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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Clarinetclaret » Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:28 pm

KRBFC wrote:While I understand what you're saying, you are still paying for a stream that is free to watch elsewhere. Like you said, adblocker removes adverts.
No because the free streams are 99 percent ****. You spend 10 mins finding a good link, then it buffers, rinse repeat.
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Re: Sportsmania

Post by joey13 » Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:41 pm

How do you download Sportsmania on to Kodi , or any other sport apps , thanks

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Jimscho » Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:55 pm

Thought they weren't taking any more subscription for Sportsmania.I have just signed up for 6 months.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by minnieclaret » Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:37 pm

joey13 wrote:How do you download Sportsmania on to Kodi , or any other sport apps , thanks
Go on YouTube and search "load sportsmania onto kodi". You get many options, check a few out.
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Re: Sportsmania

Post by aggi » Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:45 pm

joey13 wrote:How do you download Sportsmania on to Kodi , or any other sport apps , thanks
Look at the guide on the sportsmania website, it's very straightforward.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by joey13 » Fri Jan 06, 2017 3:59 pm

clarethomer wrote:I will repeat again for those that missed the other thread.

Sportsmania is no longer accepting new signupds following today. HOWEVER you can still sign up for sportsnation or ultimatemania and get the same service as they are sister sites to sportsmania.

Its just a different add on you install but run by the same people.

It is my understanding that the reason sportsmania is stopping at present is because of the software that they are using to run the site which is not working as expected and they rely on 3rd parties to resolve some of the issues - if a load of people log in at the same time it can crash which is what has happened a couple of occasions recently. They assure us that they are not even anywhere near capacity from a server perspective.

Any buffering is almost usually down to the user end. Whether it be poor wifi quality, lack of RAM in a device or poor maintenance of the device.

Its well worth the £1 a week...even if there are slight hiccups every now and then.

If you miss out signing up today - you can still access their service through the above named sister sites.
Have they stopped taking subscriptions do you know ?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by clarethomer » Fri Jan 06, 2017 6:14 pm

joey13 wrote:Have they stopped taking subscriptions do you know ?

You can get access to sportsnation through here http://sportsnationhd.tv/payments/signup" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Sportsmania

Post by TVC15 » Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:40 pm

Does anybody know that if you subscribe to sportsnation do you just use your log on id and password to get on Sportsmania add on via Kodi ?

As far as I understand Sportsmania are not taking on new subscribers but sportsnation is their sister site ?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by TVC15 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:33 am

Bump - any help re the above question on sportsnation / Sportsmania would be appreciated

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by claretdom » Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:41 am

TVC15 wrote:Bump - any help re the above question on sportsnation / Sportsmania would be appreciated


Hope this helps a bit TVC15

http://mibpaste.com/Dp2Z0l" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by TVC15 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:49 am

Thanks Dom - that gives me the answer.
New add on to Kodi needed.

Let's hope it's as good as Sportsmania - should be from the sounds of it.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by claretdom » Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:54 am

Yeah would think so seems just the server and add on is different

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Costadelsolclaret » Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:36 am

Have used Sportsnationhd for last six months, so have an account tried to renew yesterday and will not accept either my Spanish or UK credit card
Any one else experiencing subscription problems?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Manc_claret » Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:48 am

Hi, just tried to signup to sportsnation but got kicked out after I had put in all details and got to the final screen. Does anyone know if, like sportsmania, they have stopped new subscribers?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by claretdom » Thu Feb 23, 2017 7:54 am

There is an issue with the company who processes the payments as of last night I saw a few replies by them on twitter possibly still ongoing.
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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Stan8 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:35 am

Yes I tried to subscribe last night same problem is it easy to put on to kodi ?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:53 am

It's easy. Just google how to do it

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Stan8 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:54 am

Done was easy just need the payment thing to sort it self out

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:52 am

This is becoming a very positive thread!

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Pearcey » Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:52 pm

I subscribed to sportsnation last week with no problem. It's fantastic! Sky sports has been cancelled!

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Stan8 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:16 pm

Back up and running for people wanting it just subscribed well impressed

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by steve_f » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:36 pm

Brilliant service, had it since August, only had 1 issue at christmas when far too many new subscribers overloaded their servers

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by MarkGreen » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:48 pm

Does anyone know if there is a limit to the amount of logins, for example could i watch a stream and give my old man the details to login too?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by PaintYorkClaretnBlue » Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:52 pm

No, don't do that as you'll get kicked off it and banned. It's only £50, buy your old man one.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by claptrappers_union » Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:52 pm

So I tried to sign up and got this - does this mean I have to download the others onto my kodi box


Sports Mania is No Longer Accepting NEW Registrations

Please Sign Up At Our Sister Site http://sportsnationhd.tv" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or http://ultimatemania.rocks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If You Already Have An Account Simply Login And Click Add/Renew To Renew Your Current Subscription

To Login Please Go To http://sportsmania.eu/payments/login" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For More Info Please Go Here http://mibpaste.com/Dp2Z0l" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by claptrappers_union » Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:55 pm

When I follow the link do i sign up to the 1 Year News Pack £50.00 for one year...

