Wimborne_saint Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 I'm using a free VPN with kodi and it seems to be working fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 I just installed kodi on my phone. It seems that phoenix has gone, and is replaced by bennu, so I installed that, And getting a good nbc stream. Now to go check what has happened on kodi on my PC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 I would 2nd/third and forth that. Been using PIA for about a year myself. It's a variant of OpenVPN, so if your router is capable you can do some clever routing stuff so only certain devices use the VPN at specific times. Works a treat. Yeah, I'm seriously considering updating my router, solely for that exact reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty's Caddy Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Can somebody tell me about vpn's please and how to use them with my fire stick with kodi. Virgin media were blocking sportsmania so I could only watch it through my Vodafone 4g connection. Obviously I can't do that every game so any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rees Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Always been a big fan of sportsmania through kodi, but this weekend couldn't get anything to work. Seems a VPN is the answer but have no idea how to install one on the box I use to watch it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 To go into VPNs in any detail is a big ask on a forum. I'd recommend that people try downloading a free one (usually slower than you might need) and fiddle with it before the next match. Things will become pretty clear quite quickly. If you find that a VPN is the answer, you might well find the benefits of a subscription like PIA for other uses as well. Sorry to not be of more help, but this is truly a topic for google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 (edited) Always been a big fan of sportsmania through kodi, but this weekend couldn't get anything to work. Seems a VPN is the answer but have no idea how to install one on the box I use to watch it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? IPVanish is very straightforward. Install the google app on kodi box and simple to configure to start. Also v simple as expect on iPad. £50ish for a year so not the cheapest. Plenty of review of others but here is one magazine reviews of options and explains what they are. http://uk.pcmag.com/software/138/guide/the-best-vpn-services-of-2017 Edited 20 August, 2017 by whelk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 Am on NordVPM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 (edited) Am on NordVPM I see they have a free option and good reviews, so probably a good place to start learning the ropes for those that are new to it. Edited 20 August, 2017 by Ohio Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted 20 August, 2017 Share Posted 20 August, 2017 vipbox.tv (not vipbpx.me or vipbox.nu, which are both a bit dodgy, the latter more than a bit!) worked for me well last year and so far this year. It has a section for soccer and all you need do is select the right match, pick stream 2 or stream 3 and get rid of the overlays and unwanted bits that inevitably pop-up . No buffering at all on Saturday and lasted for the whole match in good quality sound and vision. I intend using it for the rest of the season when necessary. No payment necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry12 Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 [quote=Convict Colony Am on NordVPM Is this similar to NordVPN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damers Posted 22 August, 2017 Share Posted 22 August, 2017 IPVanish is very straightforward. Install the google app on kodi box and simple to configure to start. Also v simple as expect on iPad. £50ish for a year so not the cheapest. Plenty of review of others but here is one magazine reviews of options and explains what they are. http://uk.pcmag.com/software/138/guide/the-best-vpn-services-of-2017 https://www.ipvanish.com/privacy-first/?a_aid=56793406edacd&a_bid=48f95966&chan=pf On offer about £30 for the year, have decided to try it, seems ok so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sea Saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I can't see tonight's League Cup game on the Sportsmania calendar, anyone know if there will be a stream anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebaiw Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 I can't see tonight's League Cup game on the Sportsmania calendar, anyone know if there will be a stream anywhere?Nah, can't find listings anywhere globally unfortunately Sent from my XT1580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 see my post 1297. i;m just about to select the vipbox.tv feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 BSS and Jose are right: no stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydie Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 Cant seem to find one anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbury Saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 My sportsmania subscription ran out but when I log in to renew it only gives me option for 14 days for £10. How do I renew for 6 months or more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 My sportsmania subscription ran out but when I log in to renew it only gives me option for 14 days for £10. How do I renew for 6 months or more? New subscriptions are temporarily suspended while they sort out an issue - use the voucher code 'imwaiting' to get the 14 days for free while they sort it out. Shouldn't be long until its back up and running properly now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbury Saint Posted 23 August, 2017 Share Posted 23 August, 2017 New subscriptions are temporarily suspended while they sort out an issue - use the voucher code 'imwaiting' to get the 14 days for free while they sort it out. Shouldn't be long until its back up and running properly now Thanks mate appreciate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 Hi guys - Sat is first game I won't be at so will look to get a stream. I usually just subscribe on sportsmania when I need it through my kodi firestick - but looking through quickly, looks like some issues i.e. VPN's required etc... Can anyone advise please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rees Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 Hi guys - Sat is first game I won't be at so will look to get a stream. I usually just subscribe on sportsmania when I need it through my kodi firestick - but looking through quickly, looks like some issues i.e. VPN's required etc... Can anyone advise please? Grab a VPN app off the google play store, theres a few free ones that will work. Connect on that and then just go onto kodi and SM as normal. I had issues last weekend but downloaded one and worked fine for the City game monday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysie Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 Grab a VPN app off the google play store, theres a few free ones that will work. Connect on that and then just go onto kodi and SM as normal. I had issues last weekend but downloaded one and worked fine for the City game monday night Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd_barrett_saint Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 My sportsmania subscription ran out but when I log in to renew it only gives me option for 14 days for £10. How do I renew for 6 months or more? I'm only getting an option to subscribe for 7 days for £6. However it says the following: "You will need a coupon code to get this, Please visit