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Through Mopar, Audiovox Corp. will begin supplying Chrysler dealers with the first original equipment (OE) hardware interface for FLO TV Auto Entertainment, which will be used in select Chrysler 2010 vehicles. Chrysler is the first automaker to offer FLO TV directly through its dealer network.

The program is expected to launch as a dealer-installed option from Mopar in late December for the 2008-2010 Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Ram 1500, Ram 2500/3500, and Ram Chassis Cab.

The FLO TV service is live mobile TV, including sports, breaking news, children’s shows, prime time programming, and daytime dramas. The universal hardware solution works with the Audiovox OE headrest DVD and seat-top solutions. Also, the hardware solution can integrate with factory rear-seat entertainment systems. 

Up to 20 channels will be available in late December, when FLO TV will be available for dealer installation. By the end of 2009, FLO TV should be available in more than 100 major markets and many interstate driving corridors, providing service coverage for more than 200 million potential customers. It won’t be available in some rural areas, though.

Audiovox will supply the hardware, which integrates with the vehicle’s existing entertainment systems and Mopar 7-in. DVD screen systems. A small antenna, similar in size to a laptop mouse, is mounted on the roof to deliver the digital TV signal. The receiver and wiring are installed under the interior trim. Wired and wireless remote controls let viewers surf channels just as they would at home.