TV addicts can now watch their favorite TV shows on the go with the Eye TV app. iPhone users with the EyeTV application can also enjoy and record live TV on their mobile handsets. The EyeTV application configures with the user’s Mac and transfers impressive features to the mobile device.
The EyeTV allows users to watch live TV and surf channels anywhere either through Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Moreover, with the recording ability, users can watch the re-runs of their favorite shows anywhere, anytime. EyeTV also permits users to browse through the comprehensive Program Guide and view program details, view and edit recording schedules. Users can also switch on the EyeTV on their Mac and watch TV conveniently.
To set-up EyeTV in a local Wi-Fi network, users do not require any configuration. They simply have to turn on the iPhone sharing in EyeTV’s preference window and enjoy live TV on their handset. Incase one is using the Mac OS X firewall, users need to make sure that they have connections from both EyeTV and EyeConnect. The application makes use of the HTTP streaming standard developed by Apple that allows highest playback quality and longer battery life.
Users can also try Live3G, a simplified version of EyeTV application which enables streaming of live TV over a 3G connection to an iPhone. This web application runs on the Safari browser on the iPhone which make watching live TV and EyeTV recordings easy. Users can download this application for free from live3g.eyetv.com.