Technology

[Sparkles]

Also had a lot of issues

We're here for you mate

 

[bort]

We're here for you mate

Thanks man

 

[HaroldBishop]

Site been down again tonight?

 

[SF]

Site been down again tonight?

Yeah unfortunately not related to anything I was doing. The hosting company changed hands last year, and migrated to new servers, hasn't been real reliable since. Another reason why I would like to start fresh and have something that I can more easily move to new servers. Will get back to this topic, work intervened this week!

 

[HaroldBishop]

Yeah unfortunately not related to anything I was doing. The hosting company changed hands last year, and migrated to new servers, hasn't been real reliable since. Another reason why I would like to start fresh and have something that I can more easily move to new servers. Will get back to this topic, work intervened this week!

All good mate

 

[Addy]

Our 2 Apple TVs have both shutdown their YouTube services. They're **** anyway, they don't even let you add apps and they have the worst remote in history.

What are some cheap but solid alternatives? I know a few have been mentioned before in this thread.

We're not going to upgrade to a smart tv yet because this one still works fine, and I'm not going to invest in an expensive tv while I still have toddlers because they're just brutal.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Our 2 Apple TVs have both shutdown their YouTube services. They're **** anyway, they don't even let you add apps and they have the worst remote in history.

What are some cheap but solid alternatives? I know a few have been mentioned before in this thread.

We're not going to upgrade to a smart tv yet because this one still works fine, and I'm not going to invest in an expensive tv while I still have toddlers because they're just brutal.

I'm in the same boat with a 15 year old Plasma TV. Still works fine so I see no need to upgrade.

I bought 2 x Vodafone TV boxes a couple of years ago for $70.

Only thing is it doesn't support Kayo because Vodafone is seen as a competitor I suppose.

I got around this by following instructions in this link https://www.matthuisman.nz/2019/03/kayo-sports-kodi-add-on.html

So basically, rather than downloading Kayo via Google Play Store you're installing it as an add on.

I have a few mates that swear by Nvidia Shield but I didn't fancy dropping over $250 x 2.

 

[CrazyMatt]

Our 2 Apple TVs have both shutdown their YouTube services. They're **** anyway, they don't even let you add apps and they have the worst remote in history.

What are some cheap but solid alternatives? I know a few have been mentioned before in this thread.

We're not going to upgrade to a smart tv yet because this one still works fine, and I'm not going to invest in an expensive tv while I still have toddlers because they're just brutal.

I’ve got a Fetch box. It goes good.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I’ve got a Fetch box. It goes good.

He said cheap mate.

I have a Fetch box as well, bought a refurb unit for $250 a few years ago.

It's good but my big beef is it's not customisable. Can't download apps.

 

[Addy]

Thanks blokes, looking into now. I'm thinking a chromecast atm

 

[HaroldBishop]

Thanks blokes, looking into now. I'm thinking a chromecast atm

Does the job if you don't mind controlling from your phone, can be a bit clunky fast forwarding/rewinding.

I like a remote.

 

[common]

Does the job if you don't mind controlling from your phone, can be a bit clunky fast forwarding/rewinding.

I like a remote.

Buy the new Chromecast then.

Chromecast with Google TV. Let's you add Kayo as an app, and has a simple remote.

 

[Addy]

Does the job if you don't mind controlling from your phone, can be a bit clunky fast forwarding/rewinding.

I like a remote.

This one has a remote, but anyway, not fussed. We use an app to control our Apple TV because that remote is abosolutey The worst.

We have two Apple TVs and only one remote because I literally launched the other one over the fence

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/google-chromecast-with-google-tv-snow-2020

 

[Sparkles]

The NVIDIA is a good investment. Costs more up front, but honestly, you'll end up going through 2-3 very unsatisfying alternatives and waste that cash along the way

 

[CrazyMatt]

He said cheap mate.

I have a Fetch box as well, bought a refurb unit for $250 a few years ago.

It's good but my big beef is it's not customisable. Can't download apps.

You link with it with your internet service, it gets cheaper then.

 

[HaroldBishop]

You link with it with your internet service, it gets cheaper then.

How much extra do you pay per month?

 

[CrazyMatt]

How much extra do you pay per month?

Look I don’t know if it’s the best deal around but it was good for what we need. $65 for the net (including 5G) $20 for the box. That’s with Dodo.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Look I don’t know if it’s the best deal around but it was good for what we need. $65 for the net (including 5G) $20 for the box. That’s with Dodo.

Yeah was similar when I was looking which is why I bought a refurbished unit for$250. Had it for 3 years now which equates to $720 if I did it monthly.

 

[Addy]

Anyone had to replace the battery in their NBN box? It's not hard or expensive, but the house is less than 5yrs old, NBN box even less, and just seems a bit **** to have to replace it especially when it only kicks in during a blackout

Update on this.

Battery alarm on the NBN started going off nearly 2 years ago, I quickly replaced it, cost about $50-$60.

Easter long weekend, not even 20 months since replacement, started going off again every 15 mins.

Did a bit of research this time. When it goes off every 15 mins, and it's a pretty loud shrill beep, it means the battery is at 50% capacity. So by that maths, you have to hear it go off 4 times an hour to make you aware it's going to go flat in another ~ 20 months time. ****ing lunacy.

There's a snooze button, that gives you a reprieve for 24 hrs, but it's a rough estimate, you can have the snooze switch off at 2am.

I've been snoozing it since Easter, because like I said, it's still half capacity. But truly got the ****s this week with it.

Took out the battery altogether, and no more alarms and if anything, the internet works a tiny bit better.

It's only used for backup in a blackout, so I've just sat the battery next to the box, and if I ever need it, I'll throw it back in.

So if anyone has the same issue, don't replace, just take out.

 

[Capital_Shark]

Update on this.

Battery alarm on the NBN started going off nearly 2 years ago, I quickly replaced it, cost about $50-$60.

Easter long weekend, not even 20 months since replacement, started going off again every 15 mins.

Did a bit of research this time. When it goes off every 15 mins, and it's a pretty loud shrill beep, it means the battery is at 50% capacity. So by that maths, you have to hear it go off 4 times an hour to make you aware it's going to go flat in another ~ 20 months time. ****ing lunacy.

There's a snooze button, that gives you a reprieve for 24 hrs, but it's a rough estimate, you can have the snooze switch off at 2am.

I've been snoozing it since Easter, because like I said, it's still half capacity. But truly got the ****s this week with it.

Took out the battery altogether, and no more alarms and if anything, the internet works a tiny bit better.

It's only used for backup in a blackout, so I've just sat the battery next to the box, and if I ever need it, I'll throw it back in.

So if anyone has the same issue, don't replace, just take out.

LOL what evil **** designed that