topic Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter in Streaming

Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter

jmntravel — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:02:03 GMT

Installed a Google Streamer for more memory. It replaced a Tivo Stream 4k. Once I set everything up, I tried to play live TV from my HDHomeRun Prime (cablecard) tuner. I did this two ways, one with the native HDHomeRun app and the second via my Channels DVR server. With both, I experienced frequent (1 min or less) pauses (lasting 2-4 seconds).

Any suggestions on how to fix this? If it can't be fixed the Streamer is going to be returned. As much as I want more memory, if it is unviewable it is a bust.

Re: Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter

jmntravel — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:18:06 GMT

BTW - Google TV streamer is connected via ethernet (RJ45)

(I would have edited my original post but it seems this board doesn't support editing posts)

Re: Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter

Ashepherdson — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:54:30 GMT

I assume you have already tested the HD home run app directly and it's working normally on other devices? It's possible that specific app has not yet be optimized for the TV streamer. I have not seen any stuttering on the main streaming platforms such as Netflix, Plex, Disney+, etc, and I have been running on wifi at 4k.

Have you completed the software updates when you setup the streamer ?

Re: Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter

jmntravel — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 01:40:21 GMT

Both apps work fine with both CCwGTV and Tivo Stream 4k. I switched from ethernet to wifi and, surprisingly the stuttering went away. So, at this point it seems the ethernet interface is the problem.

Re: Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter

Ashepherdson — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:02:29 GMT

Good to know.. as I said I'm on wifi with the new streamer and it's smooth..will pass the Ethernet stutter along to the team!

Re: Google TV Streamer - intermittent pause/stutter

BennyLoggins — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:25:08 GMT

Also having several ethernet connectivity issues