Miracast
{{Short description|Peer-to-peer wireless screencasting standard}}
Miracast is a wireless communications standard created by the Wi-Fi Alliance which is designed to transmit video and sound from devices (such as laptops or smartphones) to display receivers (such as TVs, monitors, or projectors). It uses Wi-Fi Direct to create an ad hoc encrypted wireless connection{{cite web |title=Wi-Fi Direct |url=https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-direct |access-date=27 February 2022 |publisher=Wi-Fi Alliance}} and can roughly be described as "HDMI over Wi-Fi", replacing cables in favor of wireless.[https://dvdhrm.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/on-wifi-democratic-republics-and-miracles/ On Wifi-Display, Democratic Republics and Miracles], Patrick Herrmann, on the development of Miraclecast, 2014-02-17. Miracast is utilised in many devices and is used or branded under various names by different manufacturers, including Smart View (by Samsung),{{Cite web |last=Kew-Denniss |first=Zachary |date=2023-07-22 |title=Samsung screen mirroring finally supports casting to a Chromecast |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/samsung-google-cast/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Android Police |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Display your Galaxy tablet on a TV with Smart View |url=https://www.samsung.com/ca/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-tablet-smart-view/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Samsung ca |language=en-CA}} SmartShare (by LG), screen mirroring (by Sony), Cast (in Windows 11) and Connect (in Windows 10), wireless display and screen casting.{{cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Chris |date=March 15, 2019 |title=Wireless Display Standards Explained: AirPlay, Miracast, WiDi, Chromecast, and DLNA |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/177145/wireless-display-standards-explained-airplay-miracast-widi-chromecast-and-dlna/ |website=How-To Geek}}{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Chris |date=2013-12-04 |title=Wireless Display Standards Explained: AirPlay, Miracast, WiDi, Chromecast, and DLNA |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/177145/wireless-display-standards-explained-airplay-miracast-widi-chromecast-and-dlna/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=How-To Geek |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Connect a wireless display to your Windows PC - Microsoft Support |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/connect-a-wireless-display-to-your-windows-pc-f2239d99-3e61-bbcb-646e-c9d881bd39c4 |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=support.microsoft.com}}
A related enterprise protocol named Miracast over Infrastructure (MS-MICE) functions using a central local area network instead, and is supported in Microsoft Windows.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-24 |title=[MS-MICE]: Overview |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-mice/ab6341b7-4fc7-41fd-a74d-3fe023455482 |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}
Development
The Wi-Fi Alliance launched the Miracast certification program at the end of 2012.{{Cite web |title=Wi-Fi Alliance to Launch Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast to Deliver Display Applications |url=https://www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-to-launch-wi-fi-certified-miracast-to-deliver-display |website=Wi-Fi.org |publisher=Wi-Fi Alliance |access-date=2015-12-04 |archive-date=2016-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412223103/http://www.wi-fi.org/news-events/newsroom/wi-fi-alliance-to-launch-wi-fi-certified-miracast-to-deliver-display |url-status=dead }} Devices that are Miracast-certified can communicate with each other, regardless of manufacturer. Nvidia announced support in 2012 for their Tegra 3 platform,{{cite web |title=Nvidia supports Miracast |date=26 July 2012 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/07/26/nvidia-throws-support-behind-miracast/}} and Freescale Semiconductor, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Marvell Technology Group and other chip vendors have also announced their plans to support the Miracast standard.{{cite web |date=10 July 2012 |title=Airplay for all? |url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/07/airplay-for-all-miracast-promises-video-streaming-without-the-router/}}{{cite web |title=NVIDIA Announces Compatibility with WiFi Display Miracast Specification |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6116/nvidia-announces-compatibility-with-wifi-display-miracast-specification |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=AnandTech}}
