Airplay works by using the Apple TV STB (set-top box), or any third party licensed hardware as the receiver and lets you stream or mirror video, audio and even apps and games from the sender which is any other Apple device running itunes via the home Wi-Fi network. The service that started it all and everyone is familiar with, especially those owning an iphone or ipad is the Apple AirPlay feature. What can be streamed? Compatible apps with the Chromecast button which include Google Video, YouTube, and Netflix currently, and any content can be streamed from the Chrome web browser. Once plugged into your TV a WiFi connection needs setting up and you’re good to go.Ĭompatible with – Any device running Android 2.3 and above, iOS 6 and above, Windows 7 or 8, Mac OS 10.7 and above, Chrome browser. It is a neat system and your sending device also becomes the remote control. The thumb sized Chromecast dongle plugs into your televisions HDMI port and ‘casts’ media from any compatible app running on pretty much any device including PC, mobile phone and tablet (android, windows 8 and iOS), to the chromecast via the cloud. But if you are looking to wirelessly send movies, shows and music, do you need Chromecast or Apple TV in your life, or can you make use of the other video sending options that are currently on the market? We take a look at the different options available to mirror, cast, send, stream or throw content to your television set. However simple and efficient a HDMI cable is, there are instances where you may not want a long wire tailing across a room, or it may not be practical. Also with MHL you are able to control the attached device by using the TV’s remote control. There is also an MHL-HDMI adaptor for devices that are not MHL enabled. There are a selection of MHL devices available from TVs to Blu-ray players, cables, monitors, projectors, smartphones, tablets and more. Sling Media who released new Slingbox models last year have also revealed they will release a Windows 8.1 SlingPlayer app in December that will work on Surface tablets and computers. The app also includes more in depth social media integration with Twitter and Facebook. Sports fans get better channel information and in-game stats, real-time scores and other facts. The new SlingPlayer 3.0 app has also been released for iOS devices bringing an improved split-screen interface for finding content. Compatibility with the Roku LT, Roku 1 and Roku 2 models will follow soon. Roku compatibility extends to Roku 2 XS, Roku 2 XD, Roku 3 and Roku’s Streaming Stick. The Roku feature adds a dedicated Roku channel for Slingbox users to make streaming of live and recorded cable television easier. The service lets users control the TV and DVR recordings/playback from mobile devices and now Roku. Users with a Slingbox device at home and running SlingPlayer software on android and iOS phones or tablets can watch live or recorded TV streamed using 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi anywhere around the home, the Country, or even around the world. The Slingbox place shifting devices have been given a boost after Sling Media released an updated SlingPlayer app for both Android and iOS, and have also now added support for the popular Roku internet TV players.
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