SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elgato, a global leader in TV and video solutions for the Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad, and Dyle™ mobile TV, a live broadcast service from the Mobile Content Venture (MCV), today announced the immediate availability of the EyeTV Mobile accessory, a Dyle mobile TV compatible TV tuner for iOS devices that will turn iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone devices into portable TV’s. The accessory connects to iOS devices directly via the dock connector to bring live TV to consumers. The ultra-compact ATSC-Mobile tuner receives mobile TV signals from a miniature antenna for use on-the-go, or a rod antenna, which provides broader range at home or in the office. Consumers can access live TV with the free EyeTV Mobile app, which provides a full range of TV viewing features including pause/ resume capabilities and access to detailed program guide (EPG) information.
Be entertained on-the-go
“This is an exciting time for us
as we, together with Elgato, continue to expand Dyle mobile TV to a
broader group of consumers, who can turn their existing smartphones and
tablets into a handheld TV set,” said Salil Dalvi and Erik Moreno,
co-General Managers of MCV.
“We're thrilled to bring Dyle mobile TV to the iPad's beautiful screen,” added Markus Fest, CEO of Elgato. “Users will be able to enjoy a broad range of TV shows and events on-the-go without ever touching their data plans.”
The EyeTV Mobile accessory connects to a consumer’s iOS dock connector and enables consumers to enjoy live news, sports, and entertainment programming from participating stations, such as local FOX and NBC TV stations (differs by market). The tuner receives the television signal from an antenna so it does not require an internet connection or use up any mobile data. Working with the free EyeTV Mobile App, the tuner also allows viewers to enjoy a full range of TV viewing features on their iPad, iPod Touch or iPhones, displaying live broadcast TV from participating Dyle stations. In addition to live broadcast TV from Dyle partner stations, users can access any other stations that may be broadcasting to mobile in a specific market. Dyle TV is available from more than 90 stations in 35 markets, reaching approximately 55 percent of the U.S. population.
Specifications
The EyeTV Mobile accessory utilizes the
broadcast industry standard technology of ATSC-Mobile. It comes with a
miniature aerial (MCX), a rod aerial with magnetic base and removable
suction cup, a printed Quick Start Guide, and a USB charging cable
(intended for use with the EyeTV Mobile battery, not designed to charge
an iPad). The EyeTV Mobile app requires iOS 5.1 (or newer), and the
accessory works with the iPod Touch (4th generation), iPad,
iPad 2, iPad (3rd generation), iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S. It is also
compatible with the newest iOS devices through adapters that connect the
accessory, including the iPhone 5, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad
(4th generation), and iPad Mini.
Pricing & Availability
The EyeTV Mobile accessory is
priced at USD $99.95 and is available from Elgato at www.elgato.com ,
Amazon and other retail locations. The EyeTV Mobile app, compatible with
the Dyle service, is available at no charge in the App Store. Dyle
mobile TV services are available immediately without a subscription fee,
which is subject to change at any time (coverage varies in participating
markets, not all stations are available in all markets).
About Dyle™ Mobile TV
Dyle™ mobile TV is offering
consumers a new, easy way to experience and enjoy live broadcast
television on their mobile devices at home or on-the-go. The Dyle
application enables live broadcast programming - such as local and
national news, as well as sports and entertainment content, utilizing
the ATSC-Mobile DTV standard, on mobile devices featuring Dyle. With
compatible devices launching in 2012, Dyle will be available in 35 US
markets, potentially reaching 55 percent of the population, and will
add additional network programming and hardware in the future. Dyle is
operated by the Mobile Content Venture (MCV), a joint-venture of 12
major broadcast groups including Belo Corp., Cox Media Group, E.W.
Scripps Co., Gannett Broadcasting, Hearst Television Inc., Media General
Inc., Meredith Corp., Post-Newsweek Stations Inc. and Raycom Media, all
of which are part of the standalone entity known as Pearl, LLC, as well
as Fox, ION Television and NBC. For more information, visit www.dyle.tv.
About Elgato
Elgato offers industry-leading TV and video
solutions for the Mac, PC, iPhone and iPad. With an extensive selection
of TV tuners and its award-winning EyeTV software, Elgato offers a
complete range of solutions to watch and record TV and HDTV. Elgato’s
video products enable high-quality video recording and conversion for
consumers and professionals alike. Furthermore, Elgato offers the
world’s first truly portable high-speed drive featuring Thunderbolt
technology. Elgato is privately held with offices in Munich, Germany and
San Francisco, California.