Good day Habrosoobshchestvo. Visited the idea to connect a good high speed internet for the home to watch IPTV independent of the Internet provider (OTT TV). IPTV from two Internet providers who were not satisfied. The first had 19 channels. The second has 38, but they could only be viewed through a browser. I wanted to find some paid independent supplier IPTV services(OTT TV) (rather than collecting free playlists on the net that are banned daily) to upload his playlist to VLC media player" and live happily, having high-speed Internet and paid IPTV (OTT TV) independent of the Internet provider.
I found 4 of these independent supplier IPTV services (OTT TV):
About company:
Head office in London, and tech. support in Germany. In addition to the classic IPTV on the computer, it also sells its set-top boxes for TVs (the delivery of which you pay yourself).
It is possible to get a free trial access for 3 days (http://kartina.tv/glossary.php?id=17). If earlier it was sent to email (after authorization through social media), now you need to get a scratch card, erase the protective layer and activate the promo code. Scratch cards are given only by promoters and distributors.
Number of channels:
145 channels, 17 radio stations + video library (which does not have many films and mostly not top new items)
Prices:
Annual subscription 174 euros (which is approximately equal to 7609 rubles per year / 634 rubles per month).
Plus another 54 euros (which is approximately equal to 2361 rubles) for the cheapest TV set-top box (if you need one).
What is the result:
There are three ways to view:
1) Through the browser
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But looking through the browser is somehow inconvenient in my opinion, the feeling of something is not right.
2) Via your own IPTV player for computer (KartinaTV Player)
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3) Through your own IPTV player for iOS / Android devices (moreover, after reading the negative reviews about it, we can conclude that there are only two ways to view it)
I wrote in those. support for Kartina TV, the question is how to open their IPTV in VLC media player, but they technically shaved me off: “Theoretically, this can probably be done, but you will need to configure the VLC media player yourself.”
About company:
Again, the company is not local, located somewhere in Germany.
Free trial access (though only for 5 channels).
Number of channels:
Approximately 32 channels + video library
Prices:
Annual subscription 92.88 euros (which is approximately equal to 4061 rubles per year / 338 rubles per month).
What is the result:
The number of channels is poor.
One way to view is through the browser only. At first I read the instructions for installing VLC media player "on their website, but this is only so that the browser picks up the plug-in from it. In a word, you cannot watch through the VLC media player.
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About company:
Located somewhere in the USA. The service is not provided on the territory of Russia (but those who want can bypass it - judging by the forums). Mostly vtyuhivayut their TV set-top boxes.
Number of channels:
According to advertising on the site - more than 500 + video library (but in reality, about 150 will probably be useful as well). The exact list of channels was not found.
Prices:
The cheapest set-top box + 1 year of viewing costs 326.63 dollars (which is approximately equal to 10484 rubles per year / 873 rubles per month)
What is the result:
Again, viewing only through the browser (without considering TV set-top boxes). Again, you can’t watch through the VLC media player (although they require it to be installed for the plugin).
Spoiler screenshot:
Perhaps there will be problems when paying from Russia.
About company:
The company is located in the USA in Florida. The service does not work in Russia, Ukraine and CIS countries. As the consultant girl said: "This is due to the problems of the legislation of your country." Of course, theoretically, you can use different proxy servers and redirect traffic, but this is already overkill.
Number of channels:
Approximately 200 channels (according to them, because I could not see the full list)
Prices:
The annual subscription is $143.99 (which is approximately equal to 4622 rubles per year / 385 rubles per month).
What is the result:
And again, the ability to view only through the browser (although the installation of VLC media player is required in order to install the plugin from it).
Addition 1) Rocket-TV
(http://raketa-tv.com) (Feedback from akira)About company:
Works via ACE Stream Media (must be installed). There is free view through a browser (when registering on the site, additional channels) and a VIP subscription (with it: 1 - all advertising is removed from the site; 2 - it becomes possible to view on various devices; 3 - channel buffering is accelerated, i.e. they should not slow down).
Number of channels:
Approximately 200
Prices:
2.99 euros (approximately 134 rubles) for a monthly VIP subscription
35.88 euros (approximately 1617 rubles) for an annual VIP subscription
What is the result:
In fact, it is a torrent TV, where users themselves broadcast their channels (broadcasts) to each other. All this is buffered and distributed to the rest. When buying a VIP subscription, you can view it on various devices in addition to the browser one (VLC media player, Samsung Smart TV, Android, Apple (OS X), Linux, Dune HD, MAG 250/Aura HD, Dreambox). The playlist works through Proxy. Once every couple of minutes it slows down a little. Since I use free browsing through a browser, I can’t say if this slowdown will go away when buying a VIP subscription. But even just by registering on the site, you will have a sick number of channels.
