We want to dismantle our satellite dish or have already deactivated it. Now we are looking for an IP-TV receiver that is not tied to a specific provider’s service like Telekom or Amazon. Can anyone recommend something that won’t stop working after just three weeks?
Okay, I guess I wasn’t specific enough. We hardly ever use our TV. But when we have guests or there are important news broadcasts, we do turn it on. Now our satellite receiver has broken down for the second time, so the TV is just gathering dust. EnviaTel has offered us fiber optic cable service, which almost the entire village is signing up for. However, it will take some time, and as far as I know, they don’t offer TV services. My husband is firmly against Amazon, and we don’t want Telekom because then we’d have to take their full package, which would mean duplicate services. Right now, we’re using Vectoring from Telekom – whatever that actually is.
Honestly, I’m lost too, but where else can you watch TV over the internet, and what device would you need for that? You’ll have to explain the technology to me as if I were a toddler. Sorry about that. 🙄
Honestly, I’m lost too, but where else can you watch TV over the internet, and what device would you need for that? You’ll have to explain the technology to me as if I were a toddler. Sorry about that. 🙄
It is important to know which devices the provider supports; usually, the receiver is supplied by the provider. However, whether it is a satellite receiver or an IP receiver does not really matter, except that satellite is still cheaper because it is free (except for HD+), while the internet provider charges for the service.
Also, every reasonably up-to-date TV has a built-in satellite tuner.
Also, every reasonably up-to-date TV has a built-in satellite tuner.
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SaniererNRW12318 Sep 2022 20:011. If satellite is available, continue using it for free-to-air TV. Every TV supports this. If you want to watch Asian channels and reality TV on private networks in HD, then HD+ is the option.
2. All apps and IPTV providers offer option 1 for a fee but cannot do more. Recording and similar functions are also possible with satellite and a connected hard drive.
3. Every IPTV receiver from Amazon, Apple, etc., supports option 2.
4. Every newer TV has the streaming providers’ apps built-in, so you don’t need anything else.
5. If you take internet service from any provider, you can always add a suitable TV accessory with a receiver or box.
2. All apps and IPTV providers offer option 1 for a fee but cannot do more. Recording and similar functions are also possible with satellite and a connected hard drive.
3. Every IPTV receiver from Amazon, Apple, etc., supports option 2.
4. Every newer TV has the streaming providers’ apps built-in, so you don’t need anything else.
5. If you take internet service from any provider, you can always add a suitable TV accessory with a receiver or box.
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karl.jonas18 Sep 2022 22:49IPTV is simply television delivered via an internet connection. Many channels offer this completely free of charge, especially all public broadcasters. This includes both live streams and various on-demand media libraries. The same applies to many private broadcasters. The packages from internet service providers (such as Telekom, etc.) are only necessary if you have specific TV preferences (24-hour live sports or movies from Disney, Netflix, etc.). These additional offerings are available not only from network operators but also from many other providers.
You always need a device that connects on one side to your home LAN or Wi-Fi network and on the other side to your television (if the TV does not already have this capability built in). The cheapest of these devices is probably the Amazon Fire TV Stick. To use it, you need a free Amazon account. The most affordable DIY solution is Kodi running on a Raspberry Pi. Otherwise, there are hundreds of IPTV devices costing around 50 to 100 € (around 55 to 110 USD), although you have to hope that they still receive software updates after three years.
You always need a device that connects on one side to your home LAN or Wi-Fi network and on the other side to your television (if the TV does not already have this capability built in). The cheapest of these devices is probably the Amazon Fire TV Stick. To use it, you need a free Amazon account. The most affordable DIY solution is Kodi running on a Raspberry Pi. Otherwise, there are hundreds of IPTV devices costing around 50 to 100 € (around 55 to 110 USD), although you have to hope that they still receive software updates after three years.
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