Openbox/Skybox - add iptv streaming ulr to channel list?

[borderfox]

As per the thread title, I just wondered if it's possible to edit a channel list and add an iptv/streaming link as a channel entry?

Are these boxes capable of playing back streams like this? eg. MP4?

[P&D]

depending on which box you have i don't see why not most of the newer boxes are said to play MP5 & can play some streams

whether the box could handle it well thats another question all together

[borderfox]

Thanks for taking the time out to respond. I have the Skybox F5. Would this support it - and how would I go about adding the url to the channel listings?

[Hadron]

The F5 isn't capable of streaming via URL's.

You will need a box with webtv facilities, such as the V8 or V6. You cannot mix satellite channels & streaming channels in the channel list. To access the streaming channels you will need to watch them via the webtv menu.

[cheds]

has anybody managed to get webtv working yet or managed to edit it ,mines just blank when you click on a link , openbox V8s

[Hadron]

has anybody managed to get webtv working yet or managed to edit it ,mines just blank when you click on a link , openbox V8s

Yep. Got it working on my V6 box.

Delete the list that comes with the box & search for an m3u list on the internet. Some sites let you download as an m3u file, with others you need to copy & paste into notepad & save as webtv.m3u.

Theres a file in the downloads section that may help:-

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3165


I noticed though that not all streams play with sound. It looks like there's a codec problem that prevents sound from playing on certain streams.

[cheds]

Yep. Got it working on my V6 box.

Delete the list that comes with the box & search for an m3u list on the internet. Some sites let you download as an m3u file, with others you need to copy & paste into notepad & save as webtv.m3u.

Theres a file in the downloads section that may help:-

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3165


I noticed though that not all streams play with sound. It looks like there's a codec problem that prevents sound from playing on certain streams.

Thanks for that, downloaded a couple of the internet but couldn't get them to work , I will try the file in the download section

[romxuk]

I have it working on my v8s and im going to be making a massive list of channels once i visit all my old haunts to find the stream urls :)

[martin035]

I have it working on my v8s and im going to be making a massive list of channels once i visit all my old haunts to find the stream urls :)

You'll make a load of new friends on DK if you upload that list for others to share.

[citygent1911]

Hi romxuk, any progress with your webtv list mate? It bugs me that the IPTV facility is there but I can't find anything watchable!!! Cheers :)

[xpuser8334]

I would be open to testing a decent WebTV m 3 u file if anyone has one? pleeeeease
the one I'm using keeps rebooting the box :-(

[StaplerUK]

Sorry to drag up an old thread, I have loads of m3u files from a well known site but the m3u files contain .ts links which some may be aware only play for around 30 seconds, To play a .ts in VLC the loop button needs to be selected or in Kodi playlist Loader F4MTESTER is required and an F4MTESTER string pasted infront of the .ts link, Is there anything that can be done to make the .ts link to continue to play on WebTV on an V8S ? Thanks.

[GiZmoNiR]

Thanks for that, downloaded a couple of the internet but couldn't get them to work , I will try the file in the download section

Didthiseverworkforyou?

[GiZmoNiR]

Did this ever work for you?

What needs included in the file and how do you upload to openbox v8s?

[wwhitty]

very interested in finding out what will stop box having to be rebooted all the time with IPTV. any assistance will be appreciated.

[chamalye]

Hi got the same problem most channels gone . Am looking for help on aptv


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[fazz69]

What help u need mate

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[chamalye]

How to get aptv on my v8s lost all my channels .


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[fazz69]

Iv got a v8s and im trying to get iptv on it. No joy. Been told it does work. I have loaded the m3u to it. Says successfull however no channels. Just blank seceen. Also also loaded the webtv format of the m3u still no joy.

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[dasteph]

Iv got a v8s and im trying to get iptv on it. No joy. Been told it does work. I have loaded the m3u to it. Says successfull however no channels. Just blank seceen. Also also loaded the webtv format of the m3u still no joy.

