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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Jerrywhite77: 11:34pm On Jun 23
MrBrownJay1:


true... very expensive (thus beats the purpose)



IPTV is a term for apps out there that will give you all the channels of the world on your device (premium Movie channels, premium sport, premium series and documentary, children and adult content etc from everywhere around the world... some are free, but most have a small fee. i pay €45 per year, for unlimited content... i wonder why people with unlimited internet still pay for cable TV. here is what i wrote on the subject a while ago:

I just downloaded IPTV on my Android phone. Please how do I add channels?
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by meobizy(f): 11:39pm On Jun 23
mediclife1987:


Hello, just installed my DSTV after a long hiatus since 2022, the decoder came on and began upgrading but it suddenly stopped sending signal to the TV, and showed a yellow light on the decoder, which refused to switch to green or red when the power button is pressed.

I've informed DSTV and they told me to bring the decoder tomorrow with the power adapter to their nearest office.

The installer is telling me the decoder probably hanged, and I might need to buy another decoder.

Abeg make una epp me oh, I just bought this decoder brand new in 2020 oh. So decoder go just spoil within 4yrs laidat ni?
Na you hang boot for two years. Who knows what could’ve happened then. If anything, I believe the decoder is now outdated. DStv routinely updates their Zapper hardware. I bought one in 2018. It was model 8b. I had to buy one in January, 2024. The new one was a 12b. Physically, it’s a smaller decoder than its predecessor. Customer care claimed it provides better picture quality. Nothing concern me, all I wan watch na BBC, M-Net and UFC.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by A305: 11:40pm On Jun 23
I switched to IPTV live streaming by getting an android TV box last month. I also got Airtel 5G router. With the experience I have had so far; I WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK TO DSTV OR USE ANY CABLE TV.

I watch more of Geopolitics news and football but hate it that I can't have access to RT news which is my favorite news network. I hate all the CNN, Bloomberg, BBC, Reuter, DW, France24, Euronews, Skynews, Nbc, Fox new of this world

They are all western manipulation and propaganda machine. I despise them all. The only news source I consume are Russian RT news, Al Jazeera and Chinese CGTN. Since the start of Russo-Ukraine war, RT was banned from YouTube. I couldn't get it anywhere, DSTV use to show it but they stopped even long before Ukraine war.

Ever since I began Livestream I have access to RT news, I have access to all live sports for free, I stream blockbuster movies and even old movies from yesteryears.

Sometimes I wonder why it took me so long to discover this. At this point, I don't care how much I spend on data, (currently I do the airtel monthly 20k unlimited data subscription), as long as I have access to what I enjoy to watch. I will stick with streaming.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by meobizy(f): 11:41pm On Jun 23
I knew this would happen. I saw an older thread where the guy claimed he was better off with buying data monthly. Reality never touch that one yet. Let him keep lying to himself.
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by tgmservice: 11:41pm On Jun 23
Rayd502:
Can 1TB last one for a year?

I am considering subscribing Mtn 1TB data plan for 100k.I think in the long run it saves money.

Don't think so especially if you are a heavy downloader and share internet with Family
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by CaptainFM1: 11:41pm On Jun 23
ALABACONNECT:
Call me old school or stingy but if I am to advise people that have smart tv sets, get a smart tv that can upscale so you would just have to screen mirror whatever you want to watch from your phone to the tv. It is cheaper. Opening some of these apps directly from the tv set consumes a whole lot of data.

No need to screen or cast. That's old school!. All he need is a Smart box not Smart TV! Smart box consumes data at the same rate as the phone.

The Ops doesn't seem to know the difference between smart box and smart TV. Attached shows pictures of smart boxes. Been using mind for 8yrs now.

With smart box, you can even connect it to the old cathode ray tube TV.

Basically, smart box turns any TV to smart TV. Don't buy the "high end smart TVs". Just buy ordinary TV and a smart box Shikena.

The OPS doesn't follow simple instructions.

I also have smart TV at home, but I ignore the smartness in the TV, but instead use a smart box and use the TV as just ordinary TV.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by mediclife1987(m): 11:43pm On Jun 23
meobizy:
Na you hang boot for two years. Who knows what could’ve happened then. If anything, I believe the decoder is now outdated. DStv routinely updates their Zapper hardware. I bought one in 2018. It was model 8b. I had to buy one in January, 2024. The new one was a 12b. Physically, it’s a smaller decoder than its predecessor. Customer care claimed it provides better picture quality. Nothing concern me, all I wan watch na BBC, M-Net and UFC.

