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General Questions
1. What is Talfazat-ART?
Talfazat-ART is the premier online Arabic TV network, streaming over 50 popular live Arabic TV channels and 1000's of hours of On-Demand Arabic videos, including news, entertainment, music and sports channels; and a wide variety of popular on-demand Arabic TV content, including well known entertainment programs, top Ramadan shows and series, movies, music-clips and more. You can enjoy this great content on your PC through www.Talfazat-art.com or straight to your TV with the Talfazat-ART TV Box.
2. How does Talfazat-ART work?
Visit our product Tour section to learn how to enjoy the Talfazat-ART channels.
3. What Arabic TV channels can I enjoy in Talfazat-ART?
Visit the Order Now page for a full list of all available Live TV channels on our PC and Talfazat-ART Box. You can have access to them by subscribing to any of our packages.
4. What Arabic TV On-Demand videos can I enjoy in Talfazat-ART?
Visit the TV Shows and Movies pages, with a full list of all available On-Demand TV programs and movies.
5. Why are some programs not available or don't match the live broadcast of satellite?
Some rights are not available for streaming through the internet or via satellite. Due to this, there may be a slight difference in signals.
6. Why are certain popular channels or shows not offered?
We are constantly striving to add new, better and more channels, both in terms of live and on-demand content. We will continue to work to launch the best channels available, so, please stay tuned.
7. What are the packages and prices available in Talfazat-ART?
Please visit our Order Now for full details of our packages, channels and pricing.
8. How do I subscribe?
- Select the product you want and click on " Order Now "
- Select the Package you want to subscribe to
- Select the options for the package you have selected
- Fill the needed information in the Shipping and Payment page. Make sure your billing address is associated with the credit card you use.
- Review your order and total before you submit the order.
Or you can call our call center, in Canada call 1-888-958-2532
9. How do I use a Promotional Code?
To use a promotional code, please follow the steps below:
- If your ordering online, at the Checkout page, enter the code you have where indicated.
- If you are placing the order over the phone, please make sure you give the code to our representative.
PC Questions
1. How to preview any live channel?
Go to Channels, TV Shows or Movies. Once you find the content that you would like to watch, click on the item and it will load a preview within the video player.
2. Can I test video stream access before I purchase a package?
Yes, go to the TV Shows Page and click on any show, and you will be able to watch a promotional video of the show.
3. How do I Login?
Click on "Login" on upper right corner of any Talfazat-ART page. Enter your username and password in the appropriate fields, and then click on the login button.
4. I forgot my password, what do I do?
Click on "Login" on upper right corner of any Talfazat-ART page, then click on "Forgot your password?" and enter the email address you used to register. We will send you a temporary password shortly.
5. How do I Watch Live TV?
You must be signed in to watch video on the site. Once you sign-in, you'll need to access the Live TV section by following the below steps:
- Go to Channels page by clicking on the "Channel" Tab.
- Once you find the content that you would like to watch, click on it and it will load within the video player
6. How do I watch On-Demand content?
You must be logged in to watch video on the site. Once you sign-in, you'll need to access the On-Demand section by following the below steps:
- Go to TV Shows or Movies
- Select the Program you want and click Watch Now
- Once you find the content that you would like to watch, click on it and it will load within the video player
How do I watch Full Screen?
Click on the Full Screen icon in the lower right side of the player. Press ESC when you decide to exit Full Screen Mode.
To Exit Full Screen, hit the ESC key.
8. How can I enjoy high quality On-Demand videos if I have a low bandwidth Internet connection?
You can click the pause button of the player and then wait until the video downloads completely. Then you will be able to watch it without experiencing buffering.
9. How do I change the Time Zone the TV Guide displays?
You can change the Time Zone under "My Account" page when you are logged in.
10. Why can I not watch my Arabic channels in Talfazat.com? Why do I get redirected to Talfazat-ART.com?
This behavior is part of the migration from Talfazat.com to Talfazat-ART.com for users in Canada. If you are not in Canada and being directed to Talfazat-art.com, please contact our support team.
11. I'm receiving poor quality video or audio stream on a channel or program.
First, try to adjust your Preferred Video Quality on the Media Player according to your Internet connect speed (bandwidth).
To test your bandwidth, go to http://speed.neulion.com/neulion_tools.html and run a speed test to the server closest to you. If the problem still persists, please let us know as soon as this happens via our Talfazat-ART Customer Support section or sending us an email at support@Talfazat-ART.com.
Set Top Box Questions
1. What is needed to be able to watch Talfazat-ART on my TV?
Talfazat-ART TV offers you the best Channel lineup for less than half the cost of satellite or cable. Best of all there is no messy installation, no expensive packages, and no expensive hardware.
You can enjoy our great content directly on your TV by subscribing to either our Gold Package or Platinum Package. And we will send you the Talfazat-ART TV Box which connects directly to you TV.
You need to have a high speed internet connection of at minimum 1.5Mbps to be able to watch Talfazat-ART TV.
2. My Talfazat-ART TV Box (Set-Top-Box) isn't working, why?
- Please ensure that your box is plugged in and powered on. The button on the back should be pressed in and you should see the Green power light on the front.
- Make sure your internet cable is currently plugged in.
- Test the internet connection on a laptop or computer first.
- If the Orange light starts blinking on the box when you turn it on, it means your box is connected to the internet.
- If you see the Talfazat-ART TV Main page, this means you are connected to the internet.
- The box does not support a Wireless internet connection.
- If you are unable to access any channels, please go into the system configuration page by pressing the 'A' button on the remote and ensure that the Homepage is set to http://mytv.neulion.com
- Make sure all access ports are open by visiting http://speed.neulion.com/neulion_tools.html, and clicking on the "Port Access" links. If any are showing as closed, please contact customer support at support@Talfazat-ART.com
3. Why do I get constant buffering (retrieving)?
- If buffering is persistent on all channels, your internet speed may not be sufficient or you may have problems with your router.
- If you are connecting through an internet service provider with a capped bandwidth package, please be aware that the set-top box uses about 1GB every three hours of usage.
- Your available internet bandwidth should be at least 1.5 Mbps Download Speed.
4. I cannot connect to the internet
If you are having issues getting the set-top box to connect to the internet, please reset the STB and your internet connection.
Use our step-by-step guide below if you need assistance.
5. Can I connect using my wireless access point?
Please note that the Talfazat-ART set-top box does not work wirelessly and must be connected to an active internet connection.
6. Billing Questions
- Billing occurs on a monthly basis. Every month you will be charged based on your current subscription
- The initial charge consists of a $65 CAD deposit for the Set Top Box.
- If you had the box delivered, the charge of $19.99 covers the shipping and handling
7. How can I tell if I have sufficient internet connection to watch Talfazat-ART TV?
Please visit http://speed.neulion.com/neulion_tools.html and click on "Neulion Speed Test". If the download speed shows more than 1,500 Kbps, you have sufficient internet to watch Talfazat-ART TV.
