The global streaming provider and distributor wedotv has signed its first distribution agreement with TiVo to integrate eight of its free networks and its native application into TiVo’s smart TVs, streaming media devices, and in-car entertainment systems.
This initial European rollout encompasses “Movies” in the UK, Germany, and Italy; “Big Stories” and “Legacy” in the UK; “True Stories” and “Sports” in Germany; “Cars” in France; and the telenovela-focused “Amor” in Spain, while France, Italy, and Spain will also receive the ambient lifestyle channel “time2Rlx.”
Moving beyond home connected TVs, this partnership extends premium free content to on-the-go users by integrating into vehicle video screens powered by the DTS AutoStage Video Service. Looking ahead, further network expansions and additional channels are already scheduled for later this summer.
“We’re very pleased to expand wedotv’s European footprint through this agreement with TiVo, a company whose innovation helped lay the foundation for today’s streaming television landscape,” said Iza Piotrowska, SVP, Global Business Development at wedotv. “As audiences continue to embrace free streaming services across connected TV platforms, this partnership creates even more opportunities for viewers throughout Europe to discover wedotv’s premium entertainment channels and curated programming at no cost. TiVo’s longstanding reputation for innovation and user engagement makes them an ideal partner as we continue to grow wedotv’s reach and accessibility around the world.”
Stephane David, senior director, content partnerships and business development at TiVo said, “We’re delighted to welcome wedotv to TiVo Channels, adding a strong mix of popular FAST channels that makes our free streaming experience even richer for viewers across Europe. Because TiVo Channels is built directly into the user experience, it’s simple for audiences to discover and start watching great content straight away. And with this partnership extending into our in-car entertainment platforms, we’re also helping bring that same free, high-quality viewing experience into the vehicle.”