How do I know which model mine is? And did yours give you any problem that you had to change it?

Also how much do you think I'll buy a replacement?
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by OCHKESTINE(m): 11:51pm On Jun 23
I did the MTN 1TB annual sub. My wife started running it down, I sharply calculated and limited the data to 4GB per day.

If she watch reach 4GB, the network begin frustrate her until she turn off the tv go rest.

It lasted for 9-10 months sha.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by ndidibabe(f): 11:51pm On Jun 23
One of the problems in Nigeria is that Internet is too expensive. I pay just 20 quid monthly for unlimited Internet in Europe. I guess every home use a smart TV here and it is a big deal in Nigeria. So sad....

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by meobizy(f): 11:51pm On Jun 23
mediclife1987:


How do I know which model mine is? And did yours give you any problem that you had to change it?

Also how much do you think I'll buy a replacement?
All your questions will be answered when the sun rises. Go to their office. I think I saw my model when I inspected the decoder. It had a sticker with the model number printed. The latest model, I checked the same sticker on the new decoder.
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by mediclife1987(m): 12:00am On Jun 24
meobizy:
All your questions will be answered when the sun rises. Go to their office. I think I saw my model when I inspected the decoder. It had a sticker with the model number printed. The latest model, I checked the same sticker on the new decoder.

Okay thanks but please did yours also give you any problem necessitating your changing it?
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:12am On Jun 24
Iamblessed85:


Why not subscribe to fiber one which is about 13k a month for unlimited data? Mtn and co also have their own fibers but only in lekki at the moment
Fibre one isn't everywhere. Only some selected states, and estates in those states.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by fineboynl(m): 12:14am On Jun 24
Ensa777:
I said it.I really weighed the pros and cons and since I don't even watch TV I bought a flash drive then downloaded some animations movies for my kids, and slotted into the tv for them.
Every other month I download like ten more from the movie box app for them.
Everybody is now at rest grin grin

which app is movie box and how does it work?
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:16am On Jun 24
Rayd502:
Can 1TB last one for a year?

I am considering subscribing Mtn 1TB data plan for 100k.I think in the long run it saves money.
2-3 months max for a heavy user especially if it's connected to your smart TV.
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:16am On Jun 24
Meyshia:


Yes they do, we just got 1 last week and for the first time in years we are not bothered about data exhaustion for work and for entertainment.
It has FUP
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Devvagreen(f): 12:16am On Jun 24
TechCapon:
Your mistake is using the smart TV pre installed apps. What guys with tech know-how are doing is just get Amazon firestick and connect to the TV, then subscribe unlimited data. With firestick it consumes less data and you still have more TV channels at your disposal. Do your research
Thank you for this.
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:18am On Jun 24
GloriousGbola:


tizeti the shit wayo network with speeds of 300kb/s

i fell they crap and wasted 50k in 2020.
You are spot on!
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:19am On Jun 24
komols856:


Kindly use SLtv instead. Forget DStv or Data. For more information chat me on 08030897019
Hahaha ...rubbish cable.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:22am On Jun 24
go4success:
@pocahontas consider this. If Airtel is okay in your area, the 20k unlimited works great. That's what I use and besides streaming content on smart TV everyone in the house connects to it on various devices. I was on the 20k for 200gb plan before so was combining it with DSTV to save data. Buy I stopped DSTV subscription when I discovered the plan. We now switch between Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and other entertainment apps for content. Nobody missed DSTV. I consider cheaper since I work from home. No more different bills for work and entertainment.
I take it that you don't watch football.
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:33am On Jun 24
iLoveYouToo:



Renew your DSTV and save yourself the stress. Until the cost of ‘good internet’ reduces or we get a close substitute to DSTV, let’s be humble and renew our DSTV.
Only football makes me still have my DSTV. I also resell IPTV but IPTV is not so reliable as it buffers sometimes depending on the channel (This has nothing to do with internet speed). Plus, your TV has to be able to install the IPTV so ur smart TV might not do the job unless you have an Android TV or an Android box/stick connected to your TV. It's not easy.😂 I have 4 routers

1. Spectranet - Best so far in terms of everything. But the max unlimited is 300GB FUP @26k monthly. They have spectranet fiber and home broadband which are cheaper but in selected estates

2. Swift - The worst! Truly unlimited but with snail speed

3. MTN 5g Router - Very fast But Very Expensive monthly for above 300GB

4. Tizetti - Complicated and Slow.

Starlink would have been best but for the high cost of purchase. I can only get it if u have perfect substitute to watching football on DSTV.

