Rostelecom introduced a new feature for its subscribers. “Multiscreen” literally translates as many screens. This term reflects the whole essence of the function. People who have several TVs, tablets, smartphones, etc. can watch channels or movies from the official Rostelecom service or their own tariff simultaneously. At the same time, if you are alone at home, you can continuously view the content. That is, “Multiscreen” allows you to transfer viewing to another device without worrying about choosing the correct timecode. The only thing you need is Wi-Fi or another type of Internet on all devices. Speed from 3-5 Mbit/sec.
Benefits of the service
The service is not new, and it is worth noting its advantages, which may appeal to a future user:
- Users who have not previously used Multiscreen will not need to activate the service, because it is already available to all those who use the Interactive TV tariff. You can also use Smart TV with the downloaded ZABAVA service and a local subscription. The only thing you need to use is an account in the portal.
- With Multiscreen you will receive more than 200 different channels from all over Russia. Rostelecom promises digital quality and about 30 channels in HD quality. “Interactive TV” also allows you to watch 2 exclusive channels in HD quality, broadcasting licensed films.
- Of course, you can simply watch one movie, series or TV channel without being distracted by rewinding to the desired moment and switching between devices literally in seconds. Well, or you can just watch content with the whole family from different points in the apartment, without taking up extra space.
- One pays, everyone uses. The service can be used by your entire family, and you can pay for it from your family account.
- Easy payment. You can simply pay for a single account or connect the promised payment. Everything is carried out remotely, that is, online through the official application or website.
Number of connected devices
As already mentioned, you can connect devices of almost the entire family. In total, up to 5 gadgets, TVs or PCs are connected . The service works online for mobile devices and through Smart TV on TVs with the function. You can also quickly disconnect from general viewing and start watching individual channels or movies, independently of others.
If you try to connect a 6th device, you will be prompted to disconnect one of the already connected ones. That is, you can connect as many as you want, but only 5 devices can work at the same time.
How is it different from Multiroom?
Rostelecom previously presented their service based on the same concept. Back in 2013, the “Multiroom” feature was introduced, allowing you to simply connect several TVs to one tariff and signal, without using any huge wires. To work, you only need to rent or buy an official Rostelecom set-top box.
Pros of Multiroom:
- The console has a rather nice menu with a variety of functionality. All settings items are intuitive and easy to find.
- There are parental controls with which you can block channels that are unfavorable for them on children’s TVs.
- Also, with the set-top box, you can conveniently view information about channels, what series or shows will be on next, what time, etc.
- With the set-top box, you can view social networks by simply logging into them (sometimes even just using a smartphone or PC).
- As a small bonus, the console has built-in karaoke, including more than 2000 songs for every taste and color.
- You can also expand the connection system by purchasing additional set-top boxes and connecting them to each other, without paying extra for the basic tariff.
Pros of "Multiscreen":
- The service is provided to users with a tariff absolutely free of charge. For “Multiroom” the subscriber will have to pay 50 rubles per month.
- Also, with this service you can connect not just several TVs, but also smartphones, tablets, PCs and laptops.
- Unlike "Multiroom", with "Multiscreen" you can watch your favorite programs even outside your home or apartment. All you need is good internet and a downloaded Rostelecom application.
- You can also not only view channels simultaneously, but also separately or in groups.
- You can watch programs even after they have passed.
Results
Multiscreen from Rostelecom works on a laptop, computer, tablet and smartphone. The option opens up the ability to watch TV channels, movies and programs from any device. In this case, you will only have to pay for one account.
You can choose a package that includes up to two hundred different channels in excellent quality. You can always pause the broadcast and watch it later, even if this means changing your TV to your phone.
Moreover, you have access to a large Karaoke database. Choose one of more than two thousand compositions to suit your taste.
Parental controls will protect your children from “adult” content and from accidentally connecting to new paid services.
Wink can be easily integrated with social networks, leave reviews about different films and communicate with other users of the service.
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How to connect Multiscreen from Rostelecom
To connect to the service, practically nothing is required.
You just need to be a user of Interactive TV with all its functionality. Then you will have access to this function from the very beginning.
Or you will need to have a TV with SMART TV technology. Just connect the ZABAVA service to your TV. A little more about this:
- To get started, authorize your account on the site. Of course, this can be done through your TV, but using the remote control is not the most convenient input method. The password and login will be the number and code that will be displayed on the screen itself. Also in the future, an authorization function using popular social networks will be available.
- After logging in on your PC, you can log in on your TV.
- Next, you will have access to a variety of channels included in your package connected to the TV.
Ready! You are logged into your account and can already connect other devices.
Description of the service
The term “Multiscreen” can be translated as “multiple screens”.
