24 June 2018
What is Cloud TV ?
Cloud TV is simply a cloud based live television streaming program or app where one can watch HD TV channels or movies or TV shows. It is available in 8 different languages; namely, Mandarin,Indian,Arabic,French,English,Cantonese and Japanese. It is a free to use program that can be used in mobile phones, TV etc
How Many Channels?
There are more than 800 over TV channels from all over the World. One can watch all these channels without the needs of having TV box or aerial as long as one has a stable internet connection. Some are restricted due to geographical location or sluggish due to poor connectivity but most are free to watch. For Singapore viewers, there is a Toggle APK that one can download and install to watch live TV channels – Channel 5, 8, U, Suria, Vasantham, okto and Channel NewsAsia (Does not work for Xiaomi as it requires Google Services).
What needed ?
1. An apk for Cloud TV that can be downloaded free from here (For Xiaomi TV)
2. An android device, such as handphone and smart TV with Android OS version 2.2 and above
3. A good and steady Internet connection that can support speed up to 2 Mbps.
Is the Streaming Free?
There are many free TV channels but some are premium channels that will have a fee to watch them. New users can try the premium channels free for about 3 days and thereafter, they will need to pay fees based on 3 months to 1 year period. The longer the subscription, the more the discount.
The premium service provider accepts Alipay, PayPal or credit card payment.
Can Record?
Users can record streaming videos in the premium or paid channels using special built-in players. However, most TVs or TV boxes do not have this built-in player. Free streaming videos or TV channels are not record-able.
Are the TV Streaming Stable?
Not all TV channels are viewable but the local channels like Channel 5, 8, Okto etc are good for viewing. Usually, the channels are sorted according to viewing quality; the better one are always located at the front. There are “favourite” folder for viewers to store those frequently viewed channels.
It was said that the Premium or paid channels are usually better in play back quality. Viewers can always test it out free before buying
Are there other Alternatives for Smart TV?
There is one equivalent to Cloud TV called Kodi which is also free. It is formerly called XBMC and is open source software. It allows users to play and view most videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage media and the Internet.
Not all smart TV can use Kodi which is basically designed for use in PC and not Android devices. Nonetheless, Kodi is playable in Xiaomi TV and there is an App downloadable from google play and other websites or here for xiaomi TV.