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Addition 2) Pro-tv.net
(http://pro-tv.net) (Feedback from Colleagues from work)About company:
Broadcasts streams of channels that are distributed by people or someone else through the browser.
Prices:
Free viewing.
What is the result:
View only through the browser. There are no other alternatives.
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Addendum 3) Zargacum.net
(http://zargacum.net) (Feedback from a colleague from work)About company:
A colleague advised me, since they still have a free IPTV beta test. Need to register.
Number of channels:
68
Prices:
Listed on the site.
What is the result:
1) Works through the browser.
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2) Also works fine via VLC media player via playlist (generated on website).
Findings:
In the comments, you can see "real" and "live" feedback from Habr users, in which there are a lot of interesting and really good decisions. Unfortunately, there is almost no free time to consider them all. For this reason, I just added them to the post as a list below. To all who have commented, thank you very much.Interactive television is an opportunity to watch a large number of channels in high quality, powerful sound and broadcast control. To use this service, you will need a special set-top box or, if your TV has an IPTV function, an Internet connection. Consider how to use the service using a set-top box, like on an LG or Philips TV, and how IPTV setup on the Samsung appliances Smart TV?
IPTV settings on different models TVs are slightly different, but the essence is the same
First of all, connect the device to the router and the Network, connect the set-top box to the equipment using an SD or HDMI cable. What is the difference between them? When connected standard cable SD you get the usual digital image. To watch programs in HD mode, which is especially true for models with big screen, worth using HDMI input, so check if it is available on your device.
Turn on the set-top box and TV, select the image source (AV or HDMI), fill in the account parameters (the required data is specified in your agreement with the provider). After authorization, you can use all the benefits of the set-top box menu to customize the broadcast for yourself and watch your favorite TV channels in comfort.
IPTV service on LG TVs
To watch TV channels on interactive TV without a set-top box, LG equipment was created separate program- SS IPTV. But before installing it, you need to connect the TV to the Internet, and this is done as follows:
- Connect the LAN ports of the devices with a network cable.
- Enter the Smart settings and in the Network section, select the "Network Setup: Wired" tab.
- Here you will see the DNS and IP address parameters, in most cases they are filled in automatically, but in some cases you need to enter them using the remote control.
- After checking the connection, you will see data about the current connection to the network.
With built-in WiFi module, you can install wireless connection. To do this, follow these steps:
- AT Smart settings select the Network section and the about wireless setup networks.
- Determine the connection method - the easiest way is to stop at the option " Easy Installation”, in which case the parameters will be set automatically.
- In some cases, you will need to select an access point and enter a password to access it.
- The LG TV will check the entered data and display the Internet connection mode.
Note. You can also make a wireless connection using a special adapter that connects to the USB input on the TV.
Now let's move on to installing an application developed for LG appliances, which is free for all users. You can download the program installation package through the device menu or using a USB drive.
To download it via TV, go to the Smart menu, open the Smart World window. Then enter the name - SS IPTV in address bar and start searching. After installing the utility, do not forget to run it immediately.
If you want to open the application via a USB drive, then download the archive www.ss-iptv.com/files/lg_usbapp.zip, unpack it on an external drive. Connect the device to the TV, launch the Smart menu, My Apps.
Here you will need to register if you have not done this before, after which you will enter the applications menu. Select as source external drive, launch the utility and enjoy watching your favorite TV shows.
Connect IPTV to Philips TV
Installing IPTV on models of this brand is quite simple, you only need a few steps:
- Connect your Philips device to a router with an access point .
- Click on the remote home button, enter the configuration menu.
- Open the "Operating mode" tab in the network settings, in the window that appears, enter the DNS value to get an Internet connection.
Now all that is left to do is download the widget with which you will watch IPTV on Philips TV, and the choice of it depends entirely on your preferences.
Setting up IPTV for Samsung models
To view digital channels on technology brand Samsung, you need to set up an internet connection and the corresponding utility.
The installation of these components is as follows:
- Connect the TV to the router with a cable.
- Select the menu on the remote smart hub, press the red button A.
- We create our account- enter Develop in the login line, create a password and re-enter these login details.
- Log in to the settings, stop at the Development section. After selecting it, enter the IP address - 188.168.31.14, if it does not fit, try the combination 31.128.159.40.
- Now go to the item "Synchronization of user applications", when the process is completed, press Enter.
- Now you have the nStreamPlayer utility, you can find it in the list among other applications.
- Run the program, enter www.powernet.com.ru/stream.xml in the Playlist URL1 field.
