Streaming from Media Server

[pseudoware]

Anyone else having problems streaming media server content (Plex, Serviio, etc.) to their N9? Videos are choppy or just won't display. I'm using BubbleUPnP and have tried various players - VLC, etc. It's not a codec problem.

This works fine using my LG G3 (KitKat) as well as my Windows 8.1 laptop. Not sure if this is a Lollipop issue.

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[pseudoware]

Bumping myself

Wondering if anyone else has this issue, or if not, maybe share your secret?

I put Lollipop on my G3, and DLNA streaming works fine on that device. Everything appears configured the same on my N9 & G3, but the N9 still lags or just stalls. Thanks for any input.

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[mbryanr]

Bitrate? Transcoding? It could also be a wireless bandwidth issue on the N9 end. Also, it still could be a codec issue dependent on the N9,(I haven't researched the video capabilities of the N9). DLNA/uPnP is not very efficient either.

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[mbryanr]

The board removed a (modified) link I had posted as well. talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=80782

 

[pseudoware]

Thanks for the info/link. Will look into it.

I think I can rule out codec since many of the file formats play locally. DLNA/UPnP has always worked well out-of-the-box for me w/several devices in the past, at least on my local network. The N9 is the first "troublemaker", so its kinda weird.

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[DreamSTi]

I use Plex with absolutely no issues what-so-ever. I haven't tried streaming locally using any other app.

 

[pseudoware]

The board removed a (modified) link I had posted as well. talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=80782

Lol, the N9 in that thread is one from Nokia, not the Nexus 9. Thx, tho.

So I've tried different servers (Plex, Serviio) and players (VLC, MX Player, etc). Same result, streams fine on other devices, stutters & stalls on my N9.

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[DreamSTi]

Lol, the N9 in that thread is one from Nokia, not the Nexus 9. Thx, tho.

So I've tried different servers (Plex, Serviio) and players (VLC, MX Player, etc). Same result, streams fine on other devices, stutters & stalls on my N9. ������

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A couple suggestions that you may not like

Have you rebooted?
Is the latest software installed? (Android)
Last ditch effort would be a factory reset

 

[pseudoware]

A couple suggestions that you may not like

Have you rebooted?
Is the latest software installed? (Android)
Last ditch effort would be a factory reset

Thanks, yes I've done all those. I've seen threads where Nexus 7 had a similar problem when that device first came out. I'm getting closer to replacing my Wi-Fi router.

 

[mbryanr]

Have you tried streaming some of the constant bitrate files? To see when the limitation occurs?

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[DreamSTi]

Thanks, yes I've done all those. I've seen threads where Nexus 7 had a similar problem when that device first came out. I'm getting closer to replacing my Wi-Fi router.

Judging by what you've told us so far, your router is probably just fine. Can you return the N9?

 

[pseudoware]

Judging by what you've told us so far, your router is probably just fine. Can you return the N9?

Yup, just did my last factory reset. It's going back tonight.

Hmm, what to buy next...

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[pseudoware]

So I bought a new Nexus 7 2013 for $150. Streaming works great out-of-the-box.

Also, holding the N7, you can feel the difference in build quality compared to the N9. No flappy back, no spongy buttons, it just feels more solid.

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[DreamSTi]

Man, sounds like you got a bad N9. I don't have any of those issues.

 

[thahanker12]

Yes I am currently having issues with my nexus player and plex. My setup is running pled from a Mac Mini thats all in the same room still having choppy and clocking from the start of videos. Mobile Devices work just fine so I know it's not Plex. Updates are all up to date and running 5.0.1 on my Nexus 5

 

[kathy13xia]

Same problem here. But I managed to solve this by compressing movie before streaming. You can give that a shot.

 

[DreamSTi]

So odd, I stream from Plex daily without any issues.

 

[maxburn]

It's the Nexus 9.I've had video playback issues with Amazon instant video a lot and even Netflix some. This tablet has serious software problems. Rebooting helps for a while but Rebooting twice a day is just crazy.

All works fine on my Nexus 7 and Z3c