ARD brings new service to television
ARD is noticeably expanding its range of programmes. A new service brings more than 60 channels to the smart TV. Practical: A separate app is not necessary, all you have to do is press a button on the remote control. But the new service is nothing for film fans – for one simple reason.
From the first to Phoenix to the third programs: ARD offers contributors a wide range that caters to all tastes. In addition to the well-known TV stations, the broadcaster also operates many radio stations and radio formats, which are available in the ARD audio library. ARD is now bringing them to television.
ARD audio library available on TV via HbbTV
Recently the ARD Audiothek via the HbbTV homepage accessible. A separate app is not required for this. The TV devices only have to have Internet access and be HbbTV-capable. HbbTV is a standard that can display interactive additional content during live television. The ARD Audiothek is accessed via the red button on the remote control. In addition to radio plays, thrillers and documentaries, listeners can also look forward to reports and knowledge and comedy formats.
Podcasts are also part of the program. Practical: The podcasts are sorted by category or station. New podcasts can also be found via a discovery mode. Live streams of radio programs are also available in the ARD Audiothek. The press release mentions “more than 60 public radio stations” (source: press portal) They are enriched with “Visual Radion Elements” that contain further information.
The ARD Audiothek is available via HbbTV in the programs of Das Erste, ARD alpha, ONE, tagesschau24, all third programs and all ARD radio stations that can be received via HbbTV.
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One could be transferred to the Internet
Standing at the ARD big changes into the house. The new media treaty gives the broadcaster more freedom. Every program no longer has to be offered on linear television. The first niche channel that could fall victim to cutbacks is One.
