Netflix/broadband usage

Hillbilly2

Hi all,

simple question, I hope!

We have an HDMI TV - I don't know what that measn,butcan we view online stuff through the TV?

We have freeview and don't want to go back to cable TV.

If we got Netflix could we view that through TV? If through internet should we upgrade to BT infinity? We currently use about 5GB on a 10GB contract.#
Thanks

HB

Timalay

Hillbilly2 wrote: »

If we got Netflix could we view that through TV?

Only if your TV supports iptv (Internet Protocol television aka internet television services), if not easest and cheapest way would be via Roku LT (about £40).

Hillbilly2 wrote: »

If through internet should we upgrade to BT infinity?

Totally dependent on your current internet speeds, Netflix says you need about 5mbps to stream basic HD (720p).

Hillbilly2 wrote: »

We currently use about 5GB on a 10GB contract.

Even at their lowest quality setting, Netflix can use up 0.3GB of data an hour. So I would recommend moving to a higher usage package (if possible unlimited).

kwikbreaks

You'll need some sort of smart tv device to be able to watch netflix = http://www.ehow.com/info_8289299_system-requirements-movies-netflix.html

You'd be well advised to switch to an unlimited package unless you only want to watch a (very) few hours per month or you'll end up paying a fortune in overuse fees. Figure 0.5GB per hour absolute minimum with HD being maybe 2GB per hour.

macman

You don't need FTTC to stream TV: 3Mbps is usally quite adequate (if you can get that via ADSL)
However you will need a tariff offering you more than a 10GB per month cap.

sirmosh

If you happen to have a gaming console in your house there's a good chance you can use that for Netflix. I know the Xbox 360 and PS3 definitely do it.

You'll definitely want to go to an uncapped package as a couple of evenings watching things on Netflix could completely eat up a 10GB allowance.

In terms of speed 3Mbps should be suitable but you'll probably want at least 5Mbps to get a nice steady stream. It completely depends on your area but many people can get at least 10Mbps if not much higher than that without needing FTTC.

Hillbilly2

Thanks everyone - really good advice!

MillicentBystander

sirmosh wrote: »

If you happen to have a gaming console in your house there's a good chance you can use that for Netflix. I know the Xbox 360 and PS3 definitely do it.

You'll definitely want to go to an uncapped package as a couple of evenings watching things on Netflix could completely eat up a 10GB allowance.

In terms of speed 3Mbps should be suitable but you'll probably want at least 5Mbps to get a nice steady stream. It completely depends on your area but many people can get at least 10Mbps if not much higher than that without needing FTTC.

And the Wii! In fact, watching netflix is the only time we actually use the Wii now. And, on a side note, a massive reason for getting netflix HAS to be Breaking Bad!

Francesanne

MillicentBystander wrote: »

And the Wii! In fact, watching netflix is the only time we actually use the Wii now. And, on a side note, a massive reason for getting netflix HAS to be Breaking Bad!

We got Netflix for House Of Cards with Kevin Spacey. Best move we made.