Molotov is now a TV Source on Panasonic smart TVs

Molotov launches Molotov Source TV, a service allowing users to watch linear TV, Replay and on-demand programs on their Panasonic smart TV, without any third party set-top-box or antenna. The Molotov and Panasonic partnership spearheads something of a revolution in France: wireless TV, wifi only.

Molotov Source TV is revolutionizing the TV customer experience by acting as a virtual set-top-box on Panasonic smart TVs: the TV set-top-box, and both the DTT and satellite antenna is useless, as Molotov becomes the TV provider directly integrated into the TV set without any third party material or additional costs.

Launched in November 2018 as an “over-the-top (internet) application” on Panasonic smart TVs, Molotov is available since September 2020 as an “operator application” on Panasonic 2020 mid- and high-end Smart TVs. The 2021 and next ranges will also benefit from this innovation.

Based on a deep integration of the platform into the TV set, the Molotov Source TV service delivers an experience similar to the operator set-top-box’s one. The experience is even enhanced by Molotov’s advanced features such as live control and DVR in the Cloud.

Molotov Source TV allows :

• To enjoy the Molotov interface as a TV source on the TV: when the user turns the TV off and on again, he remains into the Molotov interface.
• To benefit from the wide variety of films, series and tv shows available on the platform (Live, Replay and “On Demand”), thus approximately 30,000 hours of programs accessible anytime.
• To control Molotov directly with the Panasonic remote control, each button being linked to a function specific to Molotov (launch a recording, display programs, set up subtitles...).
• To switch from one device to another: start on a smartphone, keep watching on the TV, even for a live program that you'll pick up where you left off.

To install this service, the user selects Molotov as the TV source when setting up the TV set (IPTV category), or later from the applications store and the Panasonic launcher. Access to Molotov is free and options can be added (the free version gives access to 34 channels including all DTT, options detailed below).

With this new service, Molotov is shaping the future of television: cordless TV access allows you to install your TV wherever you want in the house, without worrying about extra antenna cables or boxes, or having to handle multiple remote controls.

Molotov Source TV on Panasonic Smart TVs is :

• More than 170 free and paid channels directly on the TV set.
• Savings: free access, no TV box rental fees.
• Less cables,
• No TV set-top-box
• Only one remote control
• Always the possibility to switch to the applications available on the Panasonic Store
• All your TV on all your TV sets at home, at no extra charge

“We are very pleased to innovate with Panasonic to launch what will be tomorrow’s TV access. With Molotov Source TV, Molotov integrates itself into the heart of Smart TVs and allows viewers to free themselves from TV boxes” says Olivier Kouvarakis, CMO of Molotov.

“Panasonic is proud to partner with Molotov to revolutionize the customer experience on its TVs. This new service offers multiple functions and allows consumers to install their TV wherever they want thanks to the absence of additional antenna cables and boxes. We are convinced that this service will provide them with a unique user experience,” said Romain Chollet, Marketing and Communication Director of Panasonic France-Belux.

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