Fetch bringing channel surfing back to streaming

Ahead of the introduction of content goliath Disney’s hotly anticipated new streaming service Disney+, existing streaming video on demand platforms are locked in a bitter clash over content.

Recent research suggests Australians are willing to sign up for multiple streaming services but many have a cap on how much they’re willing to spend or how many services they’ll sign up to.

While SVOD platforms have disrupted traditional broadcast television models by making huge amounts of largely ad-free content available on demand, the splitting of movies and shows across an abundance of platforms means viewers are forced into fragmented ecosystems to access their content.

Whether watching on a Smart TV, connecting to a streaming stick, or watching on a phone or tablet, the appbased nature of streaming can’t match the speed and convenience of flicking through channels on a regular television.

In an attempt to bring back this channelsurfing ease of use, Australian subscription TV service Fetch has made speed and versatility the focus of its TV Mini and TV Mighty set-top box media players.

Featuring a fast interface, intuitive remote control and dedicated apps for streaming platforms Netflix, Stan, YouTube and Hayu

in addition to Fetch packs and free-to-air, the Fetch TV boxes give viewers quick access to the content they want, as well as allowing them to record broadcasts and rent or buy movies and TV shows.

Users can also use an iOS or Android device to watch Fetch content on the go or as a remote for their Fetch TV box.

The Fetch TV boxes give viewers quick access to the content they want, as well as allowing them to record broadcasts and rent or buy movies and TV shows.