What is Set-Top-Box?

post：2015-03-16

A set-top-box is a device that enables a television set to become a user interface to the Internet and also enables a television set to receive and decode digital television (DTV) broadcasts. DTV set-top boxes are sometimes called receivers. 

A set-top-box is necessary to television viewers who wish to use their current analog television sets to receive digital broadcasts. It is estimated that 35 million homes will use digital set-top boxes by the end of 2006, the estimated year ending the transition to DTV. 

The basic function of the digital set-top-box is receiving digital television，it’s function as follow:

  1. you can watch much movie you like, there has a lot of movie

  2.Live function: set-top-box increased the number of channels, it Provided more choice for customer

  3. Game features: you can use Remote Control to play the game you like

  4. Video features: If there is a wonderful TV programs and movies can be recorded, after slowly appreciate also possible.ect

Digital television set-top-boxes are used for satellite, cable, and terrestrial DTV services. They are especially important for terrestrial services because they guarantee viewers free television broadcasting. A set-top box price ranges from $100 for basic features to over $1,000 for a more sophisticated box. It is often leased as part of signing up for a service.