Official Site: HIBS TV UPDATE

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[Diclonius]

Does this mean Hibs TV now blocks access from VPNs?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Does this mean Hibs TV now blocks access from VPNs?

Time will tell

[Peevemor]

Does this mean Hibs TV now blocks access from VPNs?

I hope so.

[Greenio]

No Android still then?

[Arch Stanton]

I hope so.

Probably fairer if they just didn't stream at all. It's pretty arbitrary the way it is now.

[Peevemor]

No Android still then?

I've never had a problem with Android.

[matty_f]

Probably fairer if they just didn't stream at all. It's pretty arbitrary the way it is now.

In what way?

[Peevemor]

Probably fairer if they just didn't stream at all. It's pretty arbitrary the way it is now.

In what way?

[Peevemor]

In what way?


In what way?

:Ummm:

[Arch Stanton]

In what way?

You can view it in France but not England; in N. Ireland but not Ireland.

If you make the choice to live abroad and can't get to games then you are catered for; if you can't make it through no choice of your own (being bedridden or suchlike) then you are not,

These are pretty arbitrary in my book.

[Billy Whizz]

You can view it in France but not England; in N. Ireland but not Ireland.

If you make the choice to live abroad and can't get to games then you are catered for; if you can't make it through no choice of your own (being bedridden or suchlike) then you are not,

These are pretty arbitrary in my book.

It’s the law though, not Hibs decision

[Peevemor]

You can view it in France but not England; in N. Ireland but not Ireland.

If you make the choice to live abroad and can't get to games then you are catered for; if you can't make it through no choice of your own (being bedridden or suchlike) then you are not,

These are pretty arbitrary in my book.

Hibs can't legally stream games live in the UK, they can outwith the UK.

I don't think we have the same definition of "arbitrary".

[Arch Stanton]

Hibs can't legally stream games live in the UK, they can outwith the UK.

I don't think we have the same definition of "arbitrary".

The law can't be arbitrary? Says who?

[Peevemor]

The law can't be arbitrary? Says who?

UK - No
Outwith UK - Yes

That's not arbitrary. That's on/off. Binary. Crystal clear.

[Bangkok Hibby]

This doesn't seem to be any different than Netflix or Amazon prime video for example

[Arch Stanton]

UK - No
Outwith UK - Yes

That's not arbitrary. That's on/off. Binary. Crystal clear.

That's no kind of definition of arbitrary at all - no wonder we have different meanings - yours is made up.

Arbitrary is not the same thing as unclear btw (crystal or otherwise).

[Peevemor]

That's no kind of definition of arbitrary at all - no wonder we have different meanings - yours is made up.

Arbitrary is not the same thing as unclear btw (crystal or otherwise).

It wasn't meant to be a definition, but an illustration of how the the current rule is anything but arbitrary.

If it's definitions you want -

Arbitrary
adjective
1. founded on or subject to personal whims, prejudices, etc; capricious
2. having only relative application or relevance; not absolute
3. (of a government, ruler, etc) despotic or dictatorial
4. mathematics not representing any specific value an arbitrary constant
5. law (esp of a penalty or punishment) not laid down by statute; within the court's discretion

[RyeSloan]

It wasn't meant to be a definition, but an illustration of how the the current rule is anything but arbitrary.

If it's definitions you want -

Arbitrary
adjective
1. founded on or subject to personal whims, prejudices, etc; capricious
2. having only relative application or relevance; not absolute
3. (of a government, ruler, etc) despotic or dictatorial
4. mathematics not representing any specific value an arbitrary constant
5. law (esp of a penalty or punishment) not laid down by statute; within the court's discretion

Funny as I would expect most people to think of arbitrary as something defined and absolute...then again maybe it was just me.

Clearly it’s nothing of the sort!

[Greenio]

I've never had a problem with Android.

Really? On your phone aye? Last season they told me they don't support Android.


'We can only recommend the photon browser with flash for Androids as we have never supported android devices'

?

[Peevemor]

Really? On your phone aye? Last season they told me they don't support Android.


'We can only recommend the photon browser with flash for Androids as we have never supported android devices'

?

Honestly on both android phones and tablets I've never had any problems (using chrome).

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[hibbyfraelibby]

No Android still then?

It works with Chrome which is a Google product on Google's Android platform

[green&left]

Does this mean Hibs TV now blocks access from VPNs?

I'd be surprised.

I was watching Netflix US on Sunday using my VPN no bother at all and i'd sure their systems will be a tad more advanced than Hibs and whoever they've partnered with. Hope thats the case anyway - can see me tuning in a few times this season if/when I can't make it.

