For everyone who wants to watch their favorite films and programs not only on the TV screen, the Rostelecom TV campaign has created a TV application that will allow you to enjoy watching programs on your computer or even on your smartphone or tablet. Here we will tell you in detail whether the Rostelecom Interactive TV application can be downloaded for a PC (computer), Android or iPhone, and we will also give detailed setup instructions.
Please note: in order to be able to watch TV programs in the application for free, you need to be a client of Rostelecom and have a connection to interactive television.
IPTV technology capabilities
Interactive television (IT, IPTV) has enormous potential. First of all, it guarantees the availability of a large number of options, so to connect it you need to have an Internet channel with sufficient bandwidth.
The main features of interactive television from Rostelecom:
- selection and playback time of programs, recording and rewinding programs, pausing the broadcast and much more;
- Internet access through the TV screen, its integration with social networks, as well as with other devices connected to the network;
- payment for services from the TV with a bank card;
- access to the program and archives of television programs and films from TV;
- parental control function - the ability to hide some channels or set a password to access them;
- multiroom option for connecting several TVs in the house to a package of channels.
IPTV connection is made through a special set-top box. The cost of a complete set of equipment for connecting interactive television will be about 4,000 rubles.
PC Application
You can also watch interactive television on your computer. To watch programs you need to download and install an IPTV player.
Setup begins with selecting a region. You must also specify the provider. Then a window will open where you can select programs to view. There is no need to configure this program additionally.
An alternative solution would be to install the ZABAVA application.
Advantages and disadvantages of IPTV Rostelecom
A brief overview of the pros and cons will allow you to appreciate interactive digital television.
Advantages
First of all, it is necessary to note the absence of glare, “snow” and other defects - on IPTV they are simply excluded due to the principle of the technical device. In terms of overall picture quality, it's stunning, especially on HD channels.
Other advantages:
- the ability to pause a TV show, as well as rewind and record it;
- the ability to connect via telephone thanks to ADSL technology provided by Rostelecom, if technical capabilities allow (especially convenient for private sector users);
- the presence of options that allow you to view a TV program, group channels by topic, connect to social networks, manage packages, and set age controls.
Flaws
IPTV also has disadvantages. They are as follows:
- You definitely need an STB set-top box and all the corresponding attributes: power supply, remote control, wire from the set-top box to the optical terminal modem;
- to connect another TV, you will also need a separate STB set-top box;
- with a large screen, the image quality may be reduced (unless the HD package is connected), since the resolution that most channels display on TV screens is lower than 42 inches of plasma or LCD TV;
- The picture may freeze - this is acceptable, but at the same time it should not happen often.
It is possible to synchronously configure the remote control from the STB set-top box to control the TV.
What is it for?
This operation is necessary when contacting Rostelecom technical support. Before calling 8-800-51-000-51 , do not be lazy to do this simple operation. When you call technical support, tell the operator that you sent the logs through the “Help” in the application and tell them from which mailbox you sent them.
Sending logs to developers helps diagnose your problem much faster and more accurately. This will not only help reduce the waiting period and speed up the resolution, but will also provide the necessary data for further development/updating of the application.
List of Rostelecom channels and their prices
Previously, only a subscription fee was charged for a basic set of channels (35 channels). Now you need to pay 1000 rubles.
Other channel packages:
- "Starting" . The first month is free, then the monthly fee will be 320 rubles. 100 or more channels available.
- "Optimal" . 129 channels are available, plus sports, children's and music channels to the previous package. The first month is not free, the subscription fee is 450 rubles.
- "Advanced" . A special feature is the largest number of channels broadcast in HD. There are also movie channels and educational programs. More than 140 channels are available, the monthly fee is 580 rubles.
- "Maximum" . Everything (even erotic programs) that the company can offer is available. For this you will have to pay much more – up to 1800 rubles per month.
