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DNSoptimizer replied to the thread How to properly set up router DNS for IPTV: step-by-step for common routers.**Virgin Media Hub:**\n1. Go to 192.168.0.1\n2. Login with admin credentials (printed on router)\n3. Advanced Settings → DHCP\n4. Look... -
GaryStream replied to the thread How to properly set up router DNS for IPTV: step-by-step for common routers.**BT Smart Hub (UK):**\n1. Browse to http://bthub.home or 192.168.1.254\n2. Click "Advanced Settings" (may require admin password)\n3... -
ServiceReview replied to the thread How to properly set up router DNS for IPTV: step-by-step for common routers.Changing router DNS is a simple and completely reversible change. If you get it wrong you can always set it back to "Automatic"... -
ShirleyTV posted the thread How to properly set up router DNS for IPTV: step-by-step for common routers in DNS & Network Troubleshooting.I want to change my router DNS to 1.1.1.1 as recommended in several threads here. But I have never done this before and I am worried... -
SharonHD replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.Australia — if performance is significantly degraded after the steps above: factory reset the box. This returns it to like-new software... -
BrendaLogin replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.For TiviMate specifically: go to Settings → Playlists → your playlist → click "Update" to rebuild the EPG database. An outdated or... -
JoanHD replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.Canada — firmware update sometimes helps with performance on older boxes if the manufacturer has released optimised firmware. Check the... -
ISP_watcher replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.Thermal throttling is the connection between heat and sluggishness. When the processor gets too hot, it automatically reduces its clock... -
HelenNet replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.Ireland — warmth under load is normal for Android TV boxes. Sustained 4K decoding generates heat. However, if the box is hot to the... -
BettyStream replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.UK user — my 2-year-old Mecool was sluggish. Found the culprit: a pre-installed "system optimiser" app that was itself consuming... -
LagFixer replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.**Apps and background processes:**\n4. Disable or uninstall pre-installed apps you do not use (these run background processes)\n5. Check... -
MAGuser_Roy replied to the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide.18 months of use without any maintenance will cause gradual performance degradation on Android TV boxes. Here is the systematic... -
DNSoptimizer posted the thread Android TV box running slowly or getting hot: performance optimisation guide in TV Box Performance & Optimization.My Android TV box is about 18 months old and has started running noticeably slower. Channel switching takes longer, the interface is...
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EthanFix replied to the thread MAG vs Android TV Box: which is right for your household in 2025?.New Zealand — one practical consideration: MAG devices do not have microphones or cameras. For households concerned about smart device... -
MaryLogin replied to the thread MAG vs Android TV Box: which is right for your household in 2025?.Australia — for a truly zero-maintenance experience: MAG with a reliable service. I set up my parents' MAG two years ago and have not...