On-demand catalogues: a detailed checklist
A catalogue preview should be checked for navigation, languages and updates.
A catalogue preview should be checked for navigation, languages and updates.
Before the test
List the exact model, player build, login format, start time and expected outcome for on-demand catalogues. A catalogue preview should be checked for navigation, languages and updates.
During the test
Search for a few categories and test resume, subtitles and audio. Note one successful case and one problematic case, including time, channel/category and which connection was used.
After the test
Record the support answer, current price, currency, connection count and any app fee. Treating sample poster artwork as a guaranteed list of available titles. Save only necessary details and never expose a password in a public checklist.
What to do next
Open the relevant brand page and check the original supplier information before ordering. For a technical issue, write down the device, player, connection and one reproducible example. For a price question, ask for the full charge in the currency you will pay.
Related reading
- On-demand catalogues: explained for US viewers
- On-demand catalogues: what to check before you buy
- On-demand catalogues: a step-by-step test
- On-demand catalogues: common mistakes and quick fixes
- On-demand catalogues: how to compare options
- On-demand catalogues: questions to ask support
US device and account check
Catalogue artwork can change and does not establish rights or current title availability. Make the test on the home connection and player that will be used after purchase. Write down the actual result, local time and plan period; the supplier can then answer a precise question instead of guessing from a screenshot.
Before paying, verify the present price, licensed content availability, number of simultaneous streams and support channel. If the answer depends on a feature of the app, distinguish the app licence from the subscription providing the stream. A short, documented trial is more useful than a large unverified channel count.
For a wider comparison, visit the source brand catalogue and the trial checklist.