When connecting thematic packages, the monthly fee will be on average 250 rubles. For additional services (for example, such as “Viewing Control”) you will need to pay 50 rubles monthly. Also, for a fee, those who wish can use the funds of a special film library, which contains various series, films and television programs.
Interactive television from Rostelecom has many service options at different prices. Among this variety, you can always choose the one that best suits your needs.
Latest updates:
Updated 03/07/2017: Attention! A new version has been released for Apple iOS 3.0.11 . The update should happen automatically. If this does not happen, try updating from the App Store manually.
Problems that have been fixed in the new version:
- iPad asks to subscribe to all channels
- Movies purchased with bonuses are not displayed
- Channel and button number do not match each other
- Channels are not added to the “My Channels” section
- Poor visibility of the player interface on a white background
- Serial numbers of seasons in TV series appeared
How to connect?
First you need to choose a package of channels that will suit your subscription fee and financial capabilities. After selecting it, if everything is ready to connect and you can start the process yourself, you should click the “Connect” button.
If you have no connection experience, you need to go to the site.
Here you will need to fill out a form indicating:
- FULL NAME;
- residence addresses;
- package of channels;
- phone numbers for contact.
The company's specialists will contact you at the specified telephone number and inform you about the possibility of connecting to the selected type of service.
"Service is unavailable. Internet access error"
You need to check the speed of the Internet connection that the application detects.
How to do it?
You need to go to the “My”
.
Select “Help”
.
“Write a message”
button will appear on the screen .
After which you will automatically receive a letter in which the technical data of your device will be copied. At the very end of the letter there will be a line “Connection speed”
If the speed is > 1 Mbit/s, this is no longer normal and you need to check your Wi-Fi access point (test with other devices, reboot the router, check settings, etc.)
PS There is no need to send a message, you can just close it.
Check availability of requests to the server
How to do it?
To understand whether packets from your Wi-Fi network go to the desired IP-TV server, you need to open the link https://fe.svc.iptv.rt.ru/index.html on your phone/tablet.
If the page opens and you see the nginx HTTP server greeting:
This means the connection is ok. If the page does not open, you have problems with your Wi-Fi settings
. Try opening the page on another device (PC, laptop). As a last resort, reset the router and configure it again
Types of IPTV set-top boxes from Rostelecom
You cannot do without this device - it is designed to transmit a video signal from a cable to the TV screen. In this case, the quality of sound and image will depend on the model of the TV set-top box. Let's look at the main types of set-top boxes offered by Rostelecom.
"Standard"
The console includes a set of standard options. Capable of supporting HD sound, stereo, and resource management from the network. The price is 3590 rubles.
"Premium"
A more sophisticated console. In addition to standard functions, it supports interactive services, two-format audio (including DD), and allows users to control via the Internet. The cost of the set-top box is 9360 rubles.
Videosender Rostelecom
This device can be purchased by users who want to simplify access to channel management and other features from anywhere in the apartment. This is what distinguishes a video sender from a simple set-top box.
For the device to work literally in every corner of the apartment, it must have high-quality Wi-Fi coverage. If a reliable router is installed, then even from the next room you can easily control the process or switch programs. For the video sender to work correctly, you need to connect it via a Wi-Fi router.
You can order a video sender on the Rostelecom website. Its price is about 5,000 rubles. There is no particular need for it, except perhaps to create greater comfort.
Take care of your loved ones
- In your personal user account, you can easily combine several personal accounts at once.
- Manage the services of loved ones who live in any region of our country.
- Take control of your accounts and manage services for your entire family.
You can open the map at any time and find the office that is closest to you. Here you can easily find information related to work schedules and possible breaks, so that you can avoid any inconvenience in the future. To protect your personal account, you can install an additional digital code.
Connecting the set-top box
The procedure for connecting a set-top box to a TV is quite simple and does not require special knowledge in the field of IT technologies:
- Without plugging it into an electrical outlet, we connect the power supply to the set-top box - into the “DC 12V” connector.
