
plugin.program.mystocks - Chinese stock market (Chinese)
plugin.program.utorrent - uTorrent Control Plugin (multi-language)

scripts:
script.shootersub - get movie subtitle from shooter.cn (Chinese)
script.lrclyrics - lrc lyrics script (multi-language) need xbmc newer than r34592, otherwise will crash xbmc!!

for xbmc older than 9.11 camelot:
video plugins:
NETITV - internat tv and movies from CHINA TELECOM (Chinese)
OpenV - internat tv and movies from http://hd.openv.com/ (Chinese)
TV365 - internat live tv (Chinese)
SohuVideo - internat tv and movies from tv.sohu.com (Chinese)
CNTV - Chinese Net TV (Chinese)

music plugins:
KuwoBox - kuwobox online music (Chinese)
BaiduRadio - Baidu online radio (Chinese)

program plugins:
MyStocks - Chinese stock market (Chinese)
RSSreader - rss reader for sina.com, sohu.com, ifeng.com (Chinese)

scripts:
LRC Lyrics - lrc lyrics script (multi-language)
shooterSub - get movie subtitle from shooter.cn (Chinese)


this link can give u some infomation about chinese channel for xbmc
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=64250&page=43[/url]

This post has been edited by susa: Oct 18 2013, 04:38 PM

Dear Susa, can provide link for english iptv like nat geo, discovery channel, mtv etc???

I have just 'potong' Assthrow so now TV nothing to see. Still thinking of just buying a TV Box or maybe set up a HTPC.

I am using 4mb streamy so what is you suggestion???

Any help & advice from all Sifu is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!

Can get free movie here?

I think u install XBMC on your pc for first experience..
Then u can buy android box here
Choose quad core chipset
Live tv u can install addon navi-x on XBMC
go here
i believe u like it....

This post has been edited by susa: Nov 9 2013, 05:00 PM

Yes... you can watching or download free.....
try here

this is useful, gotta test it out. thanks

Great! Thanks for sharing.

Wow! Thank you very much.....Will try it out on my Pc first. Wander if I can try it out on my Sony Xepria S as it got HDMI out It only got XBMC remote & also many type of XBMC on google play store. Really .

Can help out on which type of XBMC to install???

Thank you very very much!

i used cloudTV so far so good but need to have 4mb line for smooth streaming.
result is ok, sometimes ok sometimes server buzy u r screwe.e

i use this
official
yatse

hi susa,

thanks to your posts, i spent the last couple of hours reading and discovering what this android tv, xbmc, etc. is all about.

very interesting, looks like a whole new world to explore!

i have been using a full media player and astro for some years now. just checking if it is time to dump astro and go android tv.

i have 10mb speed, wifi, can do direct lan cable to a new device.

can i check with you:

1.. i installed xbmc on pc windows form here:
http://xbmc.org/download/
is this different from the xbmc remote u mentioned?

2.. my pc is on wifi. tried a few video stations - some like foodnetwork got file errors, 1 station hanged, others like youtube and al jazeera ok but resolution is poor. one 720p aac site video ok. are more of the available stations of this quality? or if i use an android tv, can get a lot more hd ones? would audio be at best aac or ac3/dts possible?

3.. android tv - himedia models: for 10mb lan connection, which model is best? dun want 3d but would like highest grade video and decent audio.

4.. i forsee getting a model that's great for hollywood/chinese tv series, cartoons/animation for kids, youtube, i.e. forget astro. hd movies, etc. i am happy with my pc and media player method.