The Wi-Fi Alliance maintains a list of certified device models, which numbered over 13,200 {{As of|2024|10|31|lc=y|post=.}}{{Cite web |title=Product finder results |url=http://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder-results?capabilities=2 |access-date=31 October 2024 |work=Promotional web site |publisher=Wi-Fi Alliance}}
= Technical details =
Miracast is based on the peer-to-peer Wi-Fi Direct standard. It allows sending up to 1080p HD video (H.264 codec) and 5.1 surround sound (AAC and AC3 are optional codecs, mandated codec is linear pulse-code modulation{{snd}}16 bits 48 kHz 2 channels).{{cite web |title=What formats does Miracast support? |url=http://www.wi-fi.org/knowledge-center/faq/what-formats-does-miracast-support |access-date=30 October 2015 |website=Wi-Fi.org}} The connection is created via WPS and therefore is secured with WPA2. IPv4 is used on the Internet layer. On the transport layer, TCP or UDP are used. On the application layer, the stream is initiated and controlled via RTSP, RTP for the data transfer.[http://www.golem.de/news/wifi-display-miracast-unter-linux-ist-schrecklich-1402-104315.html "Miracast unter Linux ist schrecklich"], golem.de, 2014-02-02.{{cite web |title=Wi-Fi Certified Miracast : Extending the Wi-Fi experience to seamless video display |url=https://www.wi-fi.org/sites/default/files/uploads/wp_Miracast_Industry_20120919.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209120304/https://www.wi-fi.org/sites/default/files/uploads/wp_Miracast_Industry_20120919.pdf |archive-date=2013-12-09 |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=Wi-Fi.org}}{{cite web |last=Lutz |first=Zachary |date=2012-07-26 |title=NVIDIA throws support behind Miracast as wireless display standard |url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/07/26/nvidia-throws-support-behind-miracast/ |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=Engadget.com}}{{cite web |last=Brodkin |first=Jon |date=2012-07-10 |title=AirPlay for all? Miracast promises video streaming without the router |url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/07/airplay-for-all-miracast-promises-video-streaming-without-the-router/ |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=Ars Technica}}
= Version history =
class="wikitable" |
Version
! Date |
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1.0
| 2012-08-24 | Public release version |
1.1
| 2014-04-24 | Public release for HDCPv2.2 updates. |
2.0
| 2017-04-21 | Release 2 final version. |
2.1
| 2017-07-31 | Corrected heading errors in sections 4.3 and 4.4. Miracast as a use for Wi-Fi Direct. Miracast hardware now supports HD, FHD and 4K screen streaming. |
Functionality
The technology was promoted to work across devices, regardless of brand. Miracast devices negotiate settings for each connection, which simplifies the process for the users. In particular, it obviates having to worry about format or codec details.{{cite news|last=Wagner|first=Kyle|title=What Is Miracast?|url=https://gizmodo.com/5944578/what-is-miracast|newspaper=Gizmodo|date=19 September 2012}} Miracast is "effectively a wireless HDMI cable, copying everything from one screen to another using the H.264 codec and its own digital rights management (DRM) layer emulating the HDMI system". The Wi-Fi Alliance suggested that Miracast could also be used by a set-top box wanting to stream content to a TV or tablet.
Both devices (the sender and the receiver) need to be Miracast certified for the technology to work. However, to stream music and movies to a non-certified device, Miracast adapters are available that plug into HDMI or USB ports.{{cite news |last=Chacos |first=Brad |date=21 September 2012 |title=How Miracast Could Finally Make Your Smartphone Run Your Home Theater |newspaper=Digital Trends |url=http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-miracast-could-finally-make-your-smartphone-run-your-home-theater/#ixzz2AnD9bG7X |access-date=30 October 2012 |archive-date=8 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508171118/http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-miracast-could-finally-make-your-smartphone-run-your-home-theater/#ixzz2AnD9bG7X |url-status=dead }} Certification does not mandate a maximum latency (i.e. the time between the display of pictures on the source and display of the mirrored image on the sync display). Even with certification, it is possible an underpowered device will be constrained in performance or bandwidth.{{Citation needed|date=June 2024}}
= Types of media streamed =
Miracast can stream videos that are in 1080p, media with DRM such as DVDs, as well as protected premium content streaming, enabling devices to stream feature films and other copy-protected materials. This is accomplished by using a Wi-Fi version of the same trusted content mechanisms used on cable-based HDMI and DisplayPort connections.{{cite web |last=Parrish|first=Kevin|title=Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Miracast-Certified Devices|url=http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Wi-Fi-Direct-Miracast-Wi-Fi-Alliance-WiDi-HDMI,17746.html|website=Tom's Hardware|date=19 September 2012}}