Is that what it is, a news pack?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by DCWat » Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:57 pm

Yes that's right, Claptrappers. I signed up on sportsnationhd the other day. Will decide over the next few weeks if it's good enough to cancel sky sports.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by burnley007 » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:14 pm

I subscribed to Sportsnation this week. Any tips on how to watch the match?

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by DCWat » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:21 pm

Not tried yet but assume from looking after putting it on Kodi that you simply open the app and select either the calendar or the epl match day options (we are showing in epl match day section 1).

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by steve_f » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:48 pm

You can either view it via kod and the tvaddon, or download the matrix browser from the app store I devices or the play store android devices, works a treat.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by DCWat » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:06 pm

Well it's definitely better than the free streams but early viewing suggests it's certainly not HD / like watching via SKY.

More like HD lite - not bad on close ups but a tad juddery for longer range cameras.
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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Burt » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:05 pm

Excellent today from the South of France

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:08 pm

DCWat wrote:Well it's definitely better than the free streams but early viewing suggests it's certainly not HD / like watching via SKY.

More like HD lite - not bad on close ups but a tad juddery for longer range cameras.

Did you choose the HD links ? There are HQ and SD streams as well.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by cloughyclaret » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:09 pm

DCWat wrote:Well it's definitely better than the free streams but early viewing suggests it's certainly not HD / like watching via SKY.

More like HD lite - not bad on close ups but a tad juddery for longer range cameras.
Considering I was paying a damn fortune I can live with that.

Watched on Mama today through a firestick, and even that was ok, Ive just ordered a box so I can direct ethernet and will get SportsNation when its all installed

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by chocolatestarfish » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:26 pm

For the price, service and support it is bang on. New android app released and any issues are dealt with quickly. Their FB page is great for updates and any info they want to release.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by bfccrazy » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:28 pm

cloughyclaret wrote:Considering I was paying a damn fortune I can live with that.

Watched on Mama today through a firestick, and even that was ok, Ive just ordered a box so I can direct ethernet and will get SportsNation when its all installed
Try the .ADRIAN. Add on.

Usually has HD links for all major sports channels in the world on 24/7 sports section.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by IanMcL » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:31 pm

There's HD and HD!

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by burnley007 » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:33 pm

Excellent today.
But only on my phone...I think I need a new box, any recommendations??

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by cloughyclaret » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:33 pm

Tried Adrian first bfccrazy (that and Halow is usually my go-to) but it wasnt having it today for some reason

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by aggi » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:57 pm

TheOriginalLongsider wrote:Did you choose the HD links ? There are HQ and SD streams as well.
The HD links, although HD resolution, aren't always that high in terms of bit rate.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by SussexDon1inIreland » Sat Feb 25, 2017 5:59 pm

worked well for me today on a Samsung TV using the "web browser"
Great point lads

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Rileybobs » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:00 pm

It isn't HD, I don't care what anyone says or whether it's labelled as such.

However it is very good quality. I've had to stop using it on the firestick though as it was constantly stuttering - clearly a firestick problem because it works perfectly fine through a web browser.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:03 pm

burnley007 wrote:Excellent today.
But only on my phone...I think I need a new box, any recommendations??
I use the Amazon Fire Box and it works very well

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by IanMcL » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:06 pm

burnley007 wrote:Excellent today.
But only on my phone...I think I need a new box, any recommendations??
Fire TV £79 Argos. UHD version.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by DCWat » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:08 pm

Yes, I selected the HD link. It wasn't HD.

I was expecting an HD picture after all the comments on here, but there is no way that can be called HD. If I got that sort of quality through SKY HD, I'd be ringing up to complain.

I'm not suggesting it isn't watchable, it's very good for fifty quid but there is no way I will be ditching SKY. It's just a good option for 3pm games that you couldn't normally watch live.
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Re: Sportsmania

Post by DCWat » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:10 pm

burnley007 wrote:Excellent today.
But only on my phone...I think I need a new box, any recommendations??
The options from entertainmentbox are good, recommended by someone on here and I've been pleased with the box I got.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Mayoclaret » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:10 pm

I think the point is that this"service" does provides something that nobody else offers - every PL match live in excellent quality - at a "cost" of £1 per week. It has enabled me to watch Burnley matches from afar - without buffering and in certainly very much better than SD quality. Does what it says on the tin for me.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by Rileybobs » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:11 pm

DCWat wrote:Yes, I selected the HD link. It wasn't HD.

I was expecting an HD picture after all the comments on here, but there is no way that can be called HD. If I got that sort of quality through SKY HD, I'd be ringing up to complain.

I'm not suggesting it isn't watchable, it's very good for fifty quid but there is no way I will be ditching SKY. It's just a good option for 3pm games that you couldn't normally watch live.
Agreed, it is also good for BT Sports which I don't want to pay for and PPV boxing.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by DCWat » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:12 pm

Exactly, Riley.

I'll be trying it for boxing next week for the first time.

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Re: Sportsmania

Post by cloughyclaret » Sat Feb 25, 2017 6:17 pm

Me too - tried before on the firestick and it was useless ( I did have a terrible build on it though). Looking forward to it next week. I've paid way too many £16 before now.

And the thing I hate most about 'paid for' PPV? They run adverts - the pond life have the gall to run countless adverts throughout.

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