What is IPTV?
IPTV is the transmission of video and television programs via the IP network. IPTV unlike satellite or cable television enables interactive capabilities, on-demand playback and compatibility with a multi-device. Service providers, businesses and individual users who require a customizable viewing experience, widely make use of it.
The major benefits of IPTV are as follows:
- Movies, series and live channels on-demand.
- Multi-platform Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and set-top box.
- Scalability to providers with hundreds of channels who do not need traditional infrastructure.
Understanding Stbemu
Stbemu is an emulator which simulates the behavior of a real IPTV set-top box. It enables users to access the services of Android devices as IPTV services without the special hardware. Using the example of the most popular set-top box models, Stbemu allows connecting to portals such as Stalker Portal and using IPTV Xtream services.
Benefits of Stbemu:
- Economical: There is no requirement of a physical set-top box.
- Portable: You can use it in mobile devices as well as in tablets.
- Customizable: The user can set up the settings to suit his or her preferred IPTV provider.
What is Stalker Portal?
Stalker Portal is a middle ware application that is implemented by IPTV providers to control the delivery of contents, user authentication and the interface design. It serves as the interface between the IPTV service and the final device used by the user, where the process of navigation and playback is possible.
Functions of Stalker Portal:
- Channel management: Structures live television and video on demand libraries.
- User authentication: Authorization of access by subscription.
- Customization of interface: Provides interface customizations by providers.
In combination with Stbemu, Stalker Portal allows users to access IPTV services without the proprietary hardware required, and IPTV is made more accessible.
IPTV Xtream Explained
IPTV Xtream is an Xtream Codes API, which is a widely used protocol to offer IPTV providers an efficient and safe means of delivering content. Xtream Codes allows for:
- Account-based access:Users need to enter a username, password and URL of the server.
- Playlist management: M3U playlists are supported in order to manage channels.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Compatible with apps, set-top boxes and emulators such as Stbemu.
A large number of IPTV vendors combine Xtream Codes with Stalker Portal to provide a smooth experience, as well as to combine powerful back-office management with a versatile front-office access.
The functionality of these technologies.
When a user has Stbemu installed on their device, they are able to setup it so that it will connect to a Stalker Portal that is offered by his IPTV service. In case the service utilizes IPTV Xtream, the portal will validate the user and provide the list of channels or video library. This integration ensures:
- Buffering is minimal and the process of playback is smooth.
- Uniform interface among the devices.
- Access to subscription-based content is secure.
Conclusion
The IPTV, Stbemu, Stalker Portal and IPTV Xtream provide a scalable and flexible concept at the cost of accessing digital television. As a service provider you want to extend your offerings and/or as a viewer who wants to have a greater control over your entertainment, these technologies can be used to make informed decisions.