[calumhibee1]

I'd be surprised.

I was watching Netflix US on Sunday using my VPN no bother at all and i'd sure their systems will be a tad more advanced than Hibs and whoever they've partnered with. Hope thats the case anyway - can see me tuning in a few times this season if/when I can't make it.

What VPN do you use for that? I use Express VPN but it’s never managed to beat Netflix.

[Antifa Hibs]

What VPN do you use for that? I use Express VPN but it’s never managed to beat Netflix.

Nord VPN works for me.

Can't cast it to the tele but can watch on PC/phone/tablet etc. Works for me anyway. Same with prime (or at least it did before i cancelled). Test it with a free trial.

[Brightside]

Maybe get a few more coming to the games?

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Maybe get a few more coming to the games?

Not always as simple as that

Sadly not all fans are lucky enough to live near ER/Leith/Edinburgh/East Central Scotland

I have a pal in Southampton that’s a massive hibee, had to move there for his wife’s job

Now he pays the club for an international subscription and watches the games live from a vpn on his pc

He doesn’t make a lot of games in a season but this help him watch the hibs and stay connected with his team

Maybe a tad naughty (cough illegal) but really what is the harm?!

He has pals that come round and watch the games so they now support hibs

I’ll really feel for him if he loses this service

[Peevemor]

Not always as simple as that

Sadly not all fans are lucky enough to live near ER/Leith/Edinburgh/East Central Scotland

I have a pal in Southampton that’s a massive hibee, had to move there for his wife’s job

Now he pays the club for an international subscription and watches the games live from a vpn on his pc

He doesn’t make a lot of games in a season but this help him watch the hibs and stay connected with his team

Maybe a tad naughty (cough illegal) but really what is the harm?!

He has pals that come round and watch the games so they now support hibs

I’ll really feel for him if he loses this service

I can sympathise with that, but less so for those who live in Edinburgh but choose to watch the live stream instead of either going to the match or simply waiting for the replay a few hours later.

But for me the worst are those who brazenly rip off the live stream to rebroadcast it on Facebook or whatever. They're cheating the club, purely and simply.

[Not In The Know]

A direct response to the plums that stream hibs TV on facebook.

[Arch Stanton]

I can sympathise with that, but less so for those who live in Edinburgh but choose to watch the live stream instead of either going to the match or simply waiting for the replay a few hours later.

But for me the worst are those who brazenly ri opff the live stream to rebroadcast it on Facebook or whatever. They're cheating the club, purely and simply.

Totally agree with these. Just barring people from Edinburgh would be a lot fairer although, even if it were possible to do that, VPN would probably still be an end-around. :confused:

[Brightside]

Not always as simple as that

Sadly not all fans are lucky enough to live near ER/Leith/Edinburgh/East Central Scotland

I have a pal in Southampton that’s a massive hibee, had to move there for his wife’s job

Now he pays the club for an international subscription and watches the games live from a vpn on his pc

He doesn’t make a lot of games in a season but this help him watch the hibs and stay connected with his team

Maybe a tad naughty (cough illegal) but really what is the harm?!

He has pals that come round and watch the games so they now support hibs

I’ll really feel for him if he loses this service


We had just over 5000 at the weekend. People arent all in Southhampton. Its a bit weird that so many complain about the team treating it like pre-season when most of the fans are doing the same. And with that im off to the game.

[Hibs90]

But for me the worst are those who brazenly rip off the live stream to rebroadcast it on Facebook or whatever. They're cheating the club, purely and simply.

To be fair the Facebook streams have helped me out when I've been unable to make it to games in the past..

:greengrin

[Peevemor]

To be fair the Facebook streams have helped me out when I've been unable to make it to games in the past..

:greengrin

The problem is how many are switching directly to Facebook instead of going to matches or subscribing to Hibs TV?

[SMAXXA]

I wonder if folk will still get it on IPTV and such likes

[Iggy Pope]

I can sympathise with that, but less so for those who live in Edinburgh but choose to watch the live stream instead of either going to the match or simply waiting for the replay a few hours later.

But for me the worst are those who brazenly rip off the live stream to rebroadcast it on Facebook or whatever. They're cheating the club, purely and simply.

I live in Edinburgh but on holiday in September (my choice). My seat is bought and paid for already (twice if I give it back to the club to sell and chances are it will as I’m missing Hearts and Celtic) and I’ll grab any opportunity available to catch the game, particularly if it’s up for nowt on Facebook.

[Hibs90]

The problem is how many are switching directly to Facebook instead of going to matches or subscribing to Hibs TV?