== Display resolution ==
- 27 Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) formats, from 640 × 480 up to 4096 × 2160 pixels, and from 24 to 60 frames per second (fps)
- 34 Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) formats, from 800 × 600 up to 2560 × 1600 pixels, and from 30 to 60 fps
- 12 handheld formats, from 640 × 360 up to 960 × 540 pixels, and from 30 to 60 fps
- Mandatory: 1280 × 720p30 (HD)
- Optional: 3840 × 2160p60 (4K Ultra HD){{Cite web|url=https://www.wi-fi.org/download.php?file=/sites/default/files/private/Wi-Fi%20CERTIFIED%20Miracast%20Technical%20Overview_20170725.pdf|title=certification url check|publisher=Wi-Fi Alliance|website=Wi-Fi.org|access-date=2018-04-16|archive-date=2021-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920211852/https://www.wi-fi.org/download.php?file=/sites/default/files/private/Wi-Fi%20CERTIFIED%20Miracast%20Technical%20Overview_20170725.pdf|url-status=dead}}
== Video ==
Mandatory: ITU-T H.264 (Advanced Video Coding [AVC]) for HD and Ultra HD video; supports several profiles in transcoding and non-transcoding modes, including Constrained Baseline Profile (CBP), at levels ranging from 3.1 to 5.2
Optional: ITU-T H.265 (High Efficiency Video Coding [HEVC]) for HD and Ultra HD video; supports several profiles in transcoding and non-transcoding modes, including Main Profile, Main 444, SCC-8 bit 444, Main 444 10, at levels ranging from 3.1 to 5.1
== Audio ==
Mandated audio codec: Linear Pulse-Code Modulation (LPCM) 16 bits, 48 kHz sampling, 2 channels
Optional audio codecs, including:
- LPCM mode 16 bits, 44.1 kHz sampling, 2 channels
- Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) modes
- Dolby Advanced Codec 3 (AC3) modes
- E-AC-3
- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby MAT modes
- DTS-HD mode
- MPEG-4 AAC and MPEG-H 3D Audio modes
- AAC-ELDv2
Hardware and software support
A device's wireless network adapter must support Wi-Fi Direct and Virtual Wi-Fi for it to work with Miracast; generally most adapters built since 2013 should meet the criteria. In Windows computers this can be checked by looking at the adapter's NDIS version which must be 6.3 or above.{{Cite web |last=Shareef |first=Tashreef |date=2022-11-01 |title=5 Ways to Check If Your Windows 11 PC Supports Miracast |url=https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-miracast-compatibility/ |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=MUO |language=en}} However Miracast support also depends on the software implementation by manufacturers. Most modern devices support Miracast, with notable exceptions being products from Google{{Cite web |last=Raphael |first=J.R. |date=2017-12-05 |title=Android nostalgia: 13 once-trumpeted features that quietly faded away |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/3239864/android/android-nostalgia-old-features.html |access-date=2017-12-05 |website=ComputerWorld |archive-date=2017-12-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205183119/https://www.computerworld.com/article/3239864/android/android-nostalgia-old-features.html |url-status=dead }} and Apple.{{Cite web |title=Miracast iPhone: How to Mirror iPhone Screen to TV,PC,Mac? |url=https://www.airdroid.com/screen-mirror/iphone-miracast/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=www.airdroid.com |language=en}}
= Windows and Linux PCs =
File:Windows 11 Cast.png having discovered three Miracast receivers and attempting to connect to one (shortcut {{keypress|Win|K}})]]
Microsoft also added support for Miracast in Windows 8.1 (announced in June 2013){{cite web |title=Miracast for Windows 10 |url=http://windowsable.com/set-use-miracast-windows-10/ |access-date=2016-07-02 |website=WindowsAble.com}}{{cite web |title=What's New For The Enterprise In Windows 8.1 |url=http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/springboard/archive/2013/06/03/what-s-new-for-the-enterprise-in-windows-8-1.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017183211/http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/springboard/archive/2013/06/03/what-s-new-for-the-enterprise-in-windows-8-1.aspx |archive-date=2013-10-17 |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=Blogs.windows.com}} and available on hardware with supported Miracast drivers from hardware (GPU) manufacturers. Windows 10 and Windows 11 support Miracast transmitting along with User Input Back Channel (UIBC) support to allow for human interface devices (touch screens, mouse, keyboard) abbreviated as HID, to also have wireless connectivity (provided the host hardware also supports this). The transmit feature is built-in from launch for all Miracast devices with no additional setup past using the WIN+K keystroke to pair with a compatible display sink (including Microsoft's own Wireless Display Adapter).
