BBC One live on the Aertv LG Smart TV App

BRINGING LIVE STREAMING TO IRELAND’S TELEVISIONS
Ireland’s Leading Live TV Streaming Platform, Aertv, Launches Exclusively on LG Smart TVs

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced an exclusive partnership with Aertv, Ireland’s leading platform for streaming TV on-the-go. The partnership will see the Aertv platform available on the big screen for the first time, feeding the demand for large-screen and lounge viewing based on 88 per cent of TV consumption still being viewed in the home*.

LG Smart TV owners will have access to a range of 19 quality TV channels, including the Irish Broadcast and BBC channels, via a new Aertv app available now from the LG App Store [http://ie.lgappstv.com/]. Previously accessible via smartphones, tablets and computers, the Aertv TV app will be available on LG’s Smart TVs including the award winning webOS platform which offers a simple, user-friendly interface and easy navigation.

Subscription to all 19 channels is available through the Aertv Plus package, which costs just €5.99 per month, and with no contract required users are given the freedom to cancel their subscription at any time.

Aertv Plus is Aertv’s most popular subscription package and allows for unlimited live viewing, which many will find useful for the upcoming Champions League and Six Nations games. The streaming service, which won a Digital Media Award for Best in IT & Telecommunications, is owned by Dublin-based cloud telecoms provider Magnet.ie. Magnet Broadband customers can enjoy the same bundle with Aertv at a cheaper price of just €4.99 per month.

Karen Howley, Head of Aertv, comments “The Irish market is becoming more comfortable with cross-platform viewing and Aertv is delighted to help drive this trend by partnering with LG and releasing our first Smart TV app”.

Aertv App is also available on iOS and Android which means LG and Aertv let you watch TV at home and on the go.

Darren Petersen, Senior Content & Services Manager for LG Smart TV, comments “LG is very excited to be partnering with Aertv, to offer Irish consumers the most seamless and innovative way to watch pay TV in Ireland. Whilst streaming content on portable devices can offer extra convenience; great TV programmes and live sports are best enjoyed on the biggest and best screen in the house.”

A large range of current and upcoming LG TVs boast this smart TV platform. From your LED Smart TV to the high-end Ultra HD and OLED TV range – available at Powercity, Expert & Harvey Norman.

The channels available on Aertv Plus are; RTÉ One, RTÉ Two, TV3, TG4, 3e, RTÉ One+1, RTÉ Two HD, RTÉ News Now, RTÉjr, Dáil Éireann, BBC One, BBC TWO, BBC THREE, BBC FOUR, BBC News, CBBC, Cbeebies, France 24, Russia Today.

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*Source: Aertv Customer Survey (Sep, 2014)
While mobile video consumption is on the rise, 88% of viewing still happens in the home with the sitting room being the most popular room followed by the bedroom and kitchen.

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We are super excited to have an Aertv App for LG Smart TVs. LG is a leader in the Smart TV market and this partnership will come as good news for anyone who watches TV online and has an LG Smart TV.

If you already have an LG Smart TV that is a 2012 model or above, the Aertv App may be automatically downloaded and installed for you.

You can check this by browsing through your Apps. There are many models of LG Smart TVs and how to navigate to your Apps Library will vary.  

How do I get Aertv on my LG Smart TV?

If you see the Aertv application onscreen:

1. Select Aertv from the Home screen.
2. If you already have an Aertv account set up with:

(a) Email Address: Enter your details and click Login

(b) Facebook: Navigate to the tab on the right and enter the email address that you use to login with Facebook. You will get a link to create a password for this account. Once you have this, you must fill in your login details in the ‘Login with Email’ tab.

If you are not yet an Aertv Plus subscriber, you can create an account by visiting www.aertv.ie/lg 

If you don’t see the Aertv app onscreen

Navigate to the LG Store and search for ‘Aertv’. Download and Install the App and follow the instructions above.

The Aertv LG Smart TV App supports Smart TV models that are 2012 and above.

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We have just released our Android App into the Google Play Store and boy are we glad! We know you have waited for it – thanks for your patience.

The Aertv App for Android works with Chromecast so you can cast from your phone or tablet straight to your TV if you have a Google Chromecast.  This is the first Irish TV App with Chromecast functionality. At Aertv we believe in making TV a better experience. You shouldn’t be limited to watching live channels on your TV and if you do want to watch it on TV, you should be able to do it without cables!

The App is great for watching live TV and it’s quick and easy to get set up. If you don’t already have an Aertv account, you can sign up now and get one month of Aertv Plus for free to start watching TV on the go.

Just visit the Google Play Store to download! Download it here now! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ie.aertv.app

Watch our “How to” video here to see just how easy it is.

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Aertv SportsLive and our own produced live content will remain FREE for all users on all devices.

Below we explain why we needed to change, how we arrived at this decision and how it affects you. 

Dear Aertv Fan!

At Aertv, we are constantly trying to do more.  More live streams, more sports, and more channels available on more devices.  In order for us to continue to expand and to invest in a better service for you, we have taken the decision to charge a small fee for our services.  In turn, we are reducing  advertising, offering more channels and offering those channels in higher definition so that you can watch them on your TV as well as your laptop, PC or mobile device. There is no contract and no commitment.

We hope that you support us with our new structure – it’s just €5.99 per month for 24 channels on Aertv Plus. Save on expensive TV subscriptions and Sign up to Aertv Plus today!

The Aertv community has been very loyal and to reward that loyalty we want to offer you the first month free on Aertv Plus.

