B5 Latest Topicshttps://buzztvhelp.com/forum/106-b5/B5 Latest TopicsenSaving favourites on a B5 or other BTV5 box?https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14868-saving-favourites-on-a-b5-or-other-btv5-box/ Is it a good idea to save a bunch of show, mostly series or 24/7 categories as favourites on say a B5 or any BT5 box? So like on guy probably has save 100 or so favourites. Is that advisable?

 

I told him just get a Princess Auto Keyboard and search your series/ 24/7 and us them directly. Like each favourite is it taking much memory? What is the best way to manage this?

]]>14868Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:50:29 +0000**NEW** Official B5 Firmware - Jan 19TH, 2026https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14821-new-official-b5-firmware-jan-19th-2026/ New Update B5
Jan 19th, 2026

Firmware V20251231

UPDATE TAKES UP TO 20 MINUTES TO DOWNLOAD + INSTALL YOU CANNOT REVERT BACK

Firmware Changes:

- Updated Youtube

 

Please Leave Feedback Below

 

Thanks

]]>14821Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:53:32 +0000Blue light on box but tv display no signalhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14819-blue-light-on-box-but-tv-display-no-signal/ I watch my B5 and turn it off, I turn it on 2 days after and the blue light comes on but no signal display on the tv the tv is showing no signal i try more than one hdmi cables and still no signal on the tv and it is connect to the correct source mode i also have a friend who is having the same issue with a same B5 model any help would be appreciated. 

]]>14819Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:12:42 +0000**NEW** B5 Firmware Update June 10th, 2025https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14588-new-b5-firmware-update-june-10th-2025/ New Update B5
June 10th, 2025

Firmware V20250529

UPDATE TAKES UP TO 20 MINUTES TO DOWNLOAD + INSTALL 
YOU CANNOT REVERT BACK THIS UPDATE.

Changes:

- Fixed Play Store Login Issues. 

- **Fixed Remote buttons**
- Added support for APK bundles
- Update preinstalled apps
- Add service to update preinstalled apps
- Update BuzzTV to 5.0.940
- Fix preinstall apps reinstalling on reboot after user uninstalled
- Updated Disney +


V940 Buzz TV 5 App

Changes:

- Added Lithuanian language support
- Added movie quality list feature for MAC servers
- Search by actor names now uses server API on MAC servers
- Added forced aspect ratio configuration
- Fixed the app wouldn't load season list for some tv shows on MAC servers
- Fixed a minor issue when creating PVR recordings
- Minor Bug Fixes

]]>14588Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:28:28 +0000Any ideas why my B5 has issues with Recording...https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14700-any-ideas-why-my-b5-has-issues-with-recording/ I have both a micro SD card formatted through the buzz utilities and I also have a Kinston USB stick. I have tried setting both as the default. But some of my recordings get cut off, or only the fist 30 secs... just curious if anyone else has seen this issue?

]]>14700Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:09:46 +0000Buzz5 update failedhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14593-buzz5-update-failed/ While doing latest Buzz5 update on a B5 Buzz box.  The update fails and says not enough storage.   

]]>14593Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:50:55 +0000Simple box for Mother In-Lawhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14568-simple-box-for-mother-in-law/ I need a simple IPTV box for my 90 year old mother in-law she only watches a few channels. I have a BuzzTV XR4500 and a BuzzTV X5 C and love them both I have recommended them to others. I wonder if the B5 would be a good choice for her to just watch IPTV at $99.99 Canadian it seems like a pretty good deal and the IR 100 is good I don't use my BuzzTV BT400 it's in a drawer. I also don’t want to use a third party app for her to watch IPTV, to confusing so that narrows it down and BuzzTV 5 is so easy to use and a great interface.

Anyone have any feedback on this box?

]]>14568Wed, 14 May 2025 23:54:22 +0000Closing Apps and Manualhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14534-closing-apps-and-manual/ Hello folks, I am coming from a Mecool m8 box to a B5. Could you help with a few questions. 

1 - B5 has 2G ram and I prefer to close apps after running. On Mecool long press home and current running app list comes up and can be closed from there. Can't find any info on doing that on B5 (Google, knowledge base etc)

2 - Is there a detailed manual on B5 OS more than quick start.

3 - Any suggestions for an EPG when using free m3u github iptv list.

