Television has come a long way since its black and white days. The few network channels have expanded to hundreds, each belonging to seemingly more complicated channel packages. The way we watch TV changed when channels started having 24/7 broadcasting, where news, sports, or films are constantly on TV separated only by advertisements.
But how do you filter what you don’t want to watch? Even the more personalised TV package brings channels you don’t want. Television is changing at a rapid pace, adapting to how much technology has advanced and to consumer preferences.
Change in Television Culture
YouTube’s launch in 2005 created a new concept: anyone could create their own personalised content. Viewers started being able to choose what they wanted to see, and while advertisements were added, ad-block software was created to fill the needs of those who didn’t want to see them.
The website inspired other developers to create a service of personalised entertainment.. Viewers want to choose programs they’re interested in watching, not those that are imposed through traditional broadcasting. So on-demand television was born, a service that allows users to select and watch video content when they want to, instead of being forced to watch what’s on during broadcast time.
Netflix
Netflix is an internet streaming, on-demand service that allows you to have your favourite TV shows and films together, so you can watch them when and as much as you want to. Their subscription based service can be cancelled at anytime, and their three packages allow you to choose between the quality of the image, and even how many people can access it in different mediums.
For the most expensive package of £8.99, four people can watch HD content, all at the same time. And with Netflix having exclusive content in addition to hundreds of other TV shows you can watch, it’s a cheap, convenient service. Other channels now have their own streaming services, like BBC’s iPlayer, which means that companies are paying attention to how you’re watching TV and they’re adapting to it.
What is the future of on-demand TV?
Smart TVs now come prepared for these on-demand services, as they become increasingly more connected to the internet. TV and film lovers can watch hours of a TV show in one day, and the rise of binge-watching leaves us hooked to our screens.
Netflix follows your watching patters to recommend you what to watch next, and TV is becoming more personalised because of it. Imagine advertisements only you can see because companies know you love their products. But imagine always being able to choose what you want to see, skipping all the content you find uninteresting. That’s what on-demand TV does for you; it lets you use your TV as you want to.
If you’re tired of watching TV the traditional way, here at Cheap TVs we have a wide selection of TVs to choose from, so you can watch TV just like you always dreamed of. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 0121 327 3273 if you have any questions! Our friendly team is always happy to help with any question you might have.
