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This is the thread to discuss FutuBox. Thanks to @digitalp for the info on this service.

GUIDE:

Signup Here - http://futuboxhd.com/sign-up/

Log On Here - http://www.futubox.to

Change Settings - Once you are in go to your Name, Select Settings, Profile, Then test what server is faster for you and Select HD or SD & Save Settings.

Parental Control - You can enable this if you want XXX

Playlist - Go Here: http://www.futubox.to/programme_bookmarks/play_list Once you are signed in and select RTMP or IOS

Need Help - http://futuboxhd.com/faq/


EPG Guide From @digitalp

How to Guide on Live TV addon with futubox playlist and EPG.

Download pvr:simple XBMC addon from:

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B4...NIV0hYR0U/edit

This add on works well for internet streams

Download XMLTV GUI form here:
http://www.birtles.org.uk/xmltv/xmltvgui_3.14.01W.exe this software will be used to grab epg data for the English channels.

Follow the guide here

http://www.birtles.org.uk/xmltv/wiki....php/Main_Page

and XML format which you will use later. The epg data should look like below when you open with wordpad

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<tv>
<channel id="id1">
<display-name lang="en">Channel 1</display-name>
</channel>
<channel id="id2">
<display-name lang="en">Channel 2</display-name>
</channel>
...
<programme start="20130215080000 +0100" stop="20130215081500 +0100" channel="id1">
<title lang="en">News</title>
</programme>
<programme start="20130215080500 +0100" stop="20130215083500 +0100" channel="id2">
<title lang="en">Movie</title>
</programme>
...
</tv>

I am sure most of you can install an addon on XBMC, so install the pvr:iptv simple addon
Set Up XBMC's PVR Add-On

After installing, Go to system Enabled Add-ons-> PVR Clients. Double-click and select configure.
Play List settings:

This is where you will import your playlist. Select local path and click on M#U Play List Path to select your playlist. Before doing this, you must have must have edited your playlist to look like the code below. You can use any text editor to open .m3u files and edit them.

Code:

#EXTM3U tvg-shift=3
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="id1" tvg-name="Channel_1" tvg-logo="logo1" group-title="Group 1",Channel 1
http://STREAMURL
#EXTINF:-1 tvg-id="id2" tvg-name="Channel_2" tvg-logo="logo2" group-title="Group 2",Channel 2
udp://STREAMURL


- tvg-id is value of channel id in EPG xml file. If the tag is absent then addon will use tvg-name for map channel to EPG;
- tvg-name is value of display-name in EPG there all space chars replaced to _ (underscore char) if this value is not found in xml then addon will use the channel name to find correct EPG.
- tvg-logo is name of channel logo file without extension (.png). If this tag is absent then addon will use channel name to find logo.
- tvg-shift is value in hours to shift EPG time. This tag can be used in #EXTM3U for apply shift to all channels or in #EXTINF for apply shift only to current channel.
- group-name is channels group name. If the tag is absent then addon will use group name from the previous channel.

EPG Settings:
Also choose local path and point to the XML file on your local drive.

Enabling the PVR:
head to Settings > Add-Ons > Disabled Add-Ons. Head to PVR Clients, and select the one for your program (in this case, PVR IPTV Simple Client). Choose Enable.
Go back to XBMC's Settings and choose Live TV. Under General, check the Enabled box, and tweak any other settings you want here.

If you go back to the main menu, you should see a new section called "Live TV" where you can watch shows, see an episode guide.
 
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www.futubox.to. it cost me R106 for 87 channels most in HD and mostly sky channels, and it comes with plenty of sport. There is nimbletv for us tv, very expensive if you ask me. All this will need at least a 4meg connection for HD.

bladebob said:
Hi All

I am looking for a paid service that works so i can get TV from the US or the UK but must include sports. I have found a few but the prices are to high.

I am going to Cancel DSTV once i get this working.

Has anyone heard of http://www.synx.tv

Any advice would be great.

Thanks
BB
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Thanks i am checking it out. Have you had any issues with them and i take it F1 is shows on Sky Sports.

Also are you using a DNS Provider or your local ISP DNS Servers.

Thanks
 
The only issue i have had with them is some channels go off for a while. i am sure its probably due to my internet connection. They have 2 dedicated channels for F1, sky sports F1 uk and Italy. one of the sky German sports channels also shows the F1. overall, i am very happy with the service. they provide a playlist which you can use with XBMC, or vlc or any other streaming player.

bladebob said:
Thanks i am checking it out. Have you had any issues with them and i take it F1 is shows on Sky Sports.

