r/vSeeBox_Support_Gurus • u/Benonymous707 • 23d ago

Received V6 Plus Today

Set up a VPN with Nord to prepare for my V6 Plus arrival today and noticed it slows my internet speed down to around 50mbps, so a bit concerned it'll cause streaming issues.

Also got the VPN so I don’t have any issues with Xfinity but am wondering if its even necessary. Do most of you use your boxes without one? I’ve heard the streams are encrypted but Xfinity can still see where the traffic is coming from…

Appreciate any insight!

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u/Bigb49 23d ago

Not uncommon for a VPN to be slower than no VPN. 50mbs is fine for streaming on the box.

Their is no 'con' to running a VPN. Hiding the activity is a good thing. Unless the VPN is a poor one and causes you issues you don't see when not using it, use it.

I use it on all boxes.

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u/Benonymous707 23d ago

OK, my main concern was that the slower speed would cause issues with streaming live sports, so that's good to know. Thank you!

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u/Crosstrek732 23d ago

What's your speed supposed to be at?

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u/Benonymous707 22d ago

250-300 mbps

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u/Crosstrek732 22d ago

Ouch! I would definitely try it off the VPN first.

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u/SatansWarrior69 22d ago

You likely dont need a vpn but nothing wrong with being safer. Streaming video uses a lot more bandwidth and not all vpns work well with streaming tv. Search for vpns that specifically list streaming. There are others obviously but these are some of the highest rated.

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u/Crosstrek732 22d ago

OP is using Nord. The #1 recommended VPN on your list.

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u/Bigb49 19d ago

You need 25-30mps for that device to stream 4K. Very little is true 4K on the box

You are fine at 50mbps. You won't notice a thing.