Online TV re-broadcasting company Aereo have revealed that subscribers to the service will soon be able to watch content easier, and wirelessly on any HDMI equipped big screen TV, after the company announced support for the Google Chromecast dongle.
Although Aereo users can already stream OTA traditional TV broadcasts to a variety of devices such as computers, tablets and connected TV’s,as of May 29th they will be able to wirelessly send signals back to the TV from any Android tablet or phone by using the cast button.
Google’s Chromecast stick which was launched last year in the US, is a receiver for compatible apps that takes over the job of receiving streams and displays them on any TV it’s plugged into. Currently the $35 stick works with a number of mobile streaming services including Netflix and from any Chrome browser.
The Aereo service which is available at present in 11 areas including New York, Atlanta, and Miami offers streaming access to local TV broadcasts from providers such as ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and PBS as well as a cloud-based DVR service from $8 per month.
Speaking in a blog post, Aereo CEO and founder Chet Kanojia said, “The way people watch and experience television is changing and Google is a pioneer in providing consumers with more choice and flexibility in how they access and experience that media. Consumers deserve more options and alternatives in how they watch television and our team is committed to providing consumers with the best experience possible using Aereo’s innovative cloud technology.”
Before the Chromecast option gets added Aereo will be facing their day in the Supreme Court as they fight against chages of copyright infringement by the TV networks.