Developers can also implement Miracast on top of the built-in Wi-Fi Direct support in Windows 7 and Windows 8.{{cite web|url=http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/jj124675.aspx |title=DMR support for Wi-Fi Direct (WFD-01) |website=MSDN.microsoft.com |date=2013-07-26 |access-date=2013-10-17}} Windows 8.1 supports broadcasting/sending the screen via Miracast.{{cite web |date=2013-11-12 |title=Windows 8.1 on your big screen with Miracast |url=http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/windowsexperience/archive/2013/11/12/windows-8-1-on-your-big-screen-with-miracast.aspx |access-date=2013-11-12 |website=blogs.microsoft.com}} Another way to support Miracast in Windows is with Intel's proprietary WiDi (v3.5 or higher).
While Linux does not feature native support, several add-on software solutions exist.{{cite web |title=GNOME Network Displays |url=https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-network-displays |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=GNOME GitLab}}{{cite web |date=7 May 2022 |title=Miraclecast |url=https://github.com/albfan/miraclecast#readme |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=miraclecast GitHub}}{{cite web |date=4 August 2022 |title=WDS |url=https://github.com/intel/wds#readme |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=WDS GitHub}} In the GNOME ecosystem, the GNOME Network Displays application has allowed for Miracast screen sharing. As part of the 2023 Google Summer of Code, an effort to integrate this as a feature in the GNOME Settings was announced, which would mean functionality would be had out of the box with that desktop environment.{{cite web |last=Bouvier |first=Scott |date=May 6, 2023 |title=Wireless Displays & New System Panel Among GNOME's GSoC Plans |url=https://www.omglinux.com/gnome-gsoc-2023-projects-interesting |access-date=June 8, 2023 |publisher=OMG! Linux}}
== Windows Wireless Display ==
Windows 11 and Windows 10 (since Windows 10 version 2004) also have the ability to use Miracast to make a monitor display (of a computer running Windows) act as a secondary screen of another device. This feature can be set up in the Projecting to this PC setting. It requires the downloading of the optional Wireless Display add-in feature in Windows, which adds the UWP-based Wireless Display app (known as Connect before Windows 11 version 22H2){{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Luke |date=31 August 2020 |title=Windows 10 Wireless Display is Now Optional and Not Available by Default |url=https://winbuzzer.com/2020/08/31/windows-10-wireless-display-is-now-optional-and-not-available-by-default-xcxwbn/ |access-date=27 February 2022 |website=Winbuzzer |ref=wbmwda}} and is launched on the receiving device.{{Cite web |title=Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display - Microsoft Support |url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-or-wireless-display-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c#ID0EBF=Windows_11 |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=support.microsoft.com}}{{Cite web |title=How to use your Windows PC as a wireless display |url=https://www.digitalcitizen.life/use-windows-pc-as-wireless-display/}}
= Android =
File:Smartview.jpg quick settings panel or when viewing media in the Gallery]]
Miracast support was built into stock Android as of version 4.2 (Android Jelly Bean){{cite web|url=http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57604270-285/miracast-everything-to-know-about-mirroring-android |website=CNET |title=Miracast: Everything to know about mirroring Android |date=2013-09-24 |access-date=2013-12-19}}{{cite web |date=2013-10-31 |title=Android Kitkat Overview |url=http://developer.android.com/about/versions/kitkat.html |access-date=2013-11-12 |website=Developer.Android.com}}[http://androidandme.com/2012/10/news/android-4-2-adds-official-support-for-miracast-wireless-display/ Android 4.2 adds official support for Miracast wireless display] - as of January 2013, the LG Nexus 4 and Sony's Xperia Z, ZL, T and V officially supported the function,{{cite web |date=3 December 2012 |title=Wi-Fi Miracast Screen Mirroring demoed on the Xperia T [Video] |url=http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/12/03/wi-fi-miracast-screen-mirroring-demoed-on-the-xperia-t-video/ |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=Xperia Blog}} as did HTC One, Motorola in their Droid Maxx and Droid Ultra flagships, and Samsung in its Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II under the moniker AllShare Cast.{{cite web |last=Umpad |first=Leomar |date=2014-11-16 |title=How Do I Mirror My Samsung Galaxy Phone's Screen on My TV? |url=https://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/51287/how-do-i-mirror-my-samsung-galaxy-phones-screen-on-my-tv/ |access-date=2018-10-29 |website=Tech-Recipes.com}} The Galaxy S4 uses Samsung Link for its implementation.{{cite web |date=2013-03-27 |title=Trying Samsung's renewed application: Samsung Link |url=http://www.sammobile.com/2013/03/27/trying-samsungs-renewd-application-samsung-link/ |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=SamMobile}} Some devices such as the Nexus 7 don't support it due to hardware limitations.{{cite web |date=2012-11-19 |title=PSA: Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 do not support Miracast wireless display |url=http://phandroid.com/2012/11/19/psa-nexus-7-and-nexus-10-do-not-support-miracast-wireless-display/ |access-date=2013-10-17 |website=Phandroid.com}}
