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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 |
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| 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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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