Monday, October 21, 2013

Streaming Live TV


With so much data available on the web, many people are leaving behind old operating models, to include satellite or cable TV and are turning to other options.  If you are interested in learning about streaming live TV, read on for a bit about how this trend has evolved and how you can participate.

The widespread availability of a high speed internet connection has given rise to a trend towards streaming live television from a PC or mobile device when on the go.  Live streaming isn’t just for people wanting to catch a football game anymore, either.  Technology available today allows users to access programs on their television while on the go, record programs they will miss remotely with their DVR and much more. 

In order to stream live TV from your mobile device or tablet, you need to have a web streaming device with the capability of remotely tapping into your TV programming.  This requires that you not only purchase the hardware, which is generally a box that sits on top of your television, but also purchase an app for your mobile device or tablet.  It is via this very app that you are able to access the television programming and stream the live TV program when you’re away from home or not right in front of the TV.

So what is the cost to purchasing equipment and apps to stream live TV from your mobile device?  The box that sits on top of your television starts around $80 and goes up above $300 depending on how complex and easy a system you would like to use.  The apps that correspond with the device to stream live TV start around $5 and go up from there to $30 or more.  The service you get ranges widely, so before deciding and purchasing a setup, be sure to do extensive research into what each package delivers to be sure that you will be getting what you need and expect.

In addition, there are web sites that allow you to stream TV through the website so you can view them when you’re not in front of your TV.  This can help save you money and eliminate the need to purchase a separate device if you don’t intend to stream live TV very often.


Regardless of which route you decide, Smart TV, a device or web streaming, look into all of the best options available and choose the one that will best fit your needs and your current price range.  Check out the reviews from other users and in time, a clear best option will become obvious to you.

Learn more about streaming live TV: http://www.liveu.tv/online_media.html