Interactive TV OnLime
By connecting to this service, the user receives the following benefits:
- From 190 channels (depending on the package) with good quality;
- Many channels in HD quality;
- Ability to control viewing. The broadcast is paused, recorded on media, or rewinded. You can also turn on a program that was broadcast on the TV channel earlier;
- Access to social networks and functional services. For example, there is a weather forecast module;
- A huge database of films and TV series has been implemented. Many of them are available for free. And paid ones can either be purchased or rented. And all this without leaving home;
- Multiroom feature, which allows you to continue watching a movie or show in another room on another device (including phones, computers and tablets);
- The “Multiscreen” function allows you to install interactive television on several TVs. However, for each of them you will need a prefix;
- “Karaoke” function, which does not require additional comments;
- Turn on the TV and set-top box with one remote control;
- Multifunctional parental controls.
Options
You won’t be bored, not only watching your favorite shows and movies, but also taking part in creating your own free time pastime.
- Viewing control (record, rewind, pause)
- Weather forecast, exchange rate, social networks
- Archive of programs
- Video rental
- Multiroom (access to viewing on all your devices connected in one group)
- Multiscreen
- Karaoke
- Parental control
That is, you will have the opportunity not only to watch TV shows in high quality, but also to manage them, record them, watch them from any moment, order different films and generally take full part in choosing and controlling what you want to watch. Agree, this is very convenient when you create your own entertainment schedule, and don’t wait for the day off to watch a movie or your favorite show, and even half with advertising.
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Digital TV OnLime
When connecting digital television, it is worth considering that many of the advantages of interactive television are not available here. However, there are also some peculiarities. Let's take a closer look:
- From 190 channels (depending on the package) with good quality;
- Many channels in HD quality;
- It is not necessary to use a set-top box or receiver. Convenient telecards are provided;
- You can control digital television using a standard TV remote control;
- Multiroom function;
- Multifunctional parental controls.
As you can see, digital television cannot boast of such features as viewing control, multi-screen, additional services, and so on. But this does not mean that such a service will not be good when connected in certain cases. Especially considering that it is cheaper.
What Internet access technology is provided by the OnLime provider?
Internet access technology: optical fiber to the building and twisted pair cable to the subscriber’s apartment.
Technology advantage:
- Internet access speed up to 890 Mbit/sec;
- connection occurs by connecting a cable to a PC or wi-fi router;
- When connecting to the Internet, a modem is not required;
- When connecting, you must have a network card/network adapter. (in most cases the hardware is built into the motherboard).
What is included when connecting
When connecting to television from OnLime, the user receives special equipment and more. Let's consider this for each case.
Interactive TV
The list of equipment includes many offers. But it is important to consider that they all require additional fees on top of the monthly subscription. All of them can be rented.
- A special Wink set-top box that uses Wi-Fi technology: Purchase – 6,000 rubles;
- Rent – 250 rubles per month;
- Purchase – 7990 rubles;
- Purchase – 3990 rubles;
- Purchase – 1700 rubles;
Digital TV
Digital television service does not imply such an abundance of equipment. There is only 1 option available, namely OnLime TeleCARD. This is a compact device that is inserted into the Cl or Cl+ port of the TV. This does not require any wires. There is also no need to buy a remote control, since the telecard is perfectly controlled from the TV remote control.
Digital television "OnLime" and OnLime TeleCARD
Back in my student days, my classmate showed me the possibilities of the then hot new product - NTV+ satellite television. Since then, digital television and the richness of its programs have attracted me very much, but I have never been able to combine desires and opportunities.I considered different options, looked for a suitable provider, but all of them required either the installation of a satellite dish aimed strictly at a certain place in the sky, or the installation of a decoder box of unknown origin. All these devices required a separate outlet, cable laying throughout the apartment, connection to the TV, and were controlled from yet another (how many?) remote control.
The local operator’s “Internet television” seemed close to ideal, a thin trickle of which was connected via an Ethernet cable to an alternatively firmware ASUS O!Play media player, but the quality of the transmission, however, like everything free, left much to be desired.
