Videocon d2h to launch Wi-Fi enabled smart HD STBs

[Thakur]

Direct to home (DTH) platform Videocon d2h is planning to launch HD Smart set-top-box (connected set top box), which converts existing LED TVs into a Smart TV besides showing more than 500 channels & services in High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD).

While the DTH tech in it brings television channels in SD and HD, the connected STB allows one to browse content from Twitter, Facebook, Daily Motion, video on demand sites, OTT apps, news, weather etc through applications residing on the STB. 

The HD Smart STB will work as a tool for personalisation, engagement and new customer experiences and with internet connectivity, one can convert one’s TV into a smart TV using it. 

With this new launch, Videocon d2h has taken a step towards providing an advanced product that delivers next generation solutions as part of the idea of Internet of Things (IoT). The feature of unlimited external recording is also available, by plugging in an external storage device for recording programs.

The HD Smart STB can be connected to the home network of mobile internet, wifi or cable broadband connection to enable data streaming. 

Through the Daily Motion app, one can watch the latest videos trending. Additionally, users can also connect with their social media page to tweet and post updates.

Videocon d2h executive chairman Saurabh Dhoot said, “We are proud to announce the launch of this breakthrough technology in the DTH space. This launch of gen-next HD Smart Set Top Box demonstrates our unrivalled expertise and innovation in creation, delivery and execution of technologically advanced products. This product promises to make your existing TV into a smart TV and ensure connectivity with the world. We are enabling convergence of TV, DTH & internet all in one place.”

Videocon d2h CEO Anil Khera added, “We aim to empower people with our connected set top boxes. Our HD Smart Set Top Box offers exceptional features like internet based apps, USB recording, HD quality viewing and reverse path which enable customers to create a unique viewing experience and also stay connected. The customer benefits from an enriched viewing experience through a new user interface allowing seamless navigation.”

THAKUR 4K

 

[jakab]

Gr8 news for dth viewers

 

[M.J.Sadiq]

Good technology initiative...

 

[jakab]

D2h viewers

 

[nkathirvel]

Super bro,

What's d approximate price and launching date?

 

[Mayur]

I hard Somewhere TataSky Also Planed To Luanch such Type Innovation of Things His Stb

 

[Saj 007]

Great news from d2h...:luv hya

 

[Karthik]

good innovative

 

[PRAVEEN airtel]

but cost of the product will be very high.onlymy guess:'(

 

[Thakur]

With this new launch, Videocon d2h has scaled new technological heights and demonstrated its ability by providing a high-end advanced product that delivers next generation solutions as part of the idea of Internet of Things (IoT). The feature of unlimited external recording is also available by plugging in your own external storage device for recording your favourite programs, for e.g.: if one plugs in his own external hard drive of 1000GB, they can record up to 1900 hours of content of a Standard Definition channel.
Connect your HD Smart Set Top Box to your home network of mobile Internet, Wi-Fi or cable broadband connection to enable data streaming. Select the Smart Connect feature and on pressing 'ok' from your remote, one can connect to the world of exciting apps like Twitter, Facebook, Daily Motion, video-on-demand, movies etc and watch as per convenience. One can watch the latest videos trending through Daily Motion app. Users can also connect with their respective social media page to tweet and post updates. With the additional feature of USB recording, one can also record their favourite programs while they are away and watch them later.
Mr. Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman, Videocon d2h said, "We are proud to announce the launch of this breakthrough technology in the DTH space. This launch of gen-next HD Smart Set Top Box demonstrates our unrivalled expertise and innovation in creation, delivery and execution of technologically advanced products. This product promises to make your existing TV into a Smart TV and ensure connectivity with the world. We are enabling convergence of TV, DTH & Internet all in one place."
Mr. Anil Khera, CEO Videocon d2h said, "We aim to empower people with our connected set top boxes. Our HD Smart Set Top Box offers exceptional features like Internet-based apps, USB recording, HD quality viewing and reverse path which enable customers to create a unique viewing experience and also stay connected. The customer benefits from an enriched viewing experience through a new user interface allowing seamless navigation."
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