5. xbmc looks fine. is netflix and others similar, good for android tv like himedia? where does apple tv come in here?

thank you for your comments in advance.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 11 2013, 11:39 AM

wa....10mbps is smooth for HD
yes...u installed a correct xbmc for pc...
xbmc remote i mention if u want to remote your pc or android box/tv from your android device example your phone,,,or tablet
u must install addon for video channel or navi-x on program category
video addon noobroom,,,mash up,,,,1channel...
program addon navi-x

for android tv himedia i think u can go here himedia Q10
himediaQ10 best if u want to connect to your av system...
i just use this only Quad Core Mini PC MK802 IV

after u install addon u can explore alot ...

apple tv i dont experience ...go to android box/tv

good for first user XBMC

This post has been edited by susa: Nov 11 2013, 01:04 PM

thanks!

been playing around a bit more, got navi-x n a tried a few more things.
first impression, very exciting, a brand new world to explore!
will play with it a few days, if satisfied, wil go buy a q10 n plug into TV.

others interested, suggest follow susa steps.
very impt n useful to watch in full the two utube xbmc helper videos on installation of navi-x n fusion.


susa, can u explain a bit more on how to get those chinese channels u posted with xbmc? something to do with navi-x, apply some "plug in".....?

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 11 2013, 04:08 PM

I'm confused

may i know u ready your font ready to change....
go to system ---setting ----appearance-----skin----fonts (default change to arial based)



Attached File(s)
 repository.googlecode.xbmc_addons_chinese_eden.zip ( 29.68k ) Number of downloads: 90

XMBC not for noob...

thanks for the tip, impt. was wondering why chinese the titles dun come up!
somehow i was able to load a repositry and get the addons, can't remember how!

so far, maybe i am used to hd, i find the video not good enough - when it shows sd or 720p.
perhpas i am missing something... any tip to deal with this? will it be better with android tv and not pc?


i am not a noob to av-it but yes, xbmc can be confusing...!
is cloudtv and netflix and other easier or the same?


susa's steps are good, just you follow step by step. since i found his posts very useful, u can this summary below. one thing... i dont know what min speed is reqd but think if <5mb, can't stream properly. 1-2mb, probably nothing...?

for testing xbmc on pc before you buy android tv box for tv:

1.. dwnld the right version for yr pc
http://xbmc.org/download/

2.. watch these videos, 2nd 3rd ones very impt for installation of "search engines" and addons. for testing, i think fusion and then navi-x will do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oJ5aRCa1s0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQy2Zu4kqZA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98eM23VdgoE&app=desktop

3. if happy with the xbmc test on pc, decide which box u wan to get for yr tv:
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2593565&hl=

have fun!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 12 2013, 02:27 PM

NETFLIX of course way superior. It is a paid service. XBMC is a repository of pirated videos...you should be able to guess which one has better user experience and reliability.

CloudTV is ok, and is suitable for Chinese stuff. Personally, i find XBMC as a good complement to NETFLIX, for watching latest TV seasons. For everything else, NETFLIX is still the place i would go...nothing like just click the movie i want, read synopysis and play.

tq 4 comments, surely make sense.

how much for netflix a month? single package or choices?
cloudtv cost usd5, is it?

these 2, you buy online and pay by crdeit card every month? any other fee?
unifi 10mb speed ok for netflix and cloudtv hd material?
how's the audio... dts, ac3, aac, mpeg2...?

thanks for help!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 12 2013, 03:33 PM

It's a single plan. USD 7.99/mth, pay by credit card monthly. No other fees except if you use a virtual credit card, there is a slight overhead charge, no big deal..but if you can buy some Netflix gift codes, you might be able to get cheaper. 10Mbs is more than enough. Netflix use 1-3 Mbps on average. Audio is normal stereo. To get 5.1 DD (and not all shows has them), currently i think only Netflix on Windows 8 can do that. Seriously, don't expect bluray quality here. The internet doesn't have the bandwidth to stream 30-40Mbps bitrate videos everywhere. For big blockbuster, i still download bluray rips with high quality sampling rates and dts/dd soundtrack to play over my 5.1 system.

Cloudtv, some channels are good, some quality are crap and some don't even work. But for that price, if you enjoy those chinese stuff, ok lar.

