Helix and Smoothstreams for the last year.. More than what cable/satellite can give me.

by Past_Elephant

Throwaway account for obvious reasons. I am not sure why anyone would post here with their regular account?

Quick background on my IPTV path taken.

I been doing this for 3 years for now and have tested/used many services out there. I was here during ACE, Flawless, Fab and Epicstream, Smooth Streams, SetTV and NTV.mx Vcarib when they were the new kids and heavily discussed here ona regular basis. I had accounts with these providers. They all peaked and petered out. Some got in major issues with lawsuits and stuff. Most no longer in service. Epicstream seems to be winding down, removing channels and subcumbing to EPL threats. Vcarib was just a joke of a service. Smooth Streams still going strong

Helix started here and advertised for good prices and had the US/CA package that fit me well. I had SmoothStreams account but need more variety than what SoothStream can provide.

I signed up for a free trial (when they still had it) and they immediately went offline due to a DDOS attack. LOL! Quite the joke at the time. I forget th name but they use to have reddit and facebok presense but I understand why they stop responding to people here.

I did subcribe to a month at Helix and had some initial issues but the US/CA channels. When Helix worked that first month, it was amazing. When it ran into issues, I used SmoothStreams. Then something happened and Helix figured something out.. they got really stable and reliable... at the same time they closed their reddit/facebook account. (could have been due to that) They went all tickets support and to be honestly they have provided the best support I had at IPTV. Never was mean or rude even though I gotten mad at them many times. I did let my subscription expire for one and tried a competing service but the quality and supoort wsa not there. I ended up going back to Helix after a two month break.

Helix was just simple and easy. Service comes on and quality is good. Support takes care of me. I use Smooth Streams when Helix has issues. I use Helix when I want more than 80 channels.

Are there better and cheaper services? Maybe I am just getting old... I almost don't care anymore. I do not need the fancy, the biggest, the most. I just need something that just works kinda like cable. I have come to expect that with Helix.

Now they given me headaches here is some to name a few.

Added XXX to my channels when I didn't request it (thanks I guess) kids thought it was great.
Removed Paypal and made me use ePayouts

Luckily I am back on Paypal with them after I sent them a ticket
Kodi/APK need reinstaling.
An occasional buffer here and there.

It is been more than a year since I been using Helix with Smoothstream as a back up. I paid 1/10 of what I would have paid for cable. I am extremely please with both of them.

TL/DR: I been around the IPTV block. Helix and SmoothStreams works best for me. Helix should be good enough for most add in SmoothStreams if you need sports fix and backup.

https://helixhosting.xyz/index.php

https://twitter.com/SmoothStreamsTV

acheney1990

I've also settled on Helix and have been super happy with them.

12_nick_12

I gave up on IPTV. I learned about Philo and haven't looked back. I'm lucky enough to be able to get OTA for my locals

semi-ambidexterous

Is there a link to the SmoothStreams website around? The Twitter account has a link to a webpage without any info on it

Dcoutofstep

I too like Helix. Either my main or my backup. Although pricey, I love the gears EPG at the moment.

Stud-Muffin69

I've been with Helix for a month and its my first IPTV supplier. Had some issues initially but their support is excellent. Very impressed.

MattCookR1

How much is Smooth Stream /mo? any channel list for them? how to get into?

sengboy120

is Helix broadcasting sport [ ex. English premier league] 1080p and 60fps?

Been looking for any iptv with sport 60fps and but found only area-51 so far [ subscription closed].

EL_Senor_Guapo

What Android apps can you use?

Jangalang3234

Is there a channel list for helix? Was wondering what area they have for local channels? Hoping for LA

dcxmurphy

I've been with Helix for over 2 months and I rarely have issues, occasionally the channels buffer but other than that it's fine. I use Emby so I can timeshift so when it buffers I just pause it and leave for 30 seconds, then it plays smoothly for however long I watch. Really pleased with them, as you said their support is awesome!

harrybarracuda

Helix and GE for me, and SmoothStreams for the best sports coverage out there.

foottuns

I use helix and TNT, both are great, fast support and easy, payments easy to set up too. I prefer paying wih litecoins instead of PayPal. First time when I subscribe with helix I was sceptical about their support. I thought it is another provider that you have to wait 24h to respond to your ticket, but, no, I was wrong. Everytime I open a ticket they respond within 10-15mins.

The channels work well, from time to time I find a broken channel but eventually it gets fixed quickly.

Very impressed with them and happy to be their customer. So far I didn't had buffering issues.

Regards,

slambamo

I have an IPTV that expires in June, and am looking for one with US locals. I see Helix has this, how many connections does a subscription include? TIA

Swamper68

I have had Helixhosting running for a month now and went to pay for another month. Website doesn't work for some reason.

I actually had them as a backup because I found them a little spotty on what worked and what didn't.

I was going to give them another month but I guess I won't be able to now.

va45638

Is there a US reseller for Helix and is it only stalker based ? Looking for back up service for my Express with Us and Indian content.. any suggestions?

work-edmdg

Does helix offer an .apk?

Boltbacker83

Does helix have access to all sports games? Like the Matc Center did with Vader?

Also what about PPV events like ufc?

ABello1257

Does helix have sports? More specifically NFL?

dave_the_rave24

Can I still get a free trial?

Xqstz

Hey guys.

So I've decided to give this whole "IPTV" a try. I've never used such a service.

I'd like to ask you to, please, guide me through on how to get it to work. I have a Smart TV (which i've already been told to purchase the app "Smart IPTV) and 2 computers, what are the best apps to have the best quality of this service? And are the Portuguese Channels of good quality?

Thank you!