[quote] You can have IPTV. AT NO COST.. OR JUST BUY A AMAZON FIRESTICK. ITS VERY EASY TO SETUP.[/quote
Hacked Amazon firesticks use Kodi. Kodi is unreliable with streams being switched off and apps as well. Yes free - but simple/stable - no, not unless you are using the Firestick for Amazon prime. Amazon also made numerous threats about blocking Firesticks that have sideloaded or non-official software on them.
It looks like Kodi in the main, has 'had its day'. It seems like on a weekly basis apps are being shut down, live streams are hard to locate / unstable. It does still have its uses - free is free. But simple, easy, turn it on and watch TV like a Sky box or regular TV box, quite a way from it. Hosted type services offer considerable differences, such as the likes of a program guide, catch up services, defined channel list, recording all in a singular operating system - which is what people are used to, rather than a mish mash of semi working applications.
Other services such as Kodi as a little 'home hobbyist' as well as the number of applications you need, as well as the dependence on content all of which is being relied on being freely available.An example of an issue often experienced is when people are watching live football. Person hosting freely may have capability of 1000 simultaneous users, then 10,000 jump on - no ones is monitoring, as its free.....Then whole thing grinds to a half, picture freezes. In any properly executed hosted based service, the amount of users online is actively monitored and new servers added as system expands, keeping services stable.
Horses for courses
Ultimately if going down the path of IPTV, there's a few ways to go about it IMO Amazon firestick is ok for a little play, but personally for a main viewing solution, believe there are better options available.
Paul
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