How to Setup CCcam on Zgemma — Step-by-Step 2025

Zgemma is one of the most popular budget satellite receivers for CCcam users. Despite its affordable price, the H9S, H9.2H and H7S models handle CCcam perfectly on OpenATV, OpenPLi or any Enigma2 image. Here's the complete setup guide.

Compatible Zgemma Models

• Zgemma H9S — DVB-S2X single tuner, 4K, most popular budget choice
• Zgemma H9.2H — DVB-S2X + DVB-T2/C combo, dual tuner
• Zgemma H7S — DVB-S2X dual tuner, excellent value
• Zgemma Star H2H — entry level, single tuner
• Zgemma H2S, H2, H5 — older models, same process

Required Firmware

All Zgemma models ship with a basic firmware. For best CCcam performance, we recommend flashing OpenATV 7.x:

1. Download the latest OpenATV image for your specific Zgemma model from openatv.org
2. Flash to a USB stick using Balena Etcher
3. Insert USB into Zgemma and reboot — it will flash automatically
4. Follow the setup wizard

OpenATV is the most stable and widely tested image for CCcam use in 2025.

Step 1 — Install CCcam on Zgemma

Via the receiver's web interface or SSH:

1. Open Menu → Plugins → Plugin Browser
2. Press the green button (Download)
3. Find "CCcam" in the Softcam section
4. Press OK to install

Alternatively via SSH (use PuTTY or Windows Terminal):

Step 2 — Add Your C Lines

Connect to the Zgemma via FTP (use FileZilla or WinSCP). Default credentials:

• Host: Zgemma IP address (find it in Menu → Setup → System → Network Info)
• Username: root
• Password: zgemma or dreambox (depending on image)
• Port: 21

Navigate to /etc/CCcam.cfg and add your C lines:

Step 3 — Start CCcam

Via the receiver menu:

1. Go to Menu → Setup → System → Softcam
2. Select CCcam from the list
3. Press OK to start
4. Set it as the default softcam

Via SSH: init 4 && init 3 or simply reboot.

Step 4 — Verify Connection

Tune to a Sky or Canal+ channel that was previously scrambled. If it decrypts and plays — you're done. For detailed status, open a browser and go to:

You'll see the CCcam info page showing your connected server and active cards.

Zgemma-Specific Tips

• Factory password reset: if FTP doesn't work, hold the reset button on the back for 5 seconds — resets root password to "zgemma"
• Poor signal: check your LNB and dish alignment before blaming CCcam — a weak signal causes more problems than the server
• OpenATV vs OpenPLi: both work well; OpenATV has better plugin support, OpenPLi is slightly more stable for older models
• 4K channels: the H9S supports 4K satellite — our server delivers Sky 4K UHD when available