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Streaming technology list

 

Table of Streaming Technologies from Mobile Devices/Laptops to TVs:

Year Introduced Technology Transfer Speed Supported Wi-Fi Version Peer-to-Peer Support Examples of Latest TV Sticks/Boxes Other Interesting Details
2010 AirPlay Up to 150 Mbps 802.11n and above Yes Apple TV HD, Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), TVs with AirPlay support Stream and mirror content from Apple devices
2018 AirPlay 2 Up to 433 Mbps 802.11ac and above Yes Apple TV 4K (2nd generation), TVs with AirPlay 2 support Multi-room audio, improved buffering
2012 Miracast Up to 250 Mbps Wi-Fi Direct (802.11n/ac) Yes Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter, Roku Streaming Stick 4K, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Screen mirroring from compatible devices
2013 Google Cast Up to 433 Mbps 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) Limited (Guest Mode) Chromecast with Google TV, Chromecast Ultra Cast content from apps
2021 Wi-Fi 6 Streaming Up to 1.2 Gbps 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) Yes Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max Higher speeds and stable connections
2003 DLNA Depends on network Any No Rarely used in modern devices Legacy standard for network media streaming
2010 Wi-Fi Direct Up to 250 Mbps 802.11n and above Yes Used in Miracast and some AirPlay functions Direct device connection without a router

Other Interesting Details:

  • AirPlay and AirPlay 2: Allow streaming not only video but also audio and photos, and support screen mirroring. AirPlay 2 adds multi-room audio capabilities and more stable data transmission.

  • Miracast: A standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance that enables screen mirroring from a device to a TV without using a router, thanks to Wi-Fi Direct. Widely supported on Windows and Android devices.

  • Google Cast: Google's technology that allows casting content from supported apps to a TV. Guest Mode enables guests to cast content without connecting to your Wi-Fi network, although the connection still goes through the router.

  • Wi-Fi 6 Streaming: The newest Wi-Fi standard offers higher data transfer speeds and better performance in congested networks. Supported by a limited number of devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

  • DLNA: Previously a popular standard for sharing media files between devices on a local network. In modern contexts, its functions have been replaced by more advanced technologies.

  • Wi-Fi Direct: A foundational technology for direct Wi-Fi connections between devices without the need for a router. Used in Miracast and some AirPlay functions to enable peer-to-peer data transfer.

Note: Data transfer speeds can vary depending on network conditions and device capabilities. The speeds listed are theoretical maximum values.

 

 

 

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