Elgato eyetv directv install#
Elgato eyetv directv pro#

This time I discovered the EyeTV netstream DTT was available in the list and ran through the autotune to start receiving channels.

Elgato eyetv directv pro#

Anyhow, I installed the supplied version of EyeTV on my MacBook Pro and started the Setup assistant. I have to say I did try and access the device from a Mac that already had EyeTV installed (and the current version) but it didn't have the EyeTV netstream DTT as an available device in the list.

Elgato eyetv directv install#

The next step is to install the EyeTV software on a Mac. The single indicator light turned from orange to green and we're good to go. Installation was a breeze, I just plugged in my terrestrial TV aerial, hooked up the ethernet port to a spare port on my network switch and plugged it in. Yes, TV on your iPad anyone? More about this later. What's unique about this particular model is that you don't need to physically plug it into your Mac! It transmits the TV data across your home network allowing any Mac on the network to access the TV channels - either via a wired connection or Wifi. I'm sure plans are in place to bring this device to other countries. The EyeTV netstream DTT is currently only compatible with TV systems in Europe, Australia and New Zealand and in the UK, is compatible with FreeView. If your already familiar with the Elgato range of products, you'll be aware that these are TV tuners that allow you to view and record TV on your Mac from various sources based on the hardware device in use. The unit itself is relatively small (23 × 119 × 119 mm), and only has three connectors - power, a co-axial aerial socket and an ethernet port along with a reset button. I've previously done screencasts for Elgato and I'm a big fan of their products, but still, I have to admit to some shell shock when 24 hours later, a new review unit turned up at my door! So disclaimer - this blog post is based on the review unit that has been supplied to me by Elgato. I twittered last week about a new product that had been launched by Elgato - the netstream DTT - a network based freeview box with dual tuner built in.