This post has been edited by Matrix: Nov 12 2013, 10:00 PM

tq for comments, appreciate it.

given wat u described, probably no point getting an expensive android box, an average one will do. will check the shop and demo soon.

just thought it'll be good to have streaming for latest tv shows incl chinese/hk, some cartoons, news and sports... eventually dump astro.

yep, for blockbusters on 5.1/7.1, nothing less than br/dtshdma!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 13 2013, 12:30 AM

I am selling android stick btw...and some MiniX models are coming in this week. PM me if interested.



But whatever you do...don't buy single core Android box....slow like turtle...used to have a HiMedia Q5. Minimum should go for duo core.

install repository
system----setting------addon----install from zip file----------(if u download and save zip.. take it on u pc where u save ( install repo i attach))
----------(if install from fusion u klik fusion --u are ready setting)

install addon(chinese channel)
system------setting------addon-----get add-ons----chinese add-ons repository-------video----klik channel what u wants...


u use navi-x not all can stream nicely... sd or HD depent to channel u stream...
use addon on movie...u must install later addon mash-up (sd ,HD, 3D movie),,,,,,1channel,,,,,noobroom

tokey for netflix ....he.....

tq. u have been very helpful!

i tried some chinese ones. 1channel is good.
think i now got the hang of xbmc. for a free app, it's very good, can't complain. but not good enough for the more demanding enthusiasts...
will have to see demo how good netflix and cloudtv are.

the technology now is still somewhat infant, imo. but good enough for short clips, small displays.
in 5 yrs time, likely most good files can be streamed nicely!
so, dwnlding the old fahsioned way to playback on media player is superior at this time, particularly the huge files.


tq again. will check around a bit and see first.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 13 2013, 11:25 AM

i was able to get 1 channel right but not icefilms and noobroom.
it keeps showing either a blank folder or "error script...".
any advice on how to fix this?

n where do i find mash up?

tq.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 13 2013, 09:51 PM

i think icefilm all screwed up recently...last night i went in check...NOTHING INSIDE..

ok for me icefilm...can wathing
noobroom must login to view a list of movie...

install this repo....
u can select alot of channel....
plugin.video.movie25(mash up)
thanks...


Attached File(s)
 repository.superrepo.org.frodo.all_0.3.1.zip ( 68.46k ) Number of downloads: 64

ok, will try it, thanks.

r u using a himedia? if yes, maybe you can help me with these questions! tq.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry64553928

i tried it, free trial 1 day...

.. cloudtv is very stable, much more so that the free ones incl xbmc.
.. lots of chinese stuff, possible all the tv stations of china are in there!
.. hd channels... some are quite good, i.e. 480p-720p, some are not hd as stated.
.. if u watch a lot of chinese stuff, well worth it.
.. there are some free channels but are limited, not much.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 15 2013, 05:00 PM

what is XBMC and how to use it?? i am lost inside there...

tried it.
yes, lotsa channels.... but...
a lot of them dun work!
still, managed to find a few good ones on music videos and anime.
actually, simply too much to watch... dun need so many channels...
just a few good ones will do, think i have enough for now!

xbmc can be complicated for a new user.
essentially it is a free platform for u to install "add ons" or channels onto adroid tv boxes (or pc for testing).
not easy to explain as it takes a bit of hands-on time to get to know how to do it.
some posts made on it earlier in the thread.
best to search the posts, read google/utube to watch some videos.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 16 2013, 11:19 PM

got live sports channel??

i can't tell for sure as i m not much into sports channels.

from some of the apps in xbmc and gentv mal, i hv tried and they work - espn, real madrid, nfl, etc...

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 17 2013, 09:24 PM

I was told that Cloud TV is using P2P technology, meaning the more people watching the same channel using the same ISP network, the more smoother playback it will be.

I still haven't decided to upgrade to any fibre ISP provider yet, can any CloudTV users who are using Maxis, Unifi or Time share their watching experience during peak hour?

I was told that during peak hour 8:00pm - 10pm, Hong Kong TVB Jade may have a lot of buffering.

Can anyone confirm on this?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by iphone5111: Nov 18 2013, 10:10 AM

finally got mash up working.

woo... mash up is good!


bro, can i check with u if u r using xfinity on xbmc?

i tried several times, failed. even after watching all the utube installation videos tips.

http://xfinity.xbmctalk.com

seems dead, can't get it.

just stick to fusion for now...

