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[Resolved] Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend

Added by Andrew Maccon about 7 years ago

Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP PVR Client + TVHeadend Server Backend running on Raspberry Pi 3 with LibreELEC OS

Has anyone got this configuration to work properly? When I attempt to stream live HD TV (over the air channels on TVH backend) or watch HD recorded shows on my NVidia Shield TV it is VERY choppy and laggy. I have seen it reported on another post that this is a known issue on the Shield TV box. However, i cant find ANY data supporting this claim and, therefore, i am continuing to troubleshoot it.

If anyone is running the Shield TV with the Kodi Frontend HTSP PVR Client and TVHeadend as a backend server and has it working properly with HD channels PLEASE PLEASE reply. I have spent hundreds (literally) of hours on this problem and have NO resolution.

I can stream no problem to my PCs and even an old 'no name' android junk box from years ago. This only happens on my new, top of the line, expensive, Shield TV box (go figure, you buy heavy duty hardware and it has issues). Thanks!!


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RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by Max Power about 7 years ago

Hi,

I have this working.
I am running tvheadend on a RPI2 (Raspbian Stretch). I can watch live TV on my Shield with no problem. I am receiving DVB-T2 with 1080p50.

What Shield do you have? I have the new one, released this year.

RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by Andrew Maccon about 7 years ago

Fred Fred wrote:

Sure I can test any file you like, post a link and I will play it :)

Ok thanks! i am going to record 5 mins of something somewhat fast paced in 1080p and get it to you to test!

RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by Andrew Maccon about 7 years ago

Max Power wrote:

Hi,

I have this working.
I am running tvheadend on a RPI2 (Raspbian Stretch). I can watch live TV on my Shield with no problem. I am receiving DVB-T2 with 1080p50.

What Shield do you have? I have the new one, released this year.

I have RPi3 running LibreELEC. I also have the new shield released this year. The 2nd gen smaller form factor.

RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by DZMM Highlander almost 7 years ago

Mibox 3 user joining this thread also hoping for a solution!

Apparently this is an Android problem with V17 (and V18 although I find the experience on V18 to not be soo bad). It's not a cpu power problem as the problem also exists on my 1st gen Fire TV sticks, which work fine with SBMC which is run by the old Kodi Android developer.

https://github.com/koying/SPMC/issues/754#issuecomment-281215588

SBMC works perfectly and at the moment we switch to that for live tv and recordings, but I hate switching apps so I'd love to get Kodi V17/V18 working.

RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by DZMM Highlander almost 7 years ago

found a good thread on the Kodi forum which explains what is believed to be the problem:

https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=306137

Apparently V18 is supposed to have a perm fix, but it doesn't quite work for me.

RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by bodhrul ali almost 7 years ago

Have you tried turning deinterlace off within Kodi?

RE: Nvidia Shield TV + Kodi Frontend HTSP Client + TVHeadend Server Backend - Added by Andrew Maccon almost 7 years ago

Thanks everyone but this NOW WORKS!!!! I was prompted for a system update (about 3 weeks ago) on my NVidia Shield TV. It was only a 19mb update but, after this was installed, it now works perfectly! I can now stream from the Pi3 TVheadend server with NO ISSUES. It was a Shield TV problem after all!

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