ARD media library jerky: How to watch without disturbance

Be it watching football or the weekly crime scene - the ARD media center often gets stuck and just stutters. It is then no longer possible to watch TV comfortably. We show how you can enjoy all programs without interference.

Watch the ARD media library smoothly: Requirements

Your smartphone, tablet or computer must meet certain requirements in order to use the ARD media library without problems. You should check these if problems arise and solve them with an update.

• You should use the ARD media library app on your smartphone for seamless playback. This is available from iOS 11.0 or Android 4.4.
• In order to be able to make optimal use of the ARD media library on your Windows computer, you need at least Mozilla Firefox from version 61 or Google Chrome from version 68 as a browser.
• In addition to the two browsers, you can also use Safari on your Mac. Here you should run at least version 11.

ARD media library jerky: These alternatives are great

Missed the beginning of the crime scene or watched football in the livestream? This is what many viewers want at the same time on popular programs and so the stream is often overloaded and jerky. Fortunately, there are good alternatives so that you can do without the ARD media library.

• ARD livestream on PC & Smart TV: Instead of the conventional ARD livestream, we recommend the interference-free ARD stream from TV-Spielfilm. It is even available in HD quality for the PC and as a Smart TV app (Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, etc.)
• ARD livestream on smartphone / tablet: You can receive the ARD livestream on mobile devices via the TV feature film app. You get this for all iOS and Android devices.

You can also stream ARD programs without interference

In addition to the livestream, programs that are currently being watched by many viewers are often jerky. With these alternatives, on the other hand, you look without any disturbance:

• ARD programs on the PC: The clever tool MediathekView allows you to view and download all programs from the ARD media library on the PC.
• ARD programs on Smart TV: If your television can open websites, then go to mediathekdirekt.de. Here you can search and play the program in the top right.
• ARD broadcasts on iPad or tablet: The videos from mediathekdirekt.de are played in MP4, so you can also access mediathekdirekt.de via iPad and tablet.

You don't have to do without the ARD even abroad: With this trick you can watch the ARD live all over the world.