LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc.
(NASDAQ:GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content,
announced the official launch of its GoPro Channel app for LG Smart
TVs. The alliance between GoPro and LG Electronics USA capitalizes on LG's award-winning webOS
Smart TV technology available on 2015 and 2014 4K ULTRA HD, OLED
and FULL HD TVs to deliver the immersive imagery that is a hallmark
of the GoPro video experience.
LG Smart TV owners can stream more than 400 hours of compelling
GoPro high-definition videos on-demand beginning today, including
stunning content shot on the HERO4 Black, the most advanced GoPro
camera ever. Access to 4K content is anticipated in future updates
to the Channel.*
"Entertainment is evolving rapidly into new formats and onto new
platforms, and LG Smart TVs will provide a beautiful display for
GoPro's best original productions and user-generated content," said
GoPro Head of Programming and Distribution, Adam Dornbusch. "The GoPro Channel App will
enable millions of LG Smart TV owners to experience life's most
incredible moments as captured on our HERO cameras."
The new app allows LG Smart TV users to immerse themselves in
the world of GoPro with just the click of the LG Magic remote.
Viewers will experience engaging and inspiring moments, from global
expeditions and adrenaline-pumping stunts to everyday moments and
jaw-dropping POV angles, Dornbusch explained.
Available exclusively on LG webOS smart TVs, the GoPro Channel
will allow users to browse and search across more than 20 playlists
including Top Picks, Deep Sea, Wild Animals, Short Films, Full
Throttle and Behind the Scenes. LG Smart TV owners will be able to
watch individual videos and view back-to-back videos within a
playlist.
"LG's webOS smart TVs make finding the content you want fast and
simple, so that consumers can spend more time enjoying, and less
time searching for, the content they crave," said David VanderWaal, head of marketing for LG
Electronics USA. "I can tell you
that consumers are going to be blown away by the inspiring content
available on the GoPro Channel app now available exclusively for LG
Smart TVs – and experiencing it on our 4K OLED TVs is truly
mind-blowing."
The relationship with LG is a major element of GoPro's
initiative to expand its content distribution and community reach
beyond current media platforms including Xbox One and Xbox 360
entertainment systems, in-flight entertainment on Virgin America,
and social channels including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Vimeo, Pinterest and GoPro.com/Channels.
GoPro will have live demos of the new app on LG Smart TVs at the
2015 International CES® (Central Hall #13644). To view content
similar to what will air on the GoPro Channel for LG Smart TVs,
visit the GoPro Channel on YouTube. To learn more about GoPro
cameras, please visit www.gopro.com.
*Wireless Internet connection required and sold separately.
Agreement to smart TV terms and conditions required to use certain
smart features. Content and services vary by product and are
subject to change without notice. WebOS does not support Flash. In
order to stream 4K content you will need a high speed internet plan
capable of receiving 20Mb per second of data.
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO)
GoPro, Inc. is
transforming the way consumers capture, manage, share and enjoy
meaningful life experiences. We do this by enabling people to
self-capture engaging, immersive photo and video content of
themselves participating in their favorite activities. Our
customers include some of the world's most active and passionate
people. The quality and volume of their shared GoPro content,
coupled with their enthusiasm for our brand, virally drives
awareness and demand for our products.
What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves
engaged in their sport has become a widely adopted solution for
people to self-document themselves engaged in their interests,
whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to
consumer, GoPro has enabled the world to capture and share its
passions. And in doing so the world, in turn, is helping GoPro
become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our
time.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro
onYouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or LinkedIn.
GOPRO, HERO, the GOPRO logo, and the GoPro Be A HERO logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
About LG Electronics USA
Named 4K Ultra HD Partner for the
2015 International CES®, LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American
subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $53
billion global leader and technology innovator in consumer
electronics, mobile communications, home appliances, air solutions
and vehicle components. In the United
States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and
innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home
appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, LED
lighting and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good"
marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of
the Year. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
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