Yes, it is true that currently the world of streaming content is the most popular way of consuming, but DTT still has something to say. Because beyond the different platforms that we may have contracted, watching series, movies or documentaries is there, but watching traditional TV is something that still generates great interest for many. In any case, to do so there is a trick that can be very useful to consume our TV and its DTT channels… and without using an antenna.
Traditional DTT TV still generates interest
It is a fact that more and more consumers are falling for the possibilities offered by streaming platforms compared to linear DTT television. Since the arrival of the pandemic and the times since then, this has translated into numerous changes in consumer behavior, a trend that has gained momentum.
In fact, and according to studies such as the one by Wavemaker, it was concluded that, despite the fact that younger people spend more time watching content from streaming platforms, traditional television arouses interest . Specifically, 58% of young people between 18 and 24 years old worldwide watch television via streaming compared to 42% who consume traditional television.
On the other hand, if we talk about those over 55, the figures change. 33% choose streaming television and 67% linear television. In any case, these records tell us that conventional DTT television still has a good importance in homes. Now, how can we achieve the highest quality in an easy and comfortable way? Getting rid of your antenna.
Use platforms to watch conventional TV
Something key that we have to pay attention to is that DTT already has in mind to carry out a more than interesting (and logical) transformation and abandon the current format to switch to pure and simple streaming . The latest information indicates that an agreement has been reached for DTT broadcasts to be carried out through 5G.
But while this is happening (it will not be something immediate, far from it), what we can do is understand a series of tricks that we can count on so that our vision of conventional DTT television is done with the best possible quality . And all without antenna. How? Sure, with streaming .
Because in Spain the technology used for broadcasting is the DVB-T standard while the DVB-T2 version finally prevails, which works in the UHF band, with 64QAM modulation and a bandwidth of 8 MHz for each channel. The problem in image quality, it is not the resolution, but the bit rate that is limited by the available bandwidth of each emission multiplex. That is why moving to streaming to see our content is becoming so popular).
Some of the best programs and apps
Thus, and in a much simpler way than it might seem, what we have is a selection of programs and applications with which, adapted to all tastes and preferences, we can have the best view of the quality of our DTT conventional TV in streaming format .
In fact, today it is more than possible to watch the DTT channels of the main free-to-air television companies on computers, mobile phones and tablets, among other devices, without the need for an antenna, thanks to the fact that many of the television companies also offer their live broadcasts on the Internet, allowing them to be followed both from the web and from their own mobile applications. Anyway, we have options like Tivify, a platform to watch and record all DTT for free. But there are others.
- TDTChannels. It is a platform that collaboratively collects free online radio and television broadcasts from Spanish DTT. It is completely free and without ads, and you also have a mobile version.
- Tivify. Tivify is a paid subscription service, although it also has a free mode to watch DTT channels on any device.
- Tell him. This service is a page that compiles the links to all live broadcasts of Spanish DTT.
- VLC. One of the most popular multimedia content playback applications that exist. Among its many options, is that of being able to watch different television channels online.
Audiences in Spain
Curiously, there has been a turnaround in television consumption in our country, with Atresmedia being the most watched audiovisual group with a 14.4% share and leaving its competitor Mediaset in second position at historic lows. The irruption of Turkish series has been a surprise for Atresmedia, which is chaining the best streak in its history at the audience level. DTT will continue with us for a long time and if it is with the best possible quality, much better.