Satellite tv

[truro expat]

ok I will try firefox and surf shack when next out in April. I got DNS but it would not let me run ITV or BBC as I assume they both realised that it was a DNS and new it shpuld blcok it?

 

[rafiki_]

Thanks for the detailed explanation! VPNs really are the go-to solution for accessing geo-restricted content, and you’re right—choosing the right provider makes all the difference. I’ve heard good things about PIA, NordVPN, and Surfshark too, especially for their ease of use and reliability in different countries.


The point about system locale and time checks is often overlooked but super important—many people forget that it’s not just about IP location but the whole device environment.


As for Starlink, I agree it’s a solid option for remote internet, though the cost can add up. It’d be great to hear what others are paying for roaming plans and how they manage their connectivity while traveling or living abroad.


Really appreciate you sharing your experience!

I’m based in Portsmouth harbour, and have fitted a 4g WiFi router, so the smart TV’s can pick up the streaming channels. 100gb per month at £10. Should be plenty for us.

 

[stelican]

We have a mini PC, which gets internet from a router. The TV is connected to the PC by an HDMI cable and another HDMI cable to a soundbar. A bluetooth keyboard and mouse control the PC. Plenty of TV channels on the internet, plus we have all of the usual internet stuff on the "TV", email etc. The PC has a bluetooth GPS dongle and is connected to the boats N2K network, so the TV becomes a 40" MFD. 100's of radio stations can be listened to on the soundbar via bluetooth from a phone.

Could explain that simply please!
And don't say "I just have!"

 

[st599]

I’m based in Portsmouth harbour, and have fitted a 4g WiFi router, so the smart TV’s can pick up the streaming channels. 100gb per month at £10. Should be plenty for us.

Hopefully 100GB. Anything bought in b and not B would be a bit of a rip-off at that price.

 

[Seastoke]

What down load speed are you getting.

 

[rafiki_]

What down load speed are you getting.

Apologies, I haven’t yet checked. Will do so when next on board.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Could explain that simply please!

Thought i did. What do you need to know ?

And don't say "I just have!"

That's hardly polite.

 

[Fire99]

Could explain that simply please!
And don't say "I just have!"

The Mini PC is the little box that is connected to the router (either by Wifi or cable I'd guess) and the software on the PC is what is similar to the software on a regular smart tv, so you get all your internet tv channels on the PC. Then the PC has a HDMI TV cable that exits to the TV Screen for you to watch. Another HDMI cable output from the PC goes to the soundbar to give the audio. So basically the PC is acting like a the 'SMART' part of a TV, if that makes sense..

Paul has some extra functionality as (forgive me Paul if I make any mistakes) the PC is also linked into the boats systems network so he can also display boat information on the TV too..

Hope that helps a bit.

 

[Hurricane]

The Mini PC is the little box that is connected to the router (either by Wifi or cable I'd guess) and the software on the PC is what is similar to the software on a regular smart tv, so you get all your internet tv channels on the PC. Then the PC has a HDMI TV cable that exits to the TV Screen for you to watch. Another HDMI cable output from the PC goes to the soundbar to give the audio. So basically the PC is acting like a the 'SMART' part of a TV, if that makes sense..

Paul has some extra functionality as (forgive me Paul if I make any mistakes) the PC is also linked into the boats systems network so he can also display boat information on the TV too..

Hope that helps a bit.

Just to expand on that, the PC doesn't need special software for the TV element of your answer. Just use a browser to access TV like BBCiplayer etc.
You don't need a soundbar - just use the sound from the TV - via the HDMI lead that you mentioned.
The PC does a lot more than a SMART TV

The PC doesn't need to be in a little box - any PC will do - most people use their laptops.

All this stuff is very simple setup.

 

[Fire99]

The PC does a lot more than a SMART TV

The PC doesn't need to be in a little box - any PC will do - most people use their laptops.

I get that.. I'm just keeping things as simple as possible as per the request..