A new story began with the writing of a number of articles about modern TVs for the portal poisk-podbor.ru. While studying the capabilities of the latest models, a built-in DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) receiver and a CI (Common Interface) interface were discovered in the designs. The latter must be installed with a conditional access module (CAM - Conditional Access Module) and a subscriber card.
Trying to figure out what kind of module and map this is, as well as how applicable these technologies are to our country, led to unexpected discoveries, which I hasten to share with you.
We study the materiel
The DVB digital television signal is usually transmitted by satellite (DVB-S), terrestrial antenna (DVB-T) or cable (DVB-C).
The receiver of this signal can be a separate device, or it can be built into the TV body (as in our case).
Some channels are open and can be watched freely, but for additional, most interesting programs, the provider takes money from viewers. To make free browsing more difficult, the operator encrypts the data stream by providing registered subscribers with a suitable decoding device.
On the TVs we are considering, the CI interface is a connector compatible with PCMCIA devices (at one time, many such devices were developed for laptops). The CAM module, the same encrypted digital stream decoder, is plugged into this socket.
Additionally, a plastic smart card is inserted into the CAM module slot, like a card reader, which stores encryption keys in a protected memory, as well as identifiers linking it to the subscriber’s personal account and service subscriptions.
So, it seems that we have everything necessary to receive a digital television signal. One question remains: where to get this signal without mounting a satellite dish on the wall of the house?
Quite unexpectedly, the answer turned out to be very close - in the standard antenna wire coming into the apartment from the distribution panel. The operator National Cable Networks, also known under the OnLime brand, has already sent a digital signal to your home. Don't believe me? Let's check it together.
Opening up new opportunities
Comment. For the following experiments to be successful, your home must be within OnLime coverage and your TV must support digital decoding. In any case, the availability of connection, as well as compatible TV models, must be checked with the OnLime support service.
Toshiba 22DV733R. Preparing for new discoveries
First, let's check the Toshiba 22DV733R monoblock, which we wrote about in the article “TV for my son.”
Using the ATV/DTV button, we activate the digital tuner (DTV - Digital TV - “Digital Television”) and configure the initial parameters for the search, as shown in the top photo. Our provider broadcasts at frequencies starting from 340 MHz, so to speed up the search it makes sense to set the initial scanning frequency. When everything is ready, select the “Start” menu item.
Toshiba 22DV733R. In search of digital signals
If the counter of found digital channels grows, and by the time the TV is finished, it finds more than a hundred of them, this means that we are close to success. We call up the program schedule using the GUIDE button on the control panel and see if the “NKS Info” channel is in the list (pictured below).
List of channels Toshiba 22DV733R
If such a transmission is detected, the prerequisites for connecting to OnLime television are met. But you can’t watch the programs yet, since they are encrypted, which the TV will continuously inform you about. Only Channel One is not encoded, which you can already watch in digital quality (the difference is noticeable to the naked eye).
Now let’s prepare the Toshiba 22EL833R TV, which we described in the article “TV for the kitchen.”
Toshiba 22EL833R. Preparing for the search
The more modern Toshiba 22EL833R TV asks fewer questions, so after turning on the digital tuner, we simply set the starting frequency so that the device searches for programs faster, and then press OK on the remote control.
Toshiba 22EL833R. Search is more informative
Scanning in this receiver looks more interesting - it does not hide anything and immediately shows the name of the found channel and its affiliation with the OnLime provider.
When we are convinced that the television receivers are working, it’s time to become an OnLime subscriber. To do this, you need to acquire a CAM decoder module and an access card, and then register them with the provider’s subscriber service. The ready-made kit can be purchased at hardware stores, communication stores, or ordered online.
Note. If your TV does not have a built-in DVB-C tuner, programs from OnLime can be watched using an external receiver provided by the provider.
OnLime TeleCARD access kit
Packaging of the OnLime TeleCARD kit
This thin box was brought to us by courier. The bright dust jacket contains a standard polyethylene DVD box, the spring clamps of which contain: a CAM module, a smart access card, instructions with a subscription agreement form and a warranty card.
