How to organize watching Tricolor TV on your TV online?

When purchasing a set of satellite equipment, users strive to find optimal quality at an affordable price. They expect durability, reliability, versatility and image clarity.

All this was received by subscribers who installed the Tricolor TV receiver. This is the leader in organizing satellite television in Russia. The company systematically modernizes equipment and software, which constantly increases the quality of services provided and their quantity.

Advantages of the Online TV service

The satellite operator has begun developing an Online TV option to increase the availability of television broadcasting services. In the future, the company promises that this product will allow you to watch Tricolor TV on your TV via the Internet without purchasing a satellite dish. This feature is currently under development. But even in its current state, Online TV gives users many advantages:

• free access to additional TV channels via the global network;
• the ability to watch channels not included in regional packages;
• access to television broadcasting even in the event of satellite failures;
• ease of setting up television in a new place.

Important! With the help of Online TV, subscribers can quickly access configured channels in a new apartment, country house, etc. To do this, simply connect the receiver on which the service is installed to the worldwide network.

Features of the service for regions

As you know, the Tricolor TV company has several broadcast zones:

• Siberia;
• Center;
• South.

The new service allows residents of the Siberia zone to watch Tricolor TV channels via the Internet, including those channels from the Unified package that are not available in this district via satellite. Residents of the European part of the Russian Federation, using it, will receive as a bonus access to channels and programs of additional packages not connected to them.

Read: how to call Tricolor support.

We recommend finding out how much it costs to connect to satellite Internet from Tricolor.

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It is now October 2018. GS Group, together with satellite communications operator Tricolor, are constantly updating the range of their receivers. Several years ago, developers introduced a new, hitherto untested technology for connecting an IP device to a satellite receiver and server. Which received information from the server via signal transmission via an Internet cable. Thus, a set for two TVs appeared. In order for the subscriber to be able to view channels on both devices independently of each other, it was necessary to equip the receiver with a second satellite tuner.

Features of connection options

To gain access to watching television via the Internet using the new service, the user must be a subscriber of the Tricolor operator. This means having a signed contract for the company’s services, as well as an active subscription to the main package of TV channels.

Important! If payment for the main package is overdue, the ability to watch Tricolor TV channels over the Internet will become unavailable to the user. Access to viewing will be resumed only after payment has been made.

Hardware requirements

Unfortunately, not all receiver models can support the new service. Set-top boxes older than three years, as a rule, do not have enough power for uninterrupted broadcasting. More modern models also have a number of restrictions on use, although the operator company is actively working to adapt them.

You can find out whether a specific receiver model is suitable for using the new option on the satellite operator’s website. To do this, you need to sequentially go to the following sections:

• Help;
• Technical issues;
• How to watch channels via the Internet.

On the page that appears, you will need to select the “Accessibility” tab. It will contain a complete list of suitable equipment.

Important! The list of acceptable devices is regularly updated and supplemented. If you want to use the new service, we recommend that you monitor it regularly.

Important Features

In order to watch Tricolor TV on a computer via the Internet without interruptions, the quality of the digital connection itself is very important. The operator places the following requirements on him:

• operating speed – at least 5 Mbit/sec;
• connection type – cable.

However, the last requirement is left to the discretion of the client. If a subscriber uses the World Wide Web via a satellite dish or SIM card, TV broadcasting will be less stable, but will still work.

Important! The cable must be connected to the main router that distributes the web signal to the home network. Client devices (TV, tablet, etc.) can be connected via Wi-Fi.

It is also necessary to take into account the connection diagram of set-top boxes in the house. If a subscriber has one of the receivers acting as a server that distributes a signal to other set-top boxes, Online TV will only work on the server. To extend the service to other television devices in the house, you should change the connection scheme.

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• Record channels and pause the broadcast. Very convenient features. You can program the recording using a timer or start it directly during the broadcast. You can pause the broadcast if you need to leave for a short time. These features certainly enhance your TV viewing experience. These capabilities are present in all modern receivers. However, there are exceptions. Tricolor receivers with recording: GS B521, GS B521H, GS B521HL, GS E521L, GS B531M, GS B532M, GS B533M, GS B534M, GS B531N, GS B5310, GS B5311, GS E502 and GS A230

• Built-in memory. When using recording, you need to have a storage device. If it is not there, then the memory built into the receiver will not be of any use. It can be either purely symbolic or have impressive volumes. The following receivers have an integrated 8 GB drive: GS B531M, GS B531N and GS B532M. The GS B533M and GS B534M have twice the storage capacity. The 500GB internal and external hard drives are GS E502 and GS B521H respectively. And the flagship Tricolor GS A230 has a royal 1000 GB disk.

How to set up viewing?

Setting up the Online TV service consists of two stages:

• physical connection of equipment;
• setting operating parameters.

Important! All local network parameters are registered only on the TV. In order for a subscriber to be able to watch Tricolor TV channels on a tablet via the Internet, he will need to additionally activate the Multiscreen service.

Equipment installation

First of all, you need to connect the receiver to the global network. To do this you will need an Ethernet cable. One end of it is connected to the Ethernet connector of the set-top box. The second end of the cable is connected, depending on the topology of the home network:

• to an internet outlet;
• to a free LAN socket on the router.

Read: how to pay for Tricolor TV services from your mobile phone.

Find out why Tricolor may not appear after updating or payment.

We advise you to find out what you can do in your Personal Account on the operator’s website.