I don't doubt that, but not everyone that stays local has the means to go whether financial or whatever. Of course it is wrong/illegal though. The club should report the Facebook pages. Although if they did that more would just pop up.

Don't think they can win on this one. There is always a way.

[Hibs90]

I wonder if folk will still get it on IPTV and such likes

Doubt it will be blocked, always a way to do it.

[hongkonghibee]

I use Linux Ubuntu and Firefox. Never had a problem before logging on. Now I cannot log in. Cannot send a message either. It seems a little stupid to change the system a few hours before a live match... Why not wait until after the match, so we can have a few days to sort out the problems, download new browsers, etc...

[Billy Whizz]

I use Linux Ubuntu and Firefox. Never had a problem before logging on. Now I cannot log in. Cannot send a message either. It seems a little stupid to change the system a few hours before a live match... Why not wait until after the match, so we can have a few days to sort out the problems, download new browsers, etc...

Send them an email, someone will pick it up

[hongkonghibee]

Send them an email, someone will pick it up
Yes, I have done, and yes now after changing settings to "enable DRM to play" I can now watch a test video. Let's hope it works at kick off! I still think it would have been better to change the system at any time except just before a live match.

[calumhibee1]

Nord VPN works for me.

Can't cast it to the tele but can watch on PC/phone/tablet etc. Works for me anyway. Same with prime (or at least it did before i cancelled). Test it with a free trial.

Thank you sir, will give that a go for Netflix.

[Billy Whizz]

Yes, I have done, and yes now after changing settings to "enable DRM to play" I can now watch a test video. Let's hope it works at kick off! I still think it would have been better to change the system at any time except just before a live match.

Good luck, guys at the other end are always helpful

[hongkonghibee]

For anyone using Linux, hibstv have sent me a link which shows how to enable DRM for Linux users.
https://itsfoss.com/netflix-firefox-linux/
Hope this is useful.

[007]

I use Linux Ubuntu and Firefox. Never had a problem before logging on. Now I cannot log in. Cannot send a message either. It seems a little stupid to change the system a few hours before a live match... Why not wait until after the match, so we can have a few days to sort out the problems, download new browsers, etc...

Aha! At last, a new transfer rumour, I knew Heckingbottom was bluffing. Who does Linux Ubuntu play for and what's his position?

[calumhibee1]

Disabling new subscriptions on the day of a game... :rolleyes:

My brother is in Canada on holiday and has just attempted to go on and sign up so he can watch it to be told he can't. What a load of pish. I'd imagine there'll be loads of overseas Hibbys who will have cancelled their subscriptions over summer and would be looking to start them back up today and now won't be able to.

[CapitalGreen]

Disabling new subscriptions on the day of a game... :rolleyes:

My brother is in Canada on holiday and has just attempted to go on and sign up so he can watch it to be told he can't. What a load of pish.

Surely there is better things to do on a holiday in Canada than watching Hibs v Arbroath in the league cup.

[calumhibee1]

Surely there is better things to do on a holiday in Canada than watching Hibs v Arbroath in the league cup.

When you're there for 3 weeks there's plenty time available that you can spare a couple hours to watch your team one afternoon. That alright with you?

[CapitalGreen]

When you're there for 3 weeks there's plenty time available that you can spare a couple hours to watch your team one afternoon. That alright with you?

Don’t think I’d bother tbh. Yeah it’s fine with me aye 👍

[Vault Boy]

Surely there is better things to do on a holiday in Canada than watching Hibs v Arbroath in the league cup.

I don't know whether this is a joke or not, but you don't stop supporting your club just because you're on holiday.

Poe's Law and all that.

[CapitalGreen]

I don't know whether this is a joke or not, but you don't stop supporting your club just because you're on holiday.

Poe's Law and all that.

Who said anything about stopping supporting your club?

[calumhibee1]

Don’t think I’d bother tbh. Yeah it’s fine with me aye 👍

Lucky you’re not there then.

[Peevemor]

Disabling new subscriptions on the day of a game... :rolleyes:

My brother is in Canada on holiday and has just attempted to go on and sign up so he can watch it to be told he can't. What a load of pish. I'd imagine there'll be loads of overseas Hibbys who will have cancelled their subscriptions over summer and would be looking to start them back up today and now won't be able to.Maybe the club are taking this action because compared to the attendance at ER on Saturday, there was over half that number again who watched on an illegal Facebook stream?

People might think "HibsDaft" is doing them a favour, but don't forget he's effectively stealing from the club.