Each module and card has unique serial numbers used to bind the subscriber. For convenience, the numbers are duplicated in the instructions - we will need them when registering in the provider’s systems.
Contents of the OnLime TeleCARD box
Let's take out the CAM module, carefully insert the card into the slot of the card reader, and then the entire assembled structure into the CI slot of the TV. For safety, we strongly recommend that the device be de-energized during installation. Below is a close-up photo of the kit.
CAM module and access card
The module fits into the slot on one specific side only, so do not use excessive force when installing it. In our Toshiba 22DV733R receiver, the decoder was facing the wall. Here's what it looks like assembled:
Decoder and card in TV
Turn on the TV and switch to DTV mode. If everything works, within a few minutes five more federal channels will be available for viewing. We contact the support service to register the kit in the system (communication with the operator will take some time). After the provider sends a card activation request to the system, it will take about an hour for all encrypted channels to become available.
About digital television OnLime
The history of television in our country goes back more than 70 years, and this technology can already be called “ancient”. Therefore, I never would have thought that I would write an article about television, and even in the present tense. But everything is changing, and now there is a reason to talk about the merits of modern, now digital, OnLime television.
The first advantage is ease of connection. If you have a modern TV (we talked about the requirements above), then a user of any qualification can independently connect to digital television. There is no need to call a team of craftsmen, lay cables, align antennas, install splitters, etc. All components are already in place, and the standard antenna cable is installed.
Thanks to the use of built-in decoders, no additional external devices, connecting wires, or separate power are needed. Television control is conveniently carried out using a standard remote control. For example, for a small kitchen, where there is simply no room for external appliances, such a scheme is practically the only acceptable one.
Up to three TVs can be easily connected to one standard apartment cable. You just need to buy another OnLime TeleCARD kit for each of them and activate it through the support service. An additional fee for each connected device will be charged from the same personal account of the subscriber.
Electronic program guide
Digital broadcasting provides viewers with additional services: an electronic program guide (pictured), a TV guide for the week, and additional information about the program shown in a pop-up window. For a number of channels, for example the Discovery group, you can select the audio language - Russian or English.
The quality of the transmitted image is excellent: the image does not contain any noise or interference characteristic of receiving radio signals. Even regular channels are transmitted in a resolution of 720x576 pixels and look noticeably better than analogue ones, and programs in high definition resolution (HD 1920x1080) look absolutely incredible.
It is useless to argue about tastes, but it is the huge number of programs that complement the network of federal channels that makes it possible to find entertainment for the most demanding viewers.
For example, the author of the article does not like football, but is passionate about music and hockey. Please, there is a selection: three MTV channels, two VH1 channels, classical music from MEZZO and KHL TV (channel of the Continental Hockey League). If asked, I would, of course, add more music (Bridge TV, MCM TOP, NRJ, RTL 102.5), but what is available is also good.
There are special channels with movies (15 pieces), cartoons (7 pieces), and educational channels (the same Discovery or Animal Planet). My mother-in-law found a special channel for herself - “Usadba TV”, which talks about the arrangement of a dacha farm, and my son discovered the programs of the “Hunting and Fishing” channel.
conclusions
Perhaps the ideal solution for accessing the richest possibilities of digital television has been found. At the same time, if you have a modern TV, before opening a window to a new world, perhaps there is only one step left - purchasing a subscriber kit (CAM module and smart card).
At the end of the article, we will mention the cost and tariffs. The OnLime TeleCARD kit itself is sold on the provider’s website for 2.5 thousand rubles (250 rubles of which will be credited to your personal account upon activation). The subscription fee for a basic package of 95 channels, including two HD programs, is 250 rubles per month. The mentioned will add 100 rubles to the monthly fee for each TV.
03/05/2012 Maxim Tigulev
Rates
Now let's look at the tariff plans that are available when connecting to OnLime today. As in previous cases, we will do this for different types of services.