 

Many thanks, Art 

]]>14534Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:18:43 +0000B5 Blinkinghttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14535-b5-blinking/ My new B5 randomly blanks the Lg C3 oled screen ever so briefly perhaps once in 10 min. This never occurred with my Mecool m8 and other boxes.

Anyone faced the same issue. 

]]>14535Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:27:43 +00003rd party app TV versions?https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14496-3rd-party-app-tv-versions/ Hi, I’m a new user of a buzzbox and im very impressed with the Iptv functionality but I’m struggling a bit using any additional streaming apps. (BBC iPlayer, itv x, even the google browser app is a bit annoying) as I have to keep activating the pointer function on my remote and floating around to click on stuff.

does anybody know if it’s possible and (preferably) easy to install the android tv versions of these apps as the play store and aptoid that come on the box will only seem to install the mobile app version!

I’ve emailed support and they advised this is normal? (Which I thought was a bit odd)

Any insight or work arounds greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

]]>14496Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:56:57 +0000Can use the Bluetooth Remote with the B5?https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14472-can-use-the-bluetooth-remote-with-the-b5/ Hi everyone. Can I buy the Bt-400 remote to use with my B5?? I really hate the IR line of sight remote. 

]]>14472Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:30 +0000B5 update v20241010 is this version corrupted or has issues?https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14402-b5-update-v20241010-is-this-version-corrupted-or-has-issues/ I received my new B5, everything was fine, the first update was correct, I put in the info from my provider, I watched television for a couple of hours, then it did another update and now it says: it can't load the portal: not supported? Why if it was working before? And I even took a video to send to a friend and then nothing could be seen until it went away completely, without changing any configuration.

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]]>14402Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:00:19 +0000Timeshift error ... stream not availablehttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14417-timeshift-error-stream-not-available/ Fully updated B5, tried an 1 terabyte ssd, a 64 gig jump drive, all formatted by the B5. Live TV won't timeshift, and freezes after a few mins and flashes "timeshift error stream not available". Only had the box about a month, time shift worked great first 2 weeks, now not at all. Live TV works flawlessly with timeshift off. Checked the forum here, tried all the recommended fixes, but still no luck.

 

 

 

]]>14417Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:07:39 +0000**NEW** Official B5 Firmware + Buzz 5 App Update - Oct 10th, 2024 - Revisionhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14277-new-official-b5-firmware-buzz-5-app-update-oct-10th-2024-revision/ New Update B5
Oct 10th, 2024

Firmware V20241010

UPDATE TAKES UP TO 20 MINUTES TO DOWNLOAD + INSTALL 
YOU CANNOT REVERT BACK THIS UPDATE.

Changes:

 

- **Fixed Remote Buttons**

- Added support for APK bundles
- Update preinstalled apps
- Add service to update preinstalled apps
- Update BuzzTV to 5.0.940
- Fix preinstall apps reinstalling on reboot after user uninstalled
- Fix 4K Bugs
- Updated Disney +


V940 Buzz TV 5 App

Changes:

- Added Lithuanian language support
- Added movie quality list feature for MAC servers
- Search by actor names now uses server API on MAC servers
- Added forced aspect ratio configuration
- Fixed the app wouldn't load season list for some tv shows on MAC servers
- Fixed a minor issue when creating PVR recordings
- Minor Bug Fixes

 

Please leave feedback below

Thanks

]]>14277Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:36:17 +0000uSD maxium sizehttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/14298-usd-maxium-size/ Is there a size restriction on the external SD slot memory size you can use on the B5. I could get a 64GB to work but not a 128GB. Should it take one that size 128 and bigger or is it maybe the card itself. Also is there a general guide to adding storage? I look around (read) in the mean time

]]>14298Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:22:15 +0000B5 won't updatehttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/13888-b5-wont-update/ I have a couple B5 units that won't install the latest update. Receive the notification that an update is available, select Download & Install, get 'Preparing system update' and there it stays. I've tried factory resetting a couple of times but to no avail. 

I don't mind not being on the latest version but there is a constant popup stating that there is an update available and asking if I'd like to install it. Any suggestions?

