Details. New technologies: in Dnipro, using Fregat TV, it is possible to make Smart TV out of an ordinary TV. Details Frigate cable TV

How to Survive a Telecom Provider in These Times of Rapid Opportunity computer networks? Indeed, today data transfer rates are growing rapidly, and the cost of Internet services is decreasing. Twisted pair is actively replaced by fiber, new standard Wi-Fi has overcome the speed of 1 Gbps, 4G is replacing 3G. Of course, provide third-party additional services for a fee.
How far can a provider go in an effort to increase their revenues? We can say that there are no boundaries. But now is not about that. This article will focus on the Internet provider "Fregat", or rather, its new OTT service "Fregat TV", which provides users of any Internet provider with access to watching streaming television (IPTV), a huge collection of video content and a number of other additional, but no less interesting possibilities with the help of the Fregat F-Box SML-482 HD smart set-top box.

Contents of delivery

The smart box comes in a small cardboard box that is pleasant to the touch. It contains inscriptions and pictograms of the main multimedia features, as well as the logo of the Fregat provider. The box lacks any high-quality photo prints, and there are no colorful images on it, since everything looks pretty attractive anyway.

All components are neatly and compactly folded into a box, there is everything you need and nothing more.

The scope of delivery includes:

1. TV set-top box F-BOX.
2. Power adapter 12 V - 1.2 A.
3. Remote controller remote control.
4. Battery for the remote control (AAA batteries, 2 pcs.).
5. Brief operating instructions in Russian and Ukrainian.
6. HDMI cable.
7. AV cable.

Appearance

SML-482 HD media attachment is made in miniature size, comparable to Apple TV 4 (SML-482 HD is slightly larger).

Manufacturing material - high-quality black plastic. The design is simple and elegant: 4 screws and latches around the perimeter, on the front panel there is only one LED (standard colors: operating mode - green, sleep mode - red; moderately bright, does not strike the eye), on the end sides there are any elements absent, and all interfaces are located on the rear panel. In fact, there are not many of them, but quite enough for comfortable work with the console. Moreover, they are located in the mind.

Interfaces:

• Power supply (12V);
• 3.5 mm TRRS mini-jack;
• S / PDIF;
• HDMI;
• LAN (10/100 Mbps);
• USB 2.0.

The remote control is small in size, pleasant to the touch. Its front panel is made of mirror-glossy black plastic (the surface is easily soiled, but under the buttons it is not so striking as, say, on a phone, but wiping off dirt from your fingers is much more convenient and easier).

The back panel, on the other hand, is matte, structured, and embossed. Thanks to this, the remote control does not slip in the hand. The arrangement of the buttons is standard, their movement does not cause discomfort, it is soft and smooth.

Hardware part

• Chipset BCM7230 750 MHz dual-core (2000DMIPS)
• RAM DDR3 512 MB
• Flash NAND 256 MB

Hardware support: audio codecs - MPEG1 / 2, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA, video codecs - MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.263, H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1.

The system has no flexibility in settings or extensions functionality, she performs exactly the task that she was assigned, no more, no less. Basically, this is how all provider media devices look like, so you shouldn't be surprised here.

Moreover, the presence of a built-in wi-Fi module can not but rejoice, especially considering that there is only one USB port and occupying it with a Wi-Fi adapter is not the best solution. And so, everyone is happy: there is Wi-Fi, and USB port free.

Software

I dare to suggest: the only thing that interests the reader in this review, Is the functionality and basic capabilities of the SML-482 HD. Therefore, let's get started!

Connecting the set-top box to the TV and launching it is quite simple, and will not cause difficulties even for a beginner. So, turn on the power supply to the network, connect the HDMI cable (if an old TV, then RCA will help, it is included in the kit), press the power button on the remote control and wait for the console to load. Next, in the basic settings, select the required language and configure the Internet connection. It is also necessary to register the set-top box. This procedure represents the input of a phone number, which will receive an SMS with a code that is entered in the proposed menu and voila! That's it, the prefix is \u200b\u200bassigned to your number.

From the moment of unpacking to comfortable viewing of TV channels, it takes 5-7 minutes (registration takes place the longest, since operating the remote control as a keyboard is not an easy task).

The system is built on the Linux kernel. The graphical shell varies depending on the services provided by the operators (this is a universal set-top box developed by SmartLabs and chosen by many providers in the CIS countries).

The main screen has five menu icons with captions, under which is a selection of Megogo films:

The graphic design looks attractive. The menu itself has a well-thought-out structure, but ... at the same time, the prefix also has a number of flaws, because Linux offers much more possibilities for a flight of fantasy. However, here it should be remembered that this is a provider device, so we will continue our review further.

The main menu window looks like this:

Five main menu icons significantly simplify the user's communication with the set-top box - settings, applications, TV channels, cinema, wallet. The cursor is set to "TV channels" by default, it would seem a trifle, but nice :-).

The following services are available to the user in applications:

• Live search (searches for anything and everything according to your request, the results are divided into categories, simple and convenient, because as you enter at least three characters search query, the user is offered hint words);
• Youtube;
• Maps (Yandex and Google, the map is loaded pretty quickly, view representation: topography);
• Currency rates, weather;
• Internet radio (the list of radio stations is quite large);
• Home devices (shared folders on the network or raised dLNA server work flawlessly, the server on the laptop was immediately identified using the Home Media Server program, the entire structure of folders and content in them is also visible, all tested formats are recognized without difficulty: avi, mkv, mp4);
• TV channels are, in fact, IPTV.

