Copenhagen, October 10, 2018 – Airtame, a Danish startup that produces a wireless HDMI solution for both the business and education sectors, has announced the launch of their second generation hardware product, Airtame 2.
The new product will deliver much more than a cable-free solution by tapping into digital signage and app integrations. Whereas the first generation Airtame was mostly a screen mirroring solution, Airtame 2 is re-imagining how to turn blank screens into smart, collaborative displays.
The main differences between Airtame’s first product and Airtame 2:
Better components: Four times the amount of RAM for speedy firmware and software updates and a product better equipped for future advancements.
Brand-new WiFi chip: The new chip is about five times faster than its precursor, which provides the user with both a faster and more reliable internet connection.
2 x the wireless WiFi range – making it easier to roam around an office or classroom more freely.
Kensington Lock input: Protect the device in semi-public environments such as classrooms and waiting areas.
Intuitive LED – the glowing light indicates the current state of your device, whether it’s updating, in standby mode or actively being used to present.
Flexible setup: Mount the device with the supplied magnetic wall mount. No need for drilling into a wall!
“Airtame 2 takes a huge step forward in design and functionality,” says Brian Kyed, CPO and Co-Founder at Airtame. “Where the main objective of our first product was to get rid of cables, Airtame 2 will empower people in professional settings to use screens and projectors to their full potential – and unlock better collaboration. After years of product development and user feedback, we’re proud to deliver Airtame 2, which is not only extremely easy to use but will also improve any forward-thinking workspace.”
Airtame 2 retails at $399 per device. Airtame recently released four Homescreen apps, simple app integrations for better team collaboration and digital signage. Airtame has doubled its revenue two years in a row.
Airtame 1 vs Airtame 2 : Specifications
Device specifications
| Airtame 1 | Airtame 2 | Notes | |
| Hardware | Processor: Freescale Dual Core 1Ghz ARM (i.MX6DL)
GPU: Vivante GC880, one shader core @580 MHz RAM: 2 x 256Mb (32 bit Data Bus) Storage: SD Card WiFi: Qualcomm AR6003 DB* 2.4/5.2 GHz |
Processor: NXP Dual Core+ 1GHz ARM (i.MX6DP)
GPU: Vivante GC2000, four shader cores @594MHz RAM:4 x 512Mb (64 bit Data Bus) Storage: eMMC WiFi: Cypress (Broadcom) CYW89342 RSDB** 2.4/5.2 GHz 2×2 MIMO |
*Dual Band
**Real Simultaneous Dual Band |
| System | OS: Linux | OS: Linux | |
| Screen connections | HDMI 1.4b/ VGA* / DVI* | HDMI 1.4b/ VGA* / DVI* | *With external adapter |
| Output resolutions | 1920×1080 (up to 60Hz progressive mode)
1280 x 720 (up to 60 Hz) |
1920×1080 (up to 60Hz progressive mode)
1280 x 720 (up to 60 Hz) |
|
| Audio | Stereo 192Kb (48.000Hz) | Stereo 192Kb (48.000Hz) | |
| Frame rate | Up to 1080 @ 30FPS | Up to 1080 @ 60FPS | |
| Input resolutions | Up to 4K* | Up to 4K* | *scaled to Full-HD |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WPA2-PSK/WPA2-EAP/Open | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WPA2-PSK/WPA2-EAP/Open | |
| Max theoretical speed | 2.4GHz: 72.2Mbps 5.2GHz: 150Mbps | 2.4GHz: 150Mbps
5.2GHz: 866.7Mbps |
|
| Wireless Reach | 10m* (30ft) | 20m* (60ft) | *Dependant on the environment |
| Connections | 1 Micro USB OTG power port
1 Micro USB host port (Ethernet*)
|
1 USB-C (Power, HDMI, USB Host, Ethernet)**
1 Micro USB OTG port (Ethernet*)
|
*Ethernet to micro-USB adaptor sold separately **Airtame 2 is designed to work with PoE (Airtame custom PoE to
USB Adaptor) |
| Power consumption | Expected: 0.4-1A @ 5V* Max: 1.5A @ 5V | Expected: 0.7 – 1A @ 5V* Max: 2.4A @ 5V** | *Using USB Ethernet
Adaptor adds 0.2A **0.25A @ 48V when using PoE |
| Temperature range | Operating temperature: 5 °C to 30 °C (41 °F to 86 °F) | Operating temperature: 5 °C to 30 °C (41 °F to 86 °F) | |
| Dimensions | L:76.88mm
W:40.91mm H:14.30mm |
Ø: 77.90 mm (3.07 inch) H: 13.50 mm (0.53 inch) | |
| Warranty | Limited min. 1 year* standard | Limited min. 1 year* standard | *May vary depending on region |
| Lock | Not available | Kensington Lock Slot | |
| Device identifier | Serial number – Visible on device | Serial number, MAC address – Visible on device and packaging | |
| NIC-ID (MAC address) | Visible online | Visible online, visible on device, visible on packaging |
System Requirements
| Airtame 1 | Airtame 2 | ||
| Supported Operating systems (for Airtame application) | Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook, Linux | Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook, Linux | |
| System Minimum
(for Airtame application) |
System: Dual Core 1.6 GHz CPU / 2GB RAM
WiFi: 802.11g OS: Windows 7, Ubuntu 15.04, Mac OS X 10.9, iOS 9, Android 4.2.2 |
System: Dual Core 1.6 GHz CPU / 2GB RAM
WiFi: 802.11g OS: Windows 7, Ubuntu 15.04, Mac OS X 10.9, iOS 9, Android 4.2.2
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| System Recommended
(for Airtame application) |
System: Dual Core 2.8 GHz CPU 4GB RAM
WiFi: 802.11n/ac OS: Windows 10, Ubuntu 15.04, Mac OS X 10.12, iOS 9, Android 4.2.2 |
System: Dual Core 2.8 GHz CPU 4GB RAM
WiFi: 802.11n/ac OS: Windows 10, Ubuntu 15.04, Mac OS X 10.12, iOS 9, Android 4.2.2
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| Router Recommendation | 2.4/5.2 GHz 802.11bg/n/ac MIMO 2×2 300 MBit | 2.4/5.2 GHz 802.11bg/n/ac MIMO 2×2 300 MBit | |
| Supported streaming source | Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook, Linux, Airplay, Android | Windows, Mac OS, Chromebook, Linux, Airplay, Android |
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