06-12-2019 21:58
Hello!
I recently purchased the sky sports pass with Boost, and I am using a NowTV Stick. The quality was a little below my expectations considering it's 1080p 50fps (it looks noticeably worse than BT and Amazon).
Upon a little investigation I noticed that it wasn't a problem with the sharpness, but rather that there was a subtle pattern overlay/watermark on the picture that was making it look patchy and artefacted.
I then noticed that when I pause and unpause, the overlay can be seen clearly (it then fades after a few seconds, but not completely).
This picture shows what I mean (towards the bottom half):
It seems to happen on all the football channels, I checked Netball out of curiosity and it didn't happen there. It also doesn't happen when I stream from the NowTV app. I know its not my TV as I stream plenty of other stuff without this.
Is this pattern familiar to you guys? Is it some kind of anti-piracy measure? I would understand if that was the case but it's visibly affecting my streaming quality. Even the 720p feed casting from the iPhone app would be superior to what I've currently got if the framerate weren't so poor.
Anything I can try?
thank you!
21-03-2022 21:17 - edited 21-03-2022 21:19
Sorry to revive an old thread, but can anyone clarify whether or not this issue is isolated to the Now App when using it on a TV, or if this also happens when viewing Sky TV channels broadcasting?
I ask because anything through Sky in a live broadcast is patchy like camouflage overlay, but when on demand, it’s perfectly fine.
Personally, I believe this to be how the Now TV App handles compression and upconversion to a 4K tv — specifically with regards to Sky channels, as other non-sky channels are prefectly fine.
Mobile devices are perfectly fine, and my guess is that live broadcasts through traditional media channel boxes work perfectly fine as well.
Thoughts?
21-03-2022 21:44
@Anonymous User
My understanding is that it’s across many “big screen” devices such as Smart TVs, Amazon Fire sticks.
Don’t have an active sports membership so I can’t comment. @schnapps take it this issue is still happening and my assumption on devices is correct with boost or not?
22-03-2022 9:44
Hi @gavs82008
In the past i have seen this camouflage picture effect on all three of my main playback devices which are the Amazon 4K Fire Stick, NOW 4K Smart box and Youview 4K box whilst watching live Sky sports with my Boost Membership.
I haven't noticed the camo effect in the last week or so, using my Amazon Fire Stick.
Haven't used the other two devices during this time to check.
Previously the camouflage effect did disappear for me for a short time, then reared it's ugly head again 😡.
07-02-2021 16:41
Having this problem too. Poor for the price you pay.
any solution?
07-02-2021 16:55
@Anonymous User
Are you using a Now TV stick?
Usually doing a factory reset to the device can squash bugs on the system and get it to work again.
07-02-2021 17:01
Watching through NOW TV app on Xbox One X
Seeing the same textured pattern/ overlay as someone pictured above.
Extra noticeable on the green pitch.
07-02-2021 17:12
@Anonymous User
Can think of two suggestions.
1. Delete and reinstall the app
2. Unplug your router for a couple of minutes and turn back on
If they fail, report the fault with Now TV staff. Best option to send an email so you can provide screenshots.
07-02-2021 17:25
Liverpool v City reception breaking up last 10 minutes of first half - unwatchable
studio adverts all OK - clearly the signal from the ground
THIS HAPPENS REGULARLY ON BIG GAMES - TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE
07-02-2021 17:30
Yep I am having the same issue on PC and I'm a boost customer.
The quality is shocking!
07-02-2021 17:35
@Anonymous User
Boost isn’t supported with the Now TV player on PC
https://help.nowtv.com/article/what-is-now-tv-boost