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 12:38am On Jun 24
dereborn:
I use my LG smart TV with an unlimited data (just 10k for a month ) sub from a network I won't mention, because it's coded. I use IPTV that has all DSTV and world channels with the help of my android box.....with this combo you will trash your DSTV dish. IPTV is the present and the future of entertainment . For more info call or WhatsApp 08033842433
It is that truly unlimited for 10k gan gan that I'm looking for.
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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by meobizy(f): 1:02am On Jun 24
mediclife1987:


Okay thanks but please did yours also give you any problem necessitating your changing it?
Go to their office.
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by MrBrownJay1(m): 1:03am On Jun 24
Jerrywhite77:
I just downloaded IPTV on my Android phone. Please how do I add channels?

input the below into your iptv provider OR get VLC and upload the below free basic m3u links below:

https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/categories/movies.m3u
https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/countries/us.m3u
https://iptv-org.github.io/iptv/categories/general.m3u

you can get all the various free github channels below:
https://dimitrology.com/huge-free-iptv-playlist-from-all-over-the-world/

for premium channels, try any of the below links (remember, they often go off quickly):
http://204.157.251.250:8000/playlist.m3u8
http://204.157.251.250:8001/playlist.m3u8
http://45.191.196.10:8000/playlist.m3u8
http://45.5.118.154:16000/playlist.m3u8
http://45.5.119.155:8090/playlist.m3u8
http://45.156.140.154:4000/playlist.m3u8

let me know if they dont work and i can send you some more free links to premium channels.

Pharovo:
Bro, I need your IPTV provider let me use their 1month trial and decide if I will switch from my current provider. Though I still have over 8 months left on my current plan, but there’s this excessive buffering these days that I’m thinking it’s not caused by my network. Please how can I reach you privately.

smartIPTV has a 1 month trial , but you get no channels with it. my channel provider 1 month trial cost 10$. you 1st have to contact him on whatsapp and tell him which kind of channels and language you want, then he sends you one m3u link with all the channels that you desire (language, country, VOD, adult etc), then when you confirm that all the channels work on your IPTV provider, you pay him. 1 month 10$, 6months 30$, 1year 45$ and 2years 80$,
you can contact him via whatsapp +212 641770748 or Email: iptvmeowshop@gmail.com

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by MrBrownJay1(m): 1:08am On Jun 24
Jerrywhite77:
I just downloaded IPTV on my Android phone. Please how do I add channels?

here are some more free links to premium channels, you have to try each of them all until you find one that works for you... (good luck):

http://voz.one/get.php?username=facilxservidor&password=mangaboaexplorfacilxmutant007bichogoibaidofacilx&type=m3u_plus
http://voz.one:80/get.php?username=marcosfont&password=YSqcT2CKUUph&type=m3u_plus
http://pubgamers.net/get.php?username=ArdijanMaliZi&password=71k3vnP0re&type=m3u_plus
http://2atv.xyz:83/get.php?username=Joshwars&password=3781402659&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=K76a1a1a2&password=F8FSqIyXvI&type=m3u_plus
http://185.233.16.88:8080/get.php?username=miy228293&password=f5yww5cvtcT7&type=m3u_plus
http://185.233.16.88:8080/get.php?username=vi19013&password=6UuHM8JpY4&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=Sab&password=2Z7ycatVsI&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=BzNyeKSMIn&password=BKHUsf5ISh&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=DonatoGaleone&password=Rbxmc4vdqN&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=ALucfY4Q2r&password=YrFZ67rjpx&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=1oNxUqMBhl&password=he6PjuAv7B&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=aldoornyx84&password=GdhnCHYVde&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=BEPPEiptv&password=5QHRVDejV4&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=Fratellogianna&password=Yh45tN2qd2&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=rgj9SALUgc&password=EzQYMdH9TZ&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=Crisdei&password=khmWgUdiAj&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=giovanniPAyjrTo6pC&password=8pfUqVXK0o&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=v3ubYNlzoR&password=CeFbEEUdcQ&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=SCRANDRMNGLSRBO&password=X9qk5lFi6P&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=mattia2023&password=BubJ78YMJt&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=Samu&password=Z71JC1xZNe&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=wztlefbv&password=b15fC44mJn&type=m3u_plus
http://saracca60.org:23000/get.php?username=BellanovaGiuseppe&password=KZuCfMRN67&type=m3u_plus
http://lunar.pm:8080/get.php?username=strawberry1&password=7272126390&type=m3u_plus

example... i just tried that below link and it does work:
http://pubgamers.net/get.php?username=ArdijanMaliZi&password=71k3vnP0re&type=m3u_plus

