[opendtv] Re: TV Technology: Smart TVs Nudging Roku, Chromecast Aside
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2017 23:14:56 +0000
Craig Birkmaier wrote:
Yes, but that is not what I am talking about. I'm talking about
broadcasting h.264 encoded content without having to upgrade the
station to ATSC 3.0.
That's obviously doable with ATSC 1.0, but I don't even see why bother. I'm
discounting the one-way broadcast aspect, especially in this thread about
smart/connected TVs.
What broadcasters do need is a way to reach mobile devices.
They have it, if they migrate to the Internet. It's called net neutrality. They
offer OTT services, they have access to mobile devices and fixed devices. ATSC
3.0 broadcast does not need to be part of that equation. Plus, whether the
broadcasters can coerce the mobile providers to incorporate an ATSC 3.0
receiver in the phones blessed for use on their network is still an open
question. Plus, whether mobile customers even want linear broadcast as a steady
diet is doubtful. We've been over this many times.
The headline suggests smart TVs are replacing connected TV devices like
those from Roku. Then the text of the article says the use of connected
TV devices is growing, even as more people are buying smart TVs that
"may" offer access to the same OTT services.
Why would people buy both?
Like I said already, you have to understand the trend lines. More and more
people use streaming for watching TV. All manner of streaming is increasing,
because the installed base of TVs is still largely unconnected TVs. But more
and more people are buying connected TVs, because they don't cost a premium.
Trend lines. There was also a peak in sales of ATSC STBs, while TVs with
built-in receivers were selling very well. Why was that? Same reason. Many
people still had to use their old sets, for some time.
What makes sense to me would be connected TVs where people can choose the type
of streaming service they want to use. As of now, many of these sets use Roku.
Which is a good choice, BECAUSE it's a neutral choice. But better yet would be
a service that doesn't depend on collusion at all, i.e. doesn't ask for special
favors from the content owners.
Bert
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