ARD ALPHA (Germany) SRT and HLS / DASH channel feed
- One property, any number of rooms
- Works with our player appliance, your headend, or Smart TV apps
- EPG and metadata feed available as a priced add-on, not part of the rate
- In-room viewing rights as standard, distribution rights on request
The channel features a diverse range of programming focused on culture and lifestyle, including shows about home improvement, travel, and societal issues. Examples from the schedule include 'Unkraut', which explores gardening, and 'Raus aus dem Haus!', focusing on home renovation. Other notable titles like 'Die gefährlichsten Schulwege der Welt' and 'RESPEKT - Demokratische Grundwerte für alle!' highlight social themes, while 'Bob Ross - The Joy of Painting' provides artistic content.
ARD ALPHA is suitable for IPTV operators, hotels, and OTT platforms targeting German-speaking audiences. It can be included in packages aimed at guests interested in cultural enrichment and lifestyle programming. The channel appeals to viewers who appreciate informative and entertaining content that reflects contemporary issues and interests.
Produced in Germany, the channel broadcasts primarily in German and fills about 11 slots per day. Its schedule includes a mix of pre-recorded shows and informative segments, ensuring a steady flow of content that caters to various interests. The presence of news segments like 'Tagesschau' adds timely relevance, making it a valuable addition for providers looking to enhance their cultural offerings.
TODAY ON ARD ALPHA
Titles, synopses, categories and artwork come from the same EPG data feed you receive with the channel: XMLTV or REST, 14 days ahead, ARD ALPHA included.
THE FEED
| Genre | Culture |
|---|---|
| Language | German |
| Origin | Germany |
| Video | HD 1080i |
| Bitrate | 8 Mbps per channel |
| Hand-off | SRT (AES-256) · HLS / DASH (CMAF) |
| Cloud DVR | 7-day catch-up, replay and start-over |
| MultiDRM | Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay |
| EPG | XMLTV and REST API, 14 days ahead, and today’s listings are above |
| Origins | 6 core sites, dual origin per feed |
HOW TO GET IT
- Add ARD ALPHA to a package. Pick the other channels you need from the catalogue. 1614 feeds are on the headend, and choose SRT or adaptive HLS / DASH.
- Confirm the rights. We state in writing which territories and platforms this channel may be used for, per your order.
- Receive your endpoints. SRT hosts, ports and passphrases, or the HLS / DASH manifest and EPG URL, are issued within 12 hours.
- Scale monthly. Add or drop channels each month; volume discounts from ten channels and term discounts up to 15% are applied automatically.
Add-ons per channel: MultiDRM EUR 19 · Cloud DVR & replay EUR 29 · Restart & start-over EUR 15 · EPG & metadata feed EUR 9. Delivery lines: SRT delivery EUR 150 · HLS / DASH adaptive EUR 200. All figures per channel per month, excl. VAT.