Watching Live TV Anywhere: SlingPlayer Updated to Stream Over 3G Network

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

It is finally here. Slingplayer Mobile on the iPhone has been updated to stream live or recorded TV via AT&T’s 3G connection. That means you can start watching TV anywhere that has 3G or WiFi connection right on your iPhone, effectively turning your iPhone into a mobile TV device.

Slingplayer Mobile could be very useful for many people. You won’t miss your favorite NBA basketball game if you are unable to get home to your favorite HDTV. It is also a great way to spend that spare time at the airport.

With the imminent launch of the 3G enabled iPad, watching TV via 3G may get even better with the bigger screens. And since most iPhone apps should work well with the iPad, watching live TV outside the home may become popular sooner than most people think.

Watching live TV on the iPhone not only requires the Slingplay Mobile app, but users must also purchase a Slingbox hardware. Slingbox connects to your DVR, digital cable set-top box, or satellite receiver, and broadcasts these digital contents to your laptop, desktop, and of course, your iPhone. Users can use the Slingbox as a universal hub to fully control your TV and DVR. Better yet, Slingbox’s setup allows your iPhone to control your TV and DVR like a remote via the Slingplayer Mobile app.

Slingbox comes in two models. Slingbox Solo and Slingbox Pro-HD. Both models allow users to watch and control live or recorded TV from any PC, Mac desktop, laptop computer, or compatible mobile phones They both connect to any Standard Definintion (SD) or High Definition (HD) television device – cable/satellite set-top box, DVR, DVD player or Media Center. Both models also stream Standard Definition.

However, only the Slingbox Pro-HD can stream in High Definition. The Pro-HD has built-in analog & HD digital (Clear QAM) cable tuner and built-in analog & HD digital (ATSC) antenna tuner. Pro-HD model also connects and controls multiple audio / video sources instead of single source.

SlingPlayer Mobile’s new iPhone update is really revolutionary. It brings the world closer to your living room. Anywhere that you have an 3G, WiFi, or a landline connection, users can access the contents of from their existing cable network right to their favorite digital device.

SlingPlayer Mobile (iTunes Link) is currently $29.99 in the Apps Store.

Slingbox Solo (Amazon Link) is currently selling for $158 at Amazon.com.

Slingbox Pro-HD (Amazon Link) is currently selling for $264 At Amazon.com.

This is a Watching Live TV on iPhone article by The Apps Machine.