Yes we are well aware that there are products out there now like Airplay from Apple and several Android products that let you take what’s on your phone or mobile device and stream it to your television. But now there’s Airtame, a new Indiegogo project that is hoping to bring the easiest form of wireless HDMI to people everywhere.
Airtame uses something just about every home and business in the world has, wifi.
With Airtame you don’t need to worry about any kind of cable. Nothing plugs into your PC, it’s all done through wifi. In three simple steps with Airtame you’re streaming any wifi enabled digital source to a screen or projector equipped with USB.
- Plug your AIRTAME into the HDMI port of your TV, projector or monitor and power it up through the USB cable.
- Install our AIRTAME application on your computer and from the menu bar you are able to see all AIRTAMEs that are nearby you. Choose which one to stream to and type in a password – if needed.
- Let the streaming begin – sit back and enjoy.
Airtame also allows you to stream your computer screen to the Airtame device and any other computer on the wifi network with the Airtame app. This will make it extremely easy for classes to show something on a screen at the front of the room as well as the laptops in the room. The case studies are endless. You can even show your presentation on the board room screen and the screens of the laptops around the conference table.
DJ’s and other similar installations where the video source has to be far away from the video projector, will love the Airtame device. It literally cuts the cord and all the work that goes into using a corded system.
Tech Specs:
Wi-Fi Connection
When connecting to AIRTAME you actually have different connection options. If you are setting up your AIRTAME for home use – you can connect AIRTAME to your existing Wi-Fi network so you don’t have to switch network connection when you stream. If you bring your AIRTAME with you to a location without access to a Wi-Fi network you can set AIRTAME up as an access point and connect directly to it from your computer.
Audio
Right now we support 2 channel stereo with variable bit rate, but we are working on supporting surround sound 5.1 in the near future as well. Stretch goal…?
Intelligent video modes
Our software is capable of using different encoding settings. For example bit rate, frame rate and video buffer. Our intelligent software is capable of changing these parameters based on what your are using AIRTAME for. So if you are:
- Gaming: AIRTAME will focus on low response time and high frame rate
- Presenting: AIRTAME lowers the frame rate and focus on high bit rate to have maximum image quality
- Watching video: AIRTAME increases the buffer to remain the frame rate and high video quality regardless of the network condition
Video resolution
AIRTAME supports different video resolutions and automatically scale the image to fit your screen – up to 1080p. The maximum resolution when you are duplicating your computer screen is dependent on the resolution of the computer you are streaming from. When you stream in another aspect ratio AIRTAME will create a black bar on the screen instead of changing the aspect ratio of the image.
If you are extending your desktop the resolution will automatically be the native resolution of the screen AIRTAME is connected to.
They already have a working prototype and are just over $110,000 of their $160,000 goal with 33 days to go. You can support Airtame here and get signed up for early release.
