How to watch iptv on TV

Not so long ago, cities were filled with ethereal antennas that stood on the roof of every house. At the end of the last century, cable operators came in with an attractive list of channels. Now the era of digital television has arrived, with better quality and ideal sound. And the pleasant fact is that anyone can connect it to themselves. Let's figure out what's unique about interactive television and why it's so popular today.

IPTV and its advantages

First, let's clarify how this abbreviation stands for. It means internet protocol television. The signal passes through closed systems used by cable operators and protected IP addresses.

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

IPTV has the following advantages.

• There is no need to purchase additional equipment (antennas, tuners).
• You can watch channels in high quality.
• The TV viewer is independent of the TV program.
• Possibility of broadcast recording.

Now a detailed description of each of the advantages.

Connection features

To connect IPTV, a good Internet speed is enough. The signal is delivered through a specific protocol.Without wires and additional receiving devices. Forget about installing and installing unnecessary equipment. Now everything is easier.

ATTENTION! Network speed for stable viewing should be 10 Mbit/s and higher.

If the speed is unstable or low, image disruption will occur. The screen will appear slow and blurry.

Image quality

Direct signal supply ensures that the TV channel is shown in high quality. HD channels will have bright and rich colors. SD is a little worse. Analog and cable TV broadcast in low quality. The picture is worse and noisy. When connecting to digital television, the subscriber will become unaccustomed to such losses. The TV viewer feels close to athletes or movie actors. After all, interactive television allows this.

REFERENCE. Broadcast format HD - 1920X1080, SD - 720X576. The higher the image resolution, the more pixels will be used. And the image will become better quality for the viewer.

Viewer capabilities

Television operates according to the viewer's rules. There is no such possibility in analogue and terrestrial cable TV. There is no longer any need to run home to watch your favorite show. The recording of the broadcast will be waiting for the user on the service. Annoying advertisements will not bother the TV viewer, because they can be rewound.

ATTENTION: The services store recordings of TV channels for 7 days. And during any of these periods, the user can watch his favorite project, concert or sport.

Only there is one small drawback: not all channels can be stored on the server. This must be taken into account when planning.

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

How to connect IPTV

If the TV is not equipped with Smart TV, then interactive television can be watched through a set-top box. The device is provided by the provider who provides services to the subscriber.

The set-top box, in addition to watching IPTV, has the following capabilities.

• Play files from a USB drive.
• Watching videos from YouTube.
• Archive of broadcasts.
• Listening to the radio.

All that remains is to connect the interactive one using one of the methods listed below.

Via set-top box

Connecting the set-top box to the TV occurs in the following order.

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

REFERENCE. The port where the device is active will usually light up or become priority. If possible, the TV writes what 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, 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 need to select Ethernet. The device will receive data when the cable is connected. A wireless connection is made by selecting a network and entering a password.

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

3. Check the availability of the Internet in the “Network Status” section.
4. In the “Servers” menu, enter the address issued by the provider.
5. Set up video.You need to select the broadcast format and picture resolution.
6. Save settings.
7. Reboot the device.

Via router

A big headache for router owners is the correct configuration of the device. In your router control panel, you need to 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 online by entering your router model.

2. Enter it into the address bar of the browser and press Enter.
3. Once on the router management page, write your login and password.

Attention! According to the 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 the box in this section. Keep in mind that in some routers the section is signed by IGMP.

6. Save settings.
7. Reboot the router.

When you're done with the router, you can move on to the TV. Find a network, connect. And start setting up your TV through applications that can be found in the Smart store.

Useful tips for connecting IPTV

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

For the rest of the viewers to implement, you need to complete the following steps.

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

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

The second option is of greater interest to owners. After all, it’s free and from the TV manufacturer.

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

Connection for LG TVs

Method No. 1 (with Internet connection)

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

Method number 2 (possible without the Internet)

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

IMPORTANT! The store houses archives. They must be unpacked 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 feed. To enter there you must click Home.

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

Connection on Samsung TV

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

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

IMPORTANT! In the paragraph, the username must be entered develop (without quotes).

4. Create a password.

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

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

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

9. Go to the “Settings” section and select “Synchronize user applications”.

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

IPTV - the television of the future! High quality, without reference to broadcasting and a large selection of TV channels. Today it is available to everyone. Join us too!