I might be wrong but I think it buffers when too many or too few people watching a particular channel. Not only TVB Jade but applies to all channels, e.g during the airing of Triumph in the Skies 2, it buffered a lot, sometimes the whole episode couldn't be watched. There is a CloudTv Forum "http://cloudtv.bz/forum/" where you can read what other users are saying about the apps.

One thing good about CloudTv is the interface is in English. So for Non Chinese educated users, it is friendly.

My advice just download and try out the Premium package at USD4.99 for one month...judge it for yourself.

Which part of mash up you feel is good bro?

I've install xfinity as below, not sure whether its still working. Anyway, I remove it few days after, I find xfinity too annoying, too much addon and seems to have like and advertisement screen.

mash up... i checked a few of things inside and found them betetr than other addons:
live stream ->ilive
anime -> freakanime
hd movies

xfinity...

http:// xfinity.xbmctalk.com
or
http://xfinity.xbmctalk.com
? or same

i did all that, same procedure as with fusion but can't get it.
one utube video said need to remove fusion first, which i did, still can't.
so, re-installed fusion!

actually, u r right, it's no good to have too long an addon list, too many addons.
it just too cumbersome, slows down the machine.

just to share with you, i only frequent xbmc, gentv mal and youtube.
really don't need others.

I use the one without the space, hence the bottom one.

i just hear a good sound today....he...
u try to explore inside XBMC.... u can know alot what we want about movie anf live stream....
happy enjoy about u XBMC...

glad to share, bro. i picked up many tips from yr posts, happy to share with others.

i have spent a lot of money over the years on av, it and related. from cds to bds, from crt to htc, from ps2 to ipads, from astro to androidtv!

this androidtv is telling me the future of av-comms-media storage will change very fast.

i can see much of my old collection of dvds and lower grade media files getting junked since who needs them when they are easily and cheaply accessible online anytime anywhere?!

from now on, i can check online for a few minutes the new stuff. if good and i want them on like blurays, i can get elsewhere. if not worth it, just watch online streaming and be done with it.

and bye-bye soon to cable-satellite tv for sure...

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 19 2013, 02:03 PM

Hi susa,

Any suggestions how to get the noobroom invite?

Yes. I'm referring to the premium package which is using P2P, the free channel is not P2P.

P2P technology should be the more people watching, the less buffering it will be.

Can anyone help to confirm whether it is smooth playing during night time?

Watch the videos of MiniX Neo X5 and X7 running CloudTV/Netflix/XBMC/HuluPlus here.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3038880

hi all..
just got my himedia android media player..still exploring hehe..especially on xmbc and cloudtv

btw, for the cloudtv, is there any chance to change to english subtitle?..most channel i checked got vietnamese subs..
possible?

i dont think is possible dude.. all the subs are language are not changeable...

noted on that..thanks..
btw, what is xfinity on xmbc?
still trying to get mashup working on my xmbc

cloudtv...

i only watch a couple of news channels on cloudtv, free stuff.

this morning, found some nice changes.

the free channels - quite a number of new ones appeared for english and chinese languages.

in addition, many of them are now better in video quality, almost 480p which is highly watchable. smooth too.

check them out!

CloudTv down today

who wanna free try monster e iptv apk ,pm me
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3091893&hl=

any member want to try maige iptv ?

I have just subscribed to cloudtv...and it's quite good actually.. Better than xbmc live tv..

How is the quality compared to astro HD channels incl its audio quality? What bandwidth eg Unifi 5mb which you are using?

Sure its not full 1080P but its of very good HD quality. CloudTV recommends at least 4Mbps, I’m using Unifi's 5Mbps and it streams fantastic with no buffering and doesn’t disturb browsing/downloading/youtube streaming on my other 5 wifi connected devices. Should you choose to subscribe, better you sign up for the Chinese package rather than the English only package. This is cuz, the Chinese package is cheaper and also contains lots more English channels than the English only package.
I'd like CloudTV to improve by adding more English channels and improving to full HD though that might call for upgrading to the 10Mbps package.

