Technology is advancing at a tremendous rate. Relatively recently, television entered the life of people, and now it has become possible to watch television programs via the Internet. Specialists in the field of technology argue that in ten years the usual television will no longer exist, everyone will be able to watch programs online.
Features of Internet TV
There are several technologies for connecting Internet TV. One of them involves connecting a set-top box without going through a computer. The set-top box is provided by Internet broadcasting providers. The equipment simply plugs into the TV and the TV screen turns into a computer monitor. The user gets the opportunity not only to view the programs, but also to enter the Internet. In order to take advantage of this opportunity, you need to have an Internet connection with a speed of 1.5 megabits / sec.
The benefits of this method are impressive. By connecting to Internet TV, the user can watch their favorite channels around the clock. For a complete list of available channels, contact your provider. In addition, providers offer many additional services: a TV archive with the ability to watch programs in recording mode, a video library of films and other interesting services.
You can watch video content not only on TV, but also using a computer. In order to receive online content on your computer, you need to download a special program. In the event that the connection to the Internet is carried out using a router, additional configuration of the equipment may be required. Experts warn: not all routers can receive television Internet content.
How it works
An IPTV network consists of several components: subscriber devices, a network, and a head-end station. Content streams come to the headend from satellite TV channels, digital video, analog TV. After receiving, the process of formatting and broadcasting content to subscribers takes place: IP encapsulation and transmission to telecommunication networks. The formatting process also includes changing the amount of information and access speed, restoring the original form of content, filtering and other processes.
The emergence of IP-television became possible due to the presence of high-speed Internet in many houses of large cities. The minimum speed required for the full operation of the system is 100 Mbit / s, so the best option for transferring Internet content is a connection using a fiber optic cable.
Internet TV is a symbiosis of the Internet and television. Its main difference from conventional television is interactivity, that is, the ability to interact with the user in two directions, as well as support for HDTV high-definition video format. The presence of these advantages may lead to the fact that in a few years the online format will significantly replace the traditional format.
