Many have traded in
their cable and satellite boxes for online streaming options from Netflix, Hulu and Sling TV.
Wheeler's proposal is to do the same thing for
cable and satellite boxes that the FCC once did for landline telephone sets.
Not exact matches
In a recent public statement about the move, FCC chairman Tom Wheeler — who happens to be a former head of the National
Cable & Telecommunications Association — said that for too long, the set - top
box has been a boon for
cable and satellite companies but a bane for users.
The deal between Li Ka - shing
and Murdoch was largely motivated by the pressure on his network caused by the announcement of Turner (CNN which spends some US$ 15 million to develop production capacity in Asia), Time - Warner's Home
Box Office (on
cable in some eight Asian countries), Capital Cities / ABC ESPN (the sports network), the Discovery Channel,
and Hong Kong - based Television Broadcasting Inc. to compete with Star TV in 1994 after the launch of a Chinese communications
satellite.
These include nearly 60 million digital
cable and satellite set - top
boxes worldwide,
and more than 30 million A / V receivers.
Vista comes in many fl avors
and the Home Premium or Ultimate versions include a built - in program called Windows Media Center that can record TV shows when connected to a
cable or
satellite box.
All rooms are equipped with workstation, broadband internet connection, electronic safety
box, LCD TV with
cable and satellite reception.
Each features audible smoke alarm, dead bolt, sprinkler system, 220/240 V AC, air - conditioning, safe deposit
box, mini bar,
satellite /
cable colour TV, voice mail, Wi - Fi Internet access, high speed transmission line, RJ 45 outlet, security peep hole, smoke alarm,
and in the luxury bathroom a bathtub, hair dryer, make - up / magnifying mirror, L'Occitane welcome products.
Generally, guests at Super 8 Motels can expect 24 - hour front - desk service, free local phone calls, fax
and copy services, free high - speed Internet,
cable or
satellite TV, access to a safe - deposit
box, complimentary morning tea
and coffee,
and complimentary breakfast.
Canary Garden Club features well appointed bungalows typically Canarian in design
and decoration fully equipped with full bathroom, double / twin bedroom, lounge with sofa bed, safety deposit
box (extra charge),
satellite /
cable TV, fully equipped kitchen
and private terrace / patio.
Canary Garden Club features well - appointed Canarian bungalows, fully equipped with an en - suite bathroom, double / twin bedroom, lounge with sofa bed, safety deposit
box (extra charge),
satellite /
cable TV, fully equipped kitchen
and private terrace / patio for all your holiday comforts.
Guest rooms have an inviting decor of interiors presenting soft pastels tones or warm hues, patterned drapes
and bed covers to add bright colour, light wood furnishings set on cool tiled flooring
and modern amenities for your comfort; features include a private furnished balcony, air - conditioning
and heating, en suite bathroom with bathtub
and hair dryer, a lounge area,
satellite /
cable TV, telephone, safe
box and a fridge (optional).
87sqm with separated living room
and spacious bedroom, wooden floor, large writing desk, two flat screen TV with
satellite television channels,
cable networks, international direct dial telephone, in - room Internet access, complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar, in - room safe deposit
box, spacious bathroom affording separate shower
and bathtub facilities
and equipped with hairdryer.
DELUXE ROOM: 42 sqm with elegant wooden floor, large writing desk that doubles up as a dresser, flat screen TV with
satellite television channels,
cable networks, international direct dial telephone, in - room Internet access, complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar, in - room safe deposit
box, spacious bathroom affording separate shower
and bathtub facilities
and equipped with hairdryer.
www.whl.travel DELUXE TRIPLE ROOM: 48 sqm with elegant wooden floor, large writing desk that doubles up as a dresser, flat screen TV with
satellite television channels,
cable networks, international direct dial telephone, in - room Internet access, complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar, in - room safe deposit
box, spacious bathroom affording separate shower
and bathtub facilities
and equipped with hairdryer.
