iHeartƹϴý Announces Multiple Automotive and In-Home Entertainment Integrations at CES 2015
Partnerships span connected home, automotive, gaming and more, underscoring iHeartƹϴý’s efforts to be everywhere consumers are
Las Vegas, Nevada – January 6, 2015 – iHeartƹϴý, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one streaming music and live radio service, is kicking off 2015 by announcing multiple new integrations at the annual Consumer Electronics Show. iHeartƹϴý announced partnerships with seven different brands that will bring more than a dozen new devices to the marketplace featuring iHeartƹϴý, which has already amassed nearly 60 million registered users and more than 500 million app downloads.
The announcements at CES spanned connected home, automotive, gaming and more:
Google: iHeartƹϴý will be one of the first apps available on the new Google Cast for Audio, which embeds the same technology behind Chromecast into speakers, sound bars, and A/V receivers. Just like Chromecast, consumers can tap the cast button from iHeartƹϴý and select a Google Cast Ready speaker to listen. Google Cast Ready speakers pull content directly from the cloud, so listeners get the best audio quality and can freely multi-task on their phone, tablet, or laptop, all without straining the battery.
Sony: iHeartƹϴý will integrate with Sony Products for the very first time. Beginning in February 2015, the iHeartƹϴý app will be available on a number of Sony’s leading consumer electronic products including Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE)’s PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, plus select TV and mobile devices. Demo the iHeartƹϴý app on Sony TVs at booth 14200 in the Central Hall.
LG: Also for the first time, iHeartƹϴý will be available on LG connected devices, including the new 2015 LG Music Flow Wi-Fi Series home audio lineup unveiled this week, as well as current and next-generation LG Smart TVs. LG featured iHeartƹϴý in its press event and highlighted that iHeartƹϴý will be natively integrated into the convenient Music Flow Player app, allowing users to access millions of songs and thousands of live radio stations seamlessly. Music-Flow is a wireless multi-room speaker system that enables users to build a complete wireless network of speakers that can be controlled with mobile devices through LG’s convenient Music Flow app.
DISH: DISH is announcing a whole-home music system and update that will turn Hoppers as well as their Joey speakers into music streaming “zones” that are controllable from a new Android or iOS smartphone app. The app will enable users to seamlessly stream iHeartƹϴý throughout any room in their home, giving consumers a whole-home music experience at no additional cost. Demo this integration at DISH's booth 8143 in the Central Hall.
TiVo: TiVo users will soon have access to iHeartƹϴý. The app will appear on TiVo Roamio, TiVo Mini and TiVo Premiere line of devices during a rolling update over the next few weeks.
QNX: QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, unveiled a technology concept car that includes “iHeartƹϴý Drive Anywhere ƹϴý.” The prospective feature will allow drivers to continue listening to their favorite AM/FM radio station even after driving out of signal range. The QNX-based infotainment system would automatically switch to the digital iHeartƹϴý station, allowing the driver to stay focused on the road.
Clarion: Clarion announced their new flagship model for 2015, the NX605, an in-dash navigation multimedia system with enhanced cloud-connectivity capabilities, which will include iHeartƹϴý. In addition, iHeartMedia’s industry-leading Total Traffic Network information will be integrated into the system’s navigation, allowing for real-time incident and traffic flow reporting.
“These multiple integrations are setting the tone for 2015, which will be another banner year where iHeartƹϴý focuses on a consumers-first approach - from launching its app on all meaningful devices to continuing to leverage its live radio and entertainment events to provide the best music experience for its listeners,” said Darren Davis, President of iHeartƹϴý and ƹϴýNetworks.
iHeartƹϴý delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: instant access to thousands of live radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations, and Shows & Personalities featuring on-demand news, talk and entertainment content. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartƹϴý.com/apps.
These latest integrations add to iHeartƹϴý’s growing list of device platforms across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, smart TVs, gaming consoles and more.
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