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 In modern contexts, its functions have been replaced by more advanced technologies.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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