Not so long ago, cities were filled with terrestrial antennas that stood on the roof of each house. At the end of the last century, cable operators replaced an attractive list of channels. Now the era of digital television has come, with better quality, perfect sound. And the fact is pleasant that anyone can connect it to himself. We will understand what is unique in interactive television and why it is so popular today.

IPTV and his advantages

First, we will clarify how this abbreviation is deciphered. She means Internet television. The signal passes through closed systems that are used by cable operators and protected IP addresses.

IMPORTANT! IPTV is not an on-line TV. There are many differences between signal transmission. And some of them: traffic, quality, number of channels.

IPTV has the following advantages.

• No need to purchase additional equipment (antennas, tuners).
• You can watch channels in high quality.
• The viewer is independent of the TV program.
• Ability to record air.

Now a detailed description of each of the benefits.

Connection Features

To connect IPTV good enough Internet speed. Signal delivery passes through a specific protocol. Without wires and additional receiving devices. Forget about installing and laying excess equipment. Now everything is easier.

ATTENTION! The network speed for stable viewing should be from 10 Mbit / s and higher.

If the speed is unstable or low, the image will stall. Braking and blurry appear on the screen.

Image quality

Direct signal feed provides a high quality TV channel. HD channels will be with vibrant and vibrant colors. SD is a little worse. Analog and cable TV broadcast in low quality. The picture is worse and with noise. When connecting a digital television, the subscriber will break the habit of such losses. The viewer feels close to athletes or movie actors. After all, interactive television allows it.

REFERENCE.The broadcast format is HD - 1920X1080, SD - 720X576. The higher the resolution of the picture, the more pixels will be involved. And the image will become better for the viewer.

Viewer Features

Television works according to the rules of the viewer. In analogue and on-air cable TV there is no such possibility. There is no longer any need to run home to catch your favorite show. Air recording will wait for the user on the service. Annoying ads will not bother the viewer, because they can be rewound.

ATTENTION: The services store TV channel records for 7 days. And in any of these periods, the user can watch your favorite project, concert or sport.

Only there is one small drawback: not all channels can be stored in the server. You need to consider this when planning.

Air recording is a convenient feature in this television. The file is saved on a USB stick and can be viewed at any time. The main thing is that there is no need for a user to click on the REC button. You can create a task in IPTV, and the system will do all the work for the user.

How to plugIPTV

If the TV is not equipped with Smart TV, then interactive television can be watched through the console. The device is provided by the provider, which provides services to the subscriber.

The console, in addition to watching IPTV, has the following features.

• Play files from a USB drive.
• View YouTube videos.
• Transmission Archive.
• Listening to the radio.

It remains only to connect an interactive one of the following methods.

Through prefix

Connecting the console to the TV occurs in the following order.

1. Connect the device using the tulips or HDMI cable to the TV. You must select AV (for older TVs) or an HDMI port. Turn on the device.

REFERENCE. The port where the device is active usually lights up or becomes priority. If possible, the TV writes which equipment is connected to it.

2. Set the exact date and time (in advanced settings).

IMPORTANT!Even if the user does not want to watch the time on the set-top box, the correct installation is necessary for the correct display of the TV program.

Select a network connection (in the "Network Configuration" menu). For a wired connection, you must select Ethernet. The device will receive data when the cable is connected. Wireless connection is made when choosing a network and entering a password.

ATTENTION!When connecting a wired network, you need to choose to automatically obtain an IP address. If the provider was able to select a personal one, then manual entry is performed.

3. Check the Internet in the "Network Status" section.
4. In the "Servers" menu, register the address issued by the provider.
5. Customize the video. You need to select the broadcast format and image resolution.
6. Save settings.
7. Reboot device.

Through router

A big headache for owners of routers is the proper configuration of the device. In the control panel of the router, do the following:

1. Find out the IP address of the access point.

Reference. The IP of the router is indicated on the back of the device, in the instructions. You can also search the Internet by entering the router model.

2. Enter in the address bar of the browser and press Enter.
3. Once on the router control page, we write the username and password.

Attention! By factory settings, login: admin, password: admin.

4. Find the Advanced Settings tab. There will be a Multicast Streams page. The page can be signed in English - Multi cast routing.

5. Check this box. Keep in mind that in some routers, the section is signed by IGMP.

6. Save settings.
7. Reboot the router.

When the router is finished, you can go to the TV. Find a network, connect. And start setting up your TV through the applications that can be found in the Smart Store.

Useful IPTV Connection Tips

If the reader is the owner of Smart TV, then such a person is very lucky. After all, without buying additional equipment, he can already watch interactive television.

The rest of the audience for the implementation must perform the following steps.

• Register on the provider's website, choose a package, pay.
• Use the application for Smart TV.

Important! When choosing a paid provider, it is first recommended that you read customer reviews. They will tell more than the description of the site. They will also be protected from scammers.

The second option is of great interest to owners. After all, it is free from the manufacturer of TVs.

A popular program for watching interactive TV is Simple Smart IPTV.

Connection for LG TVs

Method number 1 (at connected internet)

1. You must run LG Smart World. Log in. Log in using the Home menu. You need to log in or register.
2. Enter Simple Smart IPTV in the string Search.
3. After finding the program, install it. Click on the button of the same name.
4. Launch the application from the "Run" button.

Way No. 2 (you can without the Internet)

1. Find the computer version of the application store in the browser and search for the program.
2. Download the application to a computer.

IMPORTANT! The store has archives. Unpack them before installation.

3. Save to USB device.
4. Insert the flash drive into the TV.
5. Go to My Applications.

ATTENTION! The section is located in the Smart Ribbon. To enter there, click Home.

6. Select the USB icon.
7. After showing the contents of the folder, click on the program icon.
8. The add-on will be saved.

Connecting to a Samsung TV

There is a slight difference in the TV models, but the method is the same for everyone.

1. Open the main menu, find the item "Smart Features".
2. Go to the right side of the window. Select "Samsung Account".
3. Create or register an account.

IMPORTANT! The username must be entered in develop (without quotes).

4. Create a password.

ATTENTION! The key on some models contains six characters. Owners of TVs released under the H and F series skip this item.

5. Return to the "Smart Features" menu.
6. Select "Open Smart Hub."
7. Find the option "Extras. Applications" and activate.
8. Select "Options." Go to option IP Setting.

IMPORTANT! You need to drive the following IP address: 91.122.100.196.

9. Go to the "Options" section and select "Synchronize user applications."

The result of the actions done is the appearance of the application icon.

IPTV - the television of the future! High quality, not tied to the air and a large selection of TV channels. Today it is available to everyone. Join and you!