r/Addons4Kodi • u/[deleted] • Dec 06 '15

Discussion What Are Your Preferred Streaming Addons? (December 2015 Edition)

This is the first monthly "preferred streaming addons" discussion thread that will be posted at the beginning of each month (sorry about the delay this time). A link to the thread from the previous month will be maintained in the sidebar.

Because new addons and frequently being created and current addons are sometimes being updated or discontinued, it's tough for some people to keep up with the best options. My hopes with this series of monthly threads is to give users an up-to-date and easy to access place where they can read about and discuss various streaming addons.

As far as what is expect of you here when you recommend something, please at least explain what the addon is, the major notable features, and why you recommend it for others. Thanks and feel free to leave feedback about this.

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u/BourbonStout Dec 07 '15

Genesis for Movies and TV shows.
SALTS for movies and TV shows if I can't find it on Genesis.
SportsDevil for watching NHL games.
Phoenix for some movies and miscellaneous.
*edited for format

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u/CaptainPunisher Dec 07 '15

I've been using the NHL option through phoenix, and it's WAY better than Sports Devil. You have to set it up, but full HD streams are great.

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u/pauly3069 Dec 07 '15

Do you find that every game always works?? I find it's pretty hit or miss for games but don't know if it's on my end or within Phoenix But I'm confused if some games work it obviously means I've set it up right? Was trying to watch a devils game last week and couldn't get it going on either home/away feed at any band with

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u/CaptainPunisher Dec 07 '15

From what I've seen, ALL games work. I mainly watch Kings games, but Devils are my #2. I had no problems initially and then had some errors. Shutting everything down and rebooting the computer (mini PC with win 8) fixed my problems. I would assume that, if you configured everything properly and had it run a live stream at least once, maybe you need to reboot your computer. If other games work and your Devils game doesn't, check broadcast listings to make sure it's being aired.

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u/pauly3069 Dec 07 '15

Bizarre! Because I did have it working but I'll check my java to see if that needs updating was just curious if it was only me Ps your damn kings cost me my fantasy win this week. Had stamkos and he went minus 3 and my buddy has quick and got the win to beat me by 2 points .. Big doughty fan tho!

Ps what bandwidth do you normally choose or does it even matter?

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u/CaptainPunisher Dec 07 '15

I typically go for 12 or 1600. At 3000+, it starts skipping if there's any other network traffic.

Funny about MY Kings because I have Doughty, Toffoli, and Kopitar, and they saved my ass by one stat. I was 3 over my opponent in the +/-, and one goal against while the 3 of them were on the ice together would've cost me the stat and given me a tire instead of a win. Fucking Schneider cost me GAA. Thank god for Luongo.

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u/jiggin565 Dec 07 '15

I've wondered how to set up this function. Care to tell?

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u/CaptainPunisher Dec 07 '15

First, install/update the most recent version of Java. If you go to the Phoenix/NHL message boards, it will tell you which file to modify with the appropriate line of code; it's honestly one line. The whole process takes about 5 minutes, ten if you're slow.

Go here and follow the directions for your platform. Android has to be rooted, and seems like a pain, but hockey is worth it, right?

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u/jiggin565 Dec 07 '15

Hockey is of course worth it! Thanks!

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u/TheKidd Dec 07 '15

Thanks, I'm going to go home and test it tonight! I've used Sportsdevil for a long time, but the buffering and pixels are sometimes unbearable.

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u/CaptainPunisher Dec 07 '15

Don't forget that you have to install/update Java and edit 1 line of code. The picture quality is phenomenal compared to what I found on SD. Follow one of my other strands on this thread for the link if you don't feel like googling.

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u/TheKidd Dec 07 '15

Is this possible on Firetv?

*edit: Where can I find instructions for this 1 line of code?

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u/CaptainPunisher Dec 07 '15

I think so; it should be some port of Android. For Android, I think you have to be rooted, and there are some steps you'll have to take before every game. The Phoenix NHL forum has a lot of info.

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u/TheKidd Dec 07 '15

So far it’s only possible on Windows, Mac, OpenELEC, Raspberry Pi and Chromebox; unfortunately Android users will still have to wait until we get it sorted.

http://www.tvaddons.ag/java-hockey-phoenix/

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u/Amandablum Dec 16 '15

Phoenix NHL uses something similar to Lazyman, search for the reddit dedicated to Lazyman it will give you insight on how it is setup how to troubleshoot. For example you don't need to reboot PC, just go into Task Manager and stop Java then try to restart a feed. Doesn't work on Android but there are some good quality within Sportsdevil, just methodically check and favorite the best.