Systemline Updates Integrated BBC iPlayer

S7 now uses a method adopted by BBC radio and on demand TV called ‘MPEG-DASH’, which automatically negotiates the highest quality internet stream that the playback device and internet speed can support. For S7 and BBC radio that means 339kbps AAC format streams for both national and local live radio. It follows a decision by the BBC to invest in the same streaming standard for both TV and radio across national and local networks, marking a departure from a mix of formats.
 
S7 also supports the direct selection of a radio programme broadcast over the past seven days, from national and local stations. Via the S7 App, the user can select a station and then browse by day, or a complete a-z listing.  
 
Paul Hilditch, Systemline Brand Manager commented ‘The BBC has been very helpful in providing support and test streams for us to use which means that the S7 BBC iPlayer service will be compatible with future BBC plans. 339kbps is many times the quality of other internet radio streams, ensuring S7 users are getting the very best out of their installed HIFI system which can also dynamically display pop up stations that the BBC broadcast for a limited time, as well as the highest resolution station icons.”