Live TV and OTT Together: Getting the Best of Both

With live channels and 23 OTT apps on one plan, there is always something to watch. The challenge becomes choosing — and avoiding endless switching between channels and apps. These habits help families enjoy both.

Use live TV for the moment

News, live sports, award shows, reality shows and festival specials are best enjoyed live, often together as a family. Keep these on live channels where everyone can tune in at the same time.

Use apps for anytime viewing

Series, movies and documentaries do not need a fixed schedule. Watch them on OTT apps when it suits each family member, on the TV or on personal devices.

Build favourites and watchlists

Mark your most-watched live channels as favourites on the set-top box. In each app, add shows to your watchlist as soon as someone recommends them. Decision time drops dramatically.

Resolve clashes with catch-up

When two people want different shows at the same time, one can watch live while the other uses catch-up or finds the show on an app later. Catch-up on supported IPTV channels is especially useful for daily serials.

Second screens for personal viewing

Tablets and phones can stream apps in bedrooms while the main TV shows live programming. With 100 Mbps or more, MAX handles both comfortably.

Label remotes and inputs

A small label on each remote and a note about which TV input shows live channels saves confusion for elders and guests.

Explore together

Once a month, pick a new app from your bundle and watch something together — a regional film, a documentary or an international series.

The bottom line

Live TV and OTT complement each other. With a little organisation, Purple MAX gives every family member their favourite way to watch, without arguments over the remote.

Learn more about UbiFi Purple MAX from UbiFi, or talk to our team.