channel selection

Choosing which station

Channel selection is the process of choosing which channel to watch, listen to, or use.

In broadcasting, it refers to picking a TV or radio station: The remote makes channel selection easier.

In technical contexts, it describes choosing communication frequencies or pathways: Automatic channel selection finds the clearest signal.

In marketing, it means deciding which distribution or sales channels to use for reaching customers.

Related

antenna · cable · cable box · streaming · flip · surf · couch surfing · guide · up next · lineup · preferences · bandwidth · signal · navigation · parental controls · menu · favorite · skip

Opposites
type of control function

channel selectionvolume control

Adjusts audio loudness

brightness adjustment · mute · bass control · treble control

active vs. passive viewing

channel selectionautoplay

Unprompted media playback

channel surfing · shuffle mode · background noise

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G