ZappoTV In The News
Did ZappoTV Crack The Connected TV Puzzle
This is what ZappoTV will try to do: from 700 000 free users to 550 million paying connected tv’s
Posted 11/26/2012
This is what ZappoTV will try to do: from 700 000 free users to 550 million paying connected tv’s
Posted 11/26/2012
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The connected tv is the puzzle that bright minds at media groups are trying to crack by throwing cash at it. There is something to be done with the fact that smartphones and tablets lie next to us on the sofa (wifi connected) while we’re watching our tv (wifi connected).
There is money to be made. But how? With recommendation engines? Second screen apps? Everyone is searching, but everyone might just be too late: ZappoTV has been developing a connected TV solution since 2008. It has tested its solution on its free app that has 700 000 users (25 000 new ones added every week), on every television set and home network imaginable. |
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It also has a money making offering for media groups. Zappo TV is asking media groups 70 cents to register a tv. It estimates the market for connected tv’s at 550 million in 2016. ZappoTV is first in the market by a length. In fact, when they started building their connected tv app, there actually WERE no connected tv’s yet. So ZappoTV has 4 years of knowledge keeping the competition at bay. Now, they’re raising a three to four million dollars to grab the connected market.
Thinking global from day one is all the rage these days. ZappoTV, a Dutch/US startup, was global from day one, since its two cofounders live on opposite sides of the globe: Jan van Ottele lives in Amsterdam, his partner Neal Blaak (feature photo) lives in California. Read More ...
Thinking global from day one is all the rage these days. ZappoTV, a Dutch/US startup, was global from day one, since its two cofounders live on opposite sides of the globe: Jan van Ottele lives in Amsterdam, his partner Neal Blaak (feature photo) lives in California. Read More ...
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Je hebt een video die je wil tonen op je TV, maar geen AppleTV om je TV via AirPlay te bedienen? Dan kan ZappoTV je misschien helpen. En ook op Android.
Met ZappoTV verander je je smartphone in een mobiel mediacenter via Bluetooth of wifi. De app werkt samen met LG Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, Sony Connected TVs, Western Digital Media Players, Popcorn Hour, XBMC (Windows en Mac), en Xbox 360 (wanneer die in Media Center Extender mode staat). Read More ... |
Zappo TV Launches on Androids, Pushes Content to Smart TVs
Posted on 01/26/2012 at 4:09 PM
Posted on 01/26/2012 at 4:09 PM
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LAS VEGAS -- Video discovery/consumer media management platform Zappo TV is pushing out music, photos and videos from mobile phones to a number of connected TVs, said Jan Van Ottele, founder and CEO of Zappo TV during an interview at CES.
ZappoTV just lauched on Android phones. Its mobile application "scans" the house to find the Internet-connected TV so users can play videos or other content on the TV set without changing the settings on the TV, he said. Zappo TV lets users play music, videos, photos and other content via Android or Apple phones across a number of connected TV sets. Read More ... |
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CES 2012: ZappoTV Announces Android AppZappoTV apps bridge the gap between smartphones and TVs; plans hunt for investors and premium partners.
Posted on January 11, 2012 by Troy Dreier
Posted on January 11, 2012 by Troy Dreier
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Shodogg isn’t the only company at CES trying to bridge mobile devices and TVs (see our related story): ZappoTV, which already offers Apple iPhone and iPad apps, yesterday released what it calls a beta version Android app.
ZappoTV’s apps work with DLNA-compliant TVs and connected devices, and, unlike Shodogg, involve no setup. Instead, the apps scan the local network at startup and automatically discover compliant hardware. The apps then work as remote controls, allowing users to send video their TVs, and pause playback. Read More ... |
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iPad App of the Week: ZappoTV HD Organizes Your Online Media Content
Posted on December 24th, 2011 by Chance Kinney in Apps, iPad
Posted on December 24th, 2011 by Chance Kinney in Apps, iPad
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If you’re an early adopter of the Smart TV, ZappoTV HD is a useful app that could help you get the most out of your newly Internet-connected television. ZappoTV is an easy one-stop app you can use to stream all of your media content – music, pictures, and videos – to your Smart TV quickly and easily. You can also use the app to stream YouTube videos to your television straight from the app, but chances are if you have a Smart TV compatible with this app, you can probably watch YouTube videos pretty easily from your television without extra help. The ZappoTV does organize online videos into topic-based channels, displayed on a carousel, so if you prefer that method of browsing, you might want to give the app a shot. Another bonus is that you can continue to browse through related ... Read More ...
