Port 2170EyeTV Server

EyeTV server communications for Elgato Systems' EyeTV software.

transport: tcp · udp
in transit: cleartext
assignment: official
risk: 3/10
lookups: 0

Technical Details

what runs on :2170

EyeTV Server listens on TCP and UDP port 2170 using EyeTV's proprietary network protocol. It provides EyeTV clients with access to tuner output and recordings; it is not a general-purpose media-streaming standard such as RTSP or HTTP. The protocol and framing are application-specific, and deployments are normally limited to the local network rather than exposed as a public service.

Security Information

exposure of :2170

risk score

3/ 10caution

worth attention. how exposed you are depends on configuration — don't leave it reachable from the internet without a reason.

media averages 2.2 across 110 ports — this one sits 0.8 above.

in transit

cleartext

credentials and payloads are readable by anyone on path

assignment

official

registered with iana for this service — scanners fingerprint it by number

reachable over

tcp · udp

udp is connectionless — source addresses are trivially spoofed and it is a reflection favourite

security overview

This service should not be exposed directly to the internet. A reachable instance may disclose or stream television content and recordings, and legacy EyeTV deployments should not be assumed to provide modern authentication or encryption; restrict port 2170 to trusted local hosts or disable network sharing when unused.

Record

iana registry entry

port: :2170
service: EyeTV Server
transport: TCPUDP
encryption: cleartext
assignment: iana registered
risk: 3/10caution
category: Media
usage: This port is used by Elgato EyeTV software to provide network access to live television streams and recorded programmes. Engineers typically encounter it on a Mac or other host running EyeTV, usually for clients on the same home or office network.
lookups: 0rank 993
added: 2026-09-02
updated: 2026-09-22
references: IANA service name registry — port 2170

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This record is maintained by the engineers who use port 2170. Every field on it is editable — change what's wrong, say how you know, and a reviewer publishes it, usually within a minute. Last touched 2026-09-22.

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risk mix of the 8 listed

caution100%

0 of 8 encrypted

Port :2170EyeTV Server

Technical Details

Security Information

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Port 2170EyeTV Server