- Connect the Ethernet cable. Here you need to take into account that the cable that comes with the set-top box is in most cases short, and installers leave a wire of the required length instead. We insert one end into the “LAN” connector on the set-top box; the other, depending on the technology, to the router/router (or ADSL modem, or optical terminal). The latter has special ports numbered “2” and “3”.
- To display the image on the TV screen, we connect the so-called “tulip” - a composite AV cable or HDMI cable from the set-top box to the TV.
- Plug in the power supply from the TV set-top box.
Now we work with the TV:
- We turn on the TV . To display content from the STB set-top box on the screen, switch the TV to the desired mode. There is a special button on the remote control, which, depending on the brand of the TV manufacturer, is called “AV”, “Source” or “Video In”.
- We connect the desired video signal source (connecting the set-top box to the corresponding input on the TV).
- After downloading, enter your login (username) and password - they must be in the contract. This information is entered from the set-top box remote control. Once connected correctly and all data has been entered, a window will appear showing the channels.
Additional Information
Additional points related to downloading and installing, as well as using Wink on a phone with Android OS and Android TV.
Wink Account Features
By creating one Wink account, you can use the viewing device merging feature. You will have access to simultaneous viewing of television through the cinema platform on five different devices at once (this can be TVs, phones, tablets or PCs).
With just one account you can:
- use multi-pause: stop watching on one device and continue watching exactly from the same place on another;
- buy and download movies/series permanently or through a monthly subscription with access from all devices connected to your account (no additional fees are charged).
What to do if Wink crashes on Android?
If the Wink app crashes on your Android phone or TV, there are several ways to fix the problem. First of all, just restart your device and try to access the online cinema again.
If rebooting does not help, reinstall the application itself - delete it and download it again.
Another option you can try is changing the DNS server address. This is suitable for Android TV:
- Go to Settings on your device. Open the “General” section there and then “Network”.
- Once you are sure you are connected to the network, select IP Address Settings.
- Activate the “Enter manually” option.
- In the “DNS server” column that opens, enter the following values: 208.67.222.222 or 8.8.8.8.
- Click on the “Done” button, then click “Ok” and restart the device.
Usually these tips help solve the problem. If the application continues to crash, contact the application support service within the application itself or by writing to
How to cancel Wink subscription on Android?
On smartphones with Android OS and Android TV, you can disable your Wink subscription through the Play Market program. The disconnection process will be the same for devices.
Cancel Wink via Google Play Market using an Android phone as an example:
- Go to the Play Market app store and go to the menu (three horizontal bars in the upper left corner of the screen).
- Go to the “Subscriptions” section by selecting it from the list that opens.
- Select the subscription you want to disable (click on it). On the page where you will be redirected, click the “Unsubscribe” button.
- Select from the list the reason why you decided to cancel your subscription and click “Continue.”
- Confirm the cancellation of your subscription by clicking on the appropriate button.
- After disconnecting, a message will appear at the bottom of the page stating that the subscription will be deleted.
Is it possible to download hacked Wink on Android?
You can easily find a hacked version of the Wink application on the Internet; they are published in .apk file format. Here you no longer have to pay for a subscription. But such an application can be dangerous for the phone - there is no guarantee that the file is free of viruses.
By saving a couple of hundred rubles, you may end up doing more damage than good. And this is connected not only with the mentioned viruses, after which the device will have to be reflashed, but also with the possibility of theft of your personal data - card numbers used for online payments, logins and passwords.
Similar programs
Wink is one of the best, but not the only online cinema. It has quite a lot of analogues. The most popular of them:
- Lime HD TV. This is an opportunity to watch online more than 145 TV channels, as well as movies and TV series on the big Android TV screen.
- Okko. Leading Russian provider of media services. More than 80,000 films, TV series and cartoons in excellent Ultra HD 4K and HDR quality without advertising.
- ivi. Partially free online cinema with many films and TV series in Ultra HD and 4K quality.
