Streaming My Digital Entertainment

What is a "digital video streaming device"?

A digital video streaming device is a device that allows customers to stream video content from their home onto a mobile device or a laptop computer of their choice. You have the ability to remotely record television shows and watch them wherever in the world you are as long as you have an internet connection.

What is "Universal Plug and Play" (UPnP)?

Universal Plug and Play is a service that allows devices to connect to other devices, whether it be a computer, a media centre pc, or an apple tv, and share the media contents without any configuration. Typically, you plug in a device and you have to insert a software CD, install software and drivers and configure it so they know how to talk to each other. With Universal Plug and Play the device already knows what it's supposed to do once you plug it in.

What is a "Digital Video Recorder" (DVR) and "TiVoToGo"?

A DVR stands for 'digital video recorder'. It is typically a set top box sometimes offered in some bundled pc setups, in which case you can connect your cable box to your computer and have your computer record television shows for you based on TV guide listings. 'TiVo ToGo' is a service for Tivo customers that allows them to watch the recorded content on their Tivo set top boxes anywhere they want, whether it be their mobile device (wirelessly), or their laptop computer. As long as you have an internet connection, you will be able to download your recorded content and watch it wherever you please.

What is "Slingbox"?

Slingbox is a service that comes with a piece of hardware that connects to your television at home and records television shows and broadcasts them live onto your mobile device. The slingbox then means you can, from your mobile device, actually change channels and watch TV live as it's happening wirelessly on your cell phone or laptop computer.