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title: "August DVB-T405 1080p Portable Freeview TV for iOS and Android - Watch and Record Live Freeview on Phones and Tablets/No Mobile Data or WiFi Required - Rechargeable Battery"
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# Record live shows on phone or SD Wireless Freeview TV anywhere 3-hour rechargeable battery life August DVB-T405 1080p Portable Freeview TV for iOS and Android - Watch and Record Live Freeview on Phones and Tablets/No Mobile Data or WiFi Required - Rechargeable Battery

**Brand:** august
**Price:** S$7
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## Summary

> 📺 Transform your phone into a portable TV powerhouse—anytime, anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** August DVB-T405 1080p Portable Freeview TV for iOS and Android - Watch and Record Live Freeview on Phones and Tablets/No Mobile Data or WiFi Required - Rechargeable Battery by august
- **How much does it cost?** S$7 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/49437844-august-dvb-t405-1080p-portable-freeview-tv-for-ios-android)

## Best For

- august enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted august brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power Up and Play:** Rechargeable battery offers up to 3 hours of wireless viewing, perfect for travel and commutes.
- • **Zero Subscription Fees:** Free app with no hidden costs means unlimited entertainment without monthly bills.
- • **Your Personal TV Recorder:** Instantly record live TV on your device or SD card—never miss a moment, even on the go.
- • **Cut the Cord, Not the Channels:** Enjoy nationwide Freeview TV streamed directly to your phone without WiFi or mobile data.
- • **Versatile Aerial Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with rooftop, indoor, or portable aerials for TV anywhere you roam.

## Overview

The August DVB-T405 is a portable Freeview TV receiver that wirelessly streams live HD TV to iOS and Android devices without needing WiFi or mobile data. It features a rechargeable battery lasting up to 3 hours, supports recording directly onto your phone or SD card, and works with various aerial types. The free app requires no subscription, making it ideal for travel, commuting, or outdoor adventures.

## Description

Product Description August DVB-T405 Freeview TV Wifi Transmitter August DVB-T405 Wireless Freeview Relay for Mobile and Tablet Take entertainment with you in the palm of your hand with this deceptively powerful little TV receiver box. Receive Freeview channels and wirelessly transmit them to mobile phones or tablets with the August 405 App running. Watch, record and replay Live TV just like you’re on the sofa at home! The DVB-T405 is Android and iOS compatible, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite channels on more devices than ever before. Receive 141+ Freeview Channels Access the whole Freeview catalogue throughout the country as you move from place to place! Remember to re-scan as you travel to pick up the Freeview channels available to your aerial Wireless TV Transmission Using Wifi technology the DVB-T405 wirelessly relays Freeview signals from the aerial to your mobile phone or tablet. No cables need to join your phone and the DVB-T405. Simply connect to the DVB-T405 wifi network with your phone and the August 405 app does the rest Record TV to Internal Storage and Timeshift Record Live TV so you never miss the best moments. Your phone or tablet will automatically save recordings to internal storage so you can have hours of saved clips to rewatch. Pause and rewind TV or fast forward back to the Live coverage all with a few taps Easy to Use App The August 405 App is available on iOS and Android, and works via your device’s Wifi and location. Simply enable Wifi and Location services to connect and receive channels from the DVB-T405 aerial to your phone! Compatible with models purchased 2019+ Compact and Portable The DVB-T405 is the lightest and smallest Freeview receiver, only 6.8 x 4.1cm and weighing under 50 grams. Keep in a glove compartment for road trips, chuck in the picnic basket or even just keep it in a pocket for watching whenever you need Coaxial Portable Aerial Compatible The DVB-T405 is compatible with rooftop aerials, portable aerials and its own 2 included aerials. Receiver terrestrial TV channels just like a Set Top Box or Freeview TV unit using a powerful home aerial, or use a portable aerial for caravans and camping

