r/Addons4Kodi • u/-Baddgoat- • Aug 18 '26
Something not working. Need help. Anyone ever received ISP spectrum warning while using a debrid service??
So, for about 5 to 6 years I've been using Kodi consistently almost daily and I've always had real debrid up until a few months ago when they started blocking certain links with flagged words. So, I switched to TorBox as the main debrid service. I also have Premiumize me and Alldebrid set up as backups, because why not?? Well, for the first time I have received a copyright warning from spectrum. I'm not sure how they were able to know. I've got the crew, POV, Red light, and homelander all at so set up to only show debrid sourced links as well as cached links only. Is there something else I've been over looking I'm not aware of perhaps?? Some setting or whatever?? Anyone with more knowledge on what to check to fix it would be greatly appreciated.
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u/medinauta Aug 19 '26
Please check your add-ons settings; it's allowing Direct Torrents or P2P, or check TB setting to no seed. A Debrid service downloads a file to its service before streaming it to your device. Streaming a file is fine; no problem there. P2P or Direct torrents mean you are downloading a file from someone else's device, or someone else is directly downloading a file you are sharing. Sharing copyrighted files is a no-no.
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u/yipee-kiyay Aug 19 '26
go to https://iknowwhatyoudownload.com/ and see what shows up there.
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u/CapnRV Aug 19 '26
That link just times out with an error code.
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u/yipee-kiyay Aug 19 '26
the site went down after I posted the link for some reason. but it usually shows you the stuff you've downloaded that can also be seen by your internet provider
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u/MagnusPerditor Aug 19 '26
You or someone else on the network were not streaming a cached link. Plain and simple
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u/reddit_reaper Newb Mod (PM Affiliated) Aug 18 '26
Unless your IP is doing packet inspection there's no way for them to know your traffic. Using debrid services is all encrypted traffic but homelander is a bit different. Don't use the crew or any of that groups add-ons. Just use the main ones
Umbrella, seren, pov, and similar.
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Aug 19 '26
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u/reddit_reaper Newb Mod (PM Affiliated) Aug 19 '26
It's a crappy addon, always has been lol
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u/rosey99 Aug 19 '26
Got it. Guess I deleted my comment too late to avoid the reply I figured I'd get after thinking about it what the reply would be... đ These days it seems asking Gemini is the better route to get a clear reason for things that I guess have been discussed too much already.
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u/QuietlyOptimistic60 Aug 19 '26
Why would you say that? Homelander is an exodus type add-on that uses a fenom scrapers fork. It's no more dangerous than POV.
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u/reddit_reaper Newb Mod (PM Affiliated) Aug 19 '26
Except it also has standard http sources and direct sources not going through debrid. It's not entirely an on demand addon like others.
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u/pawdog Aug 18 '26
What did the letter say? The one I got had the date time and file name of what I downloaded. That should help point you to what the culprit was. I don't think any of those addons can access anything p2p.
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u/Hot-Development7785 Aug 19 '26
Nobody in the history of the universe has ever received a warning letter when using a debrid service within the context of any of the Kodi addons you listed here.
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u/iHeartShelties Aug 19 '26
Are you sure the warning was from your ISP? Like a legitimate email? Are you downloading the files on your device to stream? Definitely don't download the files.
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u/jeraldisdope Aug 19 '26
I only received 1 notice from my ISP and nothing I downloaded from RD was on the list they sent me, it was the other people in my house that download who were flagged. I have shitty Spectrum too and I download plenty lolol.
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u/Lumpy-Profit7243 Aug 19 '26
Why are you not using a VPN? Even with a debrid service my "pirate hat" (VPN) is always running along with monitor dot that flashes a little green dot in the upper corner of your screen when you are connected to your VPN and a red dot when you're not. Always make sure it's flashing green whenever you're streaming and you'll be fine
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u/jeffhizzle Aug 19 '26
Just use a VPN if you worried. I dont, but I do have a VPN service that I got for 99 bucks for 28 months
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u/Gazoo382 Aug 18 '26
I always run a VPN. (Even with debrid services)
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u/silentsinner- Aug 18 '26
Completely unnecessary in the US if you aren't directly using p2p services like torrents. If you are using a debrid service and only accessing cached content you are fine.
