premier league thread

spede_tee · 26-08-2013, 21:34

Quote:

Don't know mine has been up and down at times.

Me too now, started at the very same time as second half.

I wrote a long feedback to AJS, hope they wont ban me, I wasnt't that polite anymore. Pisses me off, previous years were
problem free, hell it was like that still few weeks back, but now after the prem, this is becoming a nightmare.

Stereo Jack · 26-08-2013, 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by spede_tee

Me too now, started at the very same time as second half.

I wrote a long feedback to AJS, hope they wont ban me, I wasnt't that polite anymore. Pisses me off, previous years were
problem free, hell it was like that still few weeks back, but now after the prem, this is becoming a nightmare.

Yep, same here, from the 2nd half onwards, quality going up 'n' down, resulting in freezing. I'm a heavy downloader, with highs of 2.6MBs, nothing lower than 1.3MBs, so it's not a bandwidth problem. Even changed the version of Flash, but no joy. AJ had better get this sorted out, oh look, it's now freezing all the time.

clewsy · 26-08-2013, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stereo Jack

Yep, same here, from the 2nd half onwards, quality going up 'n' down, resulting in freezing. I'm a heavy downloader, with highs of 2.6MBs, nothing lower than 1.3MBs, so it's not a bandwidth problem. Even changed the version of Flash, but no joy. AJ had better get this sorted out, oh look, it's now freezing all the time.

Now my 2nd half was much better to be honest. It only went down once that I could notice.

I think this has something to do with their servers as seems strange how we are all reporting the same issues, which makes hardware less likely.

Maybe they cant cope with the server load?

spede_tee · 27-08-2013, 07:13

It's obvious that they can't cope with the demand. I've been a customer of them several years now, and before there was no problems like this.

Now this shit is funny, they are now blaming my 3G/Wifi for the freezes etc.

Haven't used 3G, and the HTPC is wired.

seankk · 27-08-2013, 08:16

have breakes up all the time.
solved i think for the last 20 min.
before , alot of breaking in picture , freeze . you name it.
site was very very slow to load.

they must add a second server in busy days.

plus we must all email them regarding the issue.

Tom2023 · 27-08-2013, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

Now my 2nd half was much better to be honest. It only went down once that I could notice.

I think this has something to do with their servers as seems strange how we are all reporting the same issues, which makes hardware less likely.

Maybe they cant cope with the server load?

Same here.

I have a 30meg connection with virgin, didn't use wireless.

whiteswan · 27-08-2013, 12:03

Right..........just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons......

Mine was perfect all the way through (Lenovo Q190 plus 120 meg Virgin BB - hardwired) last nights game.

I did log in a good 30 mins before kick off as I find if I try a few mins before it struggles to connect.

Never dropped quality wise during the whole game - so maybe its not AJ fault - I am using smart dns by the way and using Firefox browser.

Dave

BigBadJimmy · 27-08-2013, 12:18

Just to add my experience: I was watching the game last night on my iPad, using Overplay, and didn't come across any issues at all. The whole game streamed smoothly, at very good quality.

Obviously there are so many variables at play here, with people using different hardware and software configurations, that it's hard to pin down where any problems may be.

clewsy · 27-08-2013, 12:43

Well the iPad issue is another one. Seems some have it working with overplay, others like me have a bitty service at best. Seems very strange - anyone tried streaming on an Ubuntu based machine?

We know this is meant to be less intensive in the background than the PC.

seankk · 27-08-2013, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

Well the iPad issue is another one. Seems some have it working with overplay, others like me have a bitty service at best. Seems very strange - anyone tried streaming on an Ubuntu based machine?

We know this is meant to be less intensive in the background than the PC.

Their Req' says

Windows / OSX

clewsy · 27-08-2013, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by seankk

Their Req' says

Windows / OSX

What's osx like? That's usually less background intensive?

It could be broadband provider ping rates that are not stable and shoot up at times?

GaMeFaNaTiC · 27-08-2013, 16:35

Has anyone got this working on Android?

BigBadJimmy · 27-08-2013, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by clewsy

What's osx like? That's usually less background intensive?

It could be broadband provider ping rates that are not stable and shoot up at times?

I've watched a game (Liverpool-Villa) in Safari on OSX and it looked great. No drop-outs or any other problems noticed.

I'm yet to try connecting my Macbook to the TV via HDMI, however - I'm not sure it could cope as it's pretty old! Might be ok at 720p though. Will report back when I've tried it out.

