Hi!
In our new build, there is a provision for a satellite system as well as multiple satellite outlets in every room. Now I’m wondering, is that really necessary? Will my children ever watch anything on free-to-air TV?
My children and I mainly watch Netflix/Amazon, and only my wife occasionally watches crime shows on free-to-air TV.
So my thought is to skip the whole satellite setup and instead install more LAN ports...
How have you handled this?
In our new build, there is a provision for a satellite system as well as multiple satellite outlets in every room. Now I’m wondering, is that really necessary? Will my children ever watch anything on free-to-air TV?
My children and I mainly watch Netflix/Amazon, and only my wife occasionally watches crime shows on free-to-air TV.
So my thought is to skip the whole satellite setup and instead install more LAN ports...
How have you handled this?
This is the way to go. Use copper wiring wherever possible, and wireless only for handheld devices.
This setup will serve you reliably for the next 15 to 20 years.
I’m currently sitting on the terrace with a tablet, but my TV and other devices are connected via coaxial cable and Ethernet (Cat).
The costs are negligible (for example, our flooring was more expensive, and we don’t have marble or anything like that).
The benefits are excellent—no buffering, and everything is available at any time, including both live TV and on-demand content.
Without any monthly subscriptions.
This setup will serve you reliably for the next 15 to 20 years.
I’m currently sitting on the terrace with a tablet, but my TV and other devices are connected via coaxial cable and Ethernet (Cat).
The costs are negligible (for example, our flooring was more expensive, and we don’t have marble or anything like that).
The benefits are excellent—no buffering, and everything is available at any time, including both live TV and on-demand content.
Without any monthly subscriptions.
TV in bedroom and living room => LAN
TV on terrace via Amazon FireTV Stick => Wi-Fi 5 GHz
Everything runs without any issues. We also have a Unifi access point on both the ground floor and the upper floor, and a Unifi AC-M in the basement shaft leading to the terrace. Without the AC-M, the Wi-Fi signal from the ground floor access point is reachable on the terrace in the 2.4 GHz range—better than on 5 GHz—but still rather weak. With the AC-M placed close to the TV, the Wi-Fi signal is excellent.
TV on terrace via Amazon FireTV Stick => Wi-Fi 5 GHz
Everything runs without any issues. We also have a Unifi access point on both the ground floor and the upper floor, and a Unifi AC-M in the basement shaft leading to the terrace. Without the AC-M, the Wi-Fi signal from the ground floor access point is reachable on the terrace in the 2.4 GHz range—better than on 5 GHz—but still rather weak. With the AC-M placed close to the TV, the Wi-Fi signal is excellent.
LAN vs coax outlet:
You could also install a satellite dish on the roof, set up a SAT>IP converter in the attic, and stream the TV signal over the LAN to individual rooms. The end devices there need to be IPTV compatible (if necessary, using a small Raspberry Pi).
Each option has its pros and cons.
You could also install a satellite dish on the roof, set up a SAT>IP converter in the attic, and stream the TV signal over the LAN to individual rooms. The end devices there need to be IPTV compatible (if necessary, using a small Raspberry Pi).
Each option has its pros and cons.
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Forenfux781 Sep 2018 22:44Interesting discussion! For us, the item "satellite connection flat rate" was supposed to cost 2,500 EUR (net) - so we decided against it. The plan is to use internet or possibly DVB-T2 later on. Without a dish, there will also be no shading on the photovoltaic panels.
Hi, for me, it is clear that conventional antenna technology needs to be installed on the roof, even though my almost adult children (18 and 21) have decided that LAN is sufficient for them. Now I am working on the detailed planning of my system and will soon create a new blog for which I would really appreciate any advice. THANK YOU in advance ...
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