42 sqm with elegant wooden floor, large writing desk that doubles up as a dresser, flat screen TV with
satellite television channels,
cable networks, international direct dial telephone, in - room Internet access, complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar, in - room safe deposit
box, spacious bathroom affording separate shower
and bathtub facilities
and equipped with hairdryer.
EXECUTIVE SUITE ROOM: 87sqm with separated living room
and spacious bedroom, wooden floor, large writing desk, two flat screen TV with
satellite television channels,
cable networks, international direct dial telephone, in - room Internet access, complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar, in - room safe deposit
box, spacious bathroom affording separate shower
and bathtub facilities
and equipped with hairdryer.
CLUB CLASSIC ROOM: 53sqm with elegant wooden floor, large writing desk that doubles up as a dresser, flat screen TV with
satellite television channels,
cable networks, international direct dial telephone, in - room Internet access, complimentary tea
and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini-bar, in - room safe deposit
box, spacious bathroom affording separate shower
and bathtub facilities
and equipped with hairdryer.
- Complimentary airport transfers (22 minutes door to door)- Complimentary western or Asian breakfast - Fully equipped «state of the art» kitchen, Chef
and villa menu - IDD telephone, fax, printer, scanner
and copier - TV connected to
cable - DVD player in all bedrooms, plus study,
and movie collection available - Safe deposit
boxes in all bedrooms - Internet access is available - Sound system in lounges
and fitness room - Excellent cell phone
satellite coverage - Air conditioning plus fan in all bedrooms - Laundry
and dry cleaning service available - Car rental
and tour guide services can be arranged - 24 - hour uniformed security
They come equipped with an en - suite bathroom with a bath
and hairdryer,
satellite /
cable TV, a safety deposit
box and balcony or terrace.
Each villa features air - conditioned bedrooms, en - suite bathroom with amenities, open integrated living
and dining environment, gourmet kitchen with stove, microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine
and cooking utensils, private spacious swimming pool with sundecks as well as the entertainments system include
satellite television
and BOSE entertainment system, DVD player, IDD wireless telephone, safety deposit
box and high speed internet connection (
cable or Wi - Fi).
Some of these services
and facilities include a king - size bed with King Koil mattresses, living
and dining rooms with two additional daybeds featuring King Koil mattresses, sundeck
and loungers, complimentary WiFi broadband internet connection throughout the villas
and public areas, preloaded Bose I - Pod docking system, state of the art DVD / VCD / CD player, tea
and coffee making facilities, IDD telephone, LCD TV with
satellite and cable TV, safety deposit
box, hairdryer
and a minibar with a jovial selection of drinks.
The Twin Inn Hotel is perfectly located for both business
and leisure guests to Phuket.The Twin Inn Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom
and superb service.Each guestroom features amenities such as mini bar,
satellite /
cable TV, separate shower
and tub.Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Phuket hotel with everything they need right on the site such as restaurant, safety deposit
boxes, laundry service / dry cleaning, bar / pub.
It is also equipped with AC, coffee
and tea making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet access, fridge, in - room safety
box, slippers, umbrella, hair dryer, plasma TV on the living room with a
cable and satellite TV program,
and an IDD - telephone.
The Suite is also equipped with AC, coffee
and tea making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet access, fridge, in - room safety
box, slippers, umbrella, hair dryer, plasma TV on the living room with a
cable and satellite TV program,
and an IDD - telephone.
Deluxe Pool View is designed in contemporary interior style with Balinese accent private
and equipped with King Koil bedding with choice of King size bed or Twin Hollywood, AC, bathroom with shower over bathtub, full - size mirror, complimentary WIFI internet access, coffee & tea making facilities, fridge, in - room safety
box, slippers, umbrella, hair dryer, plasma TV with a
cable and satellite TV program,
and an IDD - telephone.
Both the Xbox One S
and X have identical ports, each including two HDMI ports, one for receiving an input from a
cable or
satellite box,
and one that inputs to your TV.
