IPTV is digital television, it can be connected to a TV, and to the computer, smartphone, media player. There are several ways to connect an IP TV to an LED panel, which allows any user to tune and view digital channels, based on their own capabilities, just need to know, how to do it right.
General connection information
Today, interactive TV is a serious alternative to cable or satellite TV. The quality of the broadcast fully corresponds to the modern characteristics of TVs, and additional functionality significantly expands the possibilities of using TV content. Moreover, next-generation interactive television has some advantages over terrestrial or cable broadcasting - it's the best sound, better picture. Given the capabilities of modern high-definition TVs, setting up IPTV on TV makes sense. Besides, IPTV owners may use other services, related to TV content.
You can connect digital TV in any convenient way, each of which has its nuances:
- through the connected iptv set-top box;
- via a router via a wireless connection;
- using special applications;
- via an Internet browser.
In most cases, the connection to the TV is made in the first two ways. The latter are suitable for various gadgets or computers.
Features of connection of a prefix
Connecting a digital set-top box is not much different from installing different TV tuners. The connection to the router is via a standard Ethernet connector, Wi-Fi setup is also available wirelessly. If desired, or some difficulties, you can use a wire and connect it to the LAN connector.
There are other outputs on any set-top box for IPTV:
- AV to connect to obsolete TVs;
- HDMI for more modern panels;
- USB connector (usually located in front).
To receive digital TV, the TV has either an HDMI output, or AV. The connection to the set-top box is made by connecting the appropriate wire - this completes the physical connection of the set-top box.
Prefix settings
After connecting the set-top box, it must be enabled. A menu is displayed to watch IPTV on the TV. Configure software, in general, quite simple. There is a Setup button on the remote control, after pressing it it is necessary to carry out the following installations.
- Set the time and date in the Advanced Settings window. This is necessary to use the various options, such as timeshift and Video on Demand.
- You need to set up a network connection for a wired connection: to do this, select the type in the "Network Configuration" menu (Ethernet connection).
- Then in the next tab click AUTO (DHCP) and activate it, confirm command, clicking OK.
- In the "Network Status" tab, check the status of the Ethernet connection.
- Open the Servers menu, prescribe pool.ntp.org. in the NTP server field.
- You can then customize the video, by opening the "Video Settings" tab, disable "Force DVI" and "automatic" / frame rate auto-switching ». Then it remains to set the screen resolution settings, set the output mode (you will need instructions here, example, in older models it is called PAL).
- Save the settings and restart the set-top box.
In case of technical breakdowns, marriages or other complications, incorrect operation of the set-top box is possible. If after all manipulations the device gives out errors, you can repeat the setting, read the instructions in the instructions or contact your service provider or the manufacturer of the set-top box for technical support.
wireless connection
If the user does not want to lay extra wires, it is necessary to get acquainted with that, how to connect digital tv over the internet. Consider the algorithm on the example of popular brands of TVs.
LG
For owners of LG technology IPTV wireless connection available and broadcasting digital channels on a TV via a specially designed SS program IPTV. You need an Internet connection to access it. You can install the application from a USB drive or after downloading.
To download and run the program, you need to go to the Smart menu, open the Smart World tab. In the address bar write the name SS IPTV and specify the search command. When the utility is displayed in the list, it must be installed, and then open. Connect interactive TV to TVs of other brands, for example Philips or Samsung, carried out by a similar algorithm.
Philips
You need to connect to the Internet in Philips TV panels, connecting to the access point (router). Then press the Home button on the remote control, open the configuration menu. In the network settings, select "Operating mode" and register the DNS value. To connect to digital TV, simply download any of the available widgets.
Samsung
To watch IPTV on a Samsung TV, as done in previous methods, you need to set up an Internet connection and install a special utility.
- Open the Smart Hub menu on the remote control, press the "A" button. Here you need to create a record, enter the Develop login and password.
- Then enter the settings and open "Development". In the field of the IP address to register 188.168.31.14, or use an alternative set 31.128.159.40.
- After selecting the "Sync applications" tab, when the process is over, press Enter.
Now in the list of applications the user will have access to a special utility nStreamPlayer for watching IPTV TV.
You can learn more about the wireless connection of the TV to the Internet from the article about the capabilities of TVs with Wi-Fi.