Eurostar launches satellite home gateway

Eurostar Group has launched the Satellite Home Gateway, a device that enables users to enjoy live satellite content on any connected screen anywhere at home.

The Satellite Home Gateway or ES 9450, is one of the first certified SAT>IP servers and enables consumers to access live satellite content across multiple screens and locations by the use of SAT>IP clients (tablets, smartphones, PC, thin IP STB, among others). The device is embedded with four DVB-S2 tuners and has a built-in WiFi access point with QoS which makes it a fully autonomous product.

The device enables Ethernet connection, as a result of which end users can have a full connected TV experience. The ES 9450 also is equipped with a 500MB data disk and can additionally support 2TB HDD for recording purposes.

Commenting on the launch of the ES 9450, Raju Jethwani, Chairman of EUROSTAR Group, said: “Gitex Technology Week offers an incredible platform to introduce such an innovative device. At Eurostar Group, we understand the consumer usage cycle of a product and enable the best in technology solutions for our consumers. The Satellite Home Gateway is a perfect example of this. Consumers face challenges of how to catch multiple channels which are running at the same time or how to view when they are using other screens. This device comes with four DVB tuners which mean quadruple the options. While the output supports up to three devices and multi recording as well.”

Youssef Saidi, Group COO, Eurostar Group commented: “This is a remarkable device which will open up a new opportunity of any-where-entertainment for the consumers. The ES 9450 is HbbTV 1.5 certified and allows the user to view their favorite channel, while at the same time being able to record another three channels to catch up later. The device also supports multi-device viewing, where they can watch their channel on tablet and mobile where ever they are at home”.