Eutelsat has introduced an innovative interactive application, Sat.tv Connect, designed for connected TV sets equipped with integrated satellite tuners. The application is a key part of Eutelsat's strategy to enhance the broadcasting services offered to free-to-air channels broadcasted on its satellites.
The hybrid configuration of Sat.tv Connect enables seamless access to live TV channels via satellite, ensuring high resolution, and incorporates additional connected services via the Internet. The app integrates new user experience features, including multilingual support, catering to both right-to-left languages and multi-satellite capability.
Sat.tv Connect combines two interactive television technology standards, HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband Television) and DVB-I, the latest standard for logical channel scheduling. HbbTV is prevalent in leading brand-name TV sets, while DVB-I is gaining ground in new TV ranges. This compatibility ensures that Sat.tv Connect works with over 3,000 television models.
"As the leading satellite operator for free-to-air TV distribution in EMEA, both in number of channels broadcast and number of households served, we are delighted to launch the new Sat.tv Connect application," says Laurence Delpy, President of the Video Business Unit at Eutelsat Group. "Sat.tv Connect enhances both the quality of service provided to our broadcast customers, bringing greater visibility for channels, whilst improving content discoverability and the TV viewing experience for end-users."
Sat.tv Connect features a comprehensive channel guide, simplifying navigation for the vast range of channels available to the 120 million EMEA households that rely on Eutelsat satellites. This application is a testament to Eutelsat's commitment to providing innovative and user-friendly solutions that elevate the television viewing experience for its customers.