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ZappoTV Brings iOS Content To TVs
By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, 12/19/2011
By Greg Tarr -- TWICE, 12/19/2011
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SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — ZappoTV introduced Monday a free Mobile Media Center application for iOS devices, allowing users to combine their media content via mobile device and watch it on an Internet-connected television.
The app, which is available starting today for free through the Apple App Store, supports DLNA and UPnP protocols to send content to DLNA compliant televisions and a variety of DLNA compliant set-top boxes without the need for any additional hardware ... Read More ...
The app, which is available starting today for free through the Apple App Store, supports DLNA and UPnP protocols to send content to DLNA compliant televisions and a variety of DLNA compliant set-top boxes without the need for any additional hardware ... Read More ...
ZappoTV’s new iOS app makes watching mobile videos on your TV easier
December 19, 2011 | Tom Cheredar
December 19, 2011 | Tom Cheredar
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Converging media startup ZappoTV is releasing a public version of its media center application for iOS today.
The ZappoTV app lets you combine your media content via mobile device and watch it on an internet-connected television. You can also access podcasts, photos and videos from social networks (Facebook, Picasa and Flickr) and all the stuff that’s currently on your computer or smartphone. ZappoTV solves the problem many people have of transferring over their digital media collections to the big screen so it can be watched at a relaxing pace with friends and family ... Read More ... |
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ZappoTV Announces 2.0 Version of iPad and iPhone AppApp lets viewers discover content on their mobile devices, then stream it on supported connected TVs.
Posted on December 19, 2011 | Troy Dreier
Posted on December 19, 2011 | Troy Dreier
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ZappoTV announced the latest version of its Apple iOS app today, which lets users find movies on their mobile devices, then send that content to their connected TVs. The app also works with podcasts, photos, and videos from Facebook, Picassa, and Flickr, as well as locally stored movies, photos, or music.
While this is the 2.0 release of the software, it's the first version that ZappoTV says is ready for a mas audience. The 1.0 version, said a representative, was for "techies," and was downloaded 80,000 times.
The ZappoTV app works with Western Digital media players, Microsoft Xbox 360, Popcorn Hour, LG's connected TVs, Samsung's connected TVs, and XBMC. The app is a free download. Read More ...
While this is the 2.0 release of the software, it's the first version that ZappoTV says is ready for a mas audience. The 1.0 version, said a representative, was for "techies," and was downloaded 80,000 times.
The ZappoTV app works with Western Digital media players, Microsoft Xbox 360, Popcorn Hour, LG's connected TVs, Samsung's connected TVs, and XBMC. The app is a free download. Read More ...
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Entertainment is one of the many reasons why smartphones and tablets are on winning streaks today. It brings the convenience of being able to listen to your favorite music while on a 14-hour flight, or not missing out on your team’s game even when you’re on the road. Mobile media streaming is a hot item and a lot of innovations have grown out of this trend, one of which is connecting mobile devices to internet televisions.
ZappoTV
The debut of ZappoTV is a moment of bliss for Apple users who want to enjoy their favorite podcasts, photos and videos from Facebook, Picasa or Youtube on a “big screen.” The free Mobile Media Center application will be available on iTunes for the iPad and iPhone. Read More ...
ZappoTV
The debut of ZappoTV is a moment of bliss for Apple users who want to enjoy their favorite podcasts, photos and videos from Facebook, Picasa or Youtube on a “big screen.” The free Mobile Media Center application will be available on iTunes for the iPad and iPhone. Read More ...
