If you start Netflix without the VPN and then exit you have to force stop Netflix before opening it again (after starting VPN).
Edit: Surfshark VPN in my case with only one US location working out of +- 10.
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Edit: Surfshark VPN in my case with only one US location working out of +- 10.
SeRpEnT
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Using ExpressVPN. Netflix manages to open foreign Netflix on my phone (UK, USA shows.... depending on VPN country).
But on Litbox it sticks to SA version. Even forced closing the app and restarting after VPN is set it still only shows SA catalog.
Ideas?
But on Litbox it sticks to SA version. Even forced closing the app and restarting after VPN is set it still only shows SA catalog.
Ideas?
Did you try to start the VPN in the US, then reboot the Lit. In Surfshark I chose to run it at boot.
Also, are you on wifi as @Ricebowl suggested?
SeRpEnT
Executive Member
Cool. Running the app from boot option worked. Thx.
Anyone managed to get Disney plus working perhaps?
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I guess this will depend on the VPN, I can only give feedback of my own experiences, I have a total of 5 devices using Windscribe, each is capable of using accessing Netflix in the US, UK and a handful of other countries, occasionally it may throw a random error but nothing is perfect. Since the VPN is always on I don't need to bother with restarting/force stopping any apps, Windscribe also supports split tunneling meaning you can select specific applications like DSTV Now and ShowMax to pass through unencrypted meaning the traffic is not touched by the VPN. I've never really had an issue that a quick reboot or disconnect and connect didn't fix the problem. I've used ExpressVPN, NordVPN. TunnelBear and a few others that I couldn't care to look up but to be honest Windscribe has always given me full speed and the ping is great, an additional 1 - 3ms on top of whatever you get currently on local servers.
Windscribe is USD9/month though on monthly, and USD4/month on a yearly plan.
What I need more is not more content, although that would be nice, but more time to watch it!
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You reminded me about Surfshark's bypass VPN feature (thanks). I can also select apps to not use the VPN.
The speed is slower, but once playing starts it runs without problems - at lowest bandwidth setting in all apps (4Mb line).
Rouxenator
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I have an old LiT box that seems stuck on Android 7 and it only plays sound in Showmax, no video.
Had to logout and login again
elf_lord_ZC5
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Talk to Nology - they been very good at helping with such issues.
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Noticing Plex is not playing anything on my Lit box. Getting an error "An error occured while attempting to play this video. Please check your connection and try again"
Connection is fine, can play netflix, youtube, can even browse my Plex Catalogue, will even say, "resume from xx:xx minutes...". But then get the error
Works fine on Mi Box, Smart TV, and even phone.
Anybody else been having issues?
(i uninstalled and re-installed the app, same issues)
Connection is fine, can play netflix, youtube, can even browse my Plex Catalogue, will even say, "resume from xx:xx minutes...". But then get the error
Works fine on Mi Box, Smart TV, and even phone.
Anybody else been having issues?
(i uninstalled and re-installed the app, same issues)
Superjakes
Expert Member
Due to the sound issues on the Plex app, I have been using Kodi with Plex add-on forever. Works fine.
Do you perhaps need a Plex server side upgrade?
Quey_Quick
Expert Member
+1 for Kodi with Plex add-on
What version of Kodi are you running? I have installed the latest (v19.1), with the latest Plex add-on. Videos take 1 to 2 minutes to start playing. During this time, the system does not respond at all.
Edit: Never mind. This is s known issue that was first reported on Github on 28 Feb.
Video takes long time to start · Issue #347 · plexinc/plex-for-kodi
Description: After upgrading Kodi to v19, Plex for Kodi addon takes a long time to start any video (almost 1 minute), and shows the warning "Source Too Slow For Continuous Playback". PS: Issue wasn...
github.com
Looks like I need to side-load V18.x
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Quey_Quick
Expert Member
What version of Kodi are you running? I have installed the latest (v19.1), with the latest Plex add-on. Videos take 1 to 2 minutes to start playing. During this time, the system does not respond at all.
Edit: Never mind. This is s known issue that was first reported on Github on 28 Feb.
Video takes long time to start · Issue #347 · plexinc/plex-for-kodi
Description: After upgrading Kodi to v19, Plex for Kodi addon takes a long time to start any video (almost 1 minute), and shows the warning "Source Too Slow For Continuous Playback". PS: Issue wasn...
Looks like I need to side-load V18.x
Yeah sorry I have not come across this issue, at least you got the answer.
Tinuva
The Magician
I actually ran into this issue on a Windows 10 machine and both my android players. Super annoying. On the android players for now, it seems much smoother and faster to use the plex app. While I prefer kodi with plex, I guess until it is fixed thats what I will have to do.
morbill
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Hi, i can no longer stream from my PC ( server ) to the lit box using Plex, do i need plex plus ?. I cannot find the network setting inside plex m since I reset the box.
thanks
thanks
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Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Huge thanks to @killerbyte for helping me get my old LiT box up to date with the latest firmware. It is working like a dream.