Sign up for your One Month Free Trial

 Aertv Plus benefits

• 24 Quality TV Channels
• BBC Channels
• Fewer Ads
• Unlimited Streaming
• Access on All Your Devices
• HD Quality Streams
• No Contract

iOS Apps

In the coming days, the iPhone and iPad apps will be updated to be accessed the same way as the website.  They will be free for 10 minutes per day and be included in the 5.99/month Aertv Plus package with the first month free.

Why did we decide to change?

This change will allow us to innovate faster (launch android and smart TV apps) and provide you an even better service and more channels.

Aertv, powered by Magnet, has been streaming live Irish TV channels over broadband for more than two years now. We have added other proprietary channels like Aertv Music, Sports and Movies. We have carried live webcasts of more than 400 events and helped to develop and distribute innovative new channels such as The Gathering and Unravel Travel.

During this time we have also developed Apps for iPhone/iPad/iPod and instituted streaming to adapt to all devices no matter what kind of broadband connection you are on. Finally, we recently introduced Aertv SportsLive, an innovative platform which will enable any size organization to access its audience anywhere in the world. All of this has been done without any charge to the public.

We have debated and thought carefully about this. The reality is that the cost of supporting free TV simply is not sustainable in the long run.   

We hope you continue to enjoy Aertv and that you help us to make it the best TV service in Ireland. Aertv is the only TV service in the market offering a full range of Irish channels in one place on your mobile, tablet, or PC.

Best wishes,

The Aertv Team

Thoughts?

Tweet @Aertv

Send us a message on Facebook

Email the Aertv team on support@aertv.ie

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To encourage our customers to sign up to Aertv Plus and continue using the mobile service, we are also offering the chance to Win €3,000 Cash – click here to sign up to Aertv Plus and enter the competition.

Aertv Plus gives you unlimited mobile access to 25 TV channels, less ads, unlimited streaming and HD quality streams. For more information on why we need to change, how we arrived at the decision and how it affects you, please check out our blog here.
Best wishes

The Aertv Team

Thoughts?
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Send us a message on Facebook
Email the Aertv team on support@aertv.ie

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Aertv is changing. From January 2014  you will need to be a premium subscriber to access Aertv channels from a mobile device. 

You can upgrade to Aertv Plus for €1.29 for the first month and €5.99 per month after that by clicking here.  Customers who use laptops and PCs remain unaffected and will continue to be able to watch a limited number of channels for free.

To encourage our customers to sign up to Aertv Plus and continue using the mobile service, we are also offering the chance to Win €3,000 Cash – click here to sign up to Aertv Plus and enter the competition.

Below we explain why we needed to change, how we arrived at this decision and how it affects you. 

Dear Aertv Fan!

At Aertv, we are constantly trying to do more.  More live streams, more sports, and more channels available on more devices.  In order for us to continue to expand and to invest in a better service for you, we have taken the decision to charge a small fee for mobile access.  In turn, we are reducing the amount of advertising, offering more channels and offering those channels in higher definition so that you can watch them on your TV as well as your laptop, PC or mobile device.

We hope that you support us with our new mobile pay structure – it’s just €5.99 per month for 26 channels on Aertv Plus. If you don’t feel you can pay this then don’t worry – all the Saorview channels, SportsLive and live events are still free on your laptop and PC.

The Aertv community has been very loyal and to reward that loyalty and take some of the sting out of our changes, we want to give you the chance to WIN €3,000 cash. We will be launching the competition in early January.

Aertv Plus benefits

• 25 Quality TV Channels including 9 Premium Channels
• Less ads
• Unlimited Streaming
• Access on all your devices
• No contract, cancel anytime
• HD Quality Streams

What does this mean for you if you are a free user?

• All the channels are still free on PCs and laptops that are connected to fixed broadband
• You will no longer be able to access the Aertv channels on mobile devices unless you upgrade to our Aertv Plus/Platinum account
• Aertv Plus comes with less ads, higher definition and all the BBC channels
• We are offering the first 30 days  at a special offer of only €1.29, after that it costs €5.99 per month
• We are offering a big cash competition worth €3,000 as our way of saying thank you for supporting us over the last two years.

What if you are an Aertv Plus or Platinum subscriber?

This change does not affect you. Aertv will still be available on mobile devices as part of your package.

Why did we decide to change?

This change will allow us to innovate faster (launch android and smart TV apps) and provide you an even better service and more channels coming soon!

If you’ve enjoyed Aertv over the last two years, we hope you upgrade to Aertv Plus and enter the competition for your chance to WIN €3,000 Cash. As always, we welcome your comments and are committed to making Aertv great for you.

Aertv, powered by Magnet, has been streaming live Irish TV channels over broadband for more than two years now. We have added other proprietary channels like Aertv Music, Sports and Movies. We have carried live webcasts of more than 400 events and helped to develop and distribute innovative new channels such as The Gathering and Unravel Travel.

During this time we have also developed Apps for iPhone/iPad/iPod and instituted streaming to adapt to all devices no matter what kind of broadband connection you are on. Finally, we recently introduced Aertv SportsLive, an innovative platform which will enable any size organization to access its audience anywhere in the world. All of this has been done without any charge to the public.  Indeed, it’s still free but like Spotify we need to charge for some of our services going forward.

We have debated and thought carefully about this. The reality is that the cost of supporting free TV on mobile devices simply is not sustainable in the long run.   

We hope you continue to enjoy Aertv and that you help us to make it the best TV service in Ireland.

Best wishes and thanks for your understanding,

The Aertv Team

Thoughts?

Tweet @Aertv

Send us a message on Facebook

Email the Aertv team on support@aertv.ie

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