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 Getting Started with EyeTV for iPhone and iPad
Solution Sending Live TV and recordings from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad involves a few simple steps.


Step 1: Purchase EyeTV Hardware and Software


First, be aware that EyeTV software only runs on Macs - it does not run on Windows.

You must have a Mac with EyeTV software and hardware, to act as your "server" that will send video to your iPad or iPhone.

In many retailers you can find EyeTV hardware, like EyeTV Hybrid, EyeTV HD or EyeTV DTT Deluxe - the selection varies depending on your country.

When you purchase EyeTV hardware, a copy of EyeTV software for your Mac is included in the box.  Currently, EyeTV 3 software is distributed with EyeTV hardware.

If you already have other capture hardware that can work with EyeTV software on your Mac, then you can purchase EyeTV 3 software separately from the Elgato Online Store.

If you already have older EyeTV 2 software, you can upgrade to EyeTV 3 via the Elgato Online Store, at a discounted price.


Step 2: Setup your Mac to use EyeTV


Depending on what EyeTV hardware you purchased, the EyeTV 3 software Setup Assistant will talk you through the necessary steps to set everything up.

What is true for every EyeTV hardware device is that it has to be connected to a separate video source, that you provide.

Some examples of video sources are:

• Antenna/Aerial
• Cable TV
• Satellite TV
• VCR
• Game Console

You will need to purchase an antenna, rent cable or satellite service, or otherwise bring an active video source to EyeTV.

Each EyeTV device has different capabilities, so make sure your EyeTV hardware can use your video source of choice.  For example, if you have a cable box and satellite receiver, and you live in the United States or Canada, then EyeTV HD is an excellent choice - it can connect to your video source, and control it to change channels using IR signals.

Any EyeTV compatible device ever made can work with EyeTV 3, and send video to EyeTV for iPad / iPhone.


Step 3: Connect EyeTV to a Network


You will need to connect your Mac to a network (usually a home network), using Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or both.

In this way, EyeTV will be able to send data to your iPad or iPhone, via a Wi-Fi connection.


Step 4: Purchase EyeTV from the iTunes App Store


The EyeTV app is Universal - you only need to buy it once, and it will have a different interface depending on if you are using it on an iPhone or iPad.

You can install your single copy on multiple devices, as per Apple's policies.

After you purchase it, install it on your iPhone or iPad via iTunes, or the App Store on your device.


Step 5: Connect to EyeTV on your Mac using EyeTV for iPhone or iPad


Visit the iPhone section of the EyeTV Preferences, and turn on Enable access from EyeTV for iPhone/iPad.


If you would like to use EyeTV for iPad outside of your home network, then you should sign up for an My EyeTV account.  See this article for more information:

How do I use My EyeTV

When you launch EyeTV on your iPhone or iPad, you will see the name of your Mac. 

If you have multiple EyeTV installations on your home network, then they may all show up, depending on your iPhone Preferences setup for each.





Those clients come from three locations

1) Local Network - A Bonjour symbol with three interlocking loops is used for any Macs running EyeTV on your local network.  This is the same list as appears in the Shared section of the EyeTV Programs window.  No further configuration is necessary — click on the Mac that you would like to connect.

2) My EyeTV - A monitor symbol is used for Macs found by My EyeTV.   They represent an IP address stored in your Elgato account, associated with each Mac that's signed into My EyeTV (via the iPhone section of the EyeTV Preferences).

3) Add EyeTV - A wireless network symbol is used for any Mac that you'd added manually, by typing in a specific IP address.

Once you log in to your Mac via the EyeTV for iPad / iPhone app, you'll see a main menu on the top left that includes 4 sections:




1) Live TV - Watch Live TV via an EyeTV compatible hardware device that is connected to your Mac.

2) Recordings - Watch completed recordings on your Mac, after they are prepared for iPhone/iPad Access.

3) Schedules - View and create scheduled recordings that will happen on your Mac, now or in the future.

4) Guide - Browse your Program Guide, and select shows to record.


Step 6: Learning More about EyeTV for iPhone / iPad


If you have a specific problem with EyeTV for iPhone/iPad or Live3G, check to see if your issue is covered by the following articles:


Documentation & Setup:

In Your Local Network:

In general, no further configuration should be necessary when using EyeTV for iPhone/iPad or Live3G in your local network.


From Outside Your Local Network:

When outside your local network, the free My EyeTV service can automatically connect the EyeTV app to your Mac back home, as long as your internet router supports UPnP or NAT-PMP protocols (the same protocols used by Apple’s “Back to My Mac” feature.) If your router does not support those protocols, you will need to manually configure it to forward port 2170.




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Created On: 21 Jun 2010 11:14 PM

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