How to tune in to Czech Television programs from Czech Republic
Czech Television programs (ČT1, ČT2, ČT24, ČT sport, ČT :D/art, ČT1 JM, ČT1 SM, ČT1 JZC and ČT1 SVC) along with additional services can be received in various ways. This is the result of searching for possible ways to get the programs to the viewer in the greatest possible scope and quality under current technical and economic conditions on the telecommunications market. So how do you tune in to ČT programs? First, choose the method of receiving the television signal. You have terrestrial, satellite or Internet broadcasting available.
DVB-T2 terrestrial broadcasting
To receive a terrestrial digital broadcast signal ( DVB-T2/HEVC ), you must have the appropriate device, i.e. a TV or set-top box, that allows the reception of this signal. Usually, if you have a label on your set-top box or TV with the DVB-T2/HEVC designation , then you should be able to receive broadcasts in this standard. If you want to use the HbbTV service, check with the seller that it is supported by the device.
Most new TVs should meet this requirement, and in that case, you just need to tune the TV. For some devices, tuning will be done automatically.
It can be useful when manually tuning receivers table of broadcast channel frequencies.
If you have an older TV that does not meet the previous conditions, you must purchase the appropriate set-top box.
DVB-S2 satellite broadcasting
The decoding card is available to all TV fee payers with permanent residence in the territory of our republic, e.g. through satellite equipment sellers.
Depending on the type of receiver, you need either a separate decoding card or a card with a conditional access module CAM (if the receiver is not equipped with one). You will also receive instructions on how to activate it with the card. The decoding card is activated for 10 days after it is first inserted into the receiver. During this time, you need to complete all the necessary formalities regarding the card (registration with its provider).
Irdeto decoding cards are currently available for purchase.
For free reception of all Czech Television programs, use CT card, Skylink cards are designed for a wider program offering.
Information about the technical parameters of CT programs is provided here.
Internet broadcasting
Mobile application
Czech Television's apps have something for everyone. Whether you prefer watching live broadcasts, movies and series in the iVysílání app, the latest news from home and around the world in the ČT24 app, sports news and broadcasts in the ČT sport app, or fun and educational games brought to you by the children's channel Déčko, you always have a world of information and entertainment at your fingertips.
Red button service (Hbbtv)
Make the most of your TV thanks to the HbbTV service, which is easily accessible via the red button on your remote control. Just press the red button on your remote control while watching any Czech Television program and a guide of applications will appear in front of you, from which everyone can choose the ones they are interested in.
iVysílání application
Czech Television's flagship application iVysílání is available, in addition to HbbTV (the service via the red button), on selected platforms from TV manufacturers (androidTV, Samsung, LG, AppleTV, Hisense, Phillips), in the environment of so-called Smart TV applications. With the press of a single button, you can watch live broadcasts and archives.