German television platform HD+ is expanding its offerings with a new IP TV stick that will be available in mid-September 2024. The Android stick, which plugs into the HDMI slot of a television and connects to the internet via Wi-Fi, provides access to over 100 HD channels. It also features interactive functionality like pause, restart, media library search, and EPG (Electronic Program Guide).
Beyond live television, the stick grants users access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video through the Google Play store. Navigation is facilitated by the included remote control.
HD+ positions the IP TV stick as an alternative to traditional cable TV or DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television), especially appealing for second or third televisions within a household. "With the HD+ IP TV stick, we are consistently continuing our product offensive. Our aim is to enable all TV households in Germany to watch television with modern functions - flexibly, individually, simply and affordably, just as satellite TV households can already experience today with the HD+ TV app," stated Andreas Müller-Vondey, Managing Director of HD Plus.
Müller-Vondey further emphasized the stick's appeal to tenants and as a means of turning secondary televisions into smart entertainment devices. "The stick not only offers tenants an interesting alternative, but also turns second or third TV sets for example in the bedroom into smart entertainment devices," he added.
The HD+ IP TV stick will be sold for €69, the recommended retail price. This price includes three months of HD+ IP service. Following this free period, customers can continue using the service for €6 per month, with the option to cancel the subscription monthly.
The HD+ MultiScreen feature allows users to expand the stick's capabilities to other EU countries, offering two additional streams for devices like smartphones or tablets.