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JioTV for web launched: Watch free live TV on PC!
19 Dec 2017
With over 130 million users on its network, Reliance Jio has now launched the Web version of its JioTV live streaming service for users to watch live TV for free on their PCs.
The platform is the second service by Jio to have a web version.
JioTV offers over 500 TV channels, including 60 HD channels, in 10 categories and 15 languages.
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How to access JioTV for web?
Procedure
For using JioTV's web version, Jio subscribers can go to jiotv.com and log in using their Jio ID and password.
Reports say that unlike the smartphone app, JioTV for the web doesn't require the user to be on Jio's mobile network to access the services.
This means users can watch their favorite channels even while connected to other mobile networks or Wi-Fi.
JioTV offers several regional language TV channels
Features
The interface of JioTV for the web and that of the smartphone app look similar.
The JioTV website offers all types of TV channels including sports, news, entertainment, music, movies, etc.
Users can also filter the channels based on their preference for quality (HD/SD channels), language, and category.
They can watch TV shows from the past seven days using the "Catch-up TV" feature.
Web versions of other Jio mobile apps
Apps
Reliance Jio users have been long demanding the web version of JioTV so that they could access the TV channels on laptops and desktops apart from the JioTV app on their smartphones.
The latest move indicates that Reliance Jio could introduce the web versions of its suite of apps beyond its existing mobile users. This could help Jio increase its app downloads.
Watch thousands for movies for free online
JioCinema
Reliance Jio's movie streaming service JioCinema is also available on the web platform now.
The procedure for accessing JioCinema's web version is similar to that of JioTV. Users can head to jiocinema.com and log in using their Jio ID and password.
JioCinema gives Jio users ad-free access to thousands of movies, videos, trailers, etc. in English, Hindi and other regional languages, too.
JioTV web version available only for Jio users
Jio Users
As of now, only Jio subscribers can access JioTV on the web; it is unclear whether Jio would allow non-Jio subscribers to use the JioTV web version.
However, there wouldn't be much user growth unless the telco allows non-Jio users on the web platform.
JioPhone users can already watch JioTV on television by connecting their device to a TV (old/new generation TVs).
Reliance Jio's Internet TV broadband services
Impact
The latest move by Reliance Jio could also be an indication that the telco is closing in on the launch of its Internet TV broadband services across India.
It has reportedly been testing the network strength by rolling out pilot services in some cities.
Such a move would have a bigger impact as Jio can connect with more people who don't use smartphones.
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