subject: The Technology Behind Video On Demand [print this page] The prominence of video on demand is apparentThe prominence of video on demand is apparent. Its benefits and advantages have been determined and they serve as the attractions. Hence, video sharing websites like YouTube have become popular and have gained a good reputation. So, more websites and huge TV networks joined the bandwagon and adapted video on demand to improve and enhance their websites, not to mention attract more users and viewers.
Video on Demand at Home
And then, the availability of video on demand at home became possible. Yes, through the use of set-top boxes, TV viewers can also enjoy downloading videos and shows from the internet. Then, the downloaded videos can be viewed and displayed on the TV set. Such a versatile and highly functional tool enables every household member to watch the movie or any video they wish to watch at a convenient time.
The privilege of watching even the latest shows and movies is given to homeowners who avail the video on demand service through Amazon wherein available downloadable contents are ordered and delivered via streaming online. However, there are also other invaluable devices that will allow the video on demand service and one of these is the Apple TV. Apple TV and the set-top box will be connected and the videos can be downloaded from iTunes. The video is streamed first through the wireless connection and then to the
Apple TV.
Apple TV is capable of getting video delivered and produced. But, Apply TV is not capable of providing an integrated home entertainment system through the home computer system if you want to experience standard definition video. This also goes the same to digital photos and audios.
If you have a TiVo model, then you can all the more enjoy seamless downloadable contents. With the TiVo, you can enjoy more functions like download video recorder or DVR. You can even get rid of your set-top boxes and video on demand devices because with TiVo you can simultaneously use both, together. From the TiVo the content you have downloaded can also be viewed on your home entertainment system. This serves you great because you can view them at your most convenient time and spot at home, your bedroom, living room, or your dining room.
Another equally important device to note would be the VuDu. It is a set-top box type that has a function to bypass the home computer. With this, you can enjoy HDTV files from the internet. However, the twist here is that the downloaded content is only available in standard definition TV, the conversion to HDTV takes place afterwards. But the end results are not as good as the real HDTV.
Finally, you can use another platform in downloading HDTV movies with your Xbox 360. However, Microsoft fails to impress when it comes to download uptime.
To fully enjoy the offerings of the video on demand technology, you can contact your TV service provider so that you will get more immersed to seamless offerings that will bring your watching experience to the next level.