[The_Horde]

We had just over 5000 at the weekend. People arent all in Southhampton. Its a bit weird that so many complain about the team treating it like pre-season when most of the fans are doing the same. And with that im off to the game.

I'm in the borders. Have a season ticket and also pay for a hibs tv subscription, sometimes I watch the games on IPTV if I can't get to them. Is that good with you?

[Vault Boy]

Who said anything about stopping supporting your club?

I'd say watching the team is a big part of supporting them. You suggested they'd be better doing something else, which is quite odd IMO.

[calumhibee1]

Maybe the club are taking this action because compared to the attendance at ER on Saturday, there was over half that number again who watched on an illegal Facebook stream?

People might think "HibsDaft" is doing them a favour, but don't forget he's effectively stealing from the club.

I don’t doubt that’s why. Just seems daft that on game day when they most likely get the vast majority of their subscriptions that they’d then disable the chance to do so.

[Peevemor]

I don’t doubt that’s why. Just seems daft that on game day when they most likely get the vast majority of their subscriptions that they’d then disable the chance to do so.They must have their reasons.

[Greenio]

It's a tough one.

Obviously you've got individual cases where people feel they are loyal enough to Hibs, either through having a ST, going to most games etc, that watching an illegal stream via FB now and again won't do any harm.

But, as others have pointed out, big picture is these illegal streams starve the club of revenue, either via people not buying a subscription to HibsTV or, worse, not buying tickets to the game.

[sauzee6_2]

On holidays and missed the deadline - any links to the game would be greatly appreciated.

Please send a DM if not wanting to put public

[hongkonghibee]

I'm getting the live video picture. Much better quality picture than before👍

[Peevemor]

I'm getting the live video picture. Much better quality picture than before👍

:agree: Looks great.

[SlickShoes]

My video quality is gash and now there arent controls to select the video quality or anything

[Greenio]

No Cliff?

[Unseen work]

All I’m getting is the Digital Media Services picture that says we will be back shortly?

Anyone else the same?

[cabbageandribs1875]

logged in and they want me to pick a price plan.....i already have a freakin price plan, wtf is going on


contact them and you can only write one sentence :rolleyes:


quick reply, they've reset my account




sigh

[Greenio]

My quality looks a lot worse than before although it's quite smooth

[steve75]

Quality is well below what it used to be.

[SMAXXA]

Can’t get it on IPTV Ma mate said 😂

[Peevemor]

My quality has got worse, though that's probably my WiFi which has been dodgy of late.

[BoltonHibee]

All I’m getting is the Digital Media Services picture that says we will be back shortly?

Anyone else the same?

Same


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[Willis1875]

Up on Iptv now

[BoltonHibee]

Working for me now. Very jumpy, picture quality terrible.


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[Sproule Three]

Best quality stream I’ve had . Crystal clear .

[cabbageandribs1875]

audio cuts off....sounded like someone was tinkering with a telephone,


sigh

[HibeesLA]

Best quality stream I’ve had . Crystal clear .

Interestingly, this is the poorest quality I’ve had for a long time. No buffering, but picture quality is extremely soft.

Don’t see anything that shows what quality it’s streaming at.

[BoltonHibee]

Black screen... no video again


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[MileHighBees]

My video quality is gash and now there arent controls to select the video quality or anything

Yeah, strange that they've removed the 'video quality' / HD button :confused:
Guessing that it is now just chosen automatically based on connection speed ??
Personally my stream has been fine first half - maybe not quite as sharp as before but still pretty good.

[Unseen work]

Black screen... no video again


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Same as me, infuriating

[SlickShoes]

Yeah, strange that they've removed the 'video quality' / HD button :confused:
Guessing that it is now just chosen automatically based on connection speed ??
Personally my stream has been fine first half - maybe not quite as sharp as before but still pretty good.

It's weird I'm on a gigbit connection here and it doesnt even seem like 1080p.

They are also advertising season tickets to us which is weird since we are all subscribed to the international service.....

[Coco Bryce]

Sound like they are testing the new platform and flushing out all the illegal IPTV streams.

[HibeesLA]

It's weird I'm on a gigbit connection here and it doesnt even seem like 1080p.

They are also advertising season tickets to us which is weird since we are all subscribed to the international service.....

