Television without cables - how it works

If you want to watch TV without a TV connection or cable, you can easily do so. You can read all information about the different possibilities in this article.

TV without TV connection - streaming

There are numerous alternatives to television, without a television connection. Easily stream your favorite channels over the Internet.

• A very common service is Zattoo. After registering for free, you can watch numerous TV channels there for 30 days. With a premium subscription for EUR 9.99 per month, you can also receive around 80 channels in HD quality.
• You can also watch your favorite programs directly at waipu.tv. As with the competitor, the selection is around 100 different channels. The service can be used free of charge for the first 30 days. Then you pay 9.99 euros per month for the large Perfect Package. Both HD and Pay TV channels are included here.
• The media libraries of the public service are also interesting. There you can watch a wide range of programs - both in the live stream and recordings of past programs.
• In order to be able to watch films or series in a targeted manner, the two services "Amazon Prime" and "Netflix" are ideal. You can find more information on this in our other practical tips.
• If you have a Smart TV, you don't need any additional technology to stream it. Simply install the respective app from the streaming provider.
• If you cannot install apps on your TV, you need an external device for playback; for example, you can use an Amazon Fire TV stick or a Google Chromecast.

Watch TV via DVB-T2 or satellite

With DVB-T2 or satellite you can watch TV without any cable or internet connection.

• DVB-T2: To watch TV using this technology, you need a compatible roof or indoor antenna depending on where you live.
• You also need a DVB-T2 capable receiver to process the TV signal.
• On the website www.dvbt2hd.de you can check whether and with which antenna DVB-T can be received by you.
• With DVB-T you can receive all common programs. However, you should note that the quality can vary depending on the reception strength.
• Satellite: You also need suitable equipment here. Mount a satellite dish and make sure that it is oriented correctly.
• To be able to play the signal, you also need a satellite receiver.
• Channel selection: With both techniques you can receive all public channels free of charge. If you would like to receive your channels in HD, read our practical tip below.

Joyn is another new streaming service. Read more about what it can do and how you can use it in another article.