For interactive TV
Today, only 3 tariff plans are available, implying separate television from OnLime:
- “Transformer”: 227 channels;
- Free 5 additional mini-packages of the user's choice;
- “Film library” option;
- 650 rubles per month;
- 275 channels;
- 275 channels;
Previously, in the premium tariff, the “Manage Viewing” option was provided for free. And in others it acted as an additional option for money. However, it is now free on all plans.
For digital TV
For digital television, 1 more tariff plan is offered. Their list is as follows:
- “Start”: 126 infotainment channels;
- Package “Your ideal HD” for 2 months as a trial period;
- 345 rubles per month;
- 142 channels;
- 164 channels;
- 202 channels;
Tariffs for Internet+TV
It is beneficial to connect the Internet and television together. When connecting several services, OnLime makes good discounts and provides favorable conditions for tariffs.
- 2 in 1 Express 100. Cost 549 rub. monthly, speed - 100 Megabits, 124 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free;
- 2 in 1 Express 200. Cost 599 rub. monthly, speed - 200 Megabits, 124 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free;
- 2 in 1 Reboot 100. Cost 600 rub. monthly, speed - 100 Megabits, 59 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free;
- 2 in 1 Game 500. Price 1050 rub. monthly, speed - 500 Megabits, 124 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free + additional options;
- For a family 200. Cost 1200 rub. monthly, speed - 200 Megabits, 124 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free + additional options;
- For a total of 200. Cost 1400 rubles monthly, speed - 200 Megabits, 145 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free + additional options;
- For impressions everywhere 200. Price 850 rubles. monthly, speed - 200 Megabits, 124 channels, TV + Wi-Fi equipment rental - free + additional options;
Switching from one tariff to another with OnLime is completely free.
How to connect
There are several ways to connect television services at home:
- Call the hotline at: 8 (800) 707 12 12 (for Moscow and the Moscow region) and leave a request;
- Appear in person at the nearest sales office, taking your passport;
- Submit a request via the feedback form on the official website;
- Independently select all services and options on the site, and then leave a request.
The last method is the most convenient and functional, because with it you can manually read all the conditions and prices. And connect the tariff plan and packages yourself. We propose to consider this procedure in more detail. It is recommended to adhere to the following algorithm:
- Go to the page for connecting OnLime services using the link //www.onlime.ru/tv/calc2/ ;
- Select the appropriate types of services. In our case it is only television;
- First, you need to check if your home has connectivity. To do this, you need to select a city (Moscow or Moscow region), enter the street, house number and entrance;
- If the house is connected, you can move on. Namely, choose the type of television: digital or interactive;
- At the next stage, we select a suitable tariff plan. Here you can read in detail about each of them;
- If desired, we provide packages for an additional fee;
- If necessary, you can select subscriptions to video services;
- Next you need to specify the equipment. To do this, indicate the number of TVs and select the appropriate devices. You can use your own (if they were purchased previously), purchase them or rent them;
- There are also additional services that can be activated upon request;
- All that remains is to check the correctness of the entered data and confirm the application.
A feedback form will appear where you must provide your personal information and contacts. Within some time, company representatives will contact you to set an installation date and time. Upon arrival of the master, a contract will be signed.
How to order a connection service?
- Select the tariff or service package you are interested in on the website.
- Leave your address on the site.
- Create a request for the specified connection.
- Expect a call from the company operator soon. He will tell you the final price of the service, offer additions and options, and ask about a convenient payment method.
- You can immediately call the company and order the service.
You can pay for services in two ways: the first is in cash on the spot, the second is through online payment system services.
Reviews about OnLime TV
It is impossible not to note the excellent opinion of subscribers about the OnLime provider. Although the regions have rather mixed reviews of Rostelecom, Moscow has become an exception. Users note a record connection time (some write that they were connected 2 hours after the application), high Internet speed and the absence of any glitches. Of course, sometimes various problems arise, but not a single provider is immune from this.
It is also worth noting that the OnLime TV support service actively monitors user reviews and always responds to them, trying to solve the problem. Not every operator or company can boast of this.