Audio only is going into the UK I believe

[SlickShoes]

Audio only is going into the UK I believe

Didn't think of that haha

[Greenworld]

So is everyone's iptv sound only

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[Willis1875]

So is everyone's iptv sound only

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Yeah it is now, was okay in the 1st half

[HibeesLA]

So is everyone's iptv sound only

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If you’re in the UK. Outside UK, I have video, albeit worse quality than last year. It’s watchable, but it’s not HD quality

[Greenworld]

Yeah it is now, was okay in the 1st halfOk so the iptv guys need to work out how to get round it again [emoji38]

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[Coco Bryce]

The guys voice you heard at half time sounded like someone reading out an identification number of the illegal stream. This it seems was then blocked. IPTV services will now struggle to show Hibs TV.

[Sproule Three]

Interestingly, this is the poorest quality I’ve had for a long time. No buffering, but picture quality is extremely soft.

Don’t see anything that shows what quality it’s streaming at.


Ive got faster wifi now. Maybe that’s why.

[MileHighBees]

It's weird I'm on a gigbit connection here and it doesnt even seem like 1080p.

They are also advertising season tickets to us which is weird since we are all subscribed to the international service.....

If I had to guess, I'd say my stream is probably 480p today versus the 720p that I got before.
Still looks ok on the monitor that I'm watching it on.

[cabbageandribs1875]

The guys voice you heard at half time sounded like someone reading out an identification number of the illegal stream. This it seems was then blocked. IPTV services will now struggle to show Hibs TV.


doesn't help when some on here are silly enough to broadcast that it's on IPTV :rolleyes: some things are best kept to oneself

[SMAXXA]

doesn't help when some on here are silly enough to broadcast that it's on IPTV :rolleyes: some things are best kept to oneself

I don’t think it’s that big a secret to be honest

[Coco Bryce]

doesn't help when some on here are silly enough to broadcast that it's on IPTV :rolleyes: some things are best kept to oneself

Hardly a secret IPTV has been around for years.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hardly a secret IPTV has been around for years.


i didn't say it was a secret.......things get noticed when some continually 'brag' on here they are watching the game, again i'l say, somethings are best kept to oneself

[FilipinoHibs]

It wasn't meant to be a definition, but an illustration of how the the current rule is anything but arbitrary.

If it's definitions you want -

Arbitrary
adjective
1. founded on or subject to personal whims, prejudices, etc; capricious
2. having only relative application or relevance; not absolute
3. (of a government, ruler, etc) despotic or dictatorial
4. mathematics not representing any specific value an arbitrary constant
5. law (esp of a penalty or punishment) not laid down by statute; within the court's discretion

Philippines government bureaucracy is arbitrary.

[IberianHibernian]

Rushed home from work and cause of delay only saw second half and listened to half time comments . Good quality sound and picture . Thank you Hibs TV . Liked the commentary - had read a few negative comments here about commentators at other games this month but was impressed tonight with same commentators . Of course commentators make mistakes with names at times but that has always happened on Hibs TV and always will since commentators don`t have benefit of technology of professional channels .

[JackHibs]

Got up at 4:45 am in melbourne to watch and was very pleased with the quality - much better than i've seen before on Hibs TV live or highlights

Not convinced on the commentary though.. :greengrin

[broonie27]

Last season I used Chromecast from my phone to view the match on my TV but today's game never give the Chromecast icon. Did anyone else have the same issue?

[Big90inOz]

Excellent picture quality in Perth WA, looked sharper than normal and not a hint of buffering. If this is the standard going forward I will be extremely happy :thumbsup: Still miss the days of Boozy commentating, he use to get soooooooooooooo excited whenever the ball went into our box :greengrin

[Man Down Under]

Last season I used Chromecast from my phone to view the match on my TV but today's game never give the Chromecast icon. Did anyone else have the same issue?Yeah I noticed that today. I'm in the UK now for a few weeksthough so don't get the international benefits. Hopefully casting will be available again. If not mirroring the screen will have to do.

Edit - actually, if they're trying to stop IPTV services maybe they are disabling Chromecast since I'm assuming it's harder to track the original device that is streaming the content.


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[Peevemor]

Last season I used Chromecast from my phone to view the match on my TV but today's game never give the Chromecast icon. Did anyone else have the same issue?

Same for me. I cast it from my laptop instead.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Was anyone able to watch Hibs TV directly via a VPN on Tuesday night?

[Callum7]

Was anyone able to watch Hibs TV directly via a VPN on Tuesday night?

Don’t think anyone will answer that in case they get bombarded with “you should’ve been at the game”. *cough* me *cough*

[Gloucester Hibs]

Don’t think anyone will answer that in case they get bombarded with “you should’ve been at the game”. *cough* me *cough*

Hehe, cheers! That's good news. Subscribed last season on a rolling monthly basis and found the service to be generally pretty good. Obviously didn't want to sign up again this season if folk accessing it via VPN were getting blocked.