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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.
For TV sets. The newer TV models use the Roku TV platform Roku OS: For TV sets sold in the US, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the UK and elsewhere. [52] Smart TV 2: Former solution for TV sets. TiVo: TiVo: For TiVo DVR box. Toshiba: Android TV: For TV sets. Toshiba Places: Former solution for TV sets. VIDAA For TV sets [68] Sling ...
A TCL Roku TV. Roku announced its first branded smart TV and it was released in late 2014. These TVs are manufactured by companies like TCL, LG, Westinghouse and Hisense, and use the Roku user interface as the "brain" of the TV. Roku TVs are updated just like the streaming devices. [77]
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.
The Android TV platform is an adaptation of the Android OS for set-top boxes and as integrated software on smart TV hardware. It supports media and games apps from Google Play, although not all Google Play apps are compatible with Android TV. [3]
Xumo: Watch other streaming services. I had been using SmartTV (and before that, Amazon Fire Stick; and before that, Roku) to watch streaming services, but with Xumo, you won’t need those.
In April 2024, the Roku OS was reported to be the TV operating system with the largest share of TVs sold in the U.S. and Mexico during January-March 2024, accounting for approximately 40% of sales in each country. [25] In the same month, Roku OS 13 was released. The OS update was announced for all Roku TV models and many Roku streaming players.
A smart TV, also known as a connected TV (CTV), is a traditional television set with integrated Internet and interactive Web 2.0 features that allow users to stream music and videos, browse the internet, and view photos.