Even more to this point, Elgato includes a secondary antenna with a length of attached cable. The antenna can also be angled and this can be aid in getting a good signal in some cases. I say “inserted” because it is pushed on and then screwed: trying to screw it on directly will have you there all day. Elgato says that up to 8 hours (less than that on a phone) can elapse before a recharge is needed - after a few weeks of using it I concur that more than 6 hours on the iPad is fair.Īnother preparation consisted of inserting the antenna on the eyetv Mobile’s other end.
This is done through a USB socket and so no power plug is included - just use the USB port of a computer. There are a few preparations that must be done prior to the eyetv Mobile working: the most important being to charge its internal battery. Obviously this eliminates any iOS device that has a Lightning connector, unless an adapter is used - however this adds bulk to what otherwise would be a slim dongle (not to mention having a second item that must be carried around). Physically attaching an eyetv Mobile to an iPhone or iPad is fairly straightforward: the end with the dock connector connects to the same on the iOS device.
#ELGATO EYETV PORTABLE#
With that said, an iPhone (4S or greater) or iPad (the mini will need an adapter) can now be converted into a portable TV. Also, in case you need an iPad credit card reader, take a look at our review of the Swipe iPad credit card reader. So first check Elgato’s website to gain information about the area in which the eyetv Mobile will be used. Because this service re-broadcasts a limited number of channels, what a specific area will get can’t be predetermined based on having a stand-alone antenna. If you want more product recommendations, see our many reviews on the Gadget Review blog.įirst thing to know before anything else is that the eyetv Mobile is not picking up television signals directly from network transmission towers - instead it is using a free service called Dyle TV. At least that was until Elgato’s eyetv Mobile came along.
#ELGATO EYETV TV#
But to watch TV wherever you are is an area where a portable hand-held TV can still sound like an acceptable purchase. Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have killed a lot of dedicated electronic devices - consider how many stand-alone video cameras are now sold as an example.
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