Review: Amazing TV tuner - Update: If the TV stops working on your Android phone then you can either update the app in the Play Store or contact Dafffodil the supplier, or August the supplier for an APK to get the updated app. If that still doesn't work then you may need to grant permission to the device again. You can't do this by uninstalling and reinstalling the app; on an Android phone you have to remove the device Wi-Fi permissions from your phone and when you go to the app you will be asked to grant permission "Never, Only this time, or While using the device and you should choose "While using the device." The way to remove Wi-Fi permissions on a Samsung Galaxy Android phone is to go to Settings > General management > Reset > Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings > Reset settings. This worked for me and my phone recognised the TV again. You will need to put your broadband password back in again when using Wi-Fi and re-pair your Bluetooth devices, but it is a small price to pay to get your mobile phone recognising the TV again. It's hard to believe that such a little device can pack such a punch. The picture is amazing and the little aerial performs better than my house aerial which I can't understand. It picks up loads of channels. People are saying that the recommended app is a paid for app, which is true, but you can also get a free app called August 405 by August International in the play store. The app is extremely easy to use. I'm very happy with this product and would highly recommend. You can't use WiFi on your phone or tablet while you are watching TV because the tuner sets up it's own local WiFi, and I wish you could set up scheduled recording, you have to press record on the channel you are tuned into, but these are not show stoppers as I use an old mobile phone as a media player and for this TV and I record TV on it when there are two programs I want to watch at the same time. This is the best gadget I've bought. It's what I've been waiting for a long time but didn't know such a device even existed.
Review: Great little device It does exactly what it says it ... - Great little device It does exactly what it says it does. I started with the included external aerial which on first scan, at ground level, found 60 channels, But taking it up a floor returned over 100 channels which surprised me given what a tiny aerial it is. Connecting to it is simple, download the appropriate app from google play store, switch to the wifi network that the device creates and open the app. Picture quality is surprisingly good, although using the little external aerial there was some occasional drop out of the picture. The initial page serves as a list of channels and now/next program guide. Tapping on a channel instantly switches channel. Once playing, tapping the screen will allow you to use the 'pause live tv' features or start recording. Both seem to work fine and when you tap the record button there is a little immediate feedback, with the record button flashing, but no obvious indication is shown while recording which would make it easy to forget and leave it recording indefinitely. It looks like it uses about 1GB per hour of recording. Recordings are shown in their own page which preserves program information from the episode guide as well as date time, channel and duration. The wifi signal is not very strong making it a little unreliable if you get any substantial distance from the device. However I think this is still preferable to the similar devices which require to be plugged into your phone or tablet. If I was looking for something to criticise the biggest issue would be the wifi network. The instructions give you a password to connect to the wifi but in fact it is a completely open network that does not require a password, nor can you set a password from the settings pages of the app. It's not much of a security risk: the network will only exist while you have the device turned on to watch TV and it is a self contained network which obviously has no connection to the internet so although people could connect to it without permission there is little reason to do so. What would make the device pretty much perfect in my view would be if it were possible to make the device connect to your own home network instead of creating its own.

## Features

- WIFI FREEVIEW TRANSMITTER - Receive Freeview TV across the country and transmit it to mobile phones or tablets completely wirelessly. Transform your smartphone into a Live TV set for camping or caravan trips, or just your commute!
- FREEVIEW HD RECORDER - Record live TV directly from your phone onto your phone’s internal storage, or move to an SD card and store the clips for later. Never miss a show again by quickly tapping the screen to record before carrying on your day
- NO RECURRING COSTS - The August 405 app is completely free for iOS and Android devices, with no premium version and no subscription required. Enjoy Freeview how it was meant to be enjoyed whether at home or traveling
- 2 PORTABLE AERIALS INCLUDED - Connect the DVB-T405 to any terrestrial coaxial aerial to access Freeview channels. The DVB-T405 is compatible with rooftop, indoor and portable aerials for any situation, so you can watch TV on your phone
- RECHARGEABLE TV RECEIVER - Watch and record wirelessly for up to 3 hours per charge. Easily recharge via the Micro USB charging cable provided from any powered USB port or adapter. Compatible with power banks for longer viewing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016DDPABQ |
| AntennaDescription | Television |
| Best Sellers Rank | 55,973 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 81 in Set-Top Receiver Boxes |
| Box Contents | Aerial with a magnetic base, Portable Aerial, USB Charging Cable |
| Brand | August |
| Brand Name | August |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible devices | Smartphone |
| Connectivity technology | Wi-Fi |
| Connector Type | Micro USB |
| Connector type | Micro USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 470 Reviews |
| Includes Remote | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.8L x 6.8W x 1.8H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 6 Grams |
| Manufacturer | August |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DVB-T405 |
| Model Number | DVB-T405 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Product dimensions | 6.8L x 6.8W x 1.8H centimetres |
| Tuner Type | DVB-T2 |

## Product Details

- **Compatible devices:** Smartphone
- **Connector type:** Micro USB
- **Brand:** August
- **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Colour:** Black

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it work with Apple TV ?**
A: This device is used for over the air television broadcasts.  Apple TV is for streaming off the Internet.  So no, it won't work with Apple TV.  Also it doesn't work in the United States.  It will work in a variety of counties that are listed in the instruction pamphlet.  The reason is the broadcast coding varies from country to country.

**Q: Do you need WiFi for this?**
A: Damian, just to clarify some of the previous answers, you only need Wi-Fi once at the start, to download the app on to your phone / tablet. After that you use the aerial on the box to receive a TV signal, that’s then Bluetooth’d to your device (not Wi-Fi). I've used this on campsites all over the country with brilliant results, hundreds of free channels with little interferance or drop out, hope you enjoy it .