Thanks for your opinion .... am upgrading to 10mbps, porting from Unifi to Maxis. At the same going to digital mall to see some sample if they have and decide from there onwards.....

pm me if interested on xiaomi box.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3292182&hl=

i had been using paid cloud tv chinese channel for almost 7 months.

my feedback as below:-
1) For hot channel like TVB it would give you some lag issue during peak hours like 7pm to 10pm but still watchable.. sometime need to switch to alternative channel to watch it.
2) Need to use software encoding as hardward encoding will makes audio to play on a single side
3) Some channels (especially movie channel) will appear error like (payment error, satellite not in coverage)
4) A lot source from HK are in Mandarin instead of cantonese

I am using 5mb unifi package

did you subscribe it?

I've been watching CloudTV free version via MeLe M6 YunOS TV Box and Maxis 10Mbps fiber.

The free version has quite a few Malaysia channels like discovery HD, history, animal planet, HBO HD, BBC, etc etc in HD quality but the streaming speed sucks. I wonder if I upgrade to paid service, all these Malaysian channels will be included in the paid channels folders and no more buffering ??

i wont said without buffering, it will still need buffering but the source is more stable compare to the free version. the channel you list may work well as its not popular like tvb channel. you can give it a try as RM15 shdn;t the a stopper for you to try

never noticed that! will check it.

however, i did not find much difference between software or hardware+ (the 3rd option on settings menu) as afar as smoothness of video for the channels.

not totally rubbish...

at least u can get some decent channels for free under free content.

i stick to the few consistent good channels incl channelnewsasia, bloomberg, natgeo people hd, discovery world hd. and watched a few live worldcup matches there recently too!

all that is live tv, not on-demand. for on demand, better look for something else....

Can pm me your service provider? For cloud tv,

If I subscribe the HK/China/Taiwan package, those XXtro channels like Discovery HD, History HD etc etc will be under the free content folder or paid content folder ??

No need, just download the apk from their website, install on ur device and you'll be given 24 hours free testing of all premium channels. If you are satisfied, simply subscribe and make payment thru card or PayPal. 1 mth subscription should be enough for further testing, if you remain undecided after the free trial.

Is this their website? http://www.cloudiptv.us/store/cloud-iptv-apk/

Got a few, not sure which on is the reliable one....

This post has been edited by vergas: Jul 23 2014, 08:36 AM

Here's their website.

its here http://cloudtv.bz/
install it using apk then in the screen itself you can make payment if you want to subscribe

once you subscribe then you can have a subscribe folder where u can access to all these channel. Its not astro channel.. they are capturing satellite data from all over the world. You will get discovery channel HD i think in 480p but some you will get the subtitle as vietnam character. BTW you cant compare this to astro... they doesnt allow you to change language or change subtitle.

How to add channel to cloudtv? Do i have to subscribe to be able to add channel?

Since the HKG riot, all HK dramas/shows being removed. CloudTV has lost its charm.

i have one live apk for tv box , free 3 day test

I noticed too some so called Astro channels are in mandarin instead of cantonese. Zzzzzzzz

So cannot compare with Astro.

I think it is very good.
am having premium packages now for half a year
almost 300 channels...
siokk.....

If you want to subscribe it to watch football matches like Premier League, forget about it. Most of the channels are low bitrate and lag at most of the time. Worst, it's not working at some time.

I use my Macbook and connect to TV and watch HD on stream (Ronaldo7.net) in REAL TIME, which is totally sync/faster with LiveScore. Even Astro Supersport are 3 minutes slower than the actual time of the match.

This post has been edited by alexlim_88: May 1 2015, 11:45 PM

I want to subscribe to cloudtv paid channels. Why the market option is not showing? I noticed it sometimes appear sometimes don't.

Hi Guys,

What's the real min speed required these days for Cloudtv HD channel?

Thanks