Hey mfastx - you already answered this but it was vague: Quote: Originally Posted by dmenacela I'm using wireless. So wired connection directly from the router to the ps3 and still using serviio and normal set up correct? Not 100% sure, I do not have the PS3 setup. But I can say from experience that streams always perform better in a wired setup. Just set it up the same way but use a wired connection for the PS3, try that. Can you be specific on how to exactly set up the wire conneciton? I can feed a 10baseT wire from my router to the ps3 however what to do next? The PS3 will still need to connect to a media server right? Or how did you get it to work?
hi If you have an idevice like an iphone or ipad, i would actually recommend you to get an Apple TV. I have an iPhone and my brother an iPad and the streams are nice and crisp over airplay on our 60" TV. Plus I think you might be able to buy a 2nd generation Apple TV on ebay if you want something cheaper. Then you can jailbreak it and then install XBMC
Me, too I watched the first Rockets vs Indiana game on my iPhone in bed, too. During the commercials i would close my eyes. And the second game I saw you in the chat my sn is ailpp, over there in ballstream.
I get skips from time to time, probably owing to my older computer. Ideally, I'd like it if you could set up a 5 minute buffer - so you could avoid any skips in the stream. I'm using the Flash DVR, and that works well enough, but it'd be great if you could start the stream, pause, and load up a few minutes of video during live broadcast to prevent the skips. Otherwise, I have no complaints!
Speedtest should determine whether you bandwidth is sufficient enough to run Ballstreams. Go to http://speedtest.net and let us know your results.
You can try to hard-wire your PS3 into your router and try plugging in your laptop into your router as well.
I am assuming you use wifi to connect all your devices (including your desktop). Regardless, follow these steps to check how well your network performs Spoiler 1. Place your laptop/desktop/phone where it would typically be when you are watching a game. 2. Perform a speedtest here by selecting the server closest to your location. 3. Note your download speed. You need a download speed of at least 4 Mbps to watch in HD (3200Kbps). Otherwise, you will have to settle for SD (800 Kbps) and need at least 1 Mbps. If you are NOT getting faster than 4 Mbps, AND you pay your internet provider (comcast, verizon, etc.) for speeds greater than 4 Mbps: Spoiler 1. Try connecting wire directly from your router to one of your devices, turn off the WiFi for that device and do another speedtest. 2. You should be getting much faster speeds now. You can connect your PS3 directly to your router via an ethernet cable (10baseT, like you mentioned). You can still connect to your media center/serviio in this manner. 3. Generate an ip exception. And try the stream now, it should be much improved. If you ARE getting faster than 4 Mbps: Spoiler 1. Your network is most likely not the problem. 2. Follow this guide to troubleshoot. 3. Be sure to use the guide to generate an ip exception and try a different web browser. 4. If this doesn't fix your issue, you should contact support for further guidance. A word about your desktop: Spoiler Understand that even though it may be old, your desktop packs more punch than any Rowi or Apple TV. The difference being that your desktop is not optimized for only streaming media. You can get better performance by closing any performance-heavy stuff (like antivirus, or too many windows open etc.) and by following this guide and using version 2.0.6 of VLC to watch your streams. I hope this helped, good luck!
Hey Shasta, thanks for the write up. I completed the speed test 10x and I'm well over the 4 mbps (averaging around 15 mpbs). So it looks like it's not my wifi. I read the ballstreams guide and will see if the Potplayer option works. I'll also try connecting an ethernet cable from the router to the ps3 (but that means I'll still have to use the media server to stream to TV). If all else fails, I may just end up upgrading my desktop lol. Thanks a bunch! Edit: Even when I HD stream on my desktop, the feed is choppy and slightly laggy. I'm beginning to think it's my desktop/graphics card so might need to upload this sucker.
I thought I'd chime in on two points where I am having a different experience from other people: I have a pretty decent WiFi setup. I have no problem streaming or AirPlaying 1080p video to my TV. But Chromecast is pretty awful. It looks much worse than Roku, PS3 streaming, or AirPlay. Video looks like one of those free streaming sites. I would not recommend Chromecast as your primary streaming option. I actually have no problems whatsoever streaming WiFi to my PS3. The Ballstreams HD feed only runs at 3.2Mbps, and even the puny 802.11g interface on my PS3 supports about 6 times that. So if your WiFi router is good, you shouldn't have to go Ethernet to run Ballstreams.
Wanted to chime in as well. I have now watched Rockets games with Ballstreams in three different ways: (all using U-Verse) On the PC (Wired connection) On an iPad (4th Gen, Wifi) On a Roku (both wireless AND wired) What I can report is this: On the computer, it is probably the best overall experience - NOT because of the video quality, but because of the extra functionality within the interface, such as 'skip commercials' and stuff like that which I did not see on iPad or Roku. No lag, no skipping. On the iPad, it was essentially flawless and didn't need any configuration - just chose the mobile device option. Interestingly, I had started watching the Phillippines game at home, saw some of it, paused it, and then actually ended up going to dinner at the local Buffalo Wild Wings, took the iPad with me, set it on the table, it connected to BWW's free wifi, and I was able to seamlessly continue watching the game from there. Very nice. Roku: This was a BIT different. It was connected to a generic 32" 720p tv. First, setup was straightforward. Following the simple directions on Ballstreams' website on setting up Roku, it all went without a hitch. Once set up, interestingly, the Roku interface was actually a bit easier to navigate and use than the PC version.. hehehe less functionality true, but better ease of use. The Roku was set up initially on wifi. The game began, and and watching it on the tv was indistinguishable from watching a game on cable or over-the-air. BUT. After a few minutes, the game paused, and it went to a 'Loading' screen, with a progress bar. This happened several times, and the break sometimes took a few minutes, other times only took a few seconds. Either way, it would not be a very enjoyable experience to watch it like that. So, I paused the game, and plugged the Roku directly into the router, changed the setup on it from wireless to wired, then rebooted it. Then, went back to the Ballstreams channel, resumed playback. From that moment forward, there was not one delay or hiccup AT ALL. The entire game played all the way through, and it was every bit as good and smooth as watching the game broadcast live in HD or watching on my own DVR from U-Verse. I suspect it may need a bit more experimentation to give a final verdict on the Roku, but so far, it looks like it works perfectly on a wired connection, but spotty on wireless. (In case it matters, this is an early-model Roku, the model with the USB port, and prior to the versions which came with Angry Birds) Overall, in all three circumstances, I am extremely impressed with the video quality. I know this thing is fishy, but man, it's amazing. To be completely honest, if I was the NBA, instead of trying to shut them down, I would BUY the company (maybe through some kind of third-party entity in order to keep getting around the blackout rules.. lol) It's that good.
The NBA should learn a thing or two from BallStreams instead of shutting them down IF that came to a point. BallStreams is just way too awesome.
If League Pass broadband offered preseason games here in the States, along with NBA TV games and nationally televised games, then I'd pay even more for the service. Blackouts are silly. If am watching a stream on my laptop instead of on my television, then obviously I cannot watch it on television for some reason or another!
This may be for a different thread, idk. I just bought Chromecast and am trying to stream the ballstreams free preview to it, but there is no audio on my tv and when I full screen it, it just pauses on my tv. Any ideas how to fix this?
Not from me. I haven't had that problem. Whatever my Chrome browser is playing, both audio & video, showed up with no problems. Perhaps one of these folks can help you: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/chromebook-central/kv6_49pZMDM