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is the file actually named as a m3u file because a m3u file is simply a list of web addresses for tv channels when you open it up, i have had a php file which is a single web address for iptv channels which when loaded says it was successful but no channels.
there are free lists on the web such as....https://sourcetv.info/usa-uk-iptv-m3u-url-free-rtmp-streams-links-smart-tv-kodi-27052017/ you can try the file from here as long as you rename it as WebTV it will load but not guaranteed to work for very long but worth a try.

[weebilly1211]

I did manage to get the iptv channel list to work on my v8s but it kept freezing. had to turn it off and on again. now the iptv list doesn't work anymore. no idea what iv done to it.

any one else have this problem

[fazz69]

I did manage to get the iptv channel list to work on my v8s but it kept freezing. had to turn it off and on again. now the iptv list doesn't work anymore. no idea what iv done to it.

any one else have this problem
How did u manage to get it working. Did u rename or do anything to thr file

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[weebilly1211]

I downloaded the M3u list from here https://www.iptv4sat.com/download-iptv-england/. once I had it on my computer I renamed it WebTV.m3u. put the file on USB stick then put USB stick into my openbox V8S.

on openbox V8S:

Menu
Local Network Settings
Network App
WebTV
Green button (DELETE ALL)
Yellow Button (READ BY USB)

That's it you can select what ever channel you want and it works

well mine is working but after 22seconds of playing it freezes and I need to re-select the channel to get it to keep playing.

Does anyone know of any solutions that can stop it freezing? its like I need the constant loop function if I was watching it on VLC player

Cheers

[maca]

Best solution is to buy a better box mate openboxes are shite .

[tichmc9]

I downloaded the M3u list from here https://www.iptv4sat.com/download-iptv-england/. once I had it on my computer I renamed it WebTV.m3u. put the file on USB stick then put USB stick into my openbox V8S.

on openbox V8S:

Menu
Local Network Settings
Network App
WebTV
Green button (DELETE ALL)
Yellow Button (READ BY USB)

That's it you can select what ever channel you want and it works

well mine is working but after 22seconds of playing it freezes and I need to re-select the channel to get it to keep playing.

Does anyone know of any solutions that can stop it freezing? its like I need the constant loop function if I was watching it on VLC player

Cheers Exactly the same anybody help with this feezing problem

[weebilly1211]

Best solution is to buy a better box mate openboxes are shite .

Can you recommend one buddy?? Is it better to go the MAG250/254 or Firestick way??

Cheers

[fazz69]

Id ho for firestick cuz u can add much more on there. Mag is just iptv only

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[P&D]

zgemma h2h is the better box linked to cable.....HD channels are great ;)

[weebilly1211]

zgemma h2h is the better box linked to cable.....HD channels are great ;)

Can I ask what cables you mean?

Cheers

[fazz69]

Vermin

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[BJTT]

Thanks for the useful info although just to add some useful tips from what I've gathered looking into said matter
I've came to the conclusion to add said M3U files it is best to use a San Disc memory stick because they can
transfer data in Linux as well as say for example Microsoft in other words different types of Data & also they
read digital data/commands as well. I've also trying loading said data using other sticks & it either does not
recognise web-tv file or in some cases it recognises it but when it tries to Upload it, it comes back with an
Error Message & it's not the data that is the error it's reading the stick anyway one can purchase said San-Disc
Stick (7GB) for just ?4 from Flee-Bay it's worth the purchase & it certainly does the trick

[alladdin]

just started to play with this on v8s, i get the channel list up but all black ? o kbs showing ...........
any help or pointers apreciated

[chris31560]

its just that the list u have downloded has been turned off, look for another list, and so on........................c

[alladdin]

its just that the list u have downloded has been turned off, look for another list, and so on........................c

ok moving forward, and i am worried i may break rules here hence quoting you as an alert .... i loaded ( said success )a single entry thats a mix as follows

http://your.url.address:NUMBER/get.php?username=YOURNAME&password=PASSWORD&type=m3u&output=mpegts

it only shows one channel called "no name" so not working but must be close - am i missing anything ?

i know box not suitable but i want a play before committing........

