video on demand
Watch when ready
Video on demand, often abbreviated VOD, is a system that allows viewers to select and watch video content whenever they choose rather than at a scheduled broadcast time.
The technology emerged with cable television but became dominant through streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
I'll just watch it on demand later.
Content libraries, rental platforms, and subscription services all operate on the video-on-demand model, giving viewers control over what they watch and when.
- playRecreation or staged drama
- skipTo deliberately exclude
- binge watchingViewing multiple episodes consecutively
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- bingeBout of excess
watchlist · watch later · remote · buffering · screen · set-top box · menu · smart TV · time-shifting · streaming platforms · content creators · Netflix · originals · IPTV · pay-per-view · instant access · pause · transcoding
- cable TVESPN, CNN, cable TV, cable box, HBO
- mediatelevision, mass media, news, broadcasting, radio station
- home entertainmentsmart TV, home theater, media center, streaming device, media player
- Media Distributionstreaming services, music streaming, download, broadcast, subscription
- on-demandVOD, instant access, pay-per-view, PPV, on-call
- pay TVcable TV, satellite TV, subscription, subscriber, monthly fee
video on demandbroadcast television
Free over-the-air programming
network television · cable television · simulcast · radio broadcast · live streaming
video on demandphysical media
Content on tangible formats
DVD · Blu-ray · VHS · theatrical release · programming schedule