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A first-generation Chromecast plugged into the HDMI port of a TV. All Chromecast devices offer at least two methods to stream content: the first employs mobile and web apps that include the Google Cast technology; the second, which applies to video models, allows mirroring of content from the web browser Google Chrome running on a personal computer, as well as content displayed on some Android ...
Discovery and Launch (DIAL) is a protocol co-developed by Netflix and YouTube with help from Sony and Samsung. [1] It is a mechanism for discovering and launching applications on a single subnet, typically a home network. It relies on Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP), and HTTP protocols.
Google Cast is a proprietary protocol developed by Google for playing locally stored or Internet-streamed audiovisual content on a compatible consumer device. The protocol is used to initiate and control playback of content on digital media players, high-definition televisions, and home audio systems using a mobile device, personal computer, or smart speaker.
Miracast is utilised in many devices and is used or branded under various names by different manufacturers, including Smart View (by Samsung), [3] [4] SmartShare (by LG), screen mirroring (by Sony), Cast (in Windows 11) and Connect (in Windows 10), wireless display and screen casting.
Google has started rolling out a patch that will prevent Cast-enabled devices from killing your WiFi connection. Multiple complaints reported over the past few weeks revealed that Android devices ...
In April 2014, Flixster's app was updated with Chromecast support allowing users to "cast" movies to a Chromecast-connected device. [27] A streaming-only app, Flixster Video, was also released. [28] The app handled only movie streaming, as the function was removed from the Movies by Flixster app. [28]
Google TV, formerly known as Google Play Movies & TV, is a digital distribution service for movies and television series developed by Google.Launched in 2011 as part of the Google Play product line, the service offers search and discovery of video titles across multiple streaming services, including rental or purchase options, alongside watchlist features for accessing titles from eligible ...
Widevine is a proprietary digital rights management (DRM) system that is included in most major web browsers and in the operating systems Android and iOS.It is used by streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu etc., to allow authorized users to view media while preventing them from creating unauthorized copies.