]]>13888Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:44:32 +0000**NEW** Official B5 Firmware + Buzz 5 App Update - April 3rd, 2023https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/8761-new-official-b5-firmware-buzz-5-app-update-april-3rd-2023/ B5 Firmware + Buzz 5 App Update 
April 3rd, 2023

20230328 Firmware Version
5.0.799 Buzz 5 App Version

PLEASE NOTE IT WILL TAKE UP TO 20 MINUTES TO DOWNLOAD + INSTALL + REBOOT

YOU MAY NEED TO POWER THE BOX BACK ON AFTER THE FIRST REBOOT ATTEMPT


V20230328
Firmware Changes:

- Added CEC Onetouch Play to HDMI CEC Settings
- Added CEC Auto Power OFF
- Power Management Fixes
- Various stability improvements
- Fixed Audio Passthrough
- Added Network sharing option which makes your internal device storage visible to other devices and computers on your home network which can be disabled in Buzz Utilities
- Updated Disney+ and Netflix Apps to newer versions
- Added WPA3 Support for Wifi
- Fixed and Updated Wifi Drivers
- Added Background Recording for Scheduled Recordings when in Standby/Sleep Mode

Version 5.0.799 BUZZ 5 APP Changes:

- Fixed a bug with Scheduled PVR for Multi-Day PVR which start before midnight and end after 
- Fixed a few issues in catch up and vod server API
- Fixed a Catch-Up Bug.
- Fixed + Optimized Background Recording
- Fixed a bug when recording certain codecs on Live TV
- Fixed a bug with TV Seasons missing from TV Series
- Fixed a bug with Start Live TV on Boot not working from Classic or Media Player 1 & 2 Launchers
- Minor Bug Fixes
- Fixed a crash bug when changing categories/channels
- Fixed a bug on MAC Servers getting stuck on loading channel list.
- Fixed some XC Login API bugs.
- Fixed a bug with Date/Time on Modern Home Screen
- Fixed multiple non-fatal and fatal bugs
- Fixed a rare bug which could cause the app crash if you try to launch any external app from launcher and the app can't be started because of Android bugs
- Fixed a bug with servers that have 5 Digit Channel Numbers
- Added support for up to 99,999 channels
- Fixed a bug when hiding All Categories and not being able to get any categories back
- Added more Aspect Ratio Options to Subtitles and Options Menu (Green Button)
- Fixed Auto Shut Off Feature
- Fixed status bar on Downloads
- Fixed XC Login not playing some streams
- Fixed Catch-Up on XC Login for HLS Stream Type
- Fixed Red Button to View Categories in VOD + TV Series
- Fixed Missing TV Seasons on some Servers
- Renamed Loading animation on TV Series

 

Please leave Feedback Below

]]>8761Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:03:59 +0000B5 box. Is there a way to sort favorites alphabeticallyhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/13747-b5-box-is-there-a-way-to-sort-favorites-alphabetically/ I'm new to the Buzz TV apps. I'm trying to find a way to sort the favorites alphabetically...  I'm able to do it in other apps on other android boxes however I have not found a way to do it with the Buzz TV 5 apps.

]]>13747Sat, 26 Aug 2023 23:29:30 +0000**NEW** Official B5 Firmware + Buzz 5 App Update - Aug 24th, 2023https://buzztvhelp.com/topic/13744-new-official-b5-firmware-buzz-5-app-update-aug-24th-2023/ New Update
Aug 24th, 2023

Firmware V20230818 Changes:

UPDATE TAKES UP TO 20 MINUTES TO DOWNLOAD + INSTALL YOU CANNOT REVERT BACK

Firmware Changes:

- Added Network Share Feature to Buzz Utilities
- Added New Auto Frame Rate Feature to Buzz Utilities- Updated to Latest SDK
- Fixed Wifi Bugs
- Fixed Suspend Feature in Power Off Options.- Updated preinstalled apps- Fixed a bug with HDMI Passthrough on 5.1 and 7.1 Audio
- HDMI CEC a bug was fixed affect a few TV brands
- HDMI CEC settings menu was reconfigured layout and added a secondary Virtal CEC ( for older TV's or TV's that do not have proper HDMI levels )
- Fixed Server Button on Remote Controls not working from the Home Screen.
- Fixed a bug with Force Max Volume
 


V884 Buzz TV 5 App
Changes:

