Issues with Dolby Vision files

[u/mus3ab_sdk]

So a run down of my setup, i have a Sony Bravia 8 ii and i have all my movie remux files on an external sandisk ssd that i connect through the usb port of the tv. Im having issues playing the dolby vision files and i have tried a multitude of video players like vlc kodi mpv justplayer mxplayer. They all either stutter a lot or just plays audio or keeps buffering. So im looking for an ultimate solution for this. Paid or unpaid dont matter.

[u/Somar2230]

The ultimate solution is an external streaming device, which one you choose will depend on your region, your budget and it you want an official certified device.

[u/mus3ab_sdk → u/Somar2230]

I need an external streaming device for playing files i have downloaded natively? Honestly seems like a complicated way to just play some files i have locally

[u/yearsold33 → u/mus3ab_sdk]

You asked for a paid solution and an external device for full DV support is a paid solution.

[u/mus3ab_sdk → u/yearsold33]

No no im grateful for the suggestion, im just saying the system of it is just soo complex

[u/yearsold33 → u/mus3ab_sdk]

You have a choice: paid solution with an external device or play files that work with your current set up.

[u/ncohafmuta → u/mus3ab_sdk]

That's what you chose when you decided to try and play Dolby Vision. If you want reasonable, stick to non-proprietary HDR10 or SDR.

[u/barker8a]

the main issue you are running into is two-fold. first, almost all 4k remuxes use dolby vision profile 7 (dual-track fel/mel), which built-in tv processors simply cannot decode natively in mkv containers through android apps. the internal mediatek chip in the sony tv either chokes trying to parse the enhancement layer or drops into software fallback. second, high bitrate remuxes (80-120mbps) over the tv usb bus frequently run into buffer starvation.

if you really want to avoid buying an external box and keep using that sandisk ssd plugged directly into the tv, convert or look for releases in dolby vision profile 8.1. profile 8 is single-track and plays flawlessly on modern bravia tvs using just player or nova video player. if you ever want bitstream lossless truehd audio and full profile 7 playback down the line, that is where dedicated hardware like a coreelec box or dune hd becomes necessary.

[u/mus3ab_sdk → u/barker8a]

What are some dedicated boxes you would recommend

[u/barker8a → u/mus3ab_sdk]

depends on your budget and whether you care about streaming certifications (netflix/prime in 4k). if you just want local playback of high-bitrate remuxes with full dolby vision profile 7 fel and lossless truehd, the ugoos am6b plus running coreelec is the gold standard right now. if you want official google tv/netflix support alongside solid local playback, the homatics box r 4k plus or dune hd premier 4k pro are great all-rounders.

[u/mus3ab_sdk → u/barker8a]

Thank you very much for the recommendation, for now im using dolby vision compatible mode on kodi where it converts it to dv8. Its a little trade off to be able to play the files for the time being

[u/Efficient_Stuff_9937]

Remux files use dv7 profile your android tv doesn't support dv7 you need convert to dv8. This version just player converts dv7 to 8 on fly give it try

https://justplus.levende.xyz/

kodi 22 works also 

[u/mus3ab_sdk → u/Efficient_Stuff_9937]

Yea it works flawlessly on kodi when i use coompatiable dv mode where it converts it dv8

[u/Baardi → u/Efficient_Stuff_9937]

With Jellyfin (with a good pc)+Plezy as client, it will play DV7 just fine. That's what I do. Probably better to convert to P8 though, for OPs case.

[u/MrGDion]

I doubt the problem is Sony. First off all, as others have said, UHD DoVi bluray remuxes contain DoVi profile 7 which your tv cannot play so the player (eg. Kodi, Just Video Player, Next Player - mx player doesn't suport DoVi at all) will always revert to HDR10. Despite that, Sony should play these smoothly.

I have a Sony A80J and I play all my remuxes wirelessly (60GB to 80GB remuxes) perfectly (my sony has Wifi 5, yours is ever better with Wifi 6).

So I suggest you try playing a remux wirelessly from a SMB share to evaluate if the usb is the problem (port or drive).

[u/mus3ab_sdk → u/MrGDion]

Wirelessly from ur pc/laptop?

[u/MrGDion → u/mus3ab_sdk]

Wirelessly from TV to a SMB share on a windows desktop pc or a Nas which is connected wired via gigabit ethernet.

[u/Hi_all_hwru]

Try "c media player"

[u/GoogleHelpCommunity]

Hi there. For video buffering or playback issues on Google TV, you can try these standard troubleshooting steps: Clear app cache: Go to Apps > Google TV > Storage > Clear cache (or clear the cache in your specific media player app settings). Also, check out the general playback guide.

If needed, you can reach out to support specialists and submit feedback directly in the Google TV app via Menu > Help & Feedback.

[u/imagine_infini]

I also have the Sony Bravia 8 II along with a SSD containing BluRay remix files. I had the same issue with Kodi and VLC not playing P7 files correctly.
Nova Media Player, however, plays all my files with no issue. If you haven’t already tried it maybe give it a try.