**Q: Will this work with my ipad when im camping**
A: Hi,
Thank you for your question.
The DVB-T405 would work if you were to take it camping. As long as it is charged and in range of your phone. Signal is dependant on geographical factors so we cannot guarantee it. However there is high success when using this device.
Kind Regards,
Daffodil UK

**Q: is this compatible with dvb t2 also?**
A: I can confirm it very much isn't and August have changed the description after my correspondence with them. I read the manual (which implied it doesn't receive HD) but August told me it did. Today they "confirmed" it doesn't and have offered a full refund.

A massive shame because HD reception with devices like this was the normality a few years ago. I have a similar Android device (years old) that receives HD.  I also have an old August USB stick connected to a mini PC (and Plex Server) which transmits Freeview around the house.

If they made an HD version of this, I'd buy three !!

Unfortunately,  whilst products like this are "niche" anyway, this one should be clearly labelled as "legacy".  In terms of tiny DVB-T2 receivers, this is an AM only Radio for the enthusiast only !

In it's defence it does have it's uses and I'll probably keep it. It works (most importantly) and if you are in a good signal area and using it on a small device like a mobile phone it's quite useful. 

But not for this price. Something you would pick up for a few quid on ebay.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing TV tuner
*by D***G on 16 November 2021*

Update: If the TV stops working on your Android phone then you can either update the app in the Play Store or contact Dafffodil the supplier, or August the supplier for an APK to get the updated app. If that still doesn't work then you may need to grant permission to the device again. You can't do this by uninstalling and reinstalling the app; on an Android phone you have to remove the device Wi-Fi permissions from your phone and when you go to the app you will be asked to grant permission "Never, Only this time, or While using the device and you should choose "While using the device." The way to remove Wi-Fi permissions on a Samsung Galaxy Android phone is to go to Settings > General management > Reset > Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings > Reset settings. This worked for me and my phone recognised the TV again. You will need to put your broadband password back in again when using Wi-Fi and re-pair your Bluetooth devices, but it is a small price to pay to get your mobile phone recognising the TV again. It's hard to believe that such a little device can pack such a punch. The picture is amazing and the little aerial performs better than my house aerial which I can't understand. It picks up loads of channels. People are saying that the recommended app is a paid for app, which is true, but you can also get a free app called August 405 by August International in the play store. The app is extremely easy to use. I'm very happy with this product and would highly recommend. You can't use WiFi on your phone or tablet while you are watching TV because the tuner sets up it's own local WiFi, and I wish you could set up scheduled recording, you have to press record on the channel you are tuned into, but these are not show stoppers as I use an old mobile phone as a media player and for this TV and I record TV on it when there are two programs I want to watch at the same time. This is the best gadget I've bought. It's what I've been waiting for a long time but didn't know such a device even existed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little device It does exactly what it says it ...
*by S***C on 27 April 2016*

Great little device It does exactly what it says it does. I started with the included external aerial which on first scan, at ground level, found 60 channels, But taking it up a floor returned over 100 channels which surprised me given what a tiny aerial it is. Connecting to it is simple, download the appropriate app from google play store, switch to the wifi network that the device creates and open the app. Picture quality is surprisingly good, although using the little external aerial there was some occasional drop out of the picture. The initial page serves as a list of channels and now/next program guide. Tapping on a channel instantly switches channel. Once playing, tapping the screen will allow you to use the 'pause live tv' features or start recording. Both seem to work fine and when you tap the record button there is a little immediate feedback, with the record button flashing, but no obvious indication is shown while recording which would make it easy to forget and leave it recording indefinitely. It looks like it uses about 1GB per hour of recording. Recordings are shown in their own page which preserves program information from the episode guide as well as date time, channel and duration. The wifi signal is not very strong making it a little unreliable if you get any substantial distance from the device. However I think this is still preferable to the similar devices which require to be plugged into your phone or tablet. If I was looking for something to criticise the biggest issue would be the wifi network. The instructions give you a password to connect to the wifi but in fact it is a completely open network that does not require a password, nor can you set a password from the settings pages of the app. It's not much of a security risk: the network will only exist while you have the device turned on to watch TV and it is a self contained network which obviously has no connection to the internet so although people could connect to it without permission there is little reason to do so. What would make the device pretty much perfect in my view would be if it were possible to make the device connect to your own home network instead of creating its own.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works surprisingly well for such a tiny device
*by T***Y on 15 August 2017*

I was very sceptical that this would work with the tiny little aerial but to its credit, it did well. I bought this to mainly watch the Tour de France while we was away on holiday and it always seemed to pull in a decent signal. I moved the aerial outside of my camper van using the magnetic mount (included) and had to re-tune when we moved location but we had no issues watching the highlights or live when we had the chance. Battery is not great though, you can connect it to a power bank which gives more options. Not used the record feature for anything other than a quick test but that worked OK too.

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