How to watch TV on a mobile phone without a cell phone? Introduction to external tuners and viewing applications

Pixella "Xit Stich XIT-STK210"

　With the beginning of terrestrial digital broadcasting, a low-resolution broadcasting service for mobile phone and car navigation was launched in 2006 "for a period of time". Before that, Japanese phones and smartphones were carried as a matter of course, with only Sony-made "Xperia1II" and Sharp-made "AQUOS R5G" in 2020, and the models to be released in 2021 will not be equipped with models at all. [photo] the way to watch TV anywhere on a smartphone is to watch TV on a smartphone. There are two methods: "using an external TV tuner" and "using an app released by a TV station". Let's introduce the main tuners and release applications. The price includes tax.

Pixella Xit Stick

　The "Xit Stick XIT-STK210" that Pixella sells is a TV tuner that uses Lightning terminals for iPhone/iPad. The price is 12, 980 yen for the company's EC website. Only terrestrial digital broadcasting is available, but supports high-resolution full-band. If it cannot receive the full band, it automatically switches to a single band and does not need to charge the tuner. The size is about 47.8x31 (depth) × 9.1mm mm, and the weight is about 15g, which can be said to be compact and lightweight charm. When watching, use the dedicated application "Xit" (website), and the programs can be recorded by clicking the button in the upper right corner of the screen.

Kenkotogina mobile single-line tuner

　Kenkotogina's "Mobile time Tuner KR-012AP" is also a TV tuner for iPhone/iPad. The price is 19, 978 yen for the company's EC website. Equipped with battery, charge for about 3 hours and watch for 4 hours. The size is about 36 (wide) x 12 (deep) × 32 (high) mm and the weight is about 14g. Compact is very attractive. It is connected with iPhone/iPad through Lightning terminal and charged by Micro USB. Watch the use of the dedicated application "EyeTV Mobile". In addition to the recording of the application you are using, if you are watching a video, you can play it with time shift. The sound of the TV can be played in the background, and the subtitles and programs can also be browsed. If you want the battery of your cell phone, this side seems very convenient.