Hello everyone,
Since we were originally set on installing a satellite dish in our new single-family home, we are now considering watching TV via IPTV (online TV) instead.
I’m curious to know what is commonly installed in new homes nowadays, or more specifically, what kind of connection people use to watch TV these days?
Does IPTV even make sense? I have heard from several sources that the price-performance ratio is very good. For example, subscribing to a service like Waipu for around 6€ (about $6.50) and watching online TV.
The installation of our satellite system plus materials would cost us 840.00€ (about $900). Over roughly 10–15 years, such a satellite system would likely pay for itself, but I wonder if the future lies with online TV? Cable, of course, has high monthly fees (which a satellite dish does not), so that option is basically ruled out for us at the moment.
However, I’m still a bit unclear about the terms “IPTV” and “online TV.” Do I necessarily need an IPTV set-top box, or can I just subscribe to one of the numerous online providers and watch TV through an app?
We have very good fiber-optic broadband in our new development, so the DSL connection should not be an issue.
Has anyone already dealt with this topic in their new build and can share experiences or tips? 🙂
Since we were originally set on installing a satellite dish in our new single-family home, we are now considering watching TV via IPTV (online TV) instead.
I’m curious to know what is commonly installed in new homes nowadays, or more specifically, what kind of connection people use to watch TV these days?
Does IPTV even make sense? I have heard from several sources that the price-performance ratio is very good. For example, subscribing to a service like Waipu for around 6€ (about $6.50) and watching online TV.
The installation of our satellite system plus materials would cost us 840.00€ (about $900). Over roughly 10–15 years, such a satellite system would likely pay for itself, but I wonder if the future lies with online TV? Cable, of course, has high monthly fees (which a satellite dish does not), so that option is basically ruled out for us at the moment.
However, I’m still a bit unclear about the terms “IPTV” and “online TV.” Do I necessarily need an IPTV set-top box, or can I just subscribe to one of the numerous online providers and watch TV through an app?
We have very good fiber-optic broadband in our new development, so the DSL connection should not be an issue.
Has anyone already dealt with this topic in their new build and can share experiences or tips? 🙂
No, you don’t have any disadvantage. IPTV is slightly delayed in real time. This might matter to dedicated sports fans. You wouldn’t want your neighbor cheering one second before you :p
I think what @hanse987 means is that traditional linear TV no longer plays a big role for many people.
We hardly watch any linear TV ourselves but still use Zattoo.
It’s important to have sufficient Ethernet cabling. For TV locations, at least one fully wired double socket is recommended.
I think what @hanse987 means is that traditional linear TV no longer plays a big role for many people.
We hardly watch any linear TV ourselves but still use Zattoo.
It’s important to have sufficient Ethernet cabling. For TV locations, at least one fully wired double socket is recommended.
rick2018 schrieb:
No, you don’t have any disadvantage. IPTV has a slight delay. That might matter for hardcore sports fans. Not that your neighbor cheers one second earlier :p
I think what @hanse987 means is that linear TV no longer matters to many people.
We also hardly watch any linear TV anymore, but we still have Zattoo.
The important thing is sufficient wired LAN cabling. For TV outlets, at least one fully wired double socket. So the delay doesn’t bother me. Just close the window and that’s it 😀 I can live with that.
Yes, I agree. I think the future is moving towards streaming—so independent from linear programming.
But as I said, I don’t have any disadvantage with IPTV regardless of how I currently watch TV. I can do the same with SAT as well as IPTV.
So it is essential to connect the TV via LAN? Using Wi-Fi permanently might be difficult for the connection, right? 😀
Do you mean a double LAN outlet, meaning 2 LAN ports per “TV connection”?
With LAN, each connection offers 1 Gbps (full duplex). Wi-Fi currently provides up to 1.733 Gbps under optimal conditions, but only for a single device.
As soon as more than one device is on the network, this bandwidth is shared.
Therefore, when building a new house, always install enough LAN cables.
At every location where a TV is planned, I would install 1–2 double wall sockets, meaning 2–4 LAN ports. Each socket should have two LAN cables or one duplex cable.
Plan Access Points (APs) on the ceiling where the highest speed is needed (living room, office, children’s room, etc.).
This way, you have a faster 5 GHz network in these areas. After a few walls, only the slower 2.4 GHz network remains available.
Plan for 1–2 APs per floor, depending on the building structure, floor plan, distances, and personal requirements.
The APs can also be powered via LAN cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
There are already several discussions about this in the forum.
Now you can do everything “right.” Even if it just means running the cables in the ceiling and adding more APs later.
If you don’t want anything on the ceiling, there is also the option of wall-mounted APs (In-Wall Access Points). However, there should be as little obstruction as possible in front of them, as this reduces signal strength.
As soon as more than one device is on the network, this bandwidth is shared.
Therefore, when building a new house, always install enough LAN cables.
At every location where a TV is planned, I would install 1–2 double wall sockets, meaning 2–4 LAN ports. Each socket should have two LAN cables or one duplex cable.
Plan Access Points (APs) on the ceiling where the highest speed is needed (living room, office, children’s room, etc.).
This way, you have a faster 5 GHz network in these areas. After a few walls, only the slower 2.4 GHz network remains available.
Plan for 1–2 APs per floor, depending on the building structure, floor plan, distances, and personal requirements.
The APs can also be powered via LAN cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
There are already several discussions about this in the forum.
Now you can do everything “right.” Even if it just means running the cables in the ceiling and adding more APs later.
If you don’t want anything on the ceiling, there is also the option of wall-mounted APs (In-Wall Access Points). However, there should be as little obstruction as possible in front of them, as this reduces signal strength.
Hello,
in our new build, we installed both enough network cables and antenna cables for every living area.
Looking back, we placed the satellite dish rather inconveniently, namely on the roof. Since we are having a photovoltaic system installed in February, the satellite dish now needs to be relocated.
So if you decide to go with a satellite dish, I would recommend positioning it in a way that does not conflict with a possible photovoltaic system (for example, mounting it on the facade or garage).
in our new build, we installed both enough network cables and antenna cables for every living area.
Looking back, we placed the satellite dish rather inconveniently, namely on the roof. Since we are having a photovoltaic system installed in February, the satellite dish now needs to be relocated.
So if you decide to go with a satellite dish, I would recommend positioning it in a way that does not conflict with a possible photovoltaic system (for example, mounting it on the facade or garage).
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