WiDi
{{Short description|Wireless display technology by Intel}}
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{{Use American English|date=March 2023}}
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{{Infobox computer hardware
| name = Intel WiDi
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| image = Intel WiDi logo.gif
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| caption = Logo
| invent-date = 2006
| manufacturer = Intel
| introduced = {{Start date and age|2010}}[http://www.intelfreepress.com/news/the-origins-of-widi-technology/86/ The Origins of WiDi Technology], 2011-01-25, Intel Free Press[https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703862704575099730297147818 How to Watch Video, Wirelessly, on Your TV Set], By Walter S. Mossberg, 2010-03-04, The Wall Street Journal[https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357919,00.asp Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): The Hottest Sleeper Technology], By Cisco Cheng, 2010-01-09, PCMag.com
| discontinued = Yes
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| type = Wireless Display-Distribution System
| connection = Wi-Fi Direct
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Wireless Display (WiDi) is discontinued technology developed by Intel that enables users to stream music, movies, photos, videos and apps without cables from a compatible computer to a compatible HDTV or through the use of an adapter with other HDTVs or computer monitors. Intel WiDi supports HD 1080p video quality, 5.1 surround sound, and low latency for interacting with applications sent to the TV from a PC running Windows 7 or later.{{Cite web |title=How to Determine Your Operating System |url=https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000018246/emerging-technologies.html |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Intel |language=en}}
Using the Intel WiDi Widget, users can perform different functions simultaneously on their PC and TV such as checking email on the PC while streaming a movie to the TV from the same device.[https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-wireless-display.html WiDi] at Intel.com{{Cite web|url=http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/emerging-technologies/intel-wireless-technologies/intel-wireless-display-intel-widi.html|title=Support for Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)}} WiDi development was discontinued in 2016 in favor of Miracast,{{Cite web |title=Product Discontinuation Notice for Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi |url=https://www-ssl.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/emerging-technologies/000021693.html |access-date=July 1, 2024 |publisher=Intel}} a standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance and natively supported by Windows 8.1 and later.{{Cite web |url=https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-miracast |title=Discover Wi-Fi Certified Miracast |website=Wi-Fi Alliance |access-date=October 15, 2016 }}
Intel's Wireless Display should not be confused with Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system's built-in Wireless Display app (formerly Connect) which works with Miracast.{{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=2024-07-01 |website=support.microsoft.com}}
Version history
- 2010 - WiDi 1.0 - Supports 720p[http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/CES-2010-Intel-Announces-WiDi-HD-Wireless-Display-Tech CES 2010: Intel Announces WiDi HD Wireless Display Tech]
- 2011 - WiDi 2.0 - Supports 1080p[http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/why-intel-sandy-bridge-is-a-game-changer_Page-2 Intel Insider & WiDi 2.0]
- 2012 - WiDi 3.0 - Supports 1080p @ 60 FPS[http://www.fudzilla.com/26734-ivy-bridge-widi-30-brings-1080p-60-fps Ivy Bridge Widi 3.0 brings 1080p 60 FPS], by Fuad Abazovic, 2012-04-11, fudZilla
- September 2012 - WiDi 3.5 - Supports Windows 8, touch functionality, 1080p output, 3D content, HDCP2, Blu-ray, and USB devices and Miracast.[http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/intel-widi-networking-security,2-579-2.html Evolution of WiDi – Intel Wireless Display (WiDi): Another Cable Killer Hits Its Stride], By William Van Winkle, 2013-06-12, Tom's IT Pro
- 2013 - WiDi 4.0{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}
- 2014 - WiDi 4.1[http://www.umpcportal.com/2014/02/widi-wireless-display-overview-specifications-testing-and-demos/ WiDi – Wireless Display Overview, Specifications, Testing and Demos], by Chippy, 2014-02-20, UMPCPortal
- 2014 - WiDi 4.2 - 5 GHz Wi-Fi support (with compatible receiver)
- 2015 - WiDi 5.1 - Supports 4k - Ultra HD displays[http://techreleasedate.com/intel-widi-5-1-supports-4k/ INTEL WIDI 5.1 SUPPORTS 4k], By emgain, 2015-01-09, New Gadget Release Date 2015[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2863885/intel-brings-next-gen-broadwell-processor-tech-to-mainstream-notebooks-desktops.html Intel brings next-gen 'Broadwell' processor tech to mainstream notebooks, desktops], By Mark Hachman, 2015-01-05, PCWorld, Intel’s WiDi wireless display technology has also improved: Version 5.1 includes gaming support, Pro features for manageability, and 4K resolutions.[http://www.pcworld.com/article/2864358/widi-actually-works-now-intel-executive-says.html WiDi actually works now, Intel executive says] By Mark Hachman, 2015-01-05, PCWorld
- 2015 - WiDi 6.0{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}
- October 2015 - The marketing and development of WiDi applications was discontinued by Intel, who said that this was because the Miracast standard was natively supported in Windows for wireless display.{{Cite web |title=Main Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi Applications website |url=http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/widi-pro-widi-discontinued-notice.html |publisher=Intel |access-date=August 15, 2016 }}
=Miracast=
{{Main|Miracast}}
The Miracast standard is supported in Intel Wireless Display versions 3.5 through 6.0,{{cite web |url=http://www.tomshardware.com/news/WiDi-Miracast-wireless-display-Wi-Fi-Alliance-Intel,17706.html |title=Intel's New Wireless Display 3.5 Will Support Miracast |first=Kevin |last=Parrish |date=September 19, 2012 |website=Tom's Hardware |access-date= July 9, 2013 }} when it was discontinued.{{Cite web |url=http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/widi-pro-widi-discontinued-notice.html |title=Intel WiDi and Intel Pro WiDi Applications Discontinued Notice |website=Intel |access-date=February 27, 2017 }} After this development, Intel recommended that business users utilize Intel Unite as a platform for collaboration. Miracast was included in Android 4.2 smart phones through Android 7, and on Windows 8.1 and 10. It can stream on TVs, projectors, and media players.{{Cite web|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15053/windows-8-project-wireless-screen-miracast |title=Project to a wireless display with Miracast |website=Support.Microsoft.com |access-date=March 1, 2017 }}
See also
- AirPlay
- Chromecast
- Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
- DisplayLink
- Google Cast
- Matter Casting
- Mobile High-Definition Link - MHL
- SlimPort (Mobility DisplayPort), also known as MyDP
- Ultra-wideband
- Wireless HDMI:
- WiGig
- WirelessHD
- Wireless Home Digital Interface
- Wi-Fi Direct
References
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External links
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- [https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/products/47606/emerging-technologies/intel-wireless-technologies/intel-wireless-display-intel-widi.html WiDi] at Intel.com
- [http://www.portablehifi.com/wireless-hdmi-transmission-protocols-products The Main Wireless HDMI Transmission Protocols and Their Typical Products] Comparison of different wireless HDMI transmission protocols at Portablehifi.com
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