Geneva, on any connection. Even on 1 Mbps.
Geneva at a glance
- Where
- Switzerland
- Population
- about 202,000
- Time zone
- Europe/Zurich (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 18:00–22:00 UTC (winter)
- Daylight
- about 8 h 37 min in mid-winter, 15 h 47 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 400 m
- Nearest cities
- Lausanne 51 km · Bern 130 km · Basel 186 km
- Subtitle languages
- German, French, Italian
What makes Geneva different
As a town in Switzerland, Geneva has its own mix of connections. Geneva is a town of about 202,000; beyond the centre, home lines get slower and mobile signal varies from place to place.
When Geneva sits down to watch
Geneva is on UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer). The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 18:00–22:00 UTC in winter — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Mid-winter in Geneva brings only about 8 h 37 min of daylight (against 15 h 47 min in summer), so evenings at home are long.
How much data a film uses in Geneva
In our measurements a film in full HD uses about 1.0 GB per hour on Silux Media, against 2.5–2.7 GB on Jellyfin and Plex for the same picture. A 5 GB mobile bundle in Geneva lasts about 8 hours of 720p instead of 3.7.
Beyond Geneva
Heading to Lausanne (about 51 km) or Bern (130 km)? Your library goes with you — the server stays at home and the app adapts as the signal changes on the way.
The closest city we cover outside Switzerland is Lyon, France (about 112 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Questions from Geneva
How much mobile data does a film use in Geneva?
Measured: 1.0 GB per HD hour with Silux Media versus 2.7 GB with Plex for an identical picture — the same film, under half the data.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Geneva?
Usually 19:00–23:00 local time (18:00–22:00 UTC in winter), when most people are online. Silux Media steps quality down within seconds if the network gets crowded, instead of buffering.
Can I watch my films in France?
Anywhere, France included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
Does it support German, French and Italian subtitles?
Yes — name a subtitle file with its language code (for example .ge.srt) and it's matched automatically; tracks inside the film are offered too.
Can I watch my own films in Geneva?
Yes — put the server on a PC, Mac, NAS or Raspberry Pi at home, add your folders, and your films play on any screen in Geneva.
Will it work on the way to Lausanne?
It does. Between Geneva and Lausanne (about 51 km) the picture follows the signal down and back up, so the film doesn't pause.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.