NBC Sports on XBMC on solo2 - no video playing, not even the free content

[deckymckeown]

Hi folks

I am messing around with NBC sports plugin on XBMC built into my solo 2. I updated the plugin and have entered my valid NBC sports account details in the configuration within XBMC

I know I need a VPN and will be buying a pre configured VPN router which I am hoping will do what I need it to do. However I have set the NBC plugin to show free stuff only at the minute but when I go to the plugin through XBMC on my vu solo2 noting plays, just a black screen. Media player attempts to start and stops then around a minute later, without picture and sound starting.

Im guessing its a video playback issue and have read a few posts as to using an alternative default playback option on XBMC on the solo2. I followed a post to use Media Player2 as the default player now but same result.

I am using latest VTI image on the receiver. I know its not an issue with the version of the NBC plugin as I have it working on an android TV box with my NBC sub and a VPN. But that's in another room.,

I would really like NBC sports working through my solo2 if possible, and im guessing it might be a video playback issue that can be resolved? Anyone any ideas... I know there are lots of other plugins on XBMC on solo2 which don't play, but im hoping someone has an idea how to get NBC sports plugin working before the start of the season - and again, I know a VPN is needed to fully use the app, but the free stuff should at least work for now before I buy the VPN router

 

[sj301188]

Hi mate. I'm also interested in this. Have you had any luck?

I tried with kodidirect 2.0 plugin, when I got to play a stream I'm given a choice of vlc or just the normal play. Obviously can't use vlc so select play video. Takes a while then the stream plays but stutters of ever couple of seconds and is not watchable at all. If I go in to the config menu and select yes for "play videos direct with no download option" in the menu of kodi, I get a black screen.

Tried with xbmc launcher and just a black screen when I play a link.

Rather frustrating as the prem starts soon so would be great to be able to just flick to the streams at the click of a button instead of hooking up my laptop.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[deckymckeown]

Hi mate. I'm also interested in this. Have you had any luck?

I tried with kodidirect 2.0 plugin, when I got to play a stream I'm given a choice of vlc or just the normal play. Obviously can't use vlc so select play video. Takes a while then the stream plays but stutters of ever couple of seconds and is not watchable at all. If I go in to the config menu and select yes for "play videos direct with no download option" in the menu of kodi, I get a black screen.

Tried with xbmc launcher and just a black screen when I play a link.

Rather frustrating as the prem starts soon so would be great to be able to just flick to the streams at the click of a button instead of hooking up my laptop.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi mate

No joy as yet unfortunately, but have posted on a few other forums as well. I was hoping it would have been just an issue with setting an other video player as the default player for XBMC Launcher (by editing the plugin.py file as advised in another forum), but unfortunately not. I have tried media player, media player2, and Enhanced Movie Player as default players for XBMC but all with the same results im afraid.

I know there are a lot of plugins which don't work properly on XBMC Launcher yet, but hopefully someone will fine a fix for this one soon - failing that, its back to watching it on the android box

 

[ArowonA]

I was hoping it would have been just an issue with setting an other video player as the default player for XBMC Launcher (by editing the plugin.py file as advised in another forum), but unfortunately not. I have tried media player, media player2, and Enhanced Movie Player as default players for XBMC but all with the same results im afraid.

Where did you change the default player? As far as I can tell XBMC only has two players E2Player and DVDPlayer - I tried to change the default player a while ago for something else but couldn't find where to set it.

 

[Trial]

Hi,
did you try NBC sport on your PC? I think the problem is an IP block.

ciao

 

[scrupples]

you do need vpn or smart dns for it to work

 

[Mr. Mister]

I totally understand what you guys are trying to do.. and as far as IPTV goes.. Our satellite receivers are just not the job.. IMO

NBCSN is prolly the channel i watch the most.. As its fantastic for motorsports in Full HD..

Why not try this chanel on an android device.. if you can..

I have 3 Amazon Fire boxes.. 2 Fire sticks.. 1 Mini android stick.. and 1 older MX box..

This channels works perfectly each and every time..

As i say.. i know this solution is not what your looking for.. But it does work perfectly..