Does Smart TV Need a Set Top Box for Digital TV Broadcast?KOMPAS.com - The government will gradually stop broadcasting analog television (TV) aka analog switch off (ASO).The first phase of ASO will be completed on April 30 and will continue to the next stage until the last stage is not later than November 2.Later, after the analog TV broadcasts are turned off, the public can only enjoy digital broadcasts.Digital broadcasts can only be received by digital TV or regular TV through a set top box (STB) supporting accessory.So, what about Smart TV or Android TV?Do you need STB for digital broadcasting?Also read: 4 Characteristics of Digital TV, Make Sure Before Buying STBThe answer can be yes, maybe no.Because, not all Smart TVs and Android TVs already support digital TV broadcasts.Quoted from the official page of the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, TVs that can capture digital broadcasts without STB must be equipped with the DVB-T2 feature.To find out whether the TV already supports digital broadcasting or not, you can go through manual checking.More details as in the following article: Want to know if your TV is digital or not?Here's How To Check ItThe public can also check whether their Smart TV and Android TV support digital broadcasting or not through the official page of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics at https://siarandigital.kominfo.go.id with the following steps:1. On the https://siarandigital.kominfo.go.id site, you can select the “Digital TV Devices” menu, and select the “Television” category in the “Select Category” column.2. Next, enter the brand and type of your TV to see if your device supports digital TV broadcasting or not.Usually, the type or model of the TV you have will be listed on the box or the sales box of the TV itself, or the TV manual and warranty.3. If it supports, your Smart TV brand and model will be displayed on the page or list of TVs that are certified and support digital TV broadcasting in Indonesia.However, if not, a message will appear "Sorry, the device you are looking for is not registered in our database or does not have a device certification".Also read: Digital TV Broadcasts Can Be Watched For Free, Do You Need Internet and Antennas?4. Apart from the website, you can also check the support for digital TV broadcasts through the menu on your Smart TV.If your Smart TV or Android TV supports digital TV broadcasting, there will usually be a menu that informs or allows you to search for digital TV broadcast signals that are nearby.5. Apart from the website and TV menu, you can also ask the TV seller or the shop where you bought your Smart TV or Android TV.6. If your Smart TV and Android TV do not yet support digital broadcasting, you must use an STB that has been certified by the Ministry of Communication and Information, regardless of the type of TV used, whether it is an advanced TV classmate of a Smart TV or Android TV.7. So, to see the complete list of STBs certified by the Ministry of Communication and Information, you can read the complete list at the following link.Meanwhile, how to find digital TV broadcasts through STB can be seen at the following link.Write your comments with the hashtag #JernihBerkomentar and win e-vouchers for 90 winners!Get information and insight selected by Kompas.com editorsDouble check and complete your data.Your data will be used for account verification when you need assistance or when unusual activity is found on your account.Immediately complete your data to join the #JernihBerkomentar program.