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White lines square in internet channels

boilermaine — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:56:43 GMT

An annoying small white lined square has recently appeared top right of TV screen within Internet channels and Sky Movies which I can't seem to get rid of. Can anyone advise what this is and how to remove it please ?

Re: White lines square in internet channels

ozsat — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:27:20 GMT

If I underatand you description correctly - that is a part of the broadcast and is used to identify the source of the feed - you can not get rid of it.

Different devices have different symbols.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

NodGT — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:42:35 GMT

I have noticed this too. It's pretty distracting when watching a movie, however, I've noticed the box isn't present when viewing via the NowTV app.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

Matomo — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:31:47 GMT

Sky are trying to identify the source of pirate broadcasts on illegal IPTV services. They use these symbols to identify the original source of the broadcast.

It may only be temporary, and once they’re happy they have identified what they need they can remove the symbols.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

ozsat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:05:04 GMT

They have been there for several years in one form or another - I don't think they will vanish too soon.

@Matomowrote:
Sky are trying to identify the source of pirate broadcasts on illegal IPTV services. They use these symbols to identify the original source of the broadcast.

It may only be temporary, and once they’re happy they have identified what they need they can remove the symbols.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

Matomo — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:29:45 GMT

They come and go and I’ve explained why already.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

ozsat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:35:18 GMT

They change shape too. On VM the symbol as half of their logo.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

Matomo — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:20:42 GMT

As I say, so Sky know whether the feed they’ve found originates from BT TV or VM.

Re: White lines square in internet channels

ozsat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:30:33 GMT

Not just Now, Sky, VM or BT - but what type of device too.

@Matomowrote:
As I say, so Sky know whether the feed they’ve found originates from BT TV or VM.