Connect your supported
cable or
satellite box through the Xbox One
and take control of your viewing like never before.
Essentially, you can connect your compatible
cable or
satellite box to your Xbox One
and then effortlessly watch television through the console.
ENERGY STAR Partners who provide
cable and satellite services may be able to provide newly certified
boxes as part of your service.
Eleven
cable and satellite companies signed a voluntary deal last year to reduce power consumption of the
boxes from 10 % to 45 % by 2017, but the deal doesn't require the devices to go down to a trickle when turned off
and the agreement has no penalties for noncompliance.
Tizen swiftly bounces between your
cable box or
satellite service
and the Netflix app with ease.
This is where things get pretty slick: Tizen detects most commonly used devices like
cable /
satellite boxes, game consoles, Blu - ray players,
and even external streaming set - top
boxes (not that you'd need one), then automatically labels inputs with the name of the device (no more guessing which device is in which HDMI input)
and programs the system so you can control it with the Samsung One remote.
If you are instead connected to a
cable box or
satellite receiver, WebOs will gather information on your location
and service provider to integrate the remote control
and programming guide for easier access to live TV.
Here, the wizard will guide you setting up your computer to control a
satellite box, choosing between
cable TV
and regular broadcast TV, as well as setting up the automatic download of the broadcast schedule in your area.
Plug everything —
cable or
satellite, streaming
boxes or sticks, gaming consoles, DVD
and Blu - ray players — into Caavo's eight HDMI inputs
and connect to your AVR
and TV.
The new capabilities are targeted towards controlling more aspects of traditional
cable and satellite set - top
boxes.
The Logitech Harmony Home control works with over 270,000 devices, including TVs,
satellite and cable boxes, blu - ray players, Apple TV, Roku, Sonos, Xbox, Philips Hue
and more.
«We wanted you to enjoy the smoothest TV experience alongside your gaming on Xbox One, whether you're using on - demand apps like HBO GO, Netflix, Comedy Central
and Hulu Plus, or streaming live TV apps like Verizon FiOS TV, streaming live Internet TV from Sling TV, or watching live TV through your
cable or
satellite box,» she told the E-Commerce...
One diplexer is used to combine the
satellite and antenna
cables; the other is used to split the combined signals to the television
and satellite box.
The Roku
and Mi
Box both offer traditional, remote - friendly on - screen interfaces, making them feel familiar if you're used to using
cable or
satellite.
If you're setting up a
cable or
satellite box, your Xbox One will attempt to find the HDMI input
and prompt you to confirm it recognizes the correct device.
One key difference between the DVR +
and its competition is that the DVR + features an HDMI output
and is designed to connect directly to a single HDTV, effectively replacing your
cable or
satellite set top
box (in one room).
We saw lots of promising new streaming
boxes, smart TVs,
and super-charged antenna tools, all of which will make dropping
cable and satellite TV easier in 2017.
To get the Playbase ready for action, simply plug it into a wall outlet
and connect a provided optical digital audio
cable to either your TV's optical audio port, or to that of an external device like a Roku or Apple TV,
cable /
satellite box, or Blu - ray player.
It also can function as your
cable /
satellite box, you can stream movies a la Netflix, Amazon, etc.,
and you can control the whole thing quite well using your voice.
Universal Remote Control: You'll need a way to command all these devices, along with whatever Blu - ray player,
cable or
satellite box and other devices you connect to your TV, but it seems like every device has its own remote control.
HDCP is everywhere
and is built into devices like Blu - ray players,
cable boxes,
and satellite TV receivers, as well as into streaming video devices like the Roku, Chromecast,
and Amazon Fire TV.
After dominating the smartphone market in India last year, Chinese hardware brand Xiaomi is now going after couch potatoes across the country with its TVs, which play nice with
cable and satellite set - top
boxes.
It's a powerful control system for virtually every streaming,
cable,
and satellite box out there.