Since Android 6.0 Marshmallow released in 2015, Google dropped Miracast support in favor of their own proprietary Google Cast protocol which was introduced with their Chromecast device.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Ryan |title=Google's Chromecast 2 is Powered By Marvell's ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus - Dual-Core Cortex-A7 |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/9688/googles-chromecast-2-is-powered-by-marvells-armada-1500-mini-plus-dual-cortexa7 |access-date=2018-09-06 |website=Anandtech}} Despite this there are third-party Miracast apps for Android available.{{Cite web |title=Top 5 Miracast App for Android {{!}} Miracast {{!}} Apowersoft |url=https://www.apowersoft.com/best-miracast-app-for-android.html |access-date=2019-03-13 |website=Apowersoft|date=13 March 2019 }} Many device manufacturers have retained Miracast support through their customized versions of Android (for example: Smart View on Samsung's One UI, Cast on Xiaomi's MIUI, Screencast on Oppo's ColorOS, Wireless Projection on Huawei's EMUI, HTC Sense, LG UX, Asus ZenUI, Sony Xperia devices, OnePlus's OxygenOS etc.).See, for example, [https://www.htc.com/us/support/apps/htc-connect/ HTC Connect]. The performance and quality of the streamed video is dependent on the device's hardware.
Nokia devices, which ran a near-stock version of Android, originally did not support Miracast. However, Nokia 7 Plus, 8, 8 Sirocco, and 8.1 smartphones that have been upgraded to Android 9 or 10 are able to support Miracast, after enabling Wireless Display Certification in Developer Options. Devices such as Nokia 2.3, 2.4, 3.4, 5.4, and 8.3 5G have Miracast support enabled by default.{{cite web |url=https://nokiapoweruser.com/video-cast-screen-on-nokia-8-7-plus-8-1-8-sirocco-without-chromecast/ |title=How to Cast/Project screen on Nokia smartphones (Step-by-step) |website=NokiaPowerUser.com|date=21 April 2021 }} The same option is present to stock Android as well, with Google describing it as based on the "Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Display Specification",{{cite web |title=Configure on-device developer options |url=https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options |website=Android Developers |language=en}} but it tends to be useless as Miracast code was removed.{{cite web |last1=Davenport |first1=Corbin |title=Android Developer Options Explained: Here's everything you can do with these settings |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/android-developer-options/ |website=XDA Developers |language=en |date=19 April 2022}}
= Televisions and dongles =
File:Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.jpg
Samsung televisions support Miracast{{Cite web |last=Business |first=Samsung for |date=2022-07-29 |title=How to use Samsung DeX wirelessly on your TV |url=https://insights.samsung.com/2022/07/29/how-to-use-samsung-dex-wirelessly-on-your-tv-4/ |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Samsung Business Insights |language=en-US}} where it is named Smart View (including all models made since 2016https://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/tv-buying-guide/what-is-samsung-smart-view/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}). Miracast is also supported on LG smart TV models, some Toshiba TVs,{{Cite web |title=24" - 24WL3A63DB - Toshiba TV |url=https://toshiba-tv.com/uk-uk/full-hd-tv/24WL3A63DB |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=toshiba-tv.com}} Sharp, Philips (Wireless Screencasting),{{Cite web |title=Philips {{!}} How can I wirelessly cast content to my Philips TV? |url=https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000007552/how-can-i-wirelessly-cast-content-to-my-philips-tv |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Philips |language=en-us}} and Panasonic televisions and Blu-ray players.{{Cite web |title=Can I mirror my smart device (tablet, phone) using the DMP-UB900? |url=https://support-uk.panasonic.eu/app/answers/detail/a_id/4277/~/can-i-mirror-my-smart-device-(tablet,-phone)-using-the-dmp-ub900? |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=support-uk.panasonic.eu}}{{Cite web |title=Co to jest Miracast i Dublowanie ? |url=https://support-pl.panasonic.eu/app/answers/detail/a_id/928/~/co-to-jest-miracast-i-dublowanie-? |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=support-pl.panasonic.eu}} Sony Bravia models of televisions released between 2013 and 2020 normally have Miracast. The feature is named screen mirroring.{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00044548}} Newer models with Android TV instead make use of the Google Cast protocol.{{Cite web |title= |url=https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00135865}}
On 23 September 2014, Microsoft announced the Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor, a USB-powered HDMI dongle for high definition televisions.{{cite news |last1=LeBlanc |first1=Brandon |date=23 September 2014 |title=Announcing the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter |url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2014/09/23/announcing-the-microsoft-wireless-display-adapter/ |access-date=2 March 2020 |work=Windows Experience Blog |publisher=Microsoft Corporation}}{{cite news |last=Sams |first=Brad |date=9 October 2014 |title=Hands On: Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter |url=https://www.neowin.net/news/hands-on-microsoft-wireless-display-adapter/ |access-date=2 March 2020 |work=Neowin}} Simple dongles such as these can be used to provide Miracast to a television (or other display) that lacks the feature built-in.
