The different viewing options for digital television – Sky TV and Freeview
February 25th, 2011 | Author: admin
Whether you have just moved into a new or existing property, one of the first things that someone in the family will mention is “when is the TV going to be set up”. This is the time where you and your family are meant to decide what digital television option you are going to choose, but although there may seem like endless options out there, believe it or not there are only three. This is because in the future (between 2011 and 2013) analogue systems will slowly begin to be switched off, leaving TV watchers with only three options for viewing TV. In this article, we will go through what these options are, and what one is most appropriate for your household.
One of the more common options is having Sky television in your home. This is done by having a satellite dish and decoder set up in your home by a Sky technician. An extension of Sky is Sky multi room – this gives you the opportunity to watch different channels in multiple rooms of the home. This comes with a monthly charge from Sky, and if you are looking for a cheaper option, Sky distribution may be the option for you. This allows you to watch Sky in as many rooms of the house as you want, and an infrared system can give you the opportunity to change the channel too.
If you don’t need as many channels as what Sky offers, you can choose satellite Freeview. Satellite Freeview is best for people with any type of television, and requires a satellite dish and decoder installation by a technician. This will give you 19 different channels, and (just like Sky), these can be distributed to a number of rooms in the home.
For those with televisions that have built in Freeview HD, terrestrial Freeview is the option for you. To be able to watch high definition (HD) channels, you’ll need a technician to come to your home and install a UHF aerial. The difference between standard televisions and HD televisions is that HD will provide you with the best crystal clear picture out there.
If you need help deciding what option is most ideal for your household, consult your local aerial and satellite technician. They can visit you on-site, access your property and discuss your digital television options.
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