Digital decoders
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Watch digital TV with a digital decoder (set-top box)
In order to watch digital TV on an ordinary TV with its own aerial you need to have a digital decoder; this converts the digital signals to analogue signals which your TV can display. You can also replace your existing TV with a TV with a built-in digital decoder.
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Find decoders
The Energy Saving Label is your guarantee that a digital decoder is the most energy efficient in its class.
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Buying decoders
Most digital decoders don't have an on/off switch, and standby consumption is high.
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Using decoders
Standby consumption of digital decoders can be as much as EUR 25 per year.
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Energy Saving Label
See the requirements which digital decoders need to fulfil.
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Facts about decoders
A decoder converts the digital signal to an analogue output, which can be displayed by your ordinary TV.
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Facts about digital TV
In November 2009, every TV owner with their own aerial will need to transfer to the digital network.
Page last updated 15.08.2009
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