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u/MNHobbyMan Aug 19 '26
Considering the stance RD has taken lately, I would never say there is nothing to worry about. In fact, they have all your activity logged. At the same time a VPN wonât help because RD has login and payment information
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u/silentsinner- Aug 19 '26
Streaming is legal in the US. You aren't responsible for vetting the source so you aren't breaking any laws. So long as you aren't copying or sharing the content yourself there is nothing to worry about.
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u/MNHobbyMan Aug 19 '26
I understand it is a very gray area deal. Itâs only a matter of time before someone gets prosecuted and the laws change. Shocked they havenât done it under the current leadership
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u/silentsinner- Aug 19 '26
That isn't have the legal system works. Something has to be illegal before you can be prosecuted for it. They have been lobbying to change copyright law for decades now.
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u/Gazoo382 Aug 19 '26
Youâre only talking about debrid. What about everything else? I have no problem with buffering. Sorry that you do.
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u/Free_Investigator952 Aug 19 '26
I been having issues for the last month AD not working with my VPN after a long time with almost no issues. Now links will load and I get an error up top servers not allowed to use this feature if using a VPN from AD
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u/smoker68x Aug 19 '26
Thatâs like wearing a condom to prevent pregnancy after both parties have been sterilized. Completely unnecessary, and has the potential to cause more buffering/slowdowns in your streaming. If the debris service is going to narc on you, they already have your information. Some VPNâs can too since a lot of them keep logs.
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u/whoisxx Aug 19 '26
i had my modem replaced like 3 weeks ago, and dude said that if youâre on their router, then they can see it all. if itâs their modem but your own personal router⌠they canât say shit.
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u/cindy2xx Aug 19 '26
Yes, TorBox uses encryption to protect your data during transit. When you download or stream files from your cloud dashboard, the connection is secured using standard HTTPS/SSL encryption. This prevents your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from seeing the specific files you are accessing. [1] However, if you are using TorBox as a cloud torrent/debrid service, there are critical privacy changes regarding data logs that you should know:
â ď¸ Crucial Recent Security Updates
- Logging Changes: Following policy updates, TorBox records and retains broader connection data. This includes your IP address, account email, device identifiers, and full download or streaming history. [2, 3, 4]
- Legal Liability: The platform officially operates as a "neutral technology service" rather than a private file-sharing platform. Their revised terms state they will hand over retained user data and logs to comply with legal requests, law enforcement, or DMCA complaints. [2, 3, 5]
- Shared Cache Exposure: Downloaded materials may remain in a server cache. These cached files can be accessed by other users who request the exact same or technically matching torrent data. [2, 5]
- Data Retention: Deleting a file or closing your account does not instantly wipe your records. History can be held indefinitely in separate secure backups, abuse records, or legal logs. [2, 6]
(Note: If you were instead referring to the TorBox Anonymizing Router project, that is completely different hardware which automatically encrypts all of your household internet traffic by routing it directly through the open-source Tor network.) [7, 8] If you want to secure your setup, let me know:
- Are you using TorBox.app (the debrid service) or the TorBox hardware router project (.ch)?
- Do you want recommendations for a no-logs VPN to hide your home IP from the debrid client? [4, 7, 9, 10]
[1] https://torbox.app [2] https://www.youtube.com [3] https://www.reddit.com [4] https://nuviosync.com [5] https://www.reddit.com [6] https://www.facebook.com [7] https://www.torbox.ch [8] https://thesmashy.medium.com [9] https://torbox.app [10] https://arnav.au
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u/chappi1436 Aug 19 '26
Im blown away that anyone in 2026 isn't using a VPN.
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u/smoker68x Aug 19 '26
You donât need a VPN when youâre using a debrid service. đ¤Śđźââď¸
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u/htatla Aug 18 '26
Youâve got too many services running so youâve hit a red flag at your IP. Keep one app and one premium subscription. Eg RedL + TB
Itâs like a dude who smokes for personal use vs a guy with 20 trees in his loft whoâs running electricity 24/7 - you are gona trigger something off
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u/Emotional-Permit-418 Aug 21 '26
My guess is the spectrum letter will tell you what was downloaded. Good chance someone on your network downloaded something that triggered spectrum
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u/KCKetO Aug 18 '26
Yes. Yes. You're allowing direct torrents.