- Added New Fav Groups Feature to Live + VOD + TV Series- Added New Backup/Restore Feature to Configuration Menu- Added 9 New Languages to Configuration Menu
- Added more Aspect Ratio Options to Subtitles and Options Menu (Green Button)- Fixed a bug on Backup Player not automatically playing the next TV Episode in VOD/TV Series
.- Fixed Password Lock Feature for Adult Content on VOD + TV Series- Fixed a TV Series bug with missing Episodes
- Fixed a bug when powering back on into Live TV- Fixed a bug for servers with 10,000+ Channels- Fixed a crash bug when changing categories/channels
- Added Change MAC Feature to Server Settings
- Fixed a bug on MAC Servers getting stuck on loading channel list.- Fixed some XC Login API bugs.- Fixed a bug with Date/Time on Modern Home Screen
- Fixed a bug with Catch-Up not working past one day on some servers- Fixed a bug on missing EPG Descriptions on some servers
- Fixed a bug when hiding All Categories and not being able to get any categories back
- Optimized App Performance.
- Updated MAC to FAST EPG API
- Optimized EPG for MAC + XC Login Servers
- Fixed a bug with some XC Login Servers getting False Error after logging in
- Fixed a bug with Ethernet Icon saying Connected on Home Screen when using Wifi
- Fixed a Restore Bug 
- Fixed a bug with Ethernet Icon saying Connected on Home Screen when using Wifi
- Minor Bug Fixes
- Fixed an EPG bug in Channel list, underneath Channel Name
- Fixed some crashes
- Fixed missing Movie Trailers on VOD
- Fixed a crash with Scheduled Recordings.
- Fixed a bug on MAC servers not locking Adult Channels in the All Category of Live TV
- Optimized EPG Loading for MAC Servers that don't use Fast EPG API
- Fixed Search by Channel Number when group numbering turned on
- Minor Bug Fixes
- Fixed a rare crash when changing sort option in Radio
- Updated TMDB API, fixed a minor issue caused by the recent TMDB API changes
- Fixed Fav Channel Group renumbering issue
- Fixed a Playback bug on HLS Streams
- Fixed a bug when unhiding categories in Organize Categories
- Fixed a Menu Highlight Bug on the last category of VOD Home.
- Fixed a Recording bug on M3U with 2+ Connection
- Fixed an XC Login XML EPG Bug
- Fixed a bug with missing Movie/TV Posters on VOD + TV Series
- Added Channel Rename Feature to Fav Groups
- Fixed bug with EPG missing underneath channel names in channel on XC login
- Fixed a recording bug on some codecs. 
- Added Fast Login to XC Login in Configuration and Server Settings
- Added Stream Format + EPG Type to XC Login in Server Settings
- Added Radio section to XC Login Servers which have Radio Categories in Live TV
- Added Automatic Stream detection to XC Login in Stream Type

]]>13744Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:14:11 +0000Mouse speedhttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/6293-mouse-speed/ There a setting on the B5 box to slow down the mouse speed for the arq-100 remote 

 

]]>6293Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:04:31 +0000BuzzTV B5 Specificationshttps://buzztvhelp.com/topic/5313-buzztv-b5-specifications/ Processing: 

Operating System : Android OS 11

CPU : Amlogic S905W2 quad Core A-35

GPU : Mali-G31 MP2

RAM : 2GB DDR

Storage : 16GB eMMC

 

Connectivity:

WIFI : Dual Band AC

LAN : 10/100 Mbps

BT : 4.2

USB 2.0 : 2

MicroSD : 1

Optical Audio : 1

Power Interface : 1

HDMI : 1

 

Video:

Output Resolution: 4K (32 FPS)

Video Decoder : H.265 4K MP-10@L5.1 75fps , AV1 , VP9 4K profile 2 60fps, , H.264 4K HP@L5.1 30fps (AVC) 60fps (MVC)

Video Format : TS , MKV , FLV , MOV , AVI , RM , MP4

Audio Format : MPEG-1 Layer 1,2 , AAC-LC , HE AAC V1/V2

Image Decoder : JPG , BMP , GIF , PNG

Dimensions:

Height: 2 cm

Length : 11 cm

Width : 11 cm

 

Package Contents:

B5 Device

IR-100 Remote Control

HDMI Cable

North American Power Supply

2 x Premium AAA Batteries

User Manual

 

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