EyeTV 2.5 with media server!
September 24, 2007
A little late then never. El Gator will release EyeTV2.5 tomorrow. This release addresses several bugs, improved HD playback, and a nifty trick where you can access your recordings via your iPodTouch or iPhone over wi-fi. This is run through little webserver, which will allow you to view your recordings or browse the EyeTV Archives. Also included with the update is one-click exports for the new ipod models.
WiFi AccessSetting up the Wi-Fi access is pretty straight forward.
- Download 2.5 from El Gato's website and copy the application over you old version.
- Once installed, it will ask your admin password to perform all the necessary installation points, and boot to your EyeTV default preference (mine is full screen / menu).
- Open the Preferences and select WiFi Access. Simply start the service and you will get a url to point your iphone/ipod touch too. The address should look something like http://192.168.1.107:2170/eyetv/
- EyeTV will now convert your videos save to a web-format, and automatically perform this in the future.
Considering this really opens the door for a Sling-Box type application built into EyeTV. Who's to say you can make this url open to the public via your ISP. You could then access your movies, tv shows etc from your iPhone while on the road!
The update is free to registered users, and despite saying its not available till the 25th... you can get it
here. I guess its the 25th somewhere?
Labels: ElGato, EyeTV
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