The curious switch from television to catch-up television
The last decade has seen entertainment shift from regular TVs to online streaming apps – our very own Catch-Up TV. This move has changed the way we watch TV shows by providing unlimited access to all our entertainment needs.
Say no to downloading or recording:
Cloud streaming has made it possible to watch all your favorite shows for free with some apps or for a small monthly subscription fee on others. Therefore, the need to have a digitally downloaded or burned copy of everything has been moved to cloud streaming, solving the problem of limited local storage.
The Rise of the “Cord Cutters”:
Cloud streaming apps have brought a new trend in media consumption with tech companies trying to appeal to the millions of “cord cutters”. The new generation has done away with cable for services that broadcast live TV channels over the Internet.
TV Upgrade Services:
Catch-Up TV services allow you to watch TV shows after they air, without recording or downloading the show. Over the years, the quality of Catch-Up has evolved and today, 60% of the shows that air on national free channels are available to stream.
Streaming Movies and TV Shows
Certain streaming services cater to both movies and TV shows such as; Netflix and Amazon Prime. They can be accessed on most smart TVs and will allow you to stream the HD content of your choice. However, with its better services and accessibility on all devices, Netflix seems to win the battlefield for both quality and availability. The new Hulu live TV service and YouTube TV platform are now also entering the arena with their services.
The advent of Smart TV to support cloud streaming:
Smart TV gives you apps, all ready to access your Catch-Up TV; like iPlayer, Amazon Instant Video and Netflix. Some smart TVs provide access to 3D video streaming along with Ultra High Definition video streaming. They have blazed a trail into a whole new world of TV viewing and entertainment by reducing your reliance on the airing times of your favorite shows.
Instant and mobile accessibility:
The best part of Catch-Up TV is that you can access your favorite content on all devices like; TV, computer, smartphone and tablet. The most successful streaming lineups are dominated by youth-oriented shows, and mobile screens have become the most widely used device for online television consumption.
Reduced spend:
Broadcast television has become immensely expensive and most of its content is wasteful. Streaming in the cloud gives us the option for TV to be sent on demand. It will provide us with better options and a varied selection of content to be consumed.
The future in the cloud:
The future holds a more demanding service from Catch-Up TV and our smart TVs. We will want a service provider that can offer a wider range of services on TV or the Internet. Online access to TV shows is expected to increase and hopefully piracy will decrease. With live streaming coming onto the scene, the risk of spoilers decreases as well.