ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV

Okay kiddo, let me explain hybrid broadcast broadband TV, or HbbTV, to you in a way that's easy to understand.

When we watch TV, we usually just turn it on and watch whatever is being broadcasted. But sometimes we might want to look something up or interact with what we're watching. That's where HbbTV comes in.

HbbTV is a combination of regular TV broadcasting and the internet. It lets us use our TV like a computer, so we can do things like browse the internet or watch videos on YouTube while still watching our favourite TV show.

Think of it like a magical TV that brings the internet directly to your screen. With HbbTV, you can click on links or use apps, just like you would on a computer or smartphone. This means we can do more than just watch TV - we can interact with it too!

So, HbbTV is kind of like a hybrid car, which uses both petrol and electricity to run. In the same way, HbbTV uses both TV broadcasting and the internet to make watching TV a more interactive experience.

And that's it! I hope that makes sense - let me know if you have any more questions!