How do I load a m3u file to my hi tech 9000hd box

[paulupton123]

M3u downloaded and installed via USB..the list populated on the device. But will not play the streams? Nor is it in categories either? The list is OK and it will play on other devices.. What steps have I missed?

[KARABANGA]

Hi Assuming that your internet is ok then problem may be the format is incorrect for your box. I use IPTV files on two different boxes and formats need to be different from each other otherwise they dont work. Hope this helps you.
Regards

[paulupton123]

Thanks I will let u know shortly

[paulupton123]

Does the m3u file need naming anything specific? " openbox requires the file to be called WebTV". Has anyone got a guide? If they have ,is it the same for stalker portals as it would explain the missing vod when I tried earlier???

[c31]

just put in iptv player using usb in fat

[c31]

the files I used are m3u

[paulupton123]

Thnx will let u know asap

[c31]

I tested mine in vlc player first

[KARABANGA]

I tested mine in vlc player first

Hi problem is that files may work in VLC but not in the Stb if format for Stb is incorrect. Also you need to check that the file ends with a .ts or .m3u8 etc For example the VLC format is like this usually:
#EXTM3U
#EXTINF: First Channel name etc
http: web url of channel
#EXTINF: Second Channel name etc
http: website url

For Spiderbox file details are like this
#EXTM3U
Channel name,http:url of website.ts/m3u8 or whatever
Channel name,http: url of website.ts/m3u8 or whatever

If you try and play a Spiderbox type file using VLC it will not work and vice versa. For filenames i use followng :

Spiderbox i call my files as Spiderddmm.ipt ddmm is day/month ie 1408
VLC and other STB i call my files as Goodmmdd.ipt

Regards

[c31]

hi karabanga the post is about hitech not spiderbox

[KARABANGA]

Hi I know its a post for Hitechbox but you are enquiring about M3U files which are used in most receivers as far as i am aware. I suspect your Hitech will use the format as the VLC player ie two lines per channels and call the file something like Goodmmdd.ipt and see if it works. Regards

[paulupton123]

just put in iptv player using usb in fat

have a friend helpig asked for the answers on here ,,thanks to evry one but said iptv player i m3u player ,,am reding karabaga too etc will let everyone know outcome as still not resolved

[paulupton123]

Hi I know its a post for Hitechbox but you are enquiring about M3U files which are used in most receivers as far as i am aware. I suspect your Hitech will use the format as the VLC player ie two lines per channels and call the file something like Goodmmdd.ipt and see if it works. Regards

thank youi karabanca my matesaid your comment sounds gd and def try later cheers again

[paulupton123]

Hi problem is that files may work in VLC but not in the Stb if format for Stb is incorrect. Also you need to check that the file ends with a .ts or .m3u8 etc For example the VLC format is like this usually:
#EXTM3U
#EXTINF: First Channel name etc
http: web url of channel
#EXTINF: Second Channel name etc
http: website url

For Spiderbox file details are like this
#EXTM3U
Channel name,http:url of website.ts/m3u8 or whatever
Channel name,http: url of website.ts/m3u8 or whatever

If you try and play a Spiderbox type file using VLC it will not work and vice versa. For filenames i use followng :

Spiderbox i call my files as Spiderddmm.ipt ddmm is day/month ie 1408
VLC and other STB i call my files as Goodmmdd.ipt

Regards

sounds brilliant idea my mate that understands more han me said will try later and i will eep u posted if it resolves the problem

[paulupton123]

Hi problem is that files may work in VLC but not in the Stb if format for Stb is incorrect. Also you need to check that the file ends with a .ts or .m3u8 etc For example the VLC format is like this usually:
#EXTM3U
#EXTINF: First Channel name etc
http: web url of channel
#EXTINF: Second Channel name etc
http: website url

For Spiderbox file details are like this
#EXTM3U
Channel name,http:url of website.ts/m3u8 or whatever
Channel name,http: url of website.ts/m3u8 or whatever

If you try and play a Spiderbox type file using VLC it will not work and vice versa. For filenames i use followng :

Spiderbox i call my files as Spiderddmm.ipt ddmm is day/month ie 1408
VLC and other STB i call my files as Goodmmdd.ipt

Regards

v thank u karabanga sorted it cheers