Davie_Bhoy · 27-08-2013, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davie_Bhoy

Right signed up to overplay aj still working on laptop but when i try to play on iphone the loading icon comes up but it then takes back to my home screen.

I have tried deleting/reinstalling app but still the same.

Also i can watch the videos fine on the app, just not the live channels

Any ideas?

Anyone had this issue or know whats wrong?

clubfoot fc · 27-08-2013, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaMeFaNaTiC

Has anyone got this working on Android?

Yup works great on my galaxy tab 2 10.1

GaMeFaNaTiC · 27-08-2013, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by clubfoot fc

Yup works great on my galaxy tab 2 10.1

It says maximum devices has been reached for me. Guess I'll email them :/

clubfoot fc · 27-08-2013, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaMeFaNaTiC

It says maximum devices has been reached for me. Guess I'll email them :/

Yeah email them

I've installed it on my s4 mini too butso far have only used this to watch the highlights and other videos, these aren't geoblocked which is handy when out and about.

promo-only · 27-08-2013, 20:00

Is the Liverpool game on AJ HD6 not actually being offered in HD? My picture isn't too great. The other HD channels look fine in comparison.

Stereo Jack · 27-08-2013, 20:04

Watching the Liverpool v Notts County game at the moment on HD6 & the quality has dropped permanently. It used to go through low, medium then high when first connecting to a stream, it's never went to high & is stuck in medium.

It looks like AJ knows there's a problem & are restricting the throughput until they have it fixed, let's hope it's soon.

promo-only · 27-08-2013, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stereo Jack

Watching the Liverpool v Notts County game at the moment on HD6 & the quality has dropped permanently. It used to go through low, medium then high when first connecting to a stream, it's never went to high & is stuck in medium.

It looks like AJ knows there's a problem & are restricting the throughput until they have it fixed, let's hope it's soon.

The other channels seem to be fine. Just had a quick glance at HD1 and it clears after a couple of seconds to normal quality but HD6 is staying at the same poor quality.

Not best impressed TBH!

Stereo Jack · 27-08-2013, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by promo-only

The other channels seem to be fine. Just had a quick glance at HD1 and it clears after a couple of seconds to normal quality but HD6 is staying at the same poor quality.

Not best impressed TBH!

Yeah, just had a check see, the Arsenal game on HD5 is spot on, hope it's not because it's the League Cup, the Toon is on tomorrow & I want it crystal.

dkjc2009 · 27-08-2013, 20:17

The quality on my ipad is clear but on my Mac mini connected by HDMI it is blocky worst quality I have seen this season by a long way, hope they improve it soon

FootyFC · 27-08-2013, 20:25

Yeah the HD6 channel has been bad for me ever since the start of the second half of the united game yesterday. Really wanted to watch the lfc game as we'll. The other channels are perfect.

I contacted Al Jazerra an they said they had no issues on there end. But told them the main problem in another email so just waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully they can fix this issue.

Spigital Dy · 27-08-2013, 20:36

Mine's the same, it's not just the Liverpool game, the replay they had on beforehand was the same blocky quality.

Like everyone else here, every other channel is working fine in HD, I'm glad it's not just my connection. I had United-Chelsea in HD no problems yesterday, although the stream did crash after the game for about half-an-hour.

Otherwise, I've had no real complaints with Al Jazeera so far! Would be nice if they fixed the stream quality tonight though.

promo-only · 27-08-2013, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by FootyFC

Yeah the HD6 channel has been bad for me ever since the start of the second half of the united game yesterday. Really wanted to watch the lfc game as we'll. The other channels are perfect.

I contacted Al Jazerra an they said they had no issues on there end. But told them the main problem in another email so just waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully they can fix this issue.

I emailed them too but in order for them to diagnose the problem they want me to do a speed check as well as let them know my IP address... I'm sure they wouldn't be best impressed if I gave them a UK one!

It's hard speaking to them at times with things getting lost in translation. They don't seem to be grasping that HD1-5 are fine... it's just HD6 that's poor.

26-08-2013, 21:34	#726
spede_tee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: FI Posts: 82	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy Don't know mine has been up and down at times. Me too now, started at the very same time as second half. I wrote a long feedback to AJS, hope they wont ban me, I wasnt't that polite anymore. Pisses me off, previous years were problem free, hell it was like that still few weeks back, but now after the prem, this is becoming a nightmare.

