Digital decoders

Digital decoders
  • 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.


  • Find decoders

    The Energy Saving Label is your guarantee that a digital decoder is the most energy efficient in its class.

  • Buying decoders

    Most digital decoders don't have an on/off switch, and standby consumption is high.

  • Using decoders

    Standby consumption of digital decoders can be as much as EUR 25 per year.

  • Energy Saving Label

    See the requirements which digital decoders need to fulfil.

  • Facts about decoders

    A decoder converts the digital signal to an analogue output, which can be displayed by your ordinary TV.

  • 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