- 4K / UHD
- Ultra High Definition resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), offering four times the detail of standard HD.
- Adaptive bitrate
- A streaming technique that automatically adjusts video quality based on the viewer's internet speed to minimize buffering.
- Buffering
- When the video stream pauses to load more data. Usually caused by slow or unstable internet connections.
- Catch-up TV
- A feature that allows viewers to watch previously aired programs for a limited time after the original broadcast.
- CDN
- Content Delivery Network — a distributed server infrastructure that streams content from the nearest location to reduce buffering.
- EPG
- Electronic Program Guide — an on-screen TV schedule that shows what is currently playing and upcoming programming.
- IPTV
- Internet Protocol Television — a system for delivering TV content over the internet rather than through traditional satellite or cable.
- M3U
- A multimedia playlist file format used by many IPTV players to load channel lists.
- Middleware
- Software that manages the user interface, channels, EPG and VOD library on an IPTV platform.
- Multicast
- A network technique where a single data stream is sent to multiple viewers simultaneously, reducing bandwidth usage.
- OTT
- Over-The-Top — content delivered directly via the internet, bypassing traditional broadcast infrastructure (e.g. Netflix, Disney+).
- Set-top box
- A device that connects to your TV and converts an IPTV signal into viewable content. Also called an IPTV box or streaming box.
- Timeshift
- The ability to pause, rewind or fast-forward live TV, typically available on premium IPTV services.
- VOD
- Video On Demand — a service that lets users watch content whenever they choose, as opposed to live broadcasts.
- VPN
- Virtual Private Network — encrypts your internet traffic and masks your IP address. Sometimes used with IPTV for privacy.