our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/493764607464607 and check the pinned post for information" That Facebook group no longer exists as far as I can see. Does anyone know the coupon code needed? Or if they have a new FB group? I tried the code "imwaiting" again for the record - it no longer works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 What's a good VPN app then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 What's a good VPN app then? I've been using IP vanish for a couple weeks and it seems ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 I'm only getting an option to subscribe for 7 days for £6. However it says the following: "You will need a coupon code to get this, Please visit our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/493764607464607 and check the pinned post for information" That Facebook group no longer exists as far as I can see. Does anyone know the coupon code needed? Or if they have a new FB group? I tried the code "imwaiting" again for the record - it no longer works. My 2 weeks expires today. Don’t know what happens tomorrow. Anyone got a link to the forums? I know they have their problems but an email updating wouldn’t go amiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 Found forum and new code for existing users will be live from 11am tomorrow. Phew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2017 Share Posted 25 August, 2017 Here is the forum - http://forum.ultimatemania.rocks/ you can login with your usual UM u/n and password. I'll copy and paste a bit of their update for the weekend if your sub has expired... 4) Latest on Payments: At the moment we are still trying to work something out for this weekend as we know it's a big weekend coming up but as it stands right now we cannot sort it in time and we don't want the loyal customers to suffer so here's what we are going to do, we are going to give a further 1 week code to customers who have expired accounts to the following products: 1 month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year. The code will be live at 11am Saturday morning BST (Yes it did previously say tonight at 9 pm BST / 4 pm EST but we have changed it to give everyone who's sub ends tomorrow a fair chance) (It won't work before then guys) and the code name will be "imwithmania" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Are there likely to be streams for today's match that don't require a subscription? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimborne_saint Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Are there likely to be streams for today's match that don't require a subscription? Check buffstream.com just before kick off - usually HD streams for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Ok I've signed up to PIA VPN. So is the wisest and most reliable thing to subscribe to sportsmania for a week? I don't really get the code thing, do we have to wait until 11 to sign up. Or is there reliable sites elsewhere when using a VPN? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Ok I've signed up to PIA VPN. So is the wisest and most reliable thing to subscribe to sportsmania for a week? I don't really get the code thing, do we have to wait until 11 to sign up. Or is there reliable sites elsewhere when using a VPN? Cheers You cannot sign up now. If you have an account already subscribed that has expired you can use the code to tie you over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 I have an account which the subscription expired yeah. What's the code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Does anybody know the new code for the temporary Sports Mania membership renewal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Ah, think it is "imwithmania", but it doesn't look like it will be active before 11am..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbury Saint Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 I know it's only 11.03 but still not working with code yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Nope, I can't get it to work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat from Poole Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 It works now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbury Saint Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Yeah I just this minute did mine. Did it give you 1 week at no cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 I have an account which the subscription expired yeah. What's the code? Did you not read S-Clarkes’s post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jampot Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Just trying to watch on my pc...no kodi..nothing working..even with vpn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Does anyone know if you can upgrade to ultimate mania once sportsmania sub expires? Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zurichboy Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Does anyone know if you can upgrade to ultimate mania once sportsmania sub expires? Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk Sure, once existing sub has expired just take out a new one for UM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooley7 Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Have a year sub in place but nothing is working on sportsmania. Using through Kodi. Anyone having the same problems and if so is there a way to contact them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Have a year sub in place but nothing is working on sportsmania. Using through Kodi. Anyone having the same problems and if so is there a way to contact them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You'll need a VPN to connect to the streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooley7 Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 You'll need a VPN to connect to the streams. Right thanks. How do I go about doing that, I'm useless with computers. Any help would be welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Right thanks. How do I go about doing that, I'm useless with computers. Any help would be welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There's a fair few VPN's out there that offer a free trial, if you don't want to pay. I use https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ They're supposedly working on a system so that people won't need a VPN but for now VPNs seem required for the weekend. Anyway, sign up to your chosen VPN service and download their app onto whichever device you're trying to watch SportsMania on. Connect to a server that is close to you and then you should be able to watch Sportsmania streams with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooley7 Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 There's a fair few VPN's out there that offer a free trial, if you don't want to pay. I use https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/ They're supposedly working on a system so that people won't need a VPN but for now VPNs seem required for the weekend. Anyway, sign up to your chosen VPN service and download their app onto whichever device you're trying to watch SportsMania on. Connect to a server that is close to you and then you should be able to watch Sportsmania streams with no issues. Thank you, that seems to have worked. Using saferVPN which has a days free trial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 26 August, 2017 Share Posted 26 August, 2017 Are there likely to be streams for today's match that don't require a subscription? https://soccerstreams.net/streams/3811/england-huddersfield-town_vs_england-southampton Plenty to choose from on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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