As a rule, access to the service appears automatically on the TV. If this does not happen, you must perform the following steps:

• go to the console menu;
• in the “Settings” section, select the “Network” subsection;
• go to the “Manual” item;
• Enter the local network parameters in the table that appears.

Important! All necessary data - IP addresses, subnet mask, etc. – can be obtained from your provider.

If everything is done correctly, the message “Connected” will appear on the screen. To check the correct operation, you can go to the “Status” item in the receiver menu. In it, in the “Internet TV” column, the following message should appear: “Connected”.

No. 10. GS B528

The receiver is multifunctional; you can connect an external infrared sensor or antenna tulips through a regular audio jack. The device can be updated via USB 3.0 and an external drive can be connected there to store video recordings.

Price 5,200 rub.

Receiver GS B528

Characteristics:

• interfaces: 3.5 connector, HDMI 2.0, LAN, USB 3.0;
• resolution 720-2160p;
• formats: HEVC MPEG-4, DVB-S2;
• signal source: Internet, satellite;
• separate power supply 12V, 3A.

pros

• channels do not freeze;
• TV online operates virtually without interference.

Minuses

• no AC3 sound;
• Dolby Digital can be viewed through the optical Spdif output.

Receiver GS B528

No. 4. GS B522

A high-quality receiver, relatively inexpensive, with a considerable number of positive reviews. A single-tuner receiver broadcasts from the TV display, “mirror” streaming – dubbing video to gadgets to implement TV to Go. The service is available from gadgets through the Play.Tricolor application. In order to stream video content, you will need to connect your TV receiver to your Wi-Fi router.

Price 6,000 rub.

GS B522

Characteristics:

• source: Internet, satellite;
• view: receiver without connection to the client;
• quality: FullHD.

pros

• you can use a client receiver;
• interaction with additional services, for example, “Infobanner”.

Minuses

• when switching from one channel to another, there is an abundance of advertising that cannot be turned off;
• short power supply wire;
• It freezes or reboots itself several times while in use.

Receiver GS B522

How much does the Tricolor receiver cost: choosing the best model at the best price

As you can see, the price range ranges from 2,090 to 13,000 rubles, and to more accurately understand the choice of receiver, a table with characteristics will help you.

Comparative table of characteristics and prices.

No. 7. DTS 54

In terms of dimensions, the DTS-54 is inferior even to the GS B-211 and can be considered the smallest receiver from Tricolor. Considering the size of the box, the device's parameters are not the most powerful.

Price 2,090 rub.

DTS 54

Characteristics:

• there is an external power supply and control buttons on the front;
• plastic case;
• connector: HDMI;
• 1 DVBS2 tuner.

pros

• relatively low price.

Minuses

• no display;
• no Wi-Fi;
• There is no separate infrared sensor.

DTS 54 receiver

No. 2. GS E502

This device from Tricolor is not new, as it appeared on the market at the end of 2015. Nevertheless, it is rightfully recognized as the silver medalist in our rating, since the extensive capabilities provided by the device with proper operation allow it to remain one of the best models of receivers from Tricolor.

Price 12,000 rub.

GS E502

Characteristics:

• 2 tuners;
• formats: MPEG-4, MPEG-4M, DVB-S2;
• connectors: HDMI, Ethernet, 2xUSB.

pros

• can be used as a server: when you connect the set-top box to your home wireless Internet, you can view satellite channels on your mobile gadget;
• built-in hard drive 0.5 TB in size, which makes it possible to record programs on air or using a delayed timer.

Minuses

• sometimes independent reboots;
• the need for precise antenna tuning by a qualified specialist;
• high price.

Receiver GS E502

No. 5. GS B532M

A feature of the mid-budget receivers of the GeneralSatellite holding, a technical employee of Tricolor, is a dual-tuner device. Owners of these devices can simultaneously watch different TV channels. In addition, you need a router and user programs on a mobile device. To play on 2 monitors, you need to buy a specialized set-top box.

Price 6900 rub.

GS B532M

Characteristics:

• supports client receiver;
• resolution 1920x1080;
• built-in memory 8 Gb;
• formats: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC;
• Ethernet, USB, HDMI sockets.

pros

• 2 DVBS2 tuners;
• built-in TricolorTV module;
• additional operator service.

Minuses

• binding to 1 operator;
• you need a splitter, a converter with 2 sockets;
• Works with third party remote controls.

Receiver GS B532M

No. 3. GS A230

This is the second improved model of this type from the Tricolor company, the first was not particularly successful and there were many complaints from customers about it.

Price 13,000 rub.

GS A230

Characteristics:

• 1 TB of built-in memory;
• formats: HEVC, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, DVB-S2;
• connectors: 2xUSB (2.0, 3.0), Ethernet, HDMI.

pros

• you can broadcast channels in UltraHD format;
• can be associated with a client receiver;
• You can even watch it in 4K resolution.

Minuses

• lack of technical support;
• lack of a television archive, the ability to pause;
• You cannot record your favorite programs.

Receiver GS A230

New features of GS receivers recommended for watching Tricolor TV

Recommended Features:

• simultaneous recording of several programs;
• integration with smartphones;
• convenient creation of playlists.

Common characteristics for most Tricolor receivers are:

• availability of Ethernet and USB connectors;
• one or more DVBS24 tuners;
• high image quality and resolution;
• memory card support;
• external IR receiver (not for everyone);
• interaction with various current sources of television content;
• support for various transponders;
• presence of an RF modulator.