Classic TV can only be watched where it is installed - in the bedroom, kitchen or living room. If they also want to watch TV in another room, they will have to buy another TV. Fortunately, digital television subscribers from Rostelecom are in a more advantageous position, because they have the opportunity to use the interesting Multiscreen service. It allows you to get rid of attachment to the TV or any other device. “Multiscreen” from Rostelecom, what it is – our detailed review will tell you about it. This is a powerful service created to expand functionality. It allows you to access the channels and content you watch on almost any device.
It looks something like this:
- You buy a movie and get the opportunity to watch it on another device;
- You are watching a movie on your laptop and suddenly you need to go to the kitchen - pause the movie, take the tablet and go to the kitchen, watch the movie further, and from the same moment;
- You are watching broadcast TV and suddenly realize that you are late for work or a meeting - press pause and continue watching the TV show on another device, for example, on a smartphone.
“Multiscreen” from Rostelecom works on PCs and tablets, on Smart TVs and on iPhones. It also works on branded TV set-top boxes. The service operates on the basis of a single account. To do this, you need to go through a simple registration procedure on the Interactive TV portal. Having connected “Multiscreen” from Rostelecom on your laptop, enter the login and password for the service on other devices - now you can use the system. Once you purchase content on one device, you can watch it on your Smart TV or your smartphone. The maximum number of devices (for one account) is 5 pcs.
How to connect your device to Multiscreen
As previously mentioned, you can connect almost any device that has Internet access. The platform for these actions will be the Wink online service website.
To begin, go to the website wink.rt.ru through a device convenient for you. You do not need to further configure the service itself. All you need on your PC is to log into the site and perform further actions.
Next, to use online TV viewing, you need to download a supported application to the device that you want to connect to the service. Then you just need to enter the same number and code from the TV, which can also be found in the menu of the set-top box from Rostelecom.
The service on mobile devices works only via the Internet. Accordingly, the better your connection, the better the resolution and picture quality, as well as its uninterrupted operation. The minimum solution is 2.5 Mbit/sec, the more the better.
Description of the service
In the list of services, clients often come across mention of the Multiscreen service from Rostelecom, but do not always understand what it is. “Multiscreen” is a convenient function that extends the range of interactive TV to other devices except the TV. It allows you to pause watching a TV product at any time and resume watching from the point where the broadcast was stopped. If the user started watching a movie at home on the couch and then went on business, he can continue what he started anywhere from any mobile gadget at a time convenient for him, since the service is integrated with wireless networks.
The Multiscreen service gives you access to almost two hundred channels with excellent image and sound. The ability to view content in HD quality is provided by Paramount Channel HD, a veteran in the market of innovative TV technologies. In addition to standard content, users can select content based on their interests using special options (for example, “Scary HD”) or paid subscriptions. Vocal fans are offered more than 2 thousand songs for “Karaoke”, children’s curiosity can be limited thanks to “Parental Control”, and extroverts are invited to leave reviews and share their impressions of what they see on social networks.
To obtain additional capabilities of the “Multiscreen” function on a cell phone, you need to install a special program. To make the option available on smartphones and tablets based on the Android operating system, it is enough to install the free Interactive Television application from PlayMarket and enter the personal data of the Rostelecom subscriber when logging in. For mobile gadgets running on iOS, the Interactive TV application on Smart TV is freely downloadable from the AppStore.
What is the difference between “Multiscreen” and “Multiroom”
Subscribers can use the Multiscreen service for free on TV set-top boxes, but it is paid for. With an additional package, it allows you to watch the broadcast simultaneously on two or three television receivers only at home. This service is no longer available on mobile devices. The service is designed not only for Rostelecom subscribers, but also for other providers. To activate it, you must pay for the content one-time using a bank card or, for Rostelecom clients, from your personal account balance.
How to remove connected devices
It’s quite easy to connect any devices, but how can you remove unnecessary ones or disconnect, for example, friends who previously connected to watch TV together? Here are a few methods that work through the official application.
On Android
The procedure is as follows:
- Go to the application and find the open menu button in the upper right corner.
- Scroll through the entire menu and find the “Settings” item in it. Select it.
- An additional menu opens in which you can configure the application itself as you see fit. In it we find the item “My devices” and select it.
- Another menu opens, which will most likely describe all the phones, TVs and other devices that were previously connected to your network. We just find the gadget that we need, it will be named as the device model itself. If you don't know who is who, just look at the name of the gadget you want to disable. To remove someone from the list, simply click the cross next to him.
- We confirm our intentions by clicking “Delete”.
- Enter the previously set PIN code to confirm that you are you.
Ready! The device has been removed. To check, you can simply go into the application through it.
On SmartTV
And here you need to do the following:
- Let's go to the application. In the top menu, look for the “Multiscreen” item.
- An additional window opens. In it we go to “My Settings”.
- A large menu opens with all sorts of settings. In it we need the “My devices” item.
- Next, simply select the unnecessary device. The blue one is your TV, it’s best not to touch it. Next, click “Remove device”.
- Enter your PIN to confirm your identity.
- If you want to sign out of your account on this TV, simply go to the same settings and select "Sign out of account."
