IPTV is a set of Internet, multimedia, communications and other technology in one.
In the other way, IPTV are new technologies, including digital television, including a variety of services to home users. It can adapt well to the trend of rapid development of today’s network, full and effective use of network resources.
It is getting ever more popular, liberating users from expensive contracts and limited content. The average cable bill in the US is currently about $99 a month according to NBC News – that’s a rise of about 8 percent each year since 2010. That is $99 you are spending on top of your mobile phone and internet bill! Additionally, regional broadcasting rights may prevent you from viewing your favorite content in your home country.
Streaming devices and set-top boxes are becoming major staples in the homes of those who wish to cut the cord or augment their current television viewing experience.
This can sound a little ambiguous though as that definition does seem broad. For example, IPTV does not include popular websites such as Netflix or Youtube. Instead of connecting to a specific website, using IPTV services connects you to a specific server through your internet connection and a separate player (either hardware or software). With a subscription to a particular service, you will gain access to their channels and content that is then relayed back to your TV screen. But to first view IPTV content, you’re going to need your very own IPTV box.
1. IPTV Service type:
In order to watch IPTV content, you need a device to receive and decode the stream as well as a source to connect to that serves the channels, movies and sports broadcasts you want.
Users there are three ways to enjoy IPTV services.
1.1) Smart TV
We’ll keep this one concise: They’re just not good to stream with! Limited processing power, slow navigation and hardly have any customization options. Most noteworthy, they do not stream out of the box and will need additional configuration. The point of buying a TV is to display the content you want to see, that is what they do best–IPTV is not their strength.
1.2) Use Tablet /Mobile terminal (such as iPad, Phone)
Perhaps the biggest benefit to using a mobile phone to stream content is the fact that you probably already own one that you can use. They have much more streaming power than a smart TV does, and they’re very easy to use with a touch screen. Of course, the biggest problem is that your phone will never be as large as a television, which makes it hard to watch anything with anyone else.
Also, not all content providers develop apps for live streaming. You are mostly limited to video on demand streaming and won’t find a great selection of live television channels. Lastly, they are not pre-configured to stream out of the box.
In case you do opt to use your existing tablet or mobile phone for streaming and just look to improve the experience , we highly recommend taking advantage of a screen mirroring device,It is a good choice. These allow you to send your mobile device’s screen contents to your television wirelessly to enjoy the big picture experience. Our top pick is without a doubt the Fire TV Stick. Apple users will have to shell out a bit more cash and get the Apple TV.
However, this solution will not replace your existing cable subscription and you will soon outgrow your setup. The best experience is to available on the purpose-built set-top boxes.
1.3) Network Set-Top Boxes with regular TV
Different with SmartTVs and mobile phone and tablet,Set-top boxes are specifically designed to stream media ,so they’re good at their specialty.
We have been looking at three different types of streaming boxes: Generic Android boxes, IPTV set-top boxes and dedicated video on demand Android TV boxes. Common to all three are their plug-n-play ease of use, user interfaces that are focused on streaming, vast entertainment content, user-friendliness and superior performance. Setting up these boxes is as easy as connecting them to your TV via HDMI and plugging in the power.
Above it all
2. The IPTV Features and main advantage:
People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully.
Steve Jobs – Apple Worldwide Developers’ Conference, 1997
Features :
- The user can get the high quality digital media services.
- The user can have video programming provided by the extremely wide range of degrees of freedom to choose a broadband IP network website.
- Of IPTV broadcast platform is a typical representative of the new generation of home digital media terminal, it can configure a variety of multimedia services to the user’s choice, including digital TV programs , video IP phones, DBD/VCD player, visit the Internet, E-mail, entertainment, education and business functions
- It provides a broad emerging market for network developers and program provides.
Main advantage:
The selling point of digital TV mainly is for high-definition image quality.
While IPTV also can be very easy to TV services and e-mail, entertainment, education and business functions combined u a dominant position in the future competition.
Indeed, these are better than traditional digital TV, save lots of monthly fees hahaha.
John Doe