Switching channels takes place in a split second, whether it is a standard definition channel or in HD quality. Picons (channel icons) make it easy to find the channels you need, no need to look closely at their names, just look at the recognizable logos. The default arrangement of channels seemed convenient, although if someone doesn't like this order, it won't be difficult to change it at your discretion, since such a function is present in the settings.

The set-top box also has the ability to divide channels into groups by content content. In general: comfortable, high quality, beautiful.

And now about another fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey. The declared function "Life Pause" (pause of the broadcast for up to 10 minutes) does not work on all channels. For example, it does not work on STB, ICTV and other Ukrainian channels. It works mainly on themed entertainment, for example, TV1000 Premium HD or Sony Sci-Fi (although it should be added that this function also works on the "1 + 1" TV channel). However, as the Fregat company assured us, this is due to the rights to content, and not to the incorrectness of the service.

With the "Back-EPG" function (TV channels recorded up to a week ago) things are going to be the same. It all depends on the TV rights. In general, "Back-EPG" works stably.

Cinema Hall is a client program for watching videos. There are many films, but there are no new products as such, Soviet films and cartoons still occupy a huge niche. But, as the service develops, the movie library will also expand.

Wallet is an electronic cabinet where all your subscriptions are visible (you can connect / disconnect them), the amount on the account, how much is left until the next payment, payment history, services (number change, pause and multiroom - in development).

Telecommunication provider "Fregat" launched a decent and competitive OTT project on the Ukrainian market, which is good news (especially if you know the price of this service - 23 UAH / month at the time of testing). As for the set-top box, it stably copes with the main responsibilities assigned to it (viewing IPTV and video content). True, to make some changes and settings in the STB (for example, adding a city to view the weather, only Dnipropetrovsk and Kiev are available by default), users will have to contact technical support. However, at the Fregat company we were assured that when sales start in a particular region, cities in the Weather service will be added automatically. In general, the service is young, but adjusted for the price of the service, it is very promising. The main thing is to polish the work of all services and expand their capabilities.

Screenshots of the STB settings menu:

Additional screenshots taken while testing the console:

Technologies have flooded the world around and now it is difficult, plus everything, and expensive, to "keep up" with the latest technology. If we talk about TVs, then those that have the Smart TV function - in other words, a TV with Internet access, are becoming more and more popular.

But did you know that you can “upgrade” your regular TV and get all the functions of Smart TV?

Smart TV: high price and no guarantees

It would seem that everything is simple and clear with smart TVs TV, but there is one “But”. The high price and the need for constant updating, because technologies are improving at a breakneck speed. And here you are not regular computer, for which you can buy a couple of parts - and you are in trend again. Here you will have to put your favorite TV in a corner, and its place will be taken by a new, more expensive one, but with more functions. Then this one will have to be hidden, and its place will be taken by an even more fashionable Smart TV.

How to make your regular TV “smart”

The Fregat TV company has created a product that is unique in its essence, which will allow you to use even an ordinary TV, having all the advantages of a modern Smart TV. The price of Fregat TV Interactive Television is available to everyone (the set-top box costs only 1 UAH!) For 150 channels of quality content.

Fregat TV advantages

• Affordable price and compactness
  The new set-top box for only 1 hryvnia is an alternative to expensive iptv-set-top boxes and TVs with Internet access. Plus, the box comes with a lifetime warranty and takes up little space.
• Pause the broadcast and rewind programs
  There is no longer any need to keep track of the time and rush home to watch your favorite movie, because Fregat TV allows you to pause and even rewind the broadcast 7 days ago.
• Online radio
  With Fregat TV you can listen to your favorite radio stations, both local and foreign.
• Youtube output and function “ Parental control” literally equates your TV with any “smart”.
• Works from any internet
  Regardless of which provider you have, you can use the interactive
  television and get all the benefits of quality television.
• HD channels
  You can watch your favorite films and programs in high quality right at home.
• Cinema hall
  made a selection of the most popular films, TV series, cartoons and shows - the card index contains more than 5000 files!

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Internet provider Fregat is a leader in providing telecommunication services in Dnipro. To connect its subscribers, he uses FTTB technology - providing access by laying fiber-optic cables to houses. This technology ensures uninterrupted connection and the highest data transfer speed.

A distinctive feature of this provider is that it has developed its own loyalty program for regular customers. It consists in the permanent accrual of bonuses, which can then be turned into a discount of up to 15%. In addition, being a Frigate subscriber, you can test IPTV television for free. And if you move, then you can "move" the Internet with you to a new place.

The company has several unlimited tariff plansthat differ in speed and price. The rates are different depending on the region.

For connection to the Frigate network, a fee of 2 UAH is charged. It is possible that you will need more additional payment for the cable, but this is decided in each case individually, depending on the technical capabilities.

To leave a request for connection, you must fill out a special form on the website, or call by phone. Subsequently, you can pay for the company's services through terminals, through special cards, at bank branches or through payment systems in the Internet.

Provider Fregat does not get tired of delighting its subscribers with various promotions. He credits them with bonuses, makes discounts and gives gifts, you just need to closely follow the news on the site.

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