= Miscellaneous =
- Xbox One since 2019 using the optional downloadable Wireless Display app.
- Windows Phone 8.1.
- BlackBerry 10 devices since update 10.2.1 in 2013 (as of March 2015, the BlackBerry Q10, Q5, Z30, and later models support Miracast streaming).{{Cite web |date=14 Aug 2013 |title=Miracast Will not Be Available on the BlackBerry Z10, Wi-Fi Direct Supported Instead |url=http://crackberry.com/miracast-will-not-be-available-blackberry-z10 |access-date=26 March 2015 |website=CrackBerry |publisher=MobileNations}}
- Ubuntu Touch-powered Meizu Pro 5 supported Miracast in OTA-11.{{cite web |title=Touch/ReleaseNotes/OTA-11 - Ubuntu Wiki |url=https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/ReleaseNotes/OTA-11 |access-date=2016-06-04}}
- The Roku streaming stick and Roku TV (starting October 2014).{{cite web |title=Introducing Roku Screen Mirroring Beta for Microsoft Windows and Android Devices |url=https://blog.roku.com/blog/2014/10/02/introducing-roku-screen-mirroring-beta-for-microsoft-windows-and-android-devices |access-date=2014-10-02}}
- Most Amazon Fire TV models (except 2017 Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote).{{Cite web |last=Kerns |first=Taylor |date=2019-04-05 |title=Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K picks up Miracast display mirroring |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/04/05/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-picks-up-miracast-display-mirroring/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Android Police |language=en}}
- HTC Vive{{Cite web |title=Checking Miracast support |url=https://www.vive.com/uk/support/focus3/category_howto/casting-to-pc-casting-to-pc-checking-miracast-support.html |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=www.vive.com |language=en-GB}}
- ScreenBeam from Actiontec Electronics{{Cite web |title=Wireless Display Solutions {{!}} Miracast {{!}} ScreenBeam |url=http://www.screenbeam.com/ |access-date=2017-09-05 |website=ScreenBeam}}
Miracast over Infrastructure
Miracast over Infrastructure Connection Establishment Protocol (MS-MICE) allows the capabilities of Miracast but through a local network instead of directly. It has been supported in Microsoft Windows since Windows 10, version 1703. MS-MICE connects with computers that are connected to the network via secure Wi-Fi or through Ethernet.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-06 |title=Miracast on existing wireless network or LAN - Surface Hub {{!}} Microsoft Learn |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-hub/miracast-over-infrastructure |access-date=2024-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006113326/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-hub/miracast-over-infrastructure |archive-date=2022-10-06 }}
See also
- AirPlay
- Discovery and Launch (used by Netflix app)
- Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
- WiDi version 3.5 to 6.0 supports Miracast; discontinued
- Google Cast
- Smart Display (codename Mira, early 2002 screencasting by Microsoft)
- Wireless HDMI
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References
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External links
- {{Official website}}
- [https://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder-results?sort_by=default&sort_order=desc&capabilities=100 Wi-Fi Alliance list of Miracast certified devices]
- {{cite web |url= http://www.wi-fi.org/file/wi-fi-certified-miracast%E2%84%A2-extending-the-wi-fi-experience-to-seamless-video-display-industry |title= Wi-Fi Certified Miracast: Extending the Wi-Fi experience to seamless video display - Industry |date= 2012 |format= pdf |website= Wi-Fi Alliance |access-date= 2014-05-01 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140502004434/http://www.wi-fi.org/file/wi-fi-certified-miracast%E2%84%A2-extending-the-wi-fi-experience-to-seamless-video-display-industry |archive-date= 2014-05-02 |url-status= dead }}