SMB + 1080p + Wifi = Stutter

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syqe
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SMB + 1080p + Wifi = Stutter

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Hi,

Managed to read files from a SMB share via wifi, but unfortunately 1080p files are not buffering fast enough.

720p files are just ok, and I can stream the same 1080p files to other devices (pi, cellphone) from the same source, so it leads me to believe that the problem is the TV streaming buffer.

Unfortunately I cannot get an ethernet cable on the tv.

Is there a way to increase the stream/smb buffer on the TV?
sectroyer
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Re: SMB + 1080p + Wifi = Stutter

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syqe wrote: Unfortunately I cannot get an ethernet cable on the tv.
You can. Really just try!!! Many shops have it :)
syqe wrote: Is there a way to increase the stream/smb buffer on the TV?
Start video and hit PAUSE :)
I do NOT support "latest fw" at ALL. If you have one you should block updates on router and wait for it to STOP being "latest":)
If you want me to help you please paste FULL log(s) to "spoiler"/"code" bbcodes or provide link(s) to pasted file(s) on https://pastebin.com Otherwise "NO HELP"!!!
If you want root DISABLE internet access to your device!!!!
DO NOT EVER INSTALL FIRMWARE UPGRADE !!!!
syqe
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Re: SMB + 1080p + Wifi = Stutter

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sectroyer wrote:
syqe wrote: Unfortunately I cannot get an ethernet cable on the tv.
You can. Really just try!!! Many shops have it :)
lol ok it's not a technical issue, it a married "NO WAY YOU PUTTING A CABLE THROUGHT THE LIVING ROOM" issue :)
sectroyer wrote:
syqe wrote: Is there a way to increase the stream/smb buffer on the TV?
Start video and hit PAUSE :)
I actually tried it, and it's one of the reasons I belive it's a buffer size issue and not just bandwidth, because no matter how many seconds paused (10s, 30s, 60s, 120s) I still get the same ammount of playable seconds without stutter (7-8 seconds).
sectroyer
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Re: SMB + 1080p + Wifi = Stutter

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syqe wrote:lol ok it's not a technical issue, it a married "NO WAY YOU PUTTING A CABLE THROUGHT THE LIVING ROOM" issue
Than put two n or ac routers across living room and connect one of the routers to TV :)
syqe wrote: I actually tried it, and it's one of the reasons I belive it's a buffer size issue and not just bandwidth, because no matter how many seconds paused (10s, 30s, 60s, 120s) I still get the same ammount of playable seconds without stutter (7-8 seconds).
It's possible tv doesn't buffer enough and it doesn't matter how much you change samba buffer because it tries to buffer ONLY 7-8 seconds. I don't remember where but I have seen similar behavior and it was because of TV and NOT samba.
I do NOT support "latest fw" at ALL. If you have one you should block updates on router and wait for it to STOP being "latest":)
If you want me to help you please paste FULL log(s) to "spoiler"/"code" bbcodes or provide link(s) to pasted file(s) on https://pastebin.com Otherwise "NO HELP"!!!
If you want root DISABLE internet access to your device!!!!
DO NOT EVER INSTALL FIRMWARE UPGRADE !!!!

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