26-08-2013, 21:59	#727
Stereo Jack Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newcastle U/T Posts: 144	Quote: Originally Posted by spede_tee Me too now, started at the very same time as second half. I wrote a long feedback to AJS, hope they wont ban me, I wasnt't that polite anymore. Pisses me off, previous years were problem free, hell it was like that still few weeks back, but now after the prem, this is becoming a nightmare. Yep, same here, from the 2nd half onwards, quality going up 'n' down, resulting in freezing. I'm a heavy downloader, with highs of 2.6MBs, nothing lower than 1.3MBs, so it's not a bandwidth problem. Even changed the version of Flash, but no joy. AJ had better get this sorted out, oh look, it's now freezing all the time.

26-08-2013, 22:02	#728
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	Quote: Originally Posted by Stereo Jack Yep, same here, from the 2nd half onwards, quality going up 'n' down, resulting in freezing. I'm a heavy downloader, with highs of 2.6MBs, nothing lower than 1.3MBs, so it's not a bandwidth problem. Even changed the version of Flash, but no joy. AJ had better get this sorted out, oh look, it's now freezing all the time. Now my 2nd half was much better to be honest. It only went down once that I could notice. I think this has something to do with their servers as seems strange how we are all reporting the same issues, which makes hardware less likely. Maybe they cant cope with the server load?

27-08-2013, 07:13	#729
spede_tee Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: FI Posts: 82	It's obvious that they can't cope with the demand. I've been a customer of them several years now, and before there was no problems like this. Now this shit is funny, they are now blaming my 3G/Wifi for the freezes etc. Haven't used 3G, and the HTPC is wired.

27-08-2013, 08:16	#730
seankk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 207	have breakes up all the time. solved i think for the last 20 min. before , alot of breaking in picture , freeze . you name it. site was very very slow to load. they must add a second server in busy days. plus we must all email them regarding the issue.

27-08-2013, 09:32	#731
Tom2023 Inactive Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,021	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy Now my 2nd half was much better to be honest. It only went down once that I could notice. I think this has something to do with their servers as seems strange how we are all reporting the same issues, which makes hardware less likely. Maybe they cant cope with the server load? Same here. I have a 30meg connection with virgin, didn't use wireless.

27-08-2013, 12:03	#732
whiteswan Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 754	Right..........just to throw the cat amongst the pigeons...... Mine was perfect all the way through (Lenovo Q190 plus 120 meg Virgin BB - hardwired) last nights game. I did log in a good 30 mins before kick off as I find if I try a few mins before it struggles to connect. Never dropped quality wise during the whole game - so maybe its not AJ fault - I am using smart dns by the way and using Firefox browser. Dave

27-08-2013, 12:18	#733
BigBadJimmy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West London Posts: 527	Just to add my experience: I was watching the game last night on my iPad, using Overplay, and didn't come across any issues at all. The whole game streamed smoothly, at very good quality. Obviously there are so many variables at play here, with people using different hardware and software configurations, that it's hard to pin down where any problems may be.

27-08-2013, 12:43	#734
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	Well the iPad issue is another one. Seems some have it working with overplay, others like me have a bitty service at best. Seems very strange - anyone tried streaming on an Ubuntu based machine? We know this is meant to be less intensive in the background than the PC.

27-08-2013, 13:08	#735
seankk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 207	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy Well the iPad issue is another one. Seems some have it working with overplay, others like me have a bitty service at best. Seems very strange - anyone tried streaming on an Ubuntu based machine? We know this is meant to be less intensive in the background than the PC. Their Req' says Windows / OSX

27-08-2013, 13:26	#736
clewsy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 2,860	Quote: Originally Posted by seankk Their Req' says Windows / OSX What's osx like? That's usually less background intensive? It could be broadband provider ping rates that are not stable and shoot up at times?

27-08-2013, 16:35	#737
GaMeFaNaTiC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 96	Has anyone got this working on Android?

27-08-2013, 16:47	#738
BigBadJimmy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: West London Posts: 527	Quote: Originally Posted by clewsy What's osx like? That's usually less background intensive? It could be broadband provider ping rates that are not stable and shoot up at times? I've watched a game (Liverpool-Villa) in Safari on OSX and it looked great. No drop-outs or any other problems noticed. I'm yet to try connecting my Macbook to the TV via HDMI, however - I'm not sure it could cope as it's pretty old! Might be ok at 720p though. Will report back when I've tried it out.