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Vicky2k(m): 1:10am On Jun 24
Smartgeek:
Only football makes me still have my DSTV. I also resell IPTV but IPTV is not so reliable as it buffers sometimes depending on the channel (This has nothing to do with internet speed). Plus, your TV has to be able to install the IPTV so ur smart TV might not do the job unless you have an Android TV or an Android box/stick connected to your TV. It's not easy.😂 I have 4 routers

1. Spectranet - Best so far in terms of everything. But the max unlimited is 300GB FUP @26k monthly. They have spectranet fiber and home broadband which are cheaper but in selected estates

2. Swift - The worst! Truly unlimited but with snail speed

3. MTN 5g Router - Very fast But Very Expensive monthly for above 300GB

4. Tizetti - Complicated and Slow.

Starlink would have been best but for the high cost of purchase. I can only get it if u have perfect substitute to watching football on DSTV.


You Forgot to Add Airtel 5G. I am Currently using it on a Nokia Fast Mile 5G Router. 60K For a Device and a Subscription. 20K Subsequently for Renewal. To Order, Call/ Whatsapp Wadotme/+2348zero64one2zero230

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by meum: 1:17am On Jun 24
A305:
I switched to IPTV live streaming by getting an android TV box last month. I also got Airtel 5G router. With the experience I have had so far; I WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK TO DSTV OR USE ANY CABLE TV.

I watch more of Geopolitics news and football but hate it that I can't have access to RT news which is my favorite news network. I hate all the CNN, Bloomberg, BBC, Reuter, DW, France24, Euronews, Skynews, Nbc, Fox new of this world

They are all western manipulation and propaganda machine. I despise them all. The only news source I consume are Russian RT news, Al Jazeera and Chinese CGTN. Since the start of Russo-Ukraine war, RT was banned from YouTube. I couldn't get it anywhere, DSTV use to show it but they stopped even long before Ukraine war.

Ever since I began Livestream I have access to RT news, I have access to all live sports for free, I stream blockbuster movies and even old movies from yesteryears.

Sometimes I wonder why it took me so long to discover this. At this point, I don't care how much I spend on data, (currently I do the airtel monthly 20k unlimited data subscription), as long as I have access to what I enjoy to watch. I will stick with streaming.
Since you get unlimited data, oya make I share link with you make you take enjoy your RT News, Aljazeera & CGTN(English, Arabic, Francais, you choose)😂

What are nairaland ‘friends’ for?😂😂😂

For Aljazeera & CGTN you can still get their live broadcasts from youtube.

Below pix are live streaming from end as @ the time of typing this.

Let me know if you are interested.

Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by ruffhandu: 1:18am On Jun 24
Rayd502:
Can 1TB last one for a year?

I am considering subscribing Mtn 1TB data plan for 100k.I think in the long run it saves money.
For where? The OP is complaining that 150GB disappeared in 4 days, meaning that 1TB will be exhausted in less that 1 month.

For extreme use, you need an unmeasured data
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by justjentle(m): 1:20am On Jun 24
Try Luli Fibre and thank me later. 15k / month with unlimited data
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Smartgeek(m): 1:34am On Jun 24
Vicky2k:


You Forgot to Add Airtel 5G. I am Currently using it on a Nokia Fast Mile 5G Router. 60K For a Device and a Subscription. 20K Subsequently for Renewal. To Order, Call/ Whatsapp Wadotme/+2348zero64one2zero230
I mentioned the router that I have.

For the Airtel 5G unlimited, does the speed based plan have FUP?
Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by iamdapsyj(m): 1:45am On Jun 24
Ensa777:
I said it.I really weighed the pros and cons and since I don't even watch TV I bought a flash drive then downloaded some animations movies for my kids, and slotted into the tv for them.
Every other month I download like ten more from the movie box app for them.
Everybody is now at rest grin grin


Everyone with their own ways around this issue. What I did was to get Anycast M9 Plus to cast anything from my phone to the TV.
I download movies and stream live football from an app (contains everything you can think of to watch) which makes life easy for me....

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Re: My Experience Using A Smart TV by Clem20(m): 1:48am On Jun 24
Please can someone give me an example of an IPTV app I can download and use even if it's paid app... I need a good IPTV that works well in Nigeria.

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