Also are you using a DNS Provider or your local ISP DNS Servers.

Thanks
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digitalp said:
The only issue i have had with them is some channels go off for a while. i am sure its probably due to my internet connection. They have 2 dedicated channels for F1, sky sports F1 uk and Italy. one of the sky German sports channels also shows the F1. overall, i am very happy with the service. they provide a playlist which you can use with XBMC, or vlc or any other streaming player.
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SOLD :) i am going to sign up now and test. If this works for me bye bye DSTV :D

Thanks.
 
So now i have to get XMBC to work. It cannot seem to find the playlist after i downloaded it any ideas
 
I see they have Sky Sports 1 and 2.

Are you a soccer fan? Do you know How any games are viewable on matchday? For example, Supersport 3 plays all the big games and normally SS4+5+6+7 plays the smaller teams like Liverpool (my team).
 
You can watch from their website, which i dont really like. or you can download a playlist in m3u or m3u8 format. you can use these playlist on VLC, XBMC and simple TV, even the Roku. I prefer XBMC because i can do more with the playlist. Check for the playlist under downloads if you are using windows. the file should be something like this futuboxchannels.m3u.
bladebob said:
So now i have to get XMBC to work. It cannot seem to find the playlist after i downloaded it any ideas
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I am a soccer fan. on Match day, most of the are spread across the sky sports channels from the UK, Italy and Germany.

F1 Fan said:
I see they have Sky Sports 1 and 2.

Are you a soccer fan? Do you know How any games are viewable on matchday? For example, Supersport 3 plays all the big games and normally SS4+5+6+7 plays the smaller teams like Liverpool (my team).
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@ digitalp

Ok so I have it working on my Windows PC, iPad but XMBC will not work. Do you have a guide on how to do this as I have tried tons of forums, apps and nothing.

Also what ISP are you on and what package as I am getting major buffering and I have a 10MB Line Uncapped on IS.

Thanks
 
start XBMC, go to Videos -> Files -> Add Videos -> Browse and choose the folder containing your .m3u playlist

- click on “ok” two times to confirm the addition of your playlist to XBMC, and then the folder containing your playlist will appear in the “Videos” section.

My ISP is Telkom and i am on a 4meg connection profile with ADSL line syncing at 10meg.

bladebob said:
@ digitalp

Ok so I have it working on my Windows PC, iPad but XMBC will not work. Do you have a guide on how to do this as I have tried tons of forums, apps and nothing.

Also what ISP are you on and what package as I am getting major buffering and I have a 10MB Line Uncapped on IS.

Thanks
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Ok thanks i have it setup now and can see everything. Do you have a EPG that you can view ?

I am going to get another ADSL Account to test with as i am getting major buffering and slow everything with this.
 
Am I missing something, it does not specifically list SkySports F1 HD channel in the channel list.

Can you confirm it's accessible bladebob?
 
:D yes it does and works great :D

I am having issues with the streams for some odd reason and i think it might be my ADSL Line or a Pot Filter that has gone on the blink as i am getting noise on my line....

Other then that from what i have seen this is great. Now all i need is a 20mbps Line :)
 
@ digitalp

Are you having any streaming issues or channels not working ? Also do you get stuttering when you watch a stream at all?
 
I only get streaming problems when my line has issues, other than that, it works well most of the time. And also note that you can change your server settings on your futubox profile. mine is set to server 2 which is the best so far. to do this, log into futubox.to. click on your username and select settings. scroll down to select server and choose server 2. that should improve your streams.

bladebob said:
@ digitalp

Are you having any streaming issues or channels not working ? Also do you get stuttering when you watch a stream at all?
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You cannot get EPG with the palylist. but i have been able to achieve this with the live tv addon that comes with xbmc. I can show you how if you want.

bladebob said:
Ok thanks i have it setup now and can see everything. Do you have a EPG that you can view ?

I am going to get another ADSL Account to test with as i am getting major buffering and slow everything with this.
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And please dont share your playlist with anyone.

bladebob said:
:D yes it does and works great :D

I am having issues with the streams for some odd reason and i think it might be my ADSL Line or a Pot Filter that has gone on the blink as i am getting noise on my line....

Other then that from what i have seen this is great. Now all i need is a 20mbps Line :)
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