We watch Rostelecom TV on a computer or TV without set-top boxes and playlists

Today I will talk about a completely legal opportunity to watch Rostelecom television through the browser of a computer or Smart-TV. In this case, you do not need to search for any playlists, as before, install players and make additional settings for the router. The method is much simpler and more convenient, but unfortunately it is not suitable for those who want to watch Rostelecom TV for free, since in order to watch it you must have a subscription to Interactive TV. Its meaning is that on the “Aitivi” portal promoted by the company at itv.rt.ru(formerly zabava.ru) you can watch those channels for which you have subscribed to the service. At the same time, anyone can subscribe - both existing RTK subscribers and subscribers of other providers.
For whom is this method convenient? First of all, for those who have Rostelecom Digital TV connected, but who also wants to watch television on a computer. Or there are 2 TVs in the house, but there is no desire to connect multiroom and install a second set-top box. Also, a subscription to entertainment will be convenient for those who want to watch TV in good quality on a computer or Smart TV via the Internet using a special application or browser.

How to use the service?

1. First you need to register on itv.rt.ru. To do this, click the “Login” button in the upper right corner of the site.

The main thing is not to forget it - otherwise you will have to recover your password via email later. Click the “Registration” button. The site will display this message.

2. Go to the email address you provided during registration. There should already be a letter like this:

Note: If you are not connected to the services of this telecom operator, check the box “I am not a Rostelecom subscriber” and follow the further instructions.

If everything is correct, the result should be a message like this:

Click the “OK” button.
You have successfully completed the registration procedure on the site.

That's all, actually! Now you have access to a free online TV service with the package of channels that is connected to the set-top box.
In addition, money for purchases on the itv.rt.ru portal will now be debited from your Personal account for the main service (usually Interactive TV). True, the telecom operator always warns that the number of channels on the website and in the connected package may slightly differ. However, you can now watch Rostelkom TV without a set-top box from any device that can access the Internet - tablet, smartphone, laptop, etc.

To view all devices connected to the service, you need to go to “My Settings” and open the “devices” tab.