HD films in Santiago, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Santiago at a glance
- Where
- Capital of Chile
- Population
- about 4.8 million
- Time zone
- America/Santiago (UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 23:00–03:00 UTC (winter)
- Daylight
- about 9 h 56 min in mid-winter, 14 h 22 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 556 m
- Nearest cities
- Valparaíso 103 km · Concepción 434 km · Antofagasta 1091 km
- Subtitle languages
- Spanish
Santiago, and the connections it runs on
As the capital of Chile, Santiago has its own mix of connections. A city of about 4.8 million, Santiago mixes fibre-connected blocks with homes still on slower lines.
Making a bundle last in Santiago
How far does a 5 GB bundle go in Santiago? About 8 hours of HD 720p with Silux Media, versus 3.7 hours with other media servers at the same picture quality (our measurements).
Santiago's time zone and viewing hours
Santiago is on UTC−4 (UTC−3 in summer). The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 23:00–03:00 UTC in winter — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Santiago runs from about 9 h 56 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 22 min (mid-summer).
Travelling around Santiago Metropolitan
The nearest other cities we cover are Valparaíso (103 km), Concepción (434 km) and Antofagasta (1091 km). On trains, buses and roads between them, quality re-adjusts every three seconds.
The closest city we cover outside Chile is Mendoza, Argentina (about 179 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Questions from Santiago
Will it work on the way to Valparaíso?
Yes — the 103 km trip to Valparaíso is no problem: the stream adapts to each mast you pass instead of stopping.
Can I watch my own films in Santiago?
Yes. Install the free Silux Media server on a computer at home and watch on your phone, tablet, laptop or TV — in Santiago, elsewhere in Santiago Metropolitan, or abroad.
What does Silux Media cost in Chile?
Free. Running the server at home in Santiago costs nothing, and the apps are free; paid plans only add managed extras.
Can I watch my films in Argentina?
Yes — the server stays at home in Santiago and you watch from anywhere, including Mendoza about 179 km away. On roaming data the lower data use makes a real difference.
Does it support Spanish subtitles?
Yes. Subtitle files next to your films, and the subtitle and audio tracks inside them, appear in the player in any language.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Santiago?
Between about 7 and 11 pm local time. Quality re-adjusts every three seconds, so a crowded evening network means a lighter picture for a moment, not a frozen one.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.