[dasteph]

ok moving forward, and i am worried i may break rules here hence quoting you as an alert .... i loaded ( said success )a single entry thats a mix as follows

http://your.url.address:NUMBER/get.php?username=YOURNAME&password=PASSWORD&type=m3u&output=mpegts

it only shows one channel called "no name" so not working but must be close - am i missing anything ?

i know box not suitable but i want a play before committing........

i take it you are trying to load the url onto a openbox v8s if so it will come up as a success but you get no channels thats because you are trying to load a php file not a m3u file, m3u files consist of a list the web addresses for all of the usual tv channels.
if you have a android app for iptv loaded on a phone/firestick then you can input the web address you will get the channels.

[alladdin]

i take it you are trying to load the url onto a openbox v8s if so it will come up as a success but you get no channels thats because you are trying to load a php file not a m3u file, m3u files consist of a list the web addresses for all of the usual tv channels.
if you have a android app for iptv loaded on a phone/firestick then you can input the web address you will get the channels.

yes v8s. so the only way it will work is if i have a complete list of channels ? i have tried several but all down.
ref the file above , why does it include the section " type=m3u " ?
cheers

[dasteph]

yes v8s. so the only way it will work is if i have a complete list of channels ? i have tried several but all down.
ref the file above , why does it include the section " type=m3u " ?
cheers

the address will take you to a server that has the channels installed as a m3u files.
as i said in the post try it in a iptv android app, put in the address in and it will give you the channels you will also need a player such as mx player installed in order to watch the channels.

[johnheman]

how have you done it mate I m struggling I am new to all this I have dont alot of research but still struggling can you help plz

[dasteph]

how have you done it mate I m struggling I am new to all this I have dont alot of research but still struggling can you help plz

what parts are you struggling with.

[za3tot178]

what parts are you struggling with.
sorry dasteph, i will answer in his behalf and ask about what i am struggling about, i just bought OP v8s , i really can't get work any file (m3u) that i downloaded from the internet even they are working with VLC , does the file have to be for openbox ? actually I'm newbie in this domain. Any answer is appreciated.
thanks in advance.

[dasteph]

there is no specific file for web tv on a openbox, the m3u files must be renamed exactly Webtv then loaded into the open box in order for it to work.

[za3tot178]

there is no specific file for web tv on a openbox, the m3u files must be renamed exactly Webtv then loaded into the open box in order for it to work.

i did it and always (Read WebTv.m3u failed) i tried everything i can, but still failing.

[dasteph]

sorry dasteph, i will answer in his behalf and ask about what i am struggling about, i just bought OP v8s , i really can't get work any file (m3u) that i downloaded from the internet even they are working with VLC , does the file have to be for openbox ? actually I'm newbie in this domain. Any answer is appreciated.
thanks in advance.

in a another post it was mentioned that the file encoded to work in vlc will not work in openbox.

[za3tot178]

in a another post it was mentioned that the file encoded to work in vlc will not work in openbox.
i see, but i downloaded from a link found in the second page of this thread but , really, can't get it work. everyone says that it got work for them, but i can't get work.
before make them read by USB do i have to connect the box first to the internet ?

edit : I went to Tools and clicked Dump by USB, then choose Misc files, then Slect and Dump, after that i choose the 2nd option WebTV.m3u (Web Stream ) click Add after that Dump. once it reach 100% it will ask to click Info to see the result, if the result in OK. i returned to WebTV and i could read the webtv.m3u successfully. But the problem now is, there only a blank screen.lol

[dasteph]

i see, but i downloaded from a link found in the second page of this thread but , really, can't get it work. everyone says that it got work for them, but i can't get work.
before make them read by USB do i have to connect the box first to the internet ?

edit : I went to Tools and clicked Dump by USB, then choose Misc files, then Slect and Dump, after that i choose the 2nd option WebTV.m3u (Web Stream ) click Add after that Dump. once it reach 100% it will ask to click Info to see the result, if the result in OK. i returned to WebTV and i could read the webtv.m3u successfully. But the problem now is, there only a blank screen.lol

the box must be connected to the internet when you load the m3u file as the file is a series of web addresses for each individual channel.

[spadge47]

I have been trying for ages to do this with no luck I use vlc and you said it does not work with that,what should I be using.Thanks