Now you watch digital TV by choosing channels from the presented list.
Process IPTV installations different for TVs different brands, be it Philips, Samsung or LG, but in any case it is quite simple for the user. By activating this affordable and convenient service, you will be able to watch your favorite channels in high quality and without interference, manage the broadcast, adjusting it as you wish.
Using the channel list for the player IPTV Player you can watch TV broadcasts on your computer,.
Let's take a closer look at how to set up the player for the first time, where to get IPTV playlists and what else can you do in this player.
Content:
WhatIPTVand what can it do?
IPTV is an Internet TV protocol that streams TV channels directly to your computer.
To play content, you need one that supports the protocol.
IPTV provides users with sources for online playback streaming video, so the speed, quality and accuracy of the program display primarily depend on .
The principle of operation of IP-television is to send to client computer one TV program.
The playback stream only changes if you change the channel.
Then the system executes a new request.
Thus, IP broadcasting is faster and better than using regular TV, which transmits full list channels at the same time, significantly degrading the final picture quality.
Internet TV cannot be watched in the browser because global network – it's just a medium for passing playback links.
To date, IPTV- this is the most best option to view channels by the ratio of speed / quality.
In addition, the use of Internet TV is absolutely free, does not require connection to the provider and the purchase of expensive TV channel packages.
- interactivity . The user can pause the playback of the channel and not lose a piece of air when it is turned on again. Playback will continue from where it stopped. So you do not miss your favorite movie, program or news release;
- Minimum number of playback devices . You don't need a TV or a special transmitter. Only a computer with Internet access and a multimedia player that can be installed for free;
- Minimum loss in quality. Thanks to work digital signal you see a clearer picture. gradually began to use digital technology signal transmission, but even today you can still find a lot of devices supporting analog technology;
- Unlimited number of TV channels and programs . Choose a channel of any country and its region. Playlists with hundreds of channels are available online. different languages and any subject. You do not have to pay money for them, as is the case when using TV channel packages from a provider.
- Limited number of programs that work with such data transfer technology;
- Playlists may become inactive over time, because the representatives of the channel have the right to demand the closure of the source. Because of this, you have to constantly look for the latest IPTV playlists;
- Often there are delays in playback. For example, a program on a specific channel of your IPTV player may be a few seconds or minutes behind the real air.
SettingIPTV Player
To work with IPTV lists you will need a special player that supports the data transfer protocol.
The most popular and stable application - this is IPTV Player.
You can download the program from the official website of the developer at the link http://borpas.info/iptvplayer
To get started with the program, download and install it on your computer.
Then open the player's shortcut on the desktop or via the Start menu.
Before you start playing streaming video, you need to change a few settings in the program.
To go to the configuration window, click on the combination CTRL keys and P.
Then open the general settings tab.
In the graph « network interface» enter your IP address.
You can find out by calling your ISP or using command line(ipconfig command).
If for connecting to the Internet, in the program settings opposite the field "Network Interface" select Auto .
Now the program is ready to work.
You can download and open IPTV channel lists.
Application features:
1 Playing playlists in M3U, HLS, RTMP, UDP, HTTP format;
2 Apply settings for a channel or the entire playlist;
3 Convenient list view mode available channels;
4 Automatic unpacking of the contents of the playlist;
5 You can use any smartphone or tablet as a remote control for the program.
Apart fromIPTV Player, you can play TV channels withVLC Media PlayerorAll Player.
Download channel lists
Downloading and installing a player to watch channels is not enough.
You will also need to download a special playlist with a list of channels. The most common format for such a playlist is M3U..
In the search engine mono find great amount sites that offer to download channel lists.
In the search process, the main thing to pay attention to is the date when the entry was added to the site - the newer it is, the Great chance get a working playlist.
Over time, access to free stream channels from source can be disabled at the request of the copyright holder, so you need to download new channel lists regularly.
If you've already downloaded a playlist and not all of its channels are working, that's fine.
Usually, each source has 10%-20% percent broken links.
A few links to fresh playlists from 2017-2018:
Also, there are special web services on which You can download up-to-date channel lists by country.
On the main page you can select a country, region or separately a complete list of popular sports channels.
Self-updating playlists of TV channels in Russian:
To open a playlist, just double-click on it with the mouse and in the window "Play with..." choose desired player.
You can also launch the application, click on "Browse" and "Open", and then select the playlist file in the explorer window that opens.
The main window of the player will display a list of available channels with their .
Double click on the list item to start playing the content.
Use the program's navigation bar to control the video.
Available keys "Stop", volume control, rewind and zoom.