27-08-2013, 17:08	#739
Davie_Bhoy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Davie_Bhoy Right signed up to overplay aj still working on laptop but when i try to play on iphone the loading icon comes up but it then takes back to my home screen. I have tried deleting/reinstalling app but still the same. Also i can watch the videos fine on the app, just not the live channels Any ideas? Anyone had this issue or know whats wrong?

27-08-2013, 17:22	#740
clubfoot fc Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 226	Quote: Originally Posted by GaMeFaNaTiC Has anyone got this working on Android? Yup works great on my galaxy tab 2 10.1

27-08-2013, 17:26	#741
GaMeFaNaTiC Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 96	Quote: Originally Posted by clubfoot fc Yup works great on my galaxy tab 2 10.1 It says maximum devices has been reached for me. Guess I'll email them :/

27-08-2013, 17:32	#742
clubfoot fc Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 226	Quote: Originally Posted by GaMeFaNaTiC It says maximum devices has been reached for me. Guess I'll email them :/ Yeah email them I've installed it on my s4 mini too butso far have only used this to watch the highlights and other videos, these aren't geoblocked which is handy when out and about.

27-08-2013, 20:00	#743
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Is the Liverpool game on AJ HD6 not actually being offered in HD? My picture isn't too great. The other HD channels look fine in comparison.

27-08-2013, 20:04	#744
Stereo Jack Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newcastle U/T Posts: 144	Watching the Liverpool v Notts County game at the moment on HD6 & the quality has dropped permanently. It used to go through low, medium then high when first connecting to a stream, it's never went to high & is stuck in medium. It looks like AJ knows there's a problem & are restricting the throughput until they have it fixed, let's hope it's soon.

27-08-2013, 20:06	#745
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by Stereo Jack Watching the Liverpool v Notts County game at the moment on HD6 & the quality has dropped permanently. It used to go through low, medium then high when first connecting to a stream, it's never went to high & is stuck in medium. It looks like AJ knows there's a problem & are restricting the throughput until they have it fixed, let's hope it's soon. The other channels seem to be fine. Just had a quick glance at HD1 and it clears after a couple of seconds to normal quality but HD6 is staying at the same poor quality. Not best impressed TBH!

27-08-2013, 20:12	#746
Stereo Jack Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newcastle U/T Posts: 144	Quote: Originally Posted by promo-only The other channels seem to be fine. Just had a quick glance at HD1 and it clears after a couple of seconds to normal quality but HD6 is staying at the same poor quality. Not best impressed TBH! Yeah, just had a check see, the Arsenal game on HD5 is spot on, hope it's not because it's the League Cup, the Toon is on tomorrow & I want it crystal.

DS Forums

premier league thread

27-08-2013, 20:17	#747
dkjc2009 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 8	The quality on my ipad is clear but on my Mac mini connected by HDMI it is blocky worst quality I have seen this season by a long way, hope they improve it soon

27-08-2013, 20:25	#748
FootyFC Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 5	Yeah the HD6 channel has been bad for me ever since the start of the second half of the united game yesterday. Really wanted to watch the lfc game as we'll. The other channels are perfect. I contacted Al Jazerra an they said they had no issues on there end. But told them the main problem in another email so just waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully they can fix this issue.

27-08-2013, 20:36	#749
Spigital Dy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 51	Mine's the same, it's not just the Liverpool game, the replay they had on beforehand was the same blocky quality. Like everyone else here, every other channel is working fine in HD, I'm glad it's not just my connection. I had United-Chelsea in HD no problems yesterday, although the stream did crash after the game for about half-an-hour. Otherwise, I've had no real complaints with Al Jazeera so far! Would be nice if they fixed the stream quality tonight though.

27-08-2013, 20:42	#750
promo-only Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,935	Quote: Originally Posted by FootyFC Yeah the HD6 channel has been bad for me ever since the start of the second half of the united game yesterday. Really wanted to watch the lfc game as we'll. The other channels are perfect. I contacted Al Jazerra an they said they had no issues on there end. But told them the main problem in another email so just waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully they can fix this issue. I emailed them too but in order for them to diagnose the problem they want me to do a speed check as well as let them know my IP address... I'm sure they wouldn't be best impressed if I gave them a UK one! It's hard speaking to them at times with things getting lost in translation. They don't seem to be grasping that HD1-5 are fine... it's just HD6 that's poor.