Internet TV or IPTV is a way to receive information from TV channels through the usual Internet connection. To view such a television, only a special player program is needed and, in some cases, some skills. Today we consider seven representatives from the number of television players. All of them perform, mostly, one function: allow you to watch TV on a computer.
IP-TV Player
IP-TV Player, according to the author, is the best solution for watching Internet television. With the task, it copes perfectly, all the functions and settings in their places, nothing superfluous or complex. Some problems arise with the search for workable playlists of the channels, but this deficiency is found in all free solutions. A distinctive feature of the IP-TV Player is the function of the background entry of an unlimited channel number.
Lesson: How to watch TV via the Internet in IP-TV Player
Crystal TV.
Another pretty pleasant in circulation TV player. Unlike IP-TV Player is a desktop application of the site crystal.tv. This fact speaks of the full support of users, reliability and stability of the player itself and broadcasts. The number of available channels can be enlarged by purchasing one of the premium packages of Internet television on the site. But the main distinguishing feature of Crystal TV from other players presented in this article is the full adaptation under mobile devices. This is talking about the form of the interface and the location of its items on the screen.
Sopcast.
The program for viewing IPTV SOPCAST, and simply sopka. For the most part, it is intended for viewing and writing foreign channels. This feature of the player can be useful if necessary to get acquainted with any information before other Russian users. In addition, the hill allows you to create your own broadcast without unnecessary settings and other headaches. You can pass through Sopcast any multimedia content and even broadcast live.
Rustv Player.
This program for viewing TV channels is one of the simplest solutions for IPTV. Minimum control buttons, only sections and channels. Among the few settings - switching between playback sources (servers) in case of unavailability.
Eye TV.
Another software that in its simplicity can compare except with a virtual keyboard. Only buttons with channel logos and a useless search field are located in the program window. True, the eye of the TV has a formal site that it relates to Crystal TV. Paid services on the site are not represented, only a huge list of television channels, radio stations and webcams.
Progdvb.
ProgDVB is a kind of "monster" among the TV players. It supports everything that can be maintained, broadcasts Russian and foreign channels and radio, works with hardware, such as TV tuners and consoles, takes cable and satellite TV. Of the features you can allocate support for 3D equipment.
VLC Media Player.
About VLC Media Player you can write a lot and long. This multimedia combine can almost everything. At its base, most TV players are created. VLC Plays TV and Radio, loses audio and video of any formats, including over links from the Internet, writes broadcasts, makes screen shots, has built-in self-renewable libraries with lists of radio stations and musical compositions.
A feature of the player emitting it among others is the possibility of remote control (sharing from the network) through the web interface. This allows you to produce certain manipulations with a player, for example, make a VLC control panel from a smartphone.
These are the programs for viewing IPTV on the computer. They all have their own characteristics, pros and cons, but everyone cope with their tasks. The